Hi I know these posts are a few years old but I have been questioning if I have a bad right rear bearing myself. I wasn't initially sure what it was since I thought it may be a flat spot on the tires from storing the car for the winter and not moving it.
When I drive my 2001 S it sounds like I am in a lumber truck. The road noise almost drowns out the radio or people talking. Was this the same noise you were hearing on your bearing?
Just curious since I don't want to start paying 100/hr for discovery purposes.
Thanks for any help since I would get rid of the girlfriend before the car.
M-in Toronto