The Service Engine Soon light on my 2000 Nissan Maxima came on
Saturday on the interstate.  I checked everything and the car was
running fine.  I continued, but when I got off the interstate onto a
curvy two-way/two-lane road, the car would stutter when I accelerated
coming out of a curve.  I pulled over and the car was idling slightly
rough, not even noticeable unless you drive the car regularly.  I had
the car towed to the nearest dealership by Nissan Roadside Assistance.
The service department was not open on Saturday so it is still there.
I will call this morning to make sure they know about it.

I suspect it is the ignition coils again.  I had two replaced under
warranty at 35k.  It now has 74k.  The symptoms are similar.  My
question to you is:

1. Would be harmful to drive the car for a long period of time
(approximately 2.5 hours) to get it home and do it myself?

2.  Should I get the coils beforehand and do it in a nearby parking
lot?

3.  Should I "bite the bullet" and let the dealer do it?

4.  Should I get the coils from Nissan or an aftermarket (i.e.
Autozone, etc.)?

5.  If I do it myself, do I still need to return to the dealer to
reset the ecu?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

L.D.