# Buying/Selling **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=35 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 36 --- ## [Fuel line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-line/44870)
**Author:** [@hypoman62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hypoman62)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2010, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-line/44870 "2010-02-21T15:50:14Z")
how do i replace the internal fuel line on a 1974 vw super beetle --- ## [R.I.P. My Subaru Forester '01?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/r-i-p-my-subaru-forester-01/44239)
**Author:** [@liltruthie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liltruthie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2010, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/r-i-p-my-subaru-forester-01/44239 "2010-02-11T22:51:39Z")
Now what?! My dear mother got me this car. Though I had the car a very brief period of time I absolutely loved it! Despite pouring money into it?(other story!). So, I'm trying to find a comparable vehicle?and it's diffic… --- ## ['96 Honda Accord hit by a taxi cab in NYC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-honda-accord-hit-by-a-taxi-cab-in-nyc/44031)
**Author:** [@rlaperle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlaperle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-honda-accord-hit-by-a-taxi-cab-in-nyc/44031 "2010-02-07T17:42:33Z")
This past Dec. I was driving around Manhattan and decided to take a left turn on a green light with on coming traffic. My car made it 75% onto the next street when my rear end was hit by a taxi cab. So this car is … --- ## [I smell gas!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-smell-gas/43947)
**Author:** [@kimrobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kimrobinson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-smell-gas/43947 "2010-02-07T17:10:10Z")
I have a 2004 Subaru Forester and after slowing down after driving for a while there is a strong smell of gas. From the car.. not my husband! I have taken it to the mechanic and he checked it all out and found nothing wr… --- ## [New, or at least new to me car advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-or-at-least-new-to-me-car-advice/43870)
**Author:** [@Jackbnimble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackbnimble)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-or-at-least-new-to-me-car-advice/43870 "2010-02-06T03:26:23Z")
I'm thinking about what I want for my next vehicle and would like some advice on what works well to fit my needs. I'm looking for something a little sportier, not necessarily a sports car, as a nice coupe might do t… --- ## [Buying New 2009 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-2009-honda-civic/43608)
**Author:** [@CanJockey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CanJockey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2010, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-2009-honda-civic/43608 "2010-02-02T02:03:16Z")
Getting ready to initialize the bidding war with a car dealership. These are 2009 models they're trying to move off the lot. Originally $19K. "On sale" for $17K. How low can I start the bid without being laughe… --- ## [New beetle refuses to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-beetle-refuses-to-start/43563)
**Author:** [@ELEPHANTMAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ELEPHANTMAN)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2010, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-beetle-refuses-to-start/43563 "2010-02-01T15:54:38Z")
i just bought a 2000 new beetle GLS with turbo engine. the engine had to be rebuilt. it ran for a while but was making a rattle noise. When fixed the car refuses to start. Mechanic is a friend of mine and told me he trie… --- ## [Acura RSX or Mazda 3?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-or-mazda-3/43336)
**Author:** [@raleighlt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raleighlt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2010, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-or-mazda-3/43336 "2010-01-29T23:23:08Z")
I am currently looking at purchasing an 06 Mazda 3s with 33k miles listed at $11-12k. It has a 6 disc changer, sport exhaust, stick tranny, cold air intake, and moonroof (sunroof?). My current ride is an 02 Acura RSX p… --- ## [Car shaking over 50 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-over-50-mph/43410)
**Author:** [@bitterdregs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bitterdregs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2010, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-over-50-mph/43410 "2010-01-29T16:08:09Z")
Hello, I have a 2001 VW Beetle with 50,000 miles. This morning it was shaking when I drove near 50 mph and over. I lowered my speed to under 50 and it seemed fine. What could this possibly be? Could the temperature be … --- ## [Hybrid question, car buying advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-question-car-buying-advice/43145)
**Author:** [@energ1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/energ1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-question-car-buying-advice/43145 "2010-01-26T14:28:07Z")
We are looking at Ford Fusion, Lexus 250h, and Camry hybrids. We live in a rural setting and have to drive up and down a mountain road with switchbacks on every trip just to get anywhere. Then the driving is mostly int… --- ## [Chipped paint on Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chipped-paint-on-prius/43169)
