Heh, it wasn't really that big a deal, just fishtailed a bit in the rain. I pushed it around a few other corners after that to test and had no trouble, so I think it was at least in part because of a bad patch of road, or something oily on it there. Still, the tires were getting a bit bald and I already knew it was time for a new set.

I think we're nearly out of the woods with car repairs... having replaced most of the components after the transmission at this point. The engine and transmission haven't shown any signs of sadness *knock on wood*.