# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=147 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 148 --- ## [Not actual Miles on a CPO vehicle being financed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-actual-miles-on-a-cpo-vehicle-being-financed/145119)
**Author:** [@Ricardo\_Bello\_Sebastian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ricardo_Bello_Sebastian)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-actual-miles-on-a-cpo-vehicle-being-financed/145119 "2019-07-25T02:27:17Z")
Need help , back in 2017 I bought a CPO 2016 Toyota Highlander XLE, with 11858 miles I’m still making payments on it , my wife is pregnant and we need to upgrade to a minivan so I took the car to a friend that has a deal… --- ## [Where to sell my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-sell-my-car/145089)
**Author:** [@ank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ank)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-sell-my-car/145089 "2019-07-24T20:46:11Z")
Selling my 2005 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 XT LTD - where should I post to sell - CarGurus? Craigslist? Other recommended sites? --- ## [Is it safe to open garage door, put windows down, then start engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-open-garage-door-put-windows-down-then-start-engine/145018)
**Author:** [@SandraDarcy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandraDarcy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-open-garage-door-put-windows-down-then-start-engine/145018 "2019-07-23T23:29:41Z")
Save ? After open garage door n car window then start engine ? --- ## [Change out speedometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-out-speedometer/144411)
**Author:** [@blest1369\_154678](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blest1369_154678)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-out-speedometer/144411 "2019-07-23T22:14:54Z")
Hi all. I just bought a 2007 Honda Fit and it has kilometers for the speedometer (Canadian version). I see on ebay I can buy a speedometer cluster for pretty cheap. The guy who sold it to me said I could swap it out and … --- ## [1973 Volkswagen Beetle - Loud Horn Mod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-volkswagen-beetle-loud-horn-mod/144851)
**Author:** [@JimMartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimMartin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-volkswagen-beetle-loud-horn-mod/144851 "2019-07-23T21:28:55Z")
Re: the question about small cars/wimpy horns, your reply brought back some old (1974) high school memories. A friend of mine drove a VW Beetle. He switched out the factory installed horn with a semi-trailer horn he ord… --- ## [Why do most people think it's cool to exceed the speed limit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-most-people-think-its-cool-to-exceed-the-speed-limit/144496)
**Author:** [@172slcs\_150026](https://community.cartalk.com/u/172slcs_150026)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-most-people-think-its-cool-to-exceed-the-speed-limit/144496 "2019-07-23T03:48:12Z")
It’s like how smoking used to be portrayed as cool in advertisements until tobacco advertisements were banned. So people would smoke because they thought it made them look cool which in turn just left them with major hea… --- ## [2020 Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-corvette/144761)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-corvette/144761 "2019-07-22T15:00:27Z")
The 2020 Corvette was revealed last night. It’s a midengine V8 and will retail for less than $60,000 for the base model. It’s captured my imagination. Anyone else have thoughts on it? --- ## [Window Tinting - Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-tinting-why/144886)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-tinting-why/144886 "2019-07-21T22:16:04Z")
What are your thoughts on window tint? I live in a state where 28% + light is the requirement. Is there a benefit, or is tint primarily for aesthetics? Thanks! --- ## [Car for elderly MIL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-elderly-mil/144364)
**Author:** [@eleanorsky\_146661](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eleanorsky_146661)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-elderly-mil/144364 "2019-07-21T01:25:39Z")
My MIL is in need of a new car. She has a very weak right hand, and the automatic stick-shift type transmissions are too hard for her to use. Are there any made today that have the transmission lever on the steering colu… --- ## [1997 toyota celica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-celica/144629)
**Author:** [@Josh\_Ledner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh_Ledner)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-celica/144629 "2019-07-20T14:24:07Z")
So I had my celica for awhile now and really wanted to add some modifications to help the performance. Im by no means a mechanic, but id love some ideas for some things that I could possibly do myself to make the car fas… --- ## [Winter tires in summer PSI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-tires-in-summer-psi/144815)
**Author:** [@inskeepsilas2\_154854](https://community.cartalk.com/u/inskeepsilas2_154854)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-tires-in-summer-psi/144815 "2019-07-20T13:10:59Z")
So say someone has some michelin Xi3 winter tires, driving them in the summer where temps can get into the 90s, would the psi be set lower or higher and how much? --- ## [Fiat fluid and maintenance - odd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-fluid-and-maintenance-odd/144662)
**Author:** [@mperry\_153483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mperry_153483)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-fluid-and-maintenance-odd/144662 "2019-07-19T04:30:33Z")
Fiats (500 manual tranny in this case) have the oddest maintenance schedule I’ve seen. Oil change when the light comes on. Coolant replacement 10 years or 150K. Other fluids are lifetime. The automatic “requires dealer … --- ## [My car is making a loud clicking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-making-a-loud-clicking-noise/144600)
**Author:** [@mdyer1278\_154797](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdyer1278_154797)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-making-a-loud-clicking-noise/144600 "2019-07-19T03:49:28Z")
my 2007 Chevy Impala is making a loud clicking noise from passenger side , sounds like it’s either behind glove box or down by floor boardany ideas of what this could be, it happens while driving but only last less than … --- ## [2012 Kia Sorento LX Air Conditioner question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-lx-air-conditioner-question/144680)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Howard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaron_Howard)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-lx-air-conditioner-question/144680 "2019-07-19T02:12:37Z")
In the last week I have noticed my Air Conditioner not blowing as hard after it has be on for say 30 minutes. When I first turn it on it seems to work fine, but after 30 minutes it seems to lesson in blowing power. Its s… --- ## [Traffic light viewer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traffic-light-viewer/144356)
