# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=156 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 157 --- ## [3 Row Used SUV suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-row-used-suv-suggestions/136055)
**Author:** [@cnagle129\_149195](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cnagle129_149195)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-row-used-suv-suggestions/136055 "2019-03-09T03:46:48Z")
We are thinking of upgrading from a 2014 Nissan Rogue to something large as the family has grown. We have two in carseats and two small dogs. We would like a 3 row SUV for trips where we bring the grandparents along. S… --- ## [Replacing Truck Cap Windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-truck-cap-windows/136075)
**Author:** [@Broke\_joe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Broke_joe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-truck-cap-windows/136075 "2019-03-09T02:27:27Z")
\[Album\] cap windows I am building a Camper in my truc… --- ## [Car for a 6-7 skinny driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-a-6-7-skinny-driver/133931)
**Author:** [@Tall-Paul-Iowa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tall-Paul-Iowa)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-a-6-7-skinny-driver/133931 "2019-03-08T21:59:31Z")
Looking to replace my 2017 Camry because it doesn’t fit me being tall. I have research about tall possibilities, but would like to hear from any really tall drivers. We have a Rogue for our winter vehicle, but I still li… --- ## [Old Timer's Dazzling '59 Cadillac Custom Wins At Detroit's Meguiar's Autorama](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-timers-dazzling-59-cadillac-custom-wins-at-detroits-meguiars-autorama/135930)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-timers-dazzling-59-cadillac-custom-wins-at-detroits-meguiars-autorama/135930 "2019-03-08T21:54:29Z")
Cadmad is a restored pink 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Pininfarina custom station wagon. I know of at least one of our regulars here that would probably like to drive this around town. :grin: CSA :palm\_tree::sunglasses::p… --- ## [Confusing traffic signs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confusing-traffic-signs/135814)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confusing-traffic-signs/135814 "2019-03-08T19:48:13Z")
20 most confusing traffic signs :slight\_smile: --- ## [Putting in Rear Wiper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-in-rear-wiper/135971)
**Author:** [@tcw1982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcw1982)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-in-rear-wiper/135971 "2019-03-08T14:24:08Z")
I recently bought a used 2012 VW GTI. I’m enjoying the car, the only problem that I have is that the person who bought it new didn’t splurge for the rear wiper option and I noticed after driving in the rain that it woul… --- ## ['Locking More Than the Doors as Cars Become Computers on Wheels'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-more-than-the-doors-as-cars-become-computers-on-wheels/135987)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-more-than-the-doors-as-cars-become-computers-on-wheels/135987 "2019-03-07T23:51:44Z")
--- ## [Who needs ropes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-needs-ropes/118758)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-needs-ropes/118758 "2019-03-07T21:21:09Z")
Spotted in Florida \[20180606\_111621\] --- ## ['Texas man opens fire after vehicle fails inspection'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/texas-man-opens-fire-after-vehicle-fails-inspection/135925)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/texas-man-opens-fire-after-vehicle-fails-inspection/135925 "2019-03-07T21:19:12Z")
--- ## [If people can mess something up, they will!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-people-can-mess-something-up-they-will/135728)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-people-can-mess-something-up-they-will/135728 "2019-03-07T19:24:17Z")
I have seen many discussions here about people messing up their cars. This seems to pretty much be the standard in any industry including IT. People screw up their computers and then wonder why it takes so long and cos… --- ## [Refurbished car rims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refurbished-car-rims/135946)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refurbished-car-rims/135946 "2019-03-07T17:11:13Z")
Just curious if anyone has ever purchased a refurbished rim from a reputable company that specializes in this? I am in need of a new rim, and found a good deal on a refurbished wheel. (I called and the company stated it… --- ## [2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost 93 Octane Vs. 87 Octane 0-60 Testing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-mustang-ecoboost-93-octane-vs-87-octane-0-60-testing/135894)
**Author:** [@john1969\_149072](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john1969_149072)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-mustang-ecoboost-93-octane-vs-87-octane-0-60-testing/135894 "2019-03-07T16:29:27Z")
… we thought, …we where doing all right … we where doing all right, …until we where wrong --- ## [A cryptic poem titled 'Automotive' in the current 'Annals of Internal Medicine'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cryptic-poem-titled-automotive-in-the-current-annals-of-internal-medicine/135931)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cryptic-poem-titled-automotive-in-the-current-annals-of-internal-medicine/135931 "2019-03-06T23:43:50Z")
https://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/2727253/automotive Tell me if you understand it. --- ## [Latte, in French, means "You paid too much for that coffee!" What does Bugatti's La Voiture Noire mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latte-in-french-means-you-paid-too-much-for-that-coffee-what-does-bugattis-la-voiture-noire-mean/135887)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latte-in-french-means-you-paid-too-much-for-that-coffee-what-does-bugattis-la-voiture-noire-mean/135887 "2019-03-06T22:28:15Z")
It is supposed to mean “the black car” in French, but what do you think? (I only drink home brewed black coffee.) https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2019/03/05/bugatti-reveal CSA :palm\_tree::sunglasses::palm\_t… --- ## [AA Class Mercedes Electric New Model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aa-class-mercedes-electric-new-model/135517)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aa-class-mercedes-electric-new-model/135517 "2019-03-06T17:43:21Z")
I’ve been waiting for EVs to have the range to be practical enough for my purchase consideration. Finally, that time has come! CSA :palm\_tree::sunglasses::palm\_tree: --- ## [Carmax Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carmax-question/135878)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carmax-question/135878 "2019-03-06T17:42:28Z")
