# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=108 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 109 --- ## [An Apple self-driving electric car by 2024?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-apple-self-driving-electric-car-by-2024/173539)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-apple-self-driving-electric-car-by-2024/173539 "2020-12-27T05:15:44Z")
Being an Apple product, I assume that they will follow their traditional practice of requiring that you ship the product back to them when it comes time to replace the battery. :wink: --- ## [My shocks are just fine!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-shocks-are-just-fine/173628)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-shocks-are-just-fine/173628 "2020-12-27T01:00:22Z")
That mechanic’s just trying to rip me off! --- ## [Merry Christmas & Happy new year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/merry-christmas-happy-new-year/173592)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/merry-christmas-happy-new-year/173592 "2020-12-27T00:33:59Z")
I want to wish everyone a merry Christmas----happy hanukkah----or happy holidays ----whatever you celebrate and a happy new year may it be better than the last one. --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Uplander - Looking for a good deal on a transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-uplander-looking-for-a-good-deal-on-a-transmission/173547)
**Author:** [@Sjcajun69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sjcajun69)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-uplander-looking-for-a-good-deal-on-a-transmission/173547 "2020-12-24T23:50:00Z")
does anybody know where I can find a good 4T65-E transmission for a 2008 Chevrolet uplander look for a good deal on one to buy for my SUV. --- ## [Ignition Key won't insert. Very hard to get it in to start my Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-key-wont-insert-very-hard-to-get-it-in-to-start-my-honda/173574)
**Author:** [@Karen-Hammond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen-Hammond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-key-wont-insert-very-hard-to-get-it-in-to-start-my-honda/173574 "2020-12-24T15:49:57Z")
My key will not insert into the ignition on the steering column. Any advice on how to fix this? I don’t want to take it to the mechanic and be ripped off. --- ## [Mustang electric SUV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-electric-suv/173520)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-electric-suv/173520 "2020-12-24T03:32:01Z")
I saw this vehicle on the ABC News site. https://www.caranddriver.com/ford/mustang-mach-e It just feels wrong to call an electric SUV a “Mustang.” Then again, I have similar feelings about the Porsche Cayenne. :wink: --- ## [Michelin pilot tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/michelin-pilot-tires/173564)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/michelin-pilot-tires/173564 "2020-12-23T23:34:30Z")
Friends car came with Michelin pilot tires. Does he need to stay with pilot level tires? It’s an accord. Just a question. --- ## [2016 Volkswagen Jetta - Diesel cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-jetta-diesel-cost/173543)
**Author:** [@Dave27540](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave27540)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-jetta-diesel-cost/173543 "2020-12-23T18:29:46Z")
Why did manufacturers raise the cost of diesel so much when they started making low sulfur content diesel. Diesel used to be priced close to regular gasoline, now it is priced close to high test. Note: low sulfur diese… --- ## [How many miles can you get out of a Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-miles-can-you-get-out-of-a-hyundai-elantra/70958)
**Author:** [@hrossi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hrossi)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-miles-can-you-get-out-of-a-hyundai-elantra/70958 "2020-12-22T21:42:07Z")
My 2007 Hyundai Elantra transmission may be shot at 70,000 miles. The garage man that I went to said that you can expect to get about 5 years from a Hyundai (60,000). What have others found? I'm wondering if my car wi… --- ## [The worst new luxury cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worst-new-luxury-cars/173435)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worst-new-luxury-cars/173435 "2020-12-22T14:19:14Z")
That does it. I’m canceling my order for a Maybach GLS! :wink: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-19/worst-luxury-cars-of-2020-are-from-mercedes-jaguar-and-porsche?utm\_campaign=news&utm\_medium=bd&utm\_sour… --- ## [Expensive Volvo Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-volvo-repair/173336)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-volvo-repair/173336 "2020-12-22T02:24:28Z")
To reinforce the advice so many here give about buying used European vehicles . Most of the time it is that it would be best to avoid if you can’t afford the repairs. Our 2010 Volvo V10 is in the dealer shop because th… --- ## [Help please! :)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please/173501)
**Author:** [@emy1293](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emy1293)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please/173501 "2020-12-21T16:54:28Z")
Can any of you boy help me with my car mazda 3 2014? :slight\_smile: --- ## [Need help with carshiping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-carshiping/173424)
**Author:** [@Zisame\_172809](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zisame_172809)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-carshiping/173424 "2020-12-20T23:12:24Z")
I want to buy a car from another state and have it transported. But I don’t know how to do it, because I\`ve never used a shipping carrier for a vehicle before.There are many things to consider when moving a vehicle, my b… --- ## [Hydroplanning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydroplanning/173295)
**Author:** [@Josue-2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josue-2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydroplanning/173295 "2020-12-21T00:15:16Z")
I’m wondering about my car i heard it has good tires for now a month ago but, I think its ready to change them because when I go from a stop sign my power wheel doesnt grip the road and i think its spinning out on it. I … --- ## [2015 Avalon v. AWD RAV/CRV? Winter Weather Driving Safety?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-avalon-v-awd-rav-crv-winter-weather-driving-safety/173450)
