thank you, Klaus our 2004 is a base engine - no turbo. I had a turbo in my Bertone coupe, loved it - but I just dont want the maintenance required to have one any longer. As for the pvc, I have never cleaned it out - I will look into that. I have always used a petroleum base oil - 10/30 and changed every 5k miles. It drinks a quart every 6-8 weeks, depending on use. We are looking at going back to the home state of my wife from California to Rhode Island. She has many family members there, where in Cali, I have a very reduced family. That is an excellent point - I have never considered what other states require for inspections - here In Nor.Cal, every 2 years we have a smog test, with no other inspections required.
Thanks again for the info. regarding the ABS Brake Fail warning - happened to my wife in heavy traffic yesterday - she experienced a sharp jolt (again like hitting a large pothole - but without the pothole) and the brake fail warning showed. She calls me, is very concerned - I let her know that it is just the system being odd, that if she has braking without issue, to ignore the warning. It disappeared when she parked at her destination, then came home 3 hours later. The 2004, I really don't think will make it cross country. 185k miles on it, will need strut/shocks soon. Really appreciate your information.