# Buying/Selling **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=32 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 33 --- ## [Suggestions for good used truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-good-used-truck/57616)
**Author:** [@carsforwomen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carsforwomen)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-good-used-truck/57616 "2010-11-18T02:01:58Z")
In the next 6 months, I'm looking to buy a good used truck. Hopefully, my budget will be between $6,000-$8,000. From your experience, what is a good reliable truck that has: (1)least amount of problems; (2)repair… --- ## [99 beetle rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-beetle-rough-idle/57557)
**Author:** [@538705092](https://community.cartalk.com/u/538705092)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-beetle-rough-idle/57557 "2010-11-15T05:07:31Z")
I need help, 99 beetle 2.0 , start car,starts up runs extremly choppy for a second or two and dies, start again same thing but stays running for a few more seconds, start again usually will stay running but idles very … --- ## [Looking for a good and cheap used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-good-and-cheap-used-car/57506)
**Author:** [@steveandjoyce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveandjoyce)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-good-and-cheap-used-car/57506 "2010-11-13T15:10:19Z")
we are looking for a reliable and inexspensive used car.one of our relatives has fallen on hard times and needs a safe car to getaround in .can anyone suggest a good place to look for such a car.we live in mass.thank yo… --- ## [Best car for road trips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-for-road-trips/56910)
**Author:** [@nemrkanafani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nemrkanafani)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 10:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-for-road-trips/56910 "2010-11-08T10:27:30Z")
What is an ideal car for road trips? Are there specific things to look for when shopping for a car you expect to do a lot of road trips in? --- ## [2001 VW Bug front end shaking and when you turn right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-bug-front-end-shaking-and-when-you-turn-right/57147)
**Author:** [@lsaver28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lsaver28)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-bug-front-end-shaking-and-when-you-turn-right/57147 "2010-11-04T14:55:46Z")
My son has put so much money into this car, that now there is something else wrong. Replaced CV joints, motor mount tighten, new bearings, ty rods are ok, ball joints ok. This car is the biggest lemon. We have had almost… --- ## [Getting screwed on car maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-screwed-on-car-maintenance/56978)
**Author:** [@Theresa26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theresa26)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2010, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-screwed-on-car-maintenance/56978 "2010-10-30T15:09:03Z")
Theresa) I had my car for a year. I had to bring in my car 4 times to get repair. First time I went back to dealer twice and the problem was not fix but my estate coverage covered the price$1,441.95. Ok then i went to cu… --- ## [Timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/56887)
**Author:** [@ilexsmithiana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilexsmithiana)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2010, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/56887 "2010-10-28T04:27:45Z")
My timing belt broke as I was driving. Obviously, I lost engine power and stopped. Does this necessarily destroy the valves and require a new head as well as a new timing belt? --- ## [Classic VW Beetle Tire Pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-vw-beetle-tire-pressure/56831)
**Author:** [@LeCrave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeCrave)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-vw-beetle-tire-pressure/56831 "2010-10-26T11:10:14Z")
The internet has not been particularly helpful on this subject, so thought I?d ask you guys for an(other) opinion. I have put new 185/65R15 Michelins on my 68 beetle. I have the original manual and sticker on the inside … --- ## [What car should I buy for 9 months of Chicago driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-should-i-buy-for-9-months-of-chicago-driving/56302)
**Author:** [@Reodor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reodor)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-should-i-buy-for-9-months-of-chicago-driving/56302 "2010-10-20T00:15:23Z")
My girlfriend and I have recently moved to Chicago where we will be staying for about nine months before returning to Europe, and we need a car. I am looking to spend as little money as possible, but I am not so co… --- ## [A good dealer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-good-dealer/56375)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-good-dealer/56375 "2010-10-16T13:52:39Z")
Many of you know that I usually recommend avoiding dealers except for buying and service covered under the new car warranty. I have said that there are some dealers who are not too bad. Today I had another experienc… --- ## [New vehicle needed to transport upcoming family addition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vehicle-needed-to-transport-upcoming-family-addition/56207)
