I just picked up an '02 with 70k miles. The car is very clean, runs great and I'm happy with the gas mileage. However, I'm a stranger to foreign cars and have not worked on that many. The ride is a little harsher than my old domestic gas guzzler and I'm wondering if new struts (especially the rears) would help.

How difficult is it to change the stuts in the driveway? I have a well equipped garage and have worked on cars for years. I have floor jacks, jack stands, air tools, you name it. Or am I better off having it done by a pro? Its not a question of money, I like to be able to do some work on all of my cars.

Thanks, Bob

Is it the V6? If so the ride is signifigantly rougher than the I4 model.

The struts are pretty straight forward, got to pull the trunk liner, and I think after the wheel and brakes are off its just 5 bolts, two on bottom and 3 up top. make sure you get the coil compressor from checker/autozone though as you will need them.