would also be helpful - you're close enough over there in NJ. I'm in a similar position to yours, trying to get into this stuff, going broke on tools, but it's good to have an alternative when you can't figure it out. Luckily for me the Balto-NoVA area has its share of good help.
Hopefully you know some Z-ers who work on their cars over there – I’ve found that knowing them is just as valuable as a good set of tools.