# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=142 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 143 --- ## [2017 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck - Camper advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-camper-advice/149335)
**Author:** [@PhilipJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilipJohnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-camper-advice/149335 "2019-09-23T20:20:29Z")
Which is easier on a truck. Pull a camping trailer (approx. 3000 lbs) or put a truck camper in the bed (approx. 2200 lbs)? --- ## [Breaking in a new car...A 2019 ford fiesta se hatchback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaking-in-a-new-car-a-2019-ford-fiesta-se-hatchback/146206)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaking-in-a-new-car-a-2019-ford-fiesta-se-hatchback/146206 "2019-09-22T20:16:04Z")
I just purchased a 2019 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback with the 1.4 liter engine. This is the first true “new car” I have ever purchased. It had 12 miles when I drove it off the lot. So my question is how do you “break in” … --- ## [Entertainment at its finest. A life or death Rat-Rod race](https://community.cartalk.com/t/entertainment-at-its-finest-a-life-or-death-rat-rod-race/149270)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/entertainment-at-its-finest-a-life-or-death-rat-rod-race/149270 "2019-09-22T17:13:19Z")
Maybe I didn’t really miss much working long hours in years past. I don’t know what channel my television is on but the movie “Death Race” is apparently a marathon of racing movies and every time I pass the television th… --- ## [A boost for Rivian](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-boost-for-rivian/149267)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-boost-for-rivian/149267 "2019-09-22T15:14:22Z")
Previously, I hadn’t been optimistic about this company’s future, but it appears that things are looking up for them. --- ## [Best Delivery Vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-delivery-vehicle/87431)
**Author:** [@Teresa\_D](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teresa_D)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-delivery-vehicle/87431 "2019-09-21T15:32:00Z")
We need some advice. My husband works as a courier, driving 300+ miles daily and we're in need of a 'new' car. He doesn't need a lot of room for cargo because he's delivering mail, paper, files. We want a workhorse ve… --- ## [ICE contractor has a special vehicle for transporting babies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-contractor-has-a-special-vehicle-for-transporting-babies/149157)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-contractor-has-a-special-vehicle-for-transporting-babies/149157 "2019-09-20T20:32:12Z")
When I first saw this on the interwebs, I thought, “This can’t be real. It must be satire.” Not only is it real, but someone at The GEO Group thought it was something to brag about in a press release, which has since b… --- ## [State Safety Inspection Programs: Useful or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-safety-inspection-programs-useful-or-not/149053)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-safety-inspection-programs-useful-or-not/149053 "2019-09-20T01:05:16Z")
Years ago I lived in a place that required safety inspections for all cars. You took your car to a mechanic and they verified the windshield wipers cleaned the windows adequately all the exterior lights worked they re… --- ## [My Red Mini Convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-red-mini-convertible/149051)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-red-mini-convertible/149051 "2019-09-19T01:25:12Z")
Well, OK, it was mine for three days. I saw it on the aisle Sunday morning and knew I had to have it. I drove from LA to Santa Barbara County with the top down, then to and from work the next day. Lots of fun, great hand… --- ## ['The Governor, the Seneca Nation and the Completely Rotten Highway'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-governor-the-seneca-nation-and-the-completely-rotten-highway/149049)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-governor-the-seneca-nation-and-the-completely-rotten-highway/149049 "2019-09-19T00:09:41Z")
'If ever you wanted a tangible symbol of the execrable relationship between Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and New York's largest Native American tribe, it is the three miles of cracked, rutted and completely rotten highway runnin… --- ## [2016 - 2017 VW Golf Reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-2017-vw-golf-reliability/148871)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-2017-vw-golf-reliability/148871 "2019-09-18T14:48:55Z")
Hi, I would like to go back to a manual transmission car. I was considering a 2016 VW GTI but I’m leery of the 245/40/18 tires for daily driving. I found a 2017 Golf Wolfsburg Edition with a manual and 16" tires (205/… --- ## [When to get rid of a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-get-rid-of-a-car/148522)
**Author:** [@CapriRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapriRacer)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-get-rid-of-a-car/148522 "2019-09-18T05:31:30Z")
My son is considering replacing his car and asked for my advice. I told him that economically, it is always better to repair the one you own, rather than buy a new or used one - that you can do an awful lot of with the … --- ## [2001 Grand Prix shifting issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-grand-prix-shifting-issues/148941)
**Author:** [@blais.ricky\_157535](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blais.ricky_157535)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-grand-prix-shifting-issues/148941 "2019-09-18T00:53:14Z")
I have recently gutted a 2001 grand prix to race as a U-Car. Upon running my first race, its like the car never responded to the throttle. I had the gas pedal to the floor and the car never down shifted and felt very und… --- ## [Is dry gas obsolete?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-dry-gas-obsolete/133365)
**Author:** [@JohnDunn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnDunn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-dry-gas-obsolete/133365 "2019-09-17T21:23:10Z")
Has ethonal gasoline made “dry gas” obsolete?? John --- ## [Anyone looking for a Fake Bugatti?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-looking-for-a-fake-bugatti/148867)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-looking-for-a-fake-bugatti/148867 "2019-09-17T14:57:51Z")
Florida man is trying to sell a Fake Bugatti. It looks damn good though, but no where near the performance. For show only. It’s akin to buying a Fake Rolex. --- ## [A Common Misconception?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-common-misconception/148883)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-common-misconception/148883 "2019-09-17T12:46:38Z")
We’ve had a number of posts along the lines of “my check engine light is on, I checked the gas cap and it’s ok, what else can it be”? Do people really think that’s the only thing that sets the MIL? Where do they get th… --- ## ['Cadillac's Last Stand? Storied Brand Aims (Again) for Revival'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillacs-last-stand-storied-brand-aims-again-for-revival/147646)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillacs-last-stand-storied-brand-aims-again-for-revival/147646 "2019-09-17T02:15:15Z")
