Kevin,

1st big question-- have you changed the Timing Belt and Idler Pulley?? This has to be done at or before 60k otherwise you might be in for some big engine fix/replacement bills.

I have the same year & model as you, even the same mileage.

Here's what I've done so far--

Timing Belt/Idler/Water Pump at 49k
Metal replacement thermostat housing at 35k (before the plastic one had a chance to crap out)
Dealer replaced some "plugs" in the engine that were leaking oil into the cylinders (fixed under warrenty before any problems developed) at around 25k I think.

I have the Alloy Rims and have not noticed any warpage. Is it possible something is lodged in the rim somewhere that might be throwing it out of balance? I've had that happen in the winter when chunks of snow/ice are in the "spokes".

It is a 5 speed so I haven't had any tranny issues.

I'm getting ready to do the brakes & a plug change soon.

The car's been aces as far as I'm concerned. If you know the pitfalls (lots of warning info all over the internet) and take care of them, the car is fine.

Check that belt...you are on borrowed time!

Good luck...--Mike