**Author:** [@josh.susan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josh.susan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vehicle-needed-to-transport-upcoming-family-addition/56207 "2010-10-15T00:31:08Z")
I currently drive a 1993 Ford Ranger XLT (3.0L, V6) with about 99,000 miles (I don?t drive it that much although it is my primary vehicle). My wife has a 2001 Toyota Prius with about 200,000 miles and is the primary veh… --- ## [Chrysler Reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-reliability/55956)
**Author:** [@hondas2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hondas2000)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-reliability/55956 "2010-10-06T18:53:35Z")
How reliable the 1986 Chrysler NewYorker 2.2 turbos? --- ## [Plans for a New Fiat Spyder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plans-for-a-new-fiat-spyder/56018)
**Author:** [@philmoscone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philmoscone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plans-for-a-new-fiat-spyder/56018 "2010-10-06T01:00:31Z")
Now that Fiat and Chrysler are wed, has there been any consideration of bringing back the Fiat Spyder or comparable roadster? It was, even with many trips to Giorgio and Giovanni's repair shop, THE most fun car I have e… --- ## [Buying a new (used) car - Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-used-car-help/55917)
**Author:** [@GreenAnarchist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreenAnarchist)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-used-car-help/55917 "2010-10-05T02:33:48Z")
Hi, guys, My Ford Escort lasted about 11 years, but she's gone where the good cars go. Now, I'm in the market for a used Volvo. Do you guys have models I should beware of/be on the lookout for? I don't have a ton of… --- ## [New Car Suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-suggestions/55313)
**Author:** [@thejonathan22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thejonathan22)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2010, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-suggestions/55313 "2010-10-03T18:40:23Z")
Last week I got my car ('96 Nissan 200sx) back from the mechanic, and he gave me a laundry list of things that should be done, costing more than the value of the car. So I figure it gives me the perfect excuse to be a n… --- ## [Breaking in a new car- Us vs the dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaking-in-a-new-car-us-vs-the-dealer/55570)
**Author:** [@lindaps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindaps)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaking-in-a-new-car-us-vs-the-dealer/55570 "2010-09-29T21:14:34Z")
I have a 2000 Honda Odyessey that I LOVE! It has over 173,000 miles on it and I LOVE it! It has required more costly repairs and so we've been thinking of getting a new car. Here's the question: my husband says he'll… --- ## [Buying my first car, how old is too old?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-my-first-car-how-old-is-too-old/55565)
**Author:** [@krsseattle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krsseattle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2010, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-my-first-car-how-old-is-too-old/55565 "2010-09-26T05:13:31Z")
I have made it into my mid-20s without ever having to own a car, but now I'm in the Pacific Northwest and need something to get around town occasionally and out the mountains on weekend. I have my eye on a used Honda CRV… --- ## [Beetle Behaving BADLY](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beetle-behaving-badly/55263)
**Author:** [@frellingblonde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frellingblonde)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beetle-behaving-badly/55263 "2010-09-19T02:02:09Z")
In the last few months, my 2002 Beetle has had a peculiar problem where the check engine light starts blinking on and off, and the car starts to shake and make a sputtering noise. While this is happening, the car is slow… --- ## [Getting a New Car Lemon Replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-a-new-car-lemon-replaced/55286)
**Author:** [@GourmetteinOR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GourmetteinOR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-a-new-car-lemon-replaced/55286 "2010-09-18T21:54:15Z")
9/1/10 I bought a new Ford Fusion. The next morning the power steering failed when I started it and it does so randomly ever since. When I took to the dealer, several times, they couldn't recreate the problem. The GM … --- ## [Buying a used car that's had bumper replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-thats-had-bumper-replaced/55262)
**Author:** [@quantumdani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quantumdani)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-thats-had-bumper-replaced/55262 "2010-09-18T18:01:08Z")
My boyfriend is looking into buying a car, and the guy selling it got it off lease from Honda Finance Canada. He says that the Car Proof shows a $900 insurance claim for a replaced bumper. Should we be concerned that it … --- ## [Over Heating VW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating-vw/55260)