**Author:** [@Katia888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katia888)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2010, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chipped-paint-on-prius/43169 "2010-01-25T13:31:51Z")
I have my eye on a used Prius, but there are some chips in the paint on the front of the car. They look like they were cause by stones from the road, but it seems a little strange that a car only two years old would hav… --- ## [Purchasing a used car (rental)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-used-car-rental/43057)
**Author:** [@golfnut1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfnut1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2010, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-used-car-rental/43057 "2010-01-25T01:22:44Z")
Should buying a used rental car be avoided at all costs or can they be a good value? I'm looking at a 2009 Pontiac G8 with 10,000 miles on it, previously a rental car. Two schools of thought....rentals are well maintai… --- ## [2001 VW Beetle dies when rpms drop while breaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-beetle-dies-when-rpms-drop-while-breaking/43074)
**Author:** [@littleschatze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/littleschatze)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2010, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-beetle-dies-when-rpms-drop-while-breaking/43074 "2010-01-24T12:14:18Z")
Just about a month we replaced the battery. After we did that the car started dying ever time we come to a stop. I asked the guy at napa about it and he said that we had to reprogram the computer in it and to just keep d… --- ## [Weird sloshing noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-sloshing-noise/42994)
**Author:** [@mck417](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mck417)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2010, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-sloshing-noise/42994 "2010-01-22T03:48:42Z")
I just bought a brand new 2010 chevy camero about a month ago and love it!!!But just today I noticed a weird sloshing sound coming from the fuel tank area when the car is pushed back and forth with your hands. It sounds … --- ## [Warming Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warming-up/42007)
**Author:** [@davidsonpcd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidsonpcd)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2010, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warming-up/42007 "2010-01-14T21:59:50Z")
This isn't matrimonial because my wife could care less. Or couldn't care less, I've never known how that goes. We live in New Mexico and from mid November til mid March the overnight temperatures most often are less than… --- ## [After market stereo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-stereo/42219)
**Author:** [@sallymoon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sallymoon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-stereo/42219 "2010-01-10T22:28:17Z")
I had an after market stereo/CD player (gift from kids) installed in my 2003 VW New Beetle (also gift from kids). Less than a week later, my car won't start. Any connection between the two? --- ## [New Car Shopping, just can't decide](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-shopping-just-cant-decide/41702)
**Author:** [@EvoRexSpeed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EvoRexSpeed)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-shopping-just-cant-decide/41702 "2010-01-05T05:36:26Z")
The last time I bought a car for myself was 1997, when I bought a used 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Its been a pretty reliable car ever since, but its time to retire it and get into something new(er). I'm looking at th… --- ## [How far will it go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-far-will-it-go/41860)
**Author:** [@Larry.Bernstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry.Bernstein)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-far-will-it-go/41860 "2010-01-04T22:33:52Z")
I have a Saturn LS 2000 (nee Opel) I love it. It has 140,000 miles. How many more miles before I get a repair bill of $2000 or more --- ## [Selling an out-of-state car is impossible in CA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-an-out-of-state-car-is-impossible-in-ca/41751)
**Author:** [@AllPwrfulRoot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllPwrfulRoot)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-an-out-of-state-car-is-impossible-in-ca/41751 "2010-01-03T18:20:13Z")
I recently moved to sunny CA, and would much rather use the local Zipcar service than continue to deal with my old car. However, in order to sell the car, state law requires that it first pass emissions. Although m… --- ## [Replace 01 van or buy new with 3 new drivers coming up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-01-van-or-buy-new-with-3-new-drivers-coming-up/41680)
**Author:** [@ChasEch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChasEch)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-01-van-or-buy-new-with-3-new-drivers-coming-up/41680 "2010-01-03T01:12:28Z")
01 van has 83,000 miles without major problems. With 16 yr old triplets about to drive, would want them to drive it. However, also concerned about throwing money away towards repairs and bad mileage. Looking at buying… --- ## [New Car Decision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-decision/41450)
