Hey, thanks for the feedback and advice, folks.
On the side-view mirrors, the next time I tried them, they worked fine. Could be ambient temperature related. Here in Burlington, VT, the winter temps swing wildly from day to day, along with the humidity.
Seems to be basically reliable.
The other day the check engine idiot light went on, and stayed on until I was done driving. Next time I started the car, it didn't happen. That's really unusual.
I brought it in for its first oil change today and my mechanic couldn't find anything to make money on.
Posting pictures tonight, I think.