>>>Questions:
Do I need a rental car- or is your town pretty good with public transport? or is the distance between things such that I can walk?<<<

In my opinion the public transport is fair for getting about the Ann arbor and neighboring cities.

>>>Where's the cheepest place to stay? any advice. of course i'm looking up places but thought hey- couldn't hurt to ask. <<<

There is nothing cheap here; It all depends on what is you expectations are?

>>>How's the Rent up there? and is there a good online source for checking out this info? Are there areas of town to just AVOID no matter the cost?<<<

The rent is pricy to say the least a lot of people live outside the city for cheaper rents with a close access to the Bus System. I think there is a place next to my fathers that rent out a room for about $400 to 500 a month near City Hall / Police Station.

>>>places that are a must see?<<<

It is more like events. However I suggest the Arboretum, Science Museum, “The Cube,” and the Michigan theater for starters

>>>any other advice? how's your job market there? is everyone looking or lots to choose from or bout average?<<<

Below Average, but try and get a University Job

>>>whats your weather right now. i'm sure its just f'n Cold and your now angry i even brought it up like there could be a difference in the middle of january. <<<

Currently you can’t tell one week from another if it is Spring, Fall, or Winter. But we just received a batch of freshly fallen snow last night.