Welcome!
We're in the same area... although I live up the hill, north.
Congrats on the car! I, too, bought the car for the wife. On one hand I can count the number of times she has driven it... she instead preferring to drive the couch, er... Edge.
I've been wrenching on the car for 20 months, and have been well served by the members of this forum. It's a great resource, and there are many friendly people that share A LOT of useful information.
Chat soon!