# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=164 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 165 --- ## [2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Thumbs up or down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-m-class-thumbs-up-or-down/130280)
**Author:** [@Paula40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paula40)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-m-class-thumbs-up-or-down/130280 "2018-12-06T15:14:31Z")
Looking at. 2012 Mercedes Benz ML350 Bluetec with 95000 miles…issues? Bad idea? --- ## [2016 Ford F150 - MPG with Ethanol fuels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f150-mpg-with-ethanol-fuels/130085)
**Author:** [@RichardJZovack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardJZovack)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f150-mpg-with-ethanol-fuels/130085 "2018-12-06T05:00:57Z")
Will E85 gas give me the same mileage that regular 87 octane gas gives me? My motor is the 5 liter and can use flex fuel according to Ford. --- ## [2009 Mazda Mazda5 - Minivan value?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda5-minivan-value/130275)
**Author:** [@StevenWaller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenWaller)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda5-minivan-value/130275 "2018-12-06T04:20:45Z")
Any reason NOT to invest $4,500 in the 2009 Mazda5 3-owner with one damage report within first 10,000 miles (front impact) from 9 years ago with 140,000 miles on it? --- ## [Need advice on a car insurance claim with repair issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-a-car-insurance-claim-with-repair-issues/130195)
**Author:** [@lindznde\_145404](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindznde_145404)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-a-car-insurance-claim-with-repair-issues/130195 "2018-12-05T17:31:37Z")
My 2018 Jeep wrangler Unlimited has 9000 miles and we bought it the end of april 2018 brand new for $32,000. It was hit by a young kid looking at his phone almost head on 9/22/18. My insurance company farmers, suggested … --- ## [A plea to drivers (bad weather)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-plea-to-drivers-bad-weather/99634)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-plea-to-drivers-bad-weather/99634 "2017-02-16T19:24:09Z")
I know the regulars know this, but for others: Please clean the snow and ice from your car before driving. First of all, that is illegal in some states, and second, you can cause an accident when the ice blows off yo… --- ## [Sudden mileage drop in '13 Buick Enclave](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-mileage-drop-in-13-buick-enclave/130176)
**Author:** [@Mcduffer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mcduffer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-mileage-drop-in-13-buick-enclave/130176 "2018-12-05T12:01:55Z")
Computer has always shown 21-23.5 mpg but suddenly it has dropped to 13-15mpg. What would cause this --- ## [2009 Toyota Camry - why more dash warning lights?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-why-more-dash-warning-lights/130219)
**Author:** [@SueElmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueElmer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-why-more-dash-warning-lights/130219 "2018-12-05T04:19:39Z")
I love my 2009 Camry SE. When I recently had it in for routine maintenance, the dealership was telling me it’s one of the last models to have alot of warning lights in the dash (for example, if a headlight is out). Wit… --- ## [Just got clipped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-got-clipped/130158)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-got-clipped/130158 "2018-12-05T04:13:01Z")
I was sitting at a stop sign, waiting to turn left onto a state highway, when a guy turning right off of the highway onto the road I was on understeered and hit me. I had that “this SOB’s gonna hit me” / “what the hell” … --- ## [My purchase of Marvel Mystery Oil was... mysterious](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-purchase-of-marvel-mystery-oil-was-mysterious/129164)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-purchase-of-marvel-mystery-oil-was-mysterious/129164 "2018-12-05T03:22:23Z")
This morning, I noticed that my oil was down by 1/4 of a quart, so when I was driving in the vicinity of a Wal-Mart, I decided to go in and buy a qt. of MMO in order to top it off. I went to the self-checkouts, and the … --- ## [Key fob security](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-fob-security/130192)
**Author:** [@macfisto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macfisto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-fob-security/130192 "2018-12-04T15:41:18Z")
Did nobody think of this when these fobs were developed? Seems like a pretty obvious thing that organized thieves would figure out, forthwith: --- ## [What will happen to an electric car battery if I let it sit for long periods?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-will-happen-to-an-electric-car-battery-if-i-let-it-sit-for-long-periods/130000)
