1) sometimes when I start up the car from cold, I hear some water trickling around somewhere on the driver's side. I'm imagining it might be A/C condensation, but really haven't a clue.
2) after driving for awhile, after stopping and shutting off the car, the car "creaks", like it's settling on its foundation. Is this normal?
I do realize most cars have unique sounds to them that indicate normal running. My Skyline has so many that several passengers thought the car was on the verge of blowing up!