put rat pellets around your car? lol or u know that cat and dog spray that stinks so bad it deters them? maybe spray it on the underside of ur engine(avoid the fan so it doesnt get blown onto you in the drivers seat lol).. that way they go to get in and something really stinks so they leave? i dont have many ideas but hey, might work. we have huge water rats here.. but thankfully i think theyre too big to get into the car? lol
Engine-bay shots show the 5SFE, which is 4-cyl. Would hate to drive one of those with auto (manual was bad enough) It shouldn't be a big deal if you know how to drive :) I know my car really well, it works great for me.