**Author:** [@FrancescaSilva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrancescaSilva)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-will-happen-to-an-electric-car-battery-if-i-let-it-sit-for-long-periods/130000 "2018-12-03T19:41:37Z")
I’m considering buying an electric car for a family vacation house in another state. At times, the car will sit for as long as two months without anyone driving it. Will the battery be ok if I leave it unplugged for that… --- ## [Why trees have wreaked havoc on Uber's self-driving program](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-trees-have-wreaked-havoc-on-ubers-self-driving-program/129729)
**Author:** [@Waterbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waterbuff)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-trees-have-wreaked-havoc-on-ubers-self-driving-program/129729 "2018-12-03T16:55:55Z")
--- ## [Taken for a ride by Uber](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taken-for-a-ride-by-uber/130122)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taken-for-a-ride-by-uber/130122 "2018-12-03T16:34:05Z")
After this woman’s Uber account was hacked, she was billed for thousands of dollars of rides that other people took. Uber’s “machine learning” couldn’t figure out that one person couldn’t possibly take rides in L.A. and… --- ## [How do you start this thing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-start-this-thing/129649)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-start-this-thing/129649 "2018-12-03T05:02:52Z")
I thought this might evoke some nostalgia, and at least provide some entertainment. I received a call today from a friend, a young lady in her 40’s. She just bought a new car and was excited to tell me it doesn’t use a… --- ## [Weird knocking sound on a RSX type S](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-knocking-sound-on-a-rsx-type-s/130035)
**Author:** [@jackgutierrez69\_145304](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackgutierrez69_145304)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-knocking-sound-on-a-rsx-type-s/130035 "2018-12-03T01:48:33Z")
The day before Thank giving i went to school and on my way back home, my friend noticed a odd sound. At first i shrugged it off thinking it was my exhaust hitting or something. A few hours passed and the noise suddenly g… --- ## [Strut mount rubber layer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-mount-rubber-layer/129990)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-mount-rubber-layer/129990 "2018-12-02T15:16:10Z")
oem mount has bonded rubber layer. as in not easy to separate. replacement mount does not have rubber layer, its ok to use as is? --- ## [Pre-order your Electric pick-up truck or SUV Rivian](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-order-your-electric-pick-up-truck-or-suv-rivian/130018)
**Author:** [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-order-your-electric-pick-up-truck-or-suv-rivian/130018 "2018-12-02T14:05:46Z")
The world’s first Electric Adventure Vehicles https://products.rivian.com/ https://products.rivian.com/suv/ Starting price of $65,000 after Federal Tax rebate Up to 400+ Miles Quad-Motor System Wading Depth of 3 Fe… --- ## [Wheel hub assembly aftermarket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-hub-assembly-aftermarket/130033)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Leonard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Leonard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 9:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-hub-assembly-aftermarket/130033 "2018-12-02T09:05:21Z")
What is a good aftermarket brand for a front wheel bearing replacement on a 2005 Ram 1500? I don’t know heads or tails when it comes to aftermarket brands. Thanks for the help! --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester - Behavior modification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-behavior-modification/129838)
**Author:** [@RobertaFreifeld](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertaFreifeld)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-behavior-modification/129838 "2018-12-02T00:04:50Z")
2017 subaru Forester, 2018 Impreza, 2018 Outback. On all three cars, leaving the key in the ignition with car off resulted in a dead battery. Happened only once with each car because they each had a different driver who … --- ## [Front Brake Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-brake-lights/129869)
**Author:** [@MaryJans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryJans)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-brake-lights/129869 "2018-12-01T23:53:23Z")
Why don’t cars come with brake lights on the front end as well as the back end? Seems like that could prevent alot of accidents at 4 way stops, for pedestrian traffic, and approaching traffic when you are stopped. --- ## [Tesla Model 3 production](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-model-3-production/105565)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-model-3-production/105565 "2018-12-01T23:22:53Z")