**Author:** [@JFMPLS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JFMPLS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-decision/41450 "2009-12-29T22:42:29Z")
I am going to a car allowance from my company in lieu of the corporate choice (a Dodge Nitro). I would like to buy rather than lease a car that can be used by my family in coming years. Key things for us: - Enoug… --- ## [VW electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-electrical-problem/41123)
**Author:** [@inthedark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/inthedark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-electrical-problem/41123 "2009-12-22T02:13:34Z")
I have had a sudden failure of the following functions: low beams, directionals, heater fans and wipers. Is there a central switch or fuse that links these functions? 2000 new beetle. --- ## [89 New Yorker heater air con problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-new-yorker-heater-air-con-problem/41044)
**Author:** [@jsonnabaum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsonnabaum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2009, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-new-yorker-heater-air-con-problem/41044 "2009-12-20T18:51:39Z")
89 New Yorker. Heater air con controls stopped working. The blower comes on randomly and blows cold air. There is no way to stop this. What to do? --- ## [1990 chrysler new yorker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chrysler-new-yorker/41017)
**Author:** [@lonechief](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lonechief)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2009, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chrysler-new-yorker/41017 "2009-12-20T06:11:27Z")
i started my 1990 new yorker up that had set for a few months..drove it 20 miles and tried to start it again to no avail...any suggestions? --- ## [Used car selling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-selling/40922)
**Author:** [@imcreative](https://community.cartalk.com/u/imcreative)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2009, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-selling/40922 "2009-12-19T02:26:24Z")
I need to sell my 2008 Honda Sonata for $18,000. It has 36,000 miles, 4 cylinders, and 16 gal. tank. Would it be worth selling on the internet. Dalton --- ## [New car advice + safe to buy a Saturn?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-advice-safe-to-buy-a-saturn/40583)
**Author:** [@mtlwriterguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mtlwriterguy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-advice-safe-to-buy-a-saturn/40583 "2009-12-12T02:34:48Z")
Hello from Montreal, Canada! The lease on our 2008 Dodge Caliber will be up in April, 2010, and we're almost certainly going to give it back. Very good car to date, but just too small for our present needs, especially si… --- ## [Is there a way to repair it or would i need a new one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-repair-it-or-would-i-need-a-new-one/40194)
**Author:** [@Fenix8663](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fenix8663)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2009, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-repair-it-or-would-i-need-a-new-one/40194 "2009-12-01T00:10:42Z")
my 2001 volkswagen 5 speed jetta wolfburg car won't shift into gear, its pretty hard to even put it into 1 gear what might be the problem, and how much will it cost to repair, or to buy a new one? --- ## [New car delivery run around?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-delivery-run-around/40036)
**Author:** [@leydon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leydon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2009, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-delivery-run-around/40036 "2009-11-28T03:32:44Z")
So I've made my deal on a new 2010 Highlander in late Sep 2009. Dealer tells me the 10s will start rolling in approximately 2 weeks from then. Here I am end of Nov and still no car. Dealer doesn't seem to have any idea o… --- ## [Saab 1994 900 (New Generation) cold weather driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-1994-900-new-generation-cold-weather-driving/40031)
**Author:** [@gary\_Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gary_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2009, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-1994-900-new-generation-cold-weather-driving/40031 "2009-11-27T16:14:41Z")
When the temperature goes below 50 degrees it does not like to start. I have replaced the battery and had the electrical systems checked for a drain. I would like some ideas on what to check next. The car has been… --- ## [Brand New 2010 Honda Pilot Died on the Road Friday](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-2010-honda-pilot-died-on-the-road-friday/39853)
**Author:** [@Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Misfire)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2009, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-2010-honda-pilot-died-on-the-road-friday/39853 "2009-11-24T06:02:16Z")
I live in the Boston area and bought a brand new 2010 Honda Pilot Lx from Herb Chambers Honda in Westborough two months ago. Last week I brought it to Boch Honda because of a new clicking noise and Boch is closer to me.… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=34) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=36)