So I guess I get to say JW was right.
I paid off my car last month- and today it went into the shop.
-left outer tie-rod has failed
-steering is failing
-needs an alignment
-passenger rear air shock has blown
-rear wiper motor is out
-and I need an oil change
I am going to do the tie-rod, steering, alignment and oil change. The others are not safety issues and can wait for a while.
So I am going to be out around $700 for this.
Augh augh augh!
*sigh* oh well, I'm still going to Disneyland this weekend- so all is well.