Just wondering, does anyone on here know anyone that has worked for carmax? I was thinking about applying for a vehicle appraiser, but thought I’d get some feedback on here from someone (if there is anyone) that knows a… --- ## [Jeep 2015 Coolant - Still safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-2015-coolant-still-safe/135721)
**Author:** [@Carlos0598](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlos0598)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-2015-coolant-still-safe/135721 "2019-03-05T15:37:20Z")
Hi so I recently got a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sport, and I noticed that the coolant was low after arriving with it from the dealer. I searched up in the user manual that the required coolant for this jeep is the MOPAR 10 Yea… --- ## [Power wheels toy question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-wheels-toy-question/135788)
**Author:** [@ethanpmollet\_148310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ethanpmollet_148310)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-wheels-toy-question/135788 "2019-03-05T04:00:48Z")
Hey, not really a car question but I am making a power wheels car for a kid who is paralyzed from the neck down. Does anyone known of a motor that will turn the brackets (for left and right) that I could use with a push … --- ## [What Car is this? 50's something or other station wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-is-this-50s-something-or-other-station-wagon/135732)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-is-this-50s-something-or-other-station-wagon/135732 "2019-03-04T21:08:30Z")
Yup that is me in the pic! --- ## [2004 Pontiac Grand AM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am/70728)
**Author:** [@chula](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chula)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 10:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am/70728 "2019-03-04T10:00:18Z")
Hi everyone. I own a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. I was using my car lighter when my car started filling with smoke very fast. I could not breathe. I was getting on the freeway. I used my horn to try to get help, but it did … --- ## [2019 Volvo XC60 - Still safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-still-safe/135642)
**Author:** [@James56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-still-safe/135642 "2019-03-03T20:58:12Z")
Is this model as safe as the older models? --- ## [Honda Civic 2019 - Sport vs Touring for purpose of 450 watt audio or upgrading audio on sport?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2019-sport-vs-touring-for-purpose-of-450-watt-audio-or-upgrading-audio-on-sport/134715)
**Author:** [@Sean\_Connell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean_Connell)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2019-sport-vs-touring-for-purpose-of-450-watt-audio-or-upgrading-audio-on-sport/134715 "2019-03-03T16:23:49Z")
Hey everyone, I am new here and a little messed up, I won’t say why I am messed up because I don’t want to get banned this early into the website :))). But anyways, I had a question about the right method to take in buy… --- ## [CID (Cubic Inch displacement)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cid-cubic-inch-displacement/135538)
**Author:** [@Cristram19\_148770](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cristram19_148770)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cid-cubic-inch-displacement/135538 "2019-03-03T14:49:13Z")
What is the CID of an 8 cylinder engine with a 4inch bore and 4 INCH stroke? --- ## [Dumb question - Why AT transmission coolers use coolant instead of it's own ATF?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumb-question-why-at-transmission-coolers-use-coolant-instead-of-its-own-atf/135511)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumb-question-why-at-transmission-coolers-use-coolant-instead-of-its-own-atf/135511 "2019-03-02T18:45:44Z")
Just was curious about the engineering and reasoning behind this. Oil coolers use it’s own fluid (oil) Power steering uses it’s own fluid But it seems usually AT uses coolant. Why so? --- ## [Teaching Car Talk to new docs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teaching-car-talk-to-new-docs/135622)
**Author:** [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teaching-car-talk-to-new-docs/135622 "2019-03-02T05:54:11Z")
Found this on one of the car blogs tonight https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/02/27/697788394/does-your-knee-make-more-of-a-click-or-a-clack-teaching-car-talk-to-new-docs --- ## [Thinking about buying a non-working automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-non-working-automatic-transmission/134792)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-non-working-automatic-transmission/134792 "2019-03-02T04:14:07Z")
to take apart and see how it works. I’d just junk it afterward, not intending to use it. What do you think I’d have to pay for one? A simple version, like a Ford C4, something like that. --- ## [2 ESC symbols showed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-esc-symbols-showed-up/135594)
**Author:** [@I\_don\_t\_know](https://community.cartalk.com/u/I_don_t_know)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-esc-symbols-showed-up/135594 "2019-03-02T03:17:09Z")
Anyone knows what does this mean? It appeared yesterday and always there till now. --- ## [Toyota Avalon with 300k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-with-300k-miles/79753)
**Author:** [@snoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snoble)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-with-300k-miles/79753 "2019-03-01T23:38:44Z")
I have an acquaintance who wants to sell me their Toyota Avalon for only $400. It runs, has leather seats and only has one rust spot on the paint. But it has 300,000 miles on it. And the grill is damaged I assume from an… --- ## [Driving 2006 Civic Hybrid with a dead IMA / hybrid battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-2006-civic-hybrid-with-a-dead-ima-hybrid-battery/135527)
**Author:** [@samantha.sylvi1\_148854](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samantha.sylvi1_148854)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-2006-civic-hybrid-with-a-dead-ima-hybrid-battery/135527 "2019-03-01T04:36:02Z")
My 2006 Civic Hybrid IMA light and check engine ligh came on. Per Autozone/Advanced Autopart code reader, IMA battery is deteriorating. I am the original owner; it has only 98K mileages. How long can I drive this car wi… --- ## [Crunchy sensation under floor board](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crunchy-sensation-under-floor-board/135487)
**Author:** [@lottawisdom40\_148821](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lottawisdom40_148821)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crunchy-sensation-under-floor-board/135487 "2019-03-01T02:25:58Z")
I recently purchased a 2019 Lincoln MKZ that has less than 800 miles on it. When turning the steering wheel, I get a crunchy sound/sensation under my left foot (area designed for you to rest your left foot). I’ve heard… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=155) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=157)