# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=104 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 105 --- ## [Tired of the computer stuff: seeking recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tired-of-the-computer-stuff-seeking-recommendations/175459)
**Author:** [@MADEnUSA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MADEnUSA)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tired-of-the-computer-stuff-seeking-recommendations/175459 "2021-03-09T14:24:53Z")
I’m getting tired of all this computer stuff in cars. Can you recommend me year, model and makes? --- ## [2 times today I did not help people](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-times-today-i-did-not-help-people/175549)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-times-today-i-did-not-help-people/175549 "2021-03-09T05:45:50Z")
I used to be the help anyone anywhere guy. Lady driving on a flat tire till it got no tire left, and stopped in the middle of the street half a block up because of the noise of the rim on the pavement. Sorry ain’t going … --- ## [Legal owner on RC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/legal-owner-on-rc/175568)
**Author:** [@john000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john000)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/legal-owner-on-rc/175568 "2021-03-08T17:56:29Z")
Hi, I bought my car in 2016, on loan from DCU bank. After 3 years (In 2019) I paid all the load amount and DCU sent me the title. Now, I noticed on my updated Registration Certification, it is written as “Registered Ow… --- ## [A vintage car paradise in Berlin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-vintage-car-paradise-in-berlin/175485)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-vintage-car-paradise-in-berlin/175485 "2021-03-07T16:58:09Z")
Classic Remise – Berlin, Germany - Atlas Obscura Be sure to look at all of the pics! --- ## [Expedition capacity?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expedition-capacity/175517)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expedition-capacity/175517 "2021-03-07T14:44:24Z")
13 people died when Ford Expedition carrying 25 passengers was hit by gravel truck in Cali recently. How in the heck do you get 25 adults in an expedition? --- ## [The new "affordable" Bentley Flying Spur](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-affordable-bentley-flying-spur/175464)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2021, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-affordable-bentley-flying-spur/175464 "2021-03-06T03:52:01Z")
:wink: --- ## [2 Persons died because of Cowboy pursuit mentality](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-persons-died-because-of-cowboy-pursuit-mentality/175438)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-persons-died-because-of-cowboy-pursuit-mentality/175438 "2021-03-05T19:10:26Z")
I know that if your vehicle is stolen that can be a financial hardship . But is it worth a police chase that ends up in 2 people dying when the thief runs a red light and crashing both vehicles ? I think not. That is … --- ## [94 ford transmission whine/grind](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-transmission-whine-grind/175534)
**Author:** [@sdavis\_1947\_174317](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sdavis_1947_174317)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-transmission-whine-grind/175534 "2021-03-04T21:44:41Z")
I have a 94 F-150. 4x4, 5 speed, straight 6, 308(?). My question involves the transmission. If I am driving say 40 mph, let up on the accelerator, and coast, I will get a whine/grind noise from the rear. If I put in … --- ## [Mercedes dragged out of the way to steal garaged 2016 BMW 238i with key inside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-dragged-out-of-the-way-to-steal-garaged-2016-bmw-238i-with-key-inside/175328)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-dragged-out-of-the-way-to-steal-garaged-2016-bmw-238i-with-key-inside/175328 "2021-03-04T14:22:10Z")
We hide our key fobs so a criminabreaking into our house cannot also steal the vehicles. --- ## [2007 Dodge Caliber - Headrest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caliber-headrest/175529)
**Author:** [@Alaina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alaina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caliber-headrest/175529 "2021-03-03T18:55:58Z")
Purchased masQUE headrest cushion at Walmart in 2007 with velcro --- ## [Rumble when accelerating above 40 mph 95 tacoma manual transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rumble-when-accelerating-above-40-mph-95-tacoma-manual-transmission/157045)
**Author:** [@bskeen01\_162424](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bskeen01_162424)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rumble-when-accelerating-above-40-mph-95-tacoma-manual-transmission/157045 "2021-03-03T18:02:16Z")
I have a 95 Tacoma, 4wd manual transmission that rumbles - I think up front - when I accelerate at around 40 mph and above. It gets quieter where I coast, or press in the clutch. Anybody have any ideas what it could be… --- ## [Rear suspension geometries, can they be combined?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-suspension-geometries-can-they-be-combined/175492)
**Author:** [@zinophfragment\_163832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zinophfragment_163832)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-suspension-geometries-can-they-be-combined/175492 "2021-03-03T14:42:17Z")
Hello all, I am attempting to make an RC car suspension for fun. I would like to know if the suspension geometries can be mixed, such as brake anti-lift and anti-squat. I believe I comprehend the anti-lift and anti-squat… --- ## [Estimating Diminished Value due to accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/estimating-diminished-value-due-to-accident/175433)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/estimating-diminished-value-due-to-accident/175433 "2021-03-03T14:04:38Z")
2000 Acura Integra A fender was pushed in as a result of an accident on my parked car. Repairer said that they will not re-paint it and estimated at $450. I also asked the other party for depreciation of $250 - now the… --- ## [Volvo's new Polestar EV did not impress the folks at CR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvos-new-polestar-ev-did-not-impress-the-folks-at-cr/175504)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvos-new-polestar-ev-did-not-impress-the-folks-at-cr/175504 "2021-03-03T03:05:58Z")