**Author:** [@Monkeywrench1820](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Monkeywrench1820)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating-vw/55260 "2010-09-18T05:35:59Z")
My Daughters Beetle is Over heating. When the idiot light comes on I popped the hood and the cooling fans ARE NOT runing. I did a quick electrical test on the fans and the coupler according to the Haynes re… --- ## [Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting/55149)
**Author:** [@julie33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/julie33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 10:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting/55149 "2010-09-15T10:03:30Z")
My 1999 VW Beetle Diesel sometimes won't start (especially when hot) and sometimes the engine cuts out while driving and may or may not re-start. I have it to the mechanic for several years and they have done a lot of w… --- ## [99 vw beetle from mexico](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-vw-beetle-from-mexico/54805)
**Author:** [@PANCHOBARRONR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PANCHOBARRONR)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-vw-beetle-from-mexico/54805 "2010-09-08T18:28:28Z")
dear Click and Clack ,i live and juarez mexico border with el paso,i hace listen for your show for many years,i enjoy your advice and how you both guys enjoy life,this time i am writing for help,,i will purchased a 99 v… --- ## [Front end shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-shaking/53809)
**Author:** [@DenisseD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DenisseD)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-shaking/53809 "2010-09-03T22:31:18Z")
Recently came home from vacation to a dead battery and a flat front right tire. Battery replaced, tire fixed with "Fix-a-Flat.' Now car started shaking in front end will highway driving. Steering wheel shaking. Stopped w… --- ## [Buying a car, liability, and foreigners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-liability-and-foreigners/54578)
**Author:** [@newulm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/newulm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-liability-and-foreigners/54578 "2010-09-03T01:02:51Z")
We have two lovely Swedes who found the perfect car for them to drive around the states for two months. However, we can't find any insurance company who will accept them, either because they have an international driver'… --- ## [2001 VW Beetle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-beetle/54401)
**Author:** [@jpfish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpfish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2010, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-beetle/54401 "2010-08-30T17:26:19Z")
What are the potential problems that can be caused by a repair shop continually (but sporadically) trying to start a 2001 VW Beetle with a starter wound backward (rotating the engine in reverse) over a 1 week period. I h… --- ## [Rear power window stuck down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-power-window-stuck-down/54134)
**Author:** [@DenisseD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DenisseD)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2010, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-power-window-stuck-down/54134 "2010-08-28T14:16:33Z")
Rear window went down by itself and at first would come up halfway and then go back down automatically. I tried hitting the switch intermittently and it went up, up, up and then made a clicking sound and went back down. … --- ## [New classy looking car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-classy-looking-car/53971)
**Author:** [@captainpeter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/captainpeter)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2010, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-classy-looking-car/53971 "2010-08-24T23:52:19Z")
My fiance is looking for a new car. After driving Porsches for many years she needs something more comfortable with room in the back for the new granddaughter. She likes the look of the mini, the PT Cruiser, the Fisker … --- ## [How do you (Can you) sell a car you are still making payments on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-can-you-sell-a-car-you-are-still-making-payments-on/53895)
**Author:** [@Kuruma2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kuruma2010)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2010, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-can-you-sell-a-car-you-are-still-making-payments-on/53895 "2010-08-22T04:42:48Z")
What are the steps for selling a 5 month old 2010 car with approx 35,000 mi on it? I did not lease it. Would someone be able to take over payments? I'm looking for alternatives other than giving it back to to the dealers… --- ## [New car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/53562)
**Author:** [@indradahal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indradahal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/53562 "2010-08-20T00:06:52Z")
I am trying to get a new car. Bigger than Mazda protege which I have now. I have three final selection. 2009 Subaru Forester, 2010 Hyundai Tucson or 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. I won't go off road much. I just need to carr… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=31) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=33)