Sweet Ride.
I've noticed something about myself and it may apply to you...I bought my first car in February of 2002, it is a 98 Accord I4 5spd now with 78xxx miles on it. It is a very new car and I love it, now here's my theory....
If you own a car and drive it daily, you will notice the slightest moan, creeck, squeek or clunk anytime something makes a noise. In addition the longer you drive the same car the greater the chances that you'll notice a noise that you THINK you may not have heard before, but in all actuality that noise or quark was always present. It just took time for you to notice. Bottom line, try not to be as paranoid with your car as I am, it's not worth the stress. Enjoy:thumbup: