# Buying/Selling **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=34 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 35 --- ## [New car choice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-choice/48609)
**Author:** [@mb5191](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mb5191)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-choice/48609 "2010-05-13T17:29:39Z")
Hello everyone, I'm in the market for a new car. I've been shopping around for quite some time, and I have been doing loads and loads of research. I want a nice little car (with all the amenities, gets good mileage, has … --- ## [Radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator/48757)
**Author:** [@caitlinm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caitlinm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator/48757 "2010-05-13T13:10:01Z")
I drive a 99 VW beetle, In february my coolant turned brown, I got a radiator flush and they said that should solve the problem...my coolant is brown again and my light keeps flashing at me. What might that mean? --- ## [Evil Car Electronics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evil-car-electronics/48441)
**Author:** [@mrotella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrotella)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evil-car-electronics/48441 "2010-05-12T16:17:49Z")
I currently drive an '89 Acura Legend with close to 200,000 miles on it. I know I'll need a new car someday, but I mistrust all the fancy technology in new cars. Electronics hate me. My family won't even let me touch the… --- ## [Professional inspection before buying used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/professional-inspection-before-buying-used-car/48686)
**Author:** [@k2i3n2g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/k2i3n2g)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/professional-inspection-before-buying-used-car/48686 "2010-05-11T18:47:10Z")
Hi I am thinking of buying a used 1997 Oldsmobile LSS with 105400 miles on it. I had the same car before with a lot more miles on it and because bought it without getting it inspected, I ran into a lot of mechanical tro… --- ## [Jaguar MK2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-mk2/48582)
**Author:** [@dextercath96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dextercath96)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2010, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-mk2/48582 "2010-05-09T23:45:24Z")
How does Jaguar MK2 which I've seen in http://www.jaguar-mk2.com works? --- ## [What could replace my beloved Festiva?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-replace-my-beloved-festiva/31219)
**Author:** [@michellecohrene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michellecohrene)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2010, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-replace-my-beloved-festiva/31219 "2010-05-06T20:47:39Z")
OK, I admit it. I LOVE my '90 Ford Festiva. My parents bought it for me for $600 when I was in high school, and it's been a faithful companion to me ever since, even bringing me from Indiana out to Oregon a few years b… --- ## [BE car alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/be-car-alarm/48373)
**Author:** [@lieschengargano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lieschengargano)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2010, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/be-car-alarm/48373 "2010-05-05T23:32:12Z")
Whenever my car gets too much direct sunlight (especially in the afternoon) my car alarm is triggard. This happens so often now that it is spring that it kills my battery! My favorite local mechanic was baffled. I'm not … --- ## [Peace, Love and a Dying Beetle. Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peace-love-and-a-dying-beetle-help/48336)
**Author:** [@bachanditrocks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bachanditrocks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peace-love-and-a-dying-beetle-help/48336 "2010-05-04T02:36:25Z")
Hi guys! Help me save my 2002 VW Beetle, you're my only hope! It only has 68,000 miles on it and if I can't find the cause of my troubles, I have no choice but to buy a new car. Here's the scoop: When I use … --- ## [Stored VW won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stored-vw-wont-start/48133)
**Author:** [@saabhod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saabhod)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2010, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stored-vw-wont-start/48133 "2010-04-30T21:48:54Z")
We are storing my wife's 2003 VWBeetle Convert in a driveway in NJ while we are out of the country. My mom tried to start it today for the first time in a couple months...and it won't start. The battery is a year old, … --- ## [Gas Guzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-guzzler/47947)
**Author:** [@sherrys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sherrys)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-guzzler/47947 "2010-04-25T22:47:47Z")
I just bought a 2003 VW New Beetle. I filled it up and have driven 50 miles and the gauge is already down to half a tank. How can I test to see if it is the gauge that is not working properly or is there something wro… --- ## [First time car buyer should I buy a Used or New Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-time-car-buyer-should-i-buy-a-used-or-new-car/47878)
**Author:** [@bluemouse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluemouse)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-time-car-buyer-should-i-buy-a-used-or-new-car/47878 "2010-04-24T11:58:47Z")
Hi, I am a 'poor' student getting her graduate degree in Education. When I graduate I'm going to be a high school English teacher, so I won' be raking in the money. I need to buy a car to get to the schools where I w… --- ## [Older car to ship to Italy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-car-to-ship-to-italy/47845)
**Author:** [@chade7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chade7)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-car-to-ship-to-italy/47845 "2010-04-22T22:41:29Z")
A friend of mine in Ravenna Italy wants to buy an old, ugly american car and import it to Italy. It must be older than 1975 to import without paying a lot of taxes, especially for poluttion. I know very little about cars… --- ## [Whats the best Dog Hauling Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-best-dog-hauling-car/19192)
**Author:** [@Ricks41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ricks41)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-best-dog-hauling-car/19192 "2010-04-22T22:10:16Z")
I have 2 full grown German shepherds which I find my self hauling all over the place in my Taurus Wagon. Unfortunately the wagon is reaching 150,000 miles and I don't think it will go much further. I would like to get s… --- ## [Ignition - alarm interface](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-alarm-interface/47647)
**Author:** [@snowsnorkeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snowsnorkeler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-alarm-interface/47647 "2010-04-19T16:51:33Z")
So, this truck... Realized some time ago that I couldn't get the tranny out of park (automatic) and the reason was connected to the ignition core for the key. I replaced the core. When I re-connected the battery, even wi… --- ## [Used 2000 ACURA TL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-2000-acura-tl/47621)
**Author:** [@pgrz21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pgrz21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-2000-acura-tl/47621 "2010-04-19T04:32:58Z")
Hi everyone, I would like to buy a used 2000 acura Tl for 5000 dollars. However, I've heard that this type of car has a bad transmission, do you think i should still consider buying this car? please give me some advice. … --- ## [I'm looking for a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-looking-for-a-car/47190)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheWall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheWall)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2010, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-looking-for-a-car/47190 "2010-04-12T13:37:22Z")
So, I'm trying to find a new car. I'm looking for something with all wheel drive that gets 30 mpg in the city. Any suggestions? --- ## [No gauges after a jump!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-gauges-after-a-jump/47311)
**Author:** [@Juanita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juanita)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2010, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-gauges-after-a-jump/47311 "2010-04-12T00:43:27Z")
No tachometer, speedometer, gas gauge and radio after a jump. All fuses have been checked...the only one that is blown is the one labeled auto transmission. I am lost and have no idea how fast I am going...thanks for t… --- ## [Repair bills leave me feeling crushed like a bug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-bills-leave-me-feeling-crushed-like-a-bug/47153)
**Author:** [@beetlejuice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beetlejuice)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-bills-leave-me-feeling-crushed-like-a-bug/47153 "2010-04-09T01:54:50Z")
Last week while driving my 2003 VW New Beetle, six-speed with Turbo, 67K miles, the clutch pedal dropped completely to the floor, never to rise again. Initially I thought this was a clutch cable or problem with the clutc… --- ## [Check engine light and oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-and-oil-change/47155)
**Author:** [@mr.paulmiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mr.paulmiller)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-and-oil-change/47155 "2010-04-08T16:41:34Z")
My Finace's check engine light has been on for about 2 years. I recently changed the oil for her for the first time. I did nothing out of the ordinary, just changed the oil and the filter. Upon completion of this task, t… --- ## [Whether to Sell or Keep A Great Subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whether-to-sell-or-keep-a-great-subaru/47049)
**Author:** [@mountainmusic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mountainmusic)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2010, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whether-to-sell-or-keep-a-great-subaru/47049 "2010-04-06T23:52:38Z")
Hello, everyone! I live in Portland, Oregon and have a 2000 Subaru Outback with 88,000 miles on it. It's in great condition. I just decided to go to graduate school this Fall in Boston for a 2-year program and I doubt th… --- ## [Should I Get An STS or a Mark VIII](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-an-sts-or-a-mark-viii/46670)
