Is this a serious issue? As in worth getting fixed?I'm having identical symptoms on my '98. Just changed the fuel filter, some seriously nasty stuff coming out of the inlet side of that when I took it off so that may have been a contributor. Is it more likely fuel injectors? I know I wouldn't dream of servicing those but don't know how much that usually costs. It helps to give it a little gas when starting. It may also help to turn the key to "on" for a few seconds before starting the car, I assume that gets the fuel pump going and restores pressure to the system. I say "may help" because I've only really had one or two chances to test this since yesterday.