It’s “like yesterday’s car of the future”… :smirk: 2021 Polestar 2 Electric Vehicle Review - Consumer Reports --- ## [Another reason to avoid a vehicle in its first year of production](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-reason-to-avoid-a-vehicle-in-its-first-year-of-production/175503)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-reason-to-avoid-a-vehicle-in-its-first-year-of-production/175503 "2021-03-02T16:51:55Z")
Nissan Rogue Crash Tests - Consumer Reports --- ## [Little Black box hidden in our vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-black-box-hidden-in-our-vehicles/175493)
**Author:** [@MADEnUSA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MADEnUSA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-black-box-hidden-in-our-vehicles/175493 "2021-03-02T01:53:17Z")
Continuing the discussion from Tired of the computer stuff: seeking recommendations: Someone hacking into my car/SUV computer system and taking control of my vehicle or invasion of privacy. I get the safety factor but … --- ## [Parts on line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-on-line/175383)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-on-line/175383 "2021-03-01T10:24:01Z")
--- ## [03 Altima heating/cooling issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-altima-heating-cooling-issue/175444)
**Author:** [@scottadams650\_166242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottadams650_166242)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-altima-heating-cooling-issue/175444 "2021-03-01T04:40:43Z")
Hello fellow car community. So I replaced both the upper & lower thermostats in the car 2 weeks ago,everything was great for a week. Ok par for the course I thought as I watched coolant leaking from the water pump. Chang… --- ## [Boss... I'm having engine problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boss-im-having-engine-problems/175415)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boss-im-having-engine-problems/175415 "2021-02-28T23:38:36Z")
… of the Pratt & Whitney variety. --- ## [Solve the mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solve-the-mystery/175467)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solve-the-mystery/175467 "2021-02-28T04:24:15Z")
I took our 2003 Toyota 4Runner to the dealer for four things: replace hood struts replace battery change transmission fluid change brake fluid When we picked up the 4Runner, there was a warning light on the dashboard … --- ## [Car Talk's Unique Look At The New Ford Mustang "Mach-E Mach"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talks-unique-look-at-the-new-ford-mustang-mach-e-mach/175396)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talks-unique-look-at-the-new-ford-mustang-mach-e-mach/175396 "2021-02-26T17:37:32Z")
Any fan of Car Talk will love this humorous take on the Mustang “Mach-E Mach” by our own Craig Fitzgerald. https://www.cartalk.com/cars-content/ford-mach-e-test-drive --- ## [When this news article is updated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-this-news-article-is-updated/175439)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-this-news-article-is-updated/175439 "2021-02-25T23:37:45Z")
… I am fairly confident that the driver will say something along the lines of… The harder I stepped on the brake pedal, the faster the car went. --- ## [CVT and Automatic question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cvt-and-automatic-question/175309)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cvt-and-automatic-question/175309 "2021-02-25T21:19:15Z")
I just watched a YouTube video disassembling a Subaru CVT. While CVT’s are conceptually easy to understand (just like my bicycle gears), I found the overall complexity surprising. My question is: does anyone make a CVT… --- ## [I am so cheap:](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-so-cheap/175009)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-so-cheap/175009 "2021-02-25T19:02:42Z")
I have gotten into the windshield washer spray from the car ahead to clean my windshield. You? --- ## [2007 Honda Civic - Cracked Engine Block](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-cracked-engine-block/175213)
**Author:** [@p.morrison\_2018\_173915](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p.morrison_2018_173915)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-cracked-engine-block/175213 "2021-02-24T01:53:32Z")
The engine block on my 2007 Honda Civic cracked. Apparently there was a casting or design flaw on the north American versions. Mileage is about 160k. I am considering putting in a new engine. Not sure I trust a junk… --- ## [Lucid Motors moves ahead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucid-motors-moves-ahead/175393)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucid-motors-moves-ahead/175393 "2021-02-23T12:12:48Z")
… and is slated to introduce its new luxury EV sedan this Spring. --- ## [Help on chip and dent insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-chip-and-dent-insurance/175373)
**Author:** [@lindzio\_174214](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindzio_174214)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-chip-and-dent-insurance/175373 "2021-02-23T06:37:33Z")
Hey guys just need a bit of advice ive bought a 5 month old fiesta active and it sits in a car park all day whilst im at work, as you know chips and dings happen :pensive:, has anyone had chip and dent insurance and reco… --- ## [Goodyear and Cooper Tire will merge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goodyear-and-cooper-tire-will-merge/175366)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goodyear-and-cooper-tire-will-merge/175366 "2021-02-23T01:50:16Z")
--- ## [Beltech lowering kit questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beltech-lowering-kit-questions/175346)
**Author:** [@ali47scorpion\_152735](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ali47scorpion_152735)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beltech-lowering-kit-questions/175346 "2021-02-22T12:58:11Z")
anyone know the difference between the two product? Both r drop kits ones more expensive than the other tho ??? --- ## [Toyota longevity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-longevity/174355)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-longevity/174355 "2021-02-22T12:43:51Z")
We’ve had discussions on car reliability, and whether it’s a ‘myth’ that Toyota’s are the most reliable. Here’s some hard data to back up that ‘myth’. This was an analysis of used car sales, where they calculated the f… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=103) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=105)