'General Motors has tried for more than two decades to restore Cadillac's standing at the top of the automotive world, with little sustained success. In 2015 it moved Cadillac's headquarters to the SoHo district of Manh… --- ## [Use of diesel oil in gas engines - Good idea or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-diesel-oil-in-gas-engines-good-idea-or-not/80005)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-diesel-oil-in-gas-engines-good-idea-or-not/80005 "2013-06-26T02:03:12Z")
Ok, here goes another oil related discussion.... I have heard several opinions on using diesel oil in a gasoline engine. Some say this is a great idea for the engine internals while others say it isn't the correct appl… --- ## [Stop van when driver incapacitated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-van-when-driver-incapacitated/148671)
**Author:** [@jeoinva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeoinva)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-van-when-driver-incapacitated/148671 "2019-09-16T21:59:25Z")
My daughter saw a news story about a boy who was able to grab the steering wheel, steer the car to the shoulder, and stop it when the driver became incapacitated. I told her to shift the van into neutral if that happen… --- ## [' God Bless My S.U.V. ' : humor from the Capitol Steps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/god-bless-my-s-u-v-humor-from-the-capitol-steps/148850)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/god-bless-my-s-u-v-humor-from-the-capitol-steps/148850 "2019-09-16T16:49:47Z")
http://www.capsteps.com/sounds/suv-godbless.mp3 2 minutes --- ## [Silly bit of fun with check engine icon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silly-bit-of-fun-with-check-engine-icon/148781)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silly-bit-of-fun-with-check-engine-icon/148781 "2019-09-15T14:56:46Z")
--- ## [Ramifications of Driving an Electric Car Hard, on the Electric Motor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ramifications-of-driving-an-electric-car-hard-on-the-electric-motor/148780)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ramifications-of-driving-an-electric-car-hard-on-the-electric-motor/148780 "2019-09-15T14:23:09Z")
Ray posted an interested column yesterday (9.13.19) addressing the question of what harm comes to an electric car from flooring the gas pedal. Is that more harmful to an electric car than doing the same thing with a gas… --- ## [Eclipse GSX vs Mitsu Evo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eclipse-gsx-vs-mitsu-evo/148623)
**Author:** [@JamesLenoir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesLenoir)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eclipse-gsx-vs-mitsu-evo/148623 "2019-09-15T12:51:08Z")
Which is better performance wise? Eclipse GSX,3000gt vr4, or an 90s Evo? --- ## [2006 Toyota Prius - Mileage Discrepancy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-mileage-discrepancy/148690)
**Author:** [@Judiwilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Judiwilliams)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-mileage-discrepancy/148690 "2019-09-14T21:03:07Z")
Dear car talk-your column runs next to one touting a new model of any car and at the end gives the MSRP and MPG rating. None except hybrids and electrics come close to the MPG that is supposed to be reached for new cars.… --- ## [2007 Honda Civic Hybrid battery life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-hybrid-battery-life/82003)
**Author:** [@tmiller8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmiller8)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-hybrid-battery-life/82003 "2019-09-14T13:35:04Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid with about 61k miles. I'm wondering what kind of battery life people experience with the hybrids. I'm 6 years into this and wonder how much longer I can expect before having to replace … --- ## [Stop me before I do something idiotic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-me-before-i-do-something-idiotic/148270)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-me-before-i-do-something-idiotic/148270 "2019-09-14T01:21:11Z")
I was looking at Hemmings and came across a 1958 Buick Limited 4 door hardtop in great condition. The Limited was a one year only model and was the most heavily chromed car of the heavily chromed 1950’s. I already have 3… --- ## [GM refused to hire student arrested by East Germans on false charges of spying in 1961](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-refused-to-hire-student-arrested-by-east-germans-on-false-charges-of-spying-in-1961/148588)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-refused-to-hire-student-arrested-by-east-germans-on-false-charges-of-spying-in-1961/148588 "2019-09-13T20:42:55Z")
'Mr. Pryor wanted to work for the government, but his arrest on an espionage charge made him unwanted. At General Motors, where he had been a consultant before his arrest, an official said he would not consider him becau… --- ## [Where do you get car manuals? Old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176)
**Author:** [@geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geimerislt0612x_152917)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-get-car-manuals-old-car/148176 "2019-09-13T20:13:18Z")
I have a pretty old car, It’s Opel vectra b estate from year 2000, I have made a few posts in this forum already and people have said that this car is very rare/not popular in this forum. The question is how to get a man… --- ## [What Happened to Cab-Over Trucks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-cab-over-trucks/51413)
**Author:** [@azimuth361](https://community.cartalk.com/u/azimuth361)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-cab-over-trucks/51413 "2019-09-13T03:49:31Z")
I live in Germany where most freight-hauling trucks are cab-overs. I'm visiting the States at the moment. After having been here for a couple of days I happened to notice, during a moment of random thought, that there … --- ## [Changing seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-seats/148577)
**Author:** [@Tristan\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tristan_Smith)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-seats/148577 "2019-09-12T19:55:40Z")
I rode in my friends 2005 honda civic and found that her seats where far more comfortable than my 2007 scion tc seats. ive been looking to change my seats for a bit now but haven’t found the right ones until now. i found… --- ## [The new Land Rover Defender](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-land-rover-defender/148498)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-land-rover-defender/148498 "2019-09-12T01:03:25Z")
I won’t be buying one, but in case anyone else is interested… https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-10/new-land-rover-s-biggest-obstacle-may-be-70-years-of-history?cmpid=BBD091019\_BIZ&utm\_medium=email&utm\_sour… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=141) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=143)