**Author:** [@thrashbarg\_42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thrashbarg_42)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2010, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-an-sts-or-a-mark-viii/46670 "2010-03-28T01:31:04Z")
If you were going to buy an older American luxury car and had the choice of these two, which would you choose: 2002 Cadillac STS 1996 Lincoln mark VIII Both have pretty low miles (under 60k), bith are ful… --- ## [Smart purchase?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smart-purchase/46641)
**Author:** [@kassied](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kassied)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2010, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smart-purchase/46641 "2010-03-27T20:51:15Z")
I currently drive a 2001 Camry (my 5th Toyota) that I bought with 29,000 miles on the odometer. It was a program car, now has 112,000 miles on it and I have had no trouble with it at all. I know I could drive it for man… --- ## [VW Repair Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-repair-question/46543)
**Author:** [@tcw1982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcw1982)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2010, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-repair-question/46543 "2010-03-24T16:37:32Z")
Recently, I was in a wreck in my '02 Beetle, and I had it taken in to the body shop for repair. I got a phone call from the insurance company today, and said that it was considered totalled because the shop ran the comp… --- ## [Long lasting car for the money](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-lasting-car-for-the-money/46207)
**Author:** [@I\_O\_Madness](https://community.cartalk.com/u/I_O_Madness)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2010, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-lasting-car-for-the-money/46207 "2010-03-18T23:19:04Z")
Hello, I was in the market for a new used car, and was wondering what would be a good choice as far as cost vs life of the car. Thank you. --- ## [What the hell happened to the wagon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-hell-happened-to-the-wagon/45388)
**Author:** [@stldrvr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stldrvr)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2010, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-hell-happened-to-the-wagon/45388 "2010-03-17T18:32:24Z")
I am helping my wife hunt for her new wheels, and just have to rant about the fact that there are no true wagons anymore. My wife is short in stature, which I think is an admirable attribute but apparently the mass-manu… --- ## [Stalling mercedes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-mercedes/45756)
**Author:** [@Ianjenness](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ianjenness)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2010, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-mercedes/45756 "2010-03-08T20:39:10Z")
My wife's 1989 Mercedes 300CE occasionally stalls while driving. At road speeds, it will restart by itself, but at low speeds she has to stop and restart it by turning key. I suspect ignition problems, but will gladly a… --- ## [Seafoam on a new car or is a no no?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seafoam-on-a-new-car-or-is-a-no-no/45533)
**Author:** [@InitialTB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/InitialTB)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seafoam-on-a-new-car-or-is-a-no-no/45533 "2010-03-06T15:24:35Z")
I own a toyota =( matrix ( wanted a subaru ) and it have 13000 mile on it, and i was reading that seafoam clean up your engine and stuff, so i was wondering should i use it on a new car and put it as my regular maintenan… --- ## [Buying a new car (floor model at an auto show)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-car-floor-model-at-an-auto-show/45263)
**Author:** [@ndrumr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ndrumr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-car-floor-model-at-an-auto-show/45263 "2010-03-05T01:48:00Z")
Ok, so I need some help with a part ethical/part practical question. I recently purchased a vehicle, which I spent considerable time researching, and finally decided on. They were in limited quantity around the c… --- ## [Five, ten Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/five-ten-prius/45452)
**Author:** [@bobraxton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobraxton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/five-ten-prius/45452 "2010-03-03T17:04:26Z")
Our March 31, 2005, Prius is close to 50,000 miles and we are thinking of adding a 2010 Prius now. Female (Presbyterian pastor) is primary driver. Male drives 1984 Toyota Corolla. Our other cars are bicycles, one a 1968 … --- ## [Well Maintained 2004 Lexus ES330 Needs $4000 in Service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/well-maintained-2004-lexus-es330-needs-4000-in-service/44983)
**Author:** [@nettie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nettie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2010, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/well-maintained-2004-lexus-es330-needs-4000-in-service/44983 "2010-02-23T17:02:18Z")
When we brought our 2004 Lexus ES 330 ( 81,000 miles) in for checkup, we were told it needs: Cooling System Hoses Lower Ball Joints,Stabilizer Links Cooling System Service Front Struts Battery Hence, The $400… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=33) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=35)