...begins this Friday! --- ## [$3200 later.... 2012 Chevy Equinox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3200-later-2012-chevy-equinox/129909)
**Author:** [@ymdeadwyler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ymdeadwyler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3200-later-2012-chevy-equinox/129909 "2018-12-01T19:11:06Z")
Well finally got my 2012 Equinox out of the shop!!! $3200 total for repair. Was due to the oil consumption problem known with these vehicles. New manifold, pistons, piston rings, my valves were burnt up, timing. Pretty g… --- ## [Body by Fisher](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-by-fisher/129906)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-by-fisher/129906 "2018-12-01T16:35:34Z")
Listening to the radio while riding around in my parents’ car ('50s & '60s) I used to hear a chorus singing ‘Body by Fisher’, backed up by an orchestra. I eventually figured out they were car bodies, then that they were… --- ## [NEW CAR NEED HELP? COMING FROM A MK5 GTI to HYUNDAI?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-need-help-coming-from-a-mk5-gti-to-hyundai/129907)
**Author:** [@Jordon\_Minville](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordon_Minville)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-need-help-coming-from-a-mk5-gti-to-hyundai/129907 "2018-12-01T04:07:07Z")
Hey guys! Sadly, two weeks ago I got into a major accident. However, I need some advice on which of these cars (or any choices) would best suit my need. Currently, I’m stuck between a 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0 auto… --- ## [05 saturn vue key fob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-saturn-vue-key-fob/129903)
**Author:** [@mrgrudz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrgrudz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-saturn-vue-key-fob/129903 "2018-11-30T01:59:11Z")
Saturn Vue. Does anyone know how to program a new key fob for a 2005 Saturn? I looked on YouTube and found a few videos for GM but my car is not going into the programming mode when I hold down the unlock button and turn… --- ## [2011 Ford Escape Hybrid - rolls forward n reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-hybrid-rolls-forward-n-reverse/129731)
**Author:** [@BillSpence](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillSpence)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-hybrid-rolls-forward-n-reverse/129731 "2018-11-29T18:59:45Z")
My 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid will occasionally turn itself off just after I shift from Park to Reverse. The green drive light is on, I shift, check for clearance behind me, take my foot off the brake and rather than rever… --- ## [Why I will never buy an electric car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-i-will-never-buy-an-electric-car/119632)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-i-will-never-buy-an-electric-car/119632 "2018-11-29T13:25:53Z")
We are a one car family, That car has to do around town, road trips Summer and Winter. I live in Western NY State. Do you know what winter temps do to electric car range? Suppose a snowstorm closes the Thruway while I … --- ## [How to chance username?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-chance-username/129847)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 11:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-chance-username/129847 "2018-11-29T11:16:27Z")
I was never asked to choose my username when I was registering to the forum and this random generated username is a little bit too personal I would like to change it but I couldn’t find out where or how, also I can’t del… --- ## [Help With Potential Mods on My Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-potential-mods-on-my-car/129701)
**Author:** [@Pacen\_de\_Belloy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pacen_de_Belloy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-potential-mods-on-my-car/129701 "2018-11-29T02:36:36Z")
I own a 1990 (first gen) Lexus Ls400 and I’m limited on what exterior work I can do. I’ve been doing research everyday for parts for this car but I can’t find anything. So far I have very nice wheels and coilovers on, wi… --- ## [2011 Jeep Liberty Master Power Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-master-power-switch/129758)
**Author:** [@Scottiepimpin16\_142938](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scottiepimpin16_142938)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-master-power-switch/129758 "2018-11-29T02:27:54Z")
Hello, the other day i was brushing snow off my car and some of it landed on the master power switch where i control all my windows and mirrors on the driver side. I cleaned as much as i could off of the buttons and stuf… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=163) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=165)