**Author:** [@Mark52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark52)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-avalon-v-awd-rav-crv-winter-weather-driving-safety/173450 "2020-12-20T21:46:42Z")
Hi, I am contemplating buying a used Avalon 2015. Nice car, I had an older Avalon and loved it. The ride is great. The seats are comfortable. As I look to another car purchase, I was thinking about a CRV or RAV bc of the… --- ## [Settle a bet: Jaguar V-16 Engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/settle-a-bet-jaguar-v-16-engine/48630)
**Author:** [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/settle-a-bet-jaguar-v-16-engine/48630 "2020-12-20T18:27:54Z")
A friend insists that Jaguar made a car in the 1980's with a V-16. I only remember a V-12. V-16's haven't been made since the 1930's, right? I can find a Cadillac V-16 using a web search but no Jag. --- ## [Toyota supra customize](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-supra-customize/173445)
**Author:** [@xX-ZEVS-Xx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xX-ZEVS-Xx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-supra-customize/173445 "2020-12-19T23:36:39Z")
Is it possible to change the interior of a Toyota celica supra to a toyota supra fighter jet interior? if it makes sense --- ## [2000 Chevy express 1500 350 intake manifold leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-express-1500-350-intake-manifold-leak/173426)
**Author:** [@rjs\_163175](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rjs_163175)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-express-1500-350-intake-manifold-leak/173426 "2020-12-19T19:58:20Z")
Can anyone tell me if a 2000 Chevy express 1500 350 intake manifold leak is common? I was just told I needed a water pump. So I had it changed. I noticed I was still leaking antifreeze. They now tell me it is the man… --- ## [Gift suggestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gift-suggestion/173256)
**Author:** [@Alaskankate17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alaskankate17)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gift-suggestion/173256 "2020-12-19T18:52:15Z")
Hi, I’m sorry if I’m doing this wrong, I never use forums. My husband asked for a “creeper” for Christmas and I’m wondering what kind you folks like or recommend? He has a Fiesta ST if that matters. Plz help. Any and all… --- ## [UPS truck loses brakes, rolls backwardown grade and hits parked cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ups-truck-loses-brakes-rolls-backwardown-grade-and-hits-parked-cars/173208)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ups-truck-loses-brakes-rolls-backwardown-grade-and-hits-parked-cars/173208 "2020-12-19T05:17:21Z")
No parking brake to apply? Driver could not place in gear? --- ## [Is this how diesel gets into a gas tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-how-diesel-gets-into-a-gas-tank/156308)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-how-diesel-gets-into-a-gas-tank/156308 "2020-12-19T00:46:53Z")
--- ## [Slightly Used Coffin - furniture - by owner - sale](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slightly-used-coffin-furniture-by-owner-sale/173379)
**Author:** [@mnorris331\_172983](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mnorris331_172983)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slightly-used-coffin-furniture-by-owner-sale/173379 "2020-12-19T00:37:37Z")
Not your usual used listing, nor vehicular. Not associated with the seller in any way, but listing was too good not to share. --- ## [Adding to the hazards of winter driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-to-the-hazards-of-winter-driving/173385)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-to-the-hazards-of-winter-driving/173385 "2020-12-18T13:23:58Z")
… are folks like this. --- ## [Concrete pavement over a culvert](https://community.cartalk.com/t/concrete-pavement-over-a-culvert/173374)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/concrete-pavement-over-a-culvert/173374 "2020-12-18T05:48:32Z")
I walked along a drainage channel this afternoon, crossed Chavez, a busy street, noticed that 15 feet of Chavez’s pavement over the center of the drainage channel is concrete; it’s asphalt elsewhere. The channel is much… --- ## [The kindness of strangers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-kindness-of-strangers/173345)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-kindness-of-strangers/173345 "2020-12-17T14:56:57Z")
Here is your holiday feel-good story for today. God bless the folks who do this good deed every year! --- ## [Canadian speed control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/canadian-speed-control/173257)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/canadian-speed-control/173257 "2020-12-16T23:07:52Z")
--- ## [Format: Store&Mechanics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/format-store-mechanics/173308)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/format-store-mechanics/173308 "2020-12-15T18:06:30Z")
The question arose on a post about the accu-gauge tire pressure gauge, where is the link to the store? I get the puzzler email. When I click on the email to read the puzzler, I get the old Cartalk homepage with mechan… --- ## [Welcome to the future](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welcome-to-the-future/173335)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welcome-to-the-future/173335 "2020-12-15T13:25:13Z")
This is truly amazing, IMHO: Amazon Zoox unveils self-driving robotaxi (cnbc.com) --- ## [Highway Exit Numbers Changing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-exit-numbers-changing/173074)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-exit-numbers-changing/173074 "2020-12-14T17:50:14Z")
MA is changing their highway exit numbers to match the mile marker at that exit. According to the article this is becoming (or has become) the national standard. I kinda like the idea…but it’s going to be fun for some pe… --- ## [Now on sale at Harbor Freight!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-on-sale-at-harbor-freight/173078)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-on-sale-at-harbor-freight/173078 "2020-12-14T16:28:19Z")
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