Ann Arbor Benz,
Bring us up to date on your situation and have you found a good independant shop, near or in Ann Arbor? After reading this section, I would have wanted to put my car on the RR tracks and wait for a fast freight, at around midnight. I hope you have gotten your problems resolved and are happy with your car. What happened with the A/C repairs?
I may just go and lease a new car locally, and be done with it.