**Author:** [@mperry\_153483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mperry_153483)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traffic-light-viewer/144356 "2019-07-18T19:45:53Z")
Sometimes you see an odd part on an old car. Parked in a restaurant lot was a (I think) 1954 Olds 88 in green and white paint. It’s a nice looking car and must be in good shape. (Its plates are from 1400 miles away.) I l… --- ## [What millennials are congratulating themselves on these days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-millennials-are-congratulating-themselves-on-these-days/144678)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-millennials-are-congratulating-themselves-on-these-days/144678 "2019-07-18T13:14:10Z")
https://media.newyorker.com/photos/5d2e507623730100083b3157/master/w\_727,c\_limit/VollmandeRecat-Milestones-2\_Rafting.jpg --- ## [Lee Iacocca](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lee-iacocca/143543)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lee-iacocca/143543 "2019-07-18T01:25:57Z")
He died today. A story in the Washington Post carried that and no more. I guess we’ll find out more tomorrow. --- ## [Easy AC repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-ac-repair/144303)
**Author:** [@mperry\_153483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mperry_153483)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-ac-repair/144303 "2019-07-17T18:50:51Z")
Some people are more creative than others… --- ## [No more VW Bugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-vw-bugs/144143)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 10:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-vw-bugs/144143 "2019-07-17T10:37:41Z")
… as its assembly line in Mexico has been shut down. --- ## [Powershift dirty laundry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powershift-dirty-laundry/144428)
**Author:** [@chunkyazian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chunkyazian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powershift-dirty-laundry/144428 "2019-07-16T17:52:47Z")
Ford knew about design flaw months before production and swept the problem under the rug Here’s an excerpt from one of the engineer’s email: We also cannot achieve a driveable calibration that will get us to productio… --- ## [Having a mechanic check out a used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-a-mechanic-check-out-a-used-car/139317)
**Author:** [@Tall-Paul-Iowa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tall-Paul-Iowa)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-a-mechanic-check-out-a-used-car/139317 "2019-07-16T03:52:06Z")
Looking at a used 2016 Rogue SV with 40,000. But I am about 80 miles from home. Do you think they will let me drive it that far to my mechanic. --- ## [Tips on when you know you need to clean your car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-on-when-you-know-you-need-to-clean-your-car/144457)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-on-when-you-know-you-need-to-clean-your-car/144457 "2019-07-16T03:07:55Z")
--- ## [2019 Accord Touring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-accord-touring/143864)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-accord-touring/143864 "2019-07-16T03:04:34Z")
Hey, Everyone! Need feedback on the 2019 Honda Accord 2.0 Touring model. My nephew and wife are looking at this model. It’s a beautiful car (white with light beige leather interior) and has sport rims to jazz it up… --- ## ['The Most Important Road Trip in American History'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-most-important-road-trip-in-american-history/143881)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-most-important-road-trip-in-american-history/143881 "2019-07-14T23:30:45Z")
--- ## [Master Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-mechanic/144014)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-mechanic/144014 "2019-07-12T08:17:01Z")
--- ## [New battery didn't make any difference](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-didnt-make-any-difference/143607)
**Author:** [@Mark-Moses](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark-Moses)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-didnt-make-any-difference/143607 "2019-07-11T22:01:10Z")
Wasted $150 on a new battery and that wasn’t the problem. Car battery was dead but the engine wouldn’t crank. Could this be the starter or alternator? Any educated guesses? As a side note the dashboard lights come on. I … --- ## [How much does the brand of car tire matter in safety and performance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-does-the-brand-of-car-tire-matter-in-safety-and-performance/143861)
**Author:** [@TC8130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TC8130)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 9:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-does-the-brand-of-car-tire-matter-in-safety-and-performance/143861 "2019-07-11T09:54:41Z")
With most of things we buy, there are always varying opinions about the brand of the product. When it comes to tire, how much does the brand and name recognition of tire matter? Can how the tire is mounted and installe… --- ## [Looking for an owner's manual for 2004 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-an-owners-manual-for-2004-lincoln-town-car-ultimate/144064)
**Author:** [@Alice.chichisan\_154448](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alice.chichisan_154448)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-an-owners-manual-for-2004-lincoln-town-car-ultimate/144064 "2019-07-10T22:15:35Z")
Any ideas, other than ebay or the Lincoln website where I may find one? --- ## [P0405 code 2006 jeep grand cherokee laredo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0405-code-2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-laredo/143875)
**Author:** [@Jennifer\_Threlkeld](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennifer_Threlkeld)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0405-code-2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-laredo/143875 "2019-07-10T05:15:45Z")
I’m having an issue with my jeep grand cherokee laredo. First the check engine light came on. Checked it and replaced the 1 and 2 spark plugs and coil packs. Drove it a week and the check engine light came on again sayin… --- ## [Ford CVPI CD Error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-cvpi-cd-error/143961)
**Author:** [@Marky-B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marky-B)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 9:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-cvpi-cd-error/143961 "2019-07-09T09:43:59Z")
I own a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, that the radio wasn’t working in. So, I pulled the radio out to see what was going on, and as I suspected, the wiring going to the radio had been cut and spliced (for… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=146) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=148)