Hey Nick, thanks for the response. Long time no see!

Anyway, if you read back in the thread, I actually replaced the CPS back at the beginning of December when I was experiencing the problem. Unsure whether that solved the problem, all I could do from there was just wait. because the problem had only occurred intermittently. So I waited, and the car broke down on me again, post #40. From there, I ordered the OEM Bosch CPS and between work, midterms and personal matters, was just able to install it.

As far as being evidently taken advantage of at the dealership, with this being my first car and the only dealerships worth two craps being an inconvenient 30min. to an hour away, I am to the point where I just want the car fixed and am tired of messing with it. This is in large part because I (as you know) spend the weeks and most weekends in Nashville where I have no access to a garage, tools, and have a combination of class and work everyday. Plus, I don't have a second car to hop in if something is wrong with the Crossfire. I don't have the experience with cars many forum-members do, hence this thread. That's what it's for right?

Apart from explaining myself, the fuel filter was replaced a couple of oil-changes ago and the plugs are the next thing on the list. Your reply is a bit misguided--hardly have I ignored the responses. But I've been advised by more than just forum members that this is a process of elimination, so that's what I'm doing.

I hope all is well and to see ya soon.