# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=18 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 19 --- ## [2003 Subaru Forester 5-speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-5-speed/199270)
**Author:** [@greg3809](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greg3809)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-5-speed/199270 "2025-02-28T23:43:32Z")
5-speed slack in shifter won’t go in 4th or reverse it grinds what can I do --- ## [Entitled hooligans in Collier County FL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/entitled-hooligans-in-collier-county-fl/199280)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/entitled-hooligans-in-collier-county-fl/199280 "2025-02-28T22:52:30Z")
25 performance car drivers block I75 (Alligator Alley) in Collier county, FL. Cars were chased. Cars were impounded. Collier county south of me does the same thing as the Lee county sheriffs. Entitled rectums affecting e… --- ## [Jeopardy humor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeopardy-humor/199190)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeopardy-humor/199190 "2025-02-28T19:06:59Z")
I am a Jeopardy fan, and I am shocked daily by the contestants who can answer the most obscure questions, and are so confident that they can bet huge sums when they trust their abilities. Yesterday, I had the opposite s… --- ## [Flooded car won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooded-car-won-t-start/199227)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooded-car-won-t-start/199227 "2025-02-28T14:13:19Z")
Well, it might crank. Probably won’t start. strong text --- ## [Veyron $240k exhaust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/veyron-240k-exhaust/199288)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/veyron-240k-exhaust/199288 "2025-02-27T22:01:39Z")
i see the new veyron tour billion for $4 million has an optional 8 pipe exhaust for $240k cost.how the backbox is made determines sound but going from 2 or 4 pipes to 8 seems like a scam. or just a marketing ploy? --- ## [Cars from the street where I grew up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-from-the-street-where-i-grew-up/198905)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-from-the-street-where-i-grew-up/198905 "2025-02-26T21:20:27Z")
I was talking today with a coworker about the cars we grew up around. I realized I was born into a “blended” family, meaning my folks had a Ford and a GM car, and we started talking about all the cars our neighbors and f… --- ## [Cheap vette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-vette/199260)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-vette/199260 "2025-02-26T16:54:09Z")
Those were the days --- ## [Is a car sunroof one of the most overrated features?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-car-sunroof-one-of-the-most-overrated-features/199001)
**Author:** [@aslamaqib307\_192690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aslamaqib307_192690)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-car-sunroof-one-of-the-most-overrated-features/199001 "2025-02-26T02:17:28Z")
The Sunroof is probably the most overhyped feature right now. It’s one of those features that’ll make you wow" when buying, only to never use it again. I have seen so many friends of mine paying more for a used car havin… --- ## [Road congestion pricing zone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-congestion-pricing-zone/198629)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-congestion-pricing-zone/198629 "2025-02-25T20:59:24Z")
As most of you probably already know, NY has issued on Jan. 5 that each vehicle will be charged $9 every time they travel on a certain street in NYC, which can be amounted to $270 per month. It is not clear whether th… --- ## [If car does not start when really cold is it motor or battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-car-does-not-start-when-really-cold-is-it-motor-or-battery/199230)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-car-does-not-start-when-really-cold-is-it-motor-or-battery/199230 "2025-02-25T15:56:06Z")
I am inclined to say it is the motor, as I have had block heater in a car and it starts ok even at 46 below. Block heaters do nothing for the battery, but I have seen battery blanket warmers. --- ## [Interesting video showing idiotic accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-video-showing-idiotic-accident/199268)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-video-showing-idiotic-accident/199268 "2025-02-25T13:46:25Z")
My car was totaled in 99% similar way shown in the video above in 2011. The only difference is that the elderly who crashed into me was coming out of a driveway and had a stop sign on his street, and I … --- ## [BING I share your concern](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bing-i-share-your-concern/199180)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bing-i-share-your-concern/199180 "2025-02-24T15:55:34Z")
First for those who are not regulars here. Bing is the screen name for a long time member. Recently Bing posted that he might be looking for a new vehicle or even 2. But with all the recalls of brands that should have … --- ## [Does warming up your vehicle damage its engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-warming-up-your-vehicle-damage-its-engine/199238)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-warming-up-your-vehicle-damage-its-engine/199238 "2025-02-24T13:39:58Z")
My apology for posting frequent threads. I know it can be annoying to respond to the same poster several times. I’ll try to post less in the future. But as of now, I stumbled across this article claiming that warmi… --- ## [The best-sounding race car in at least a decade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-sounding-race-car-in-at-least-a-decade/199250)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-sounding-race-car-in-at-least-a-decade/199250 "2025-02-23T13:45:25Z")
Enjoy! --- ## [How Is Simulated Shifting CVT Not Insane?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-is-simulated-shifting-cvt-not-insane/199240)
**Author:** [@auto-owner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/auto-owner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-is-simulated-shifting-cvt-not-insane/199240 "2025-02-23T06:24:24Z")
Truly sad if it is another pointless complication to malfunction. --- ## [School bus stopping around steep corners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/school-bus-stopping-around-steep-corners/199154)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/school-bus-stopping-around-steep-corners/199154 "2025-02-23T00:58:33Z")
Hello CarTalk folks and those well informed of road rules regulation. Today’s topic from me is about another school bus discussion. Ever since my past experience with running into trouble with a school bus, I’ve b… --- ## [My new car's 1st adventure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-new-cars-1st-adventure/198908)
**Author:** [@FSH003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FSH003)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-new-cars-1st-adventure/198908 "2025-02-21T23:59:23Z")
I just posted about the new car I purchased, a 2024 Subaru BRZ Limited. Well, it’s first day, uhm well by the time the deal was finally sealed it was his first evening in the world outside the dealership he’s been at fo… --- ## [Bye-bye to another one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bye-bye-to-another-one/199229)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bye-bye-to-another-one/199229 "2025-02-21T19:58:01Z")
… as Nikola joins the ranks of Canoo, Fisker, and Lordstown: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63841019/nikola-ev-startup-bankruptcy/ --- ## [Car Accident Toe to Residence?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-accident-toe-to-residence/199189)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-accident-toe-to-residence/199189 "2025-02-20T02:07:00Z")
I’m in the states. Trying to figure out what happens legally when you get into an accident and the car has to be towed because it’s unsafe to drive. If I get into a car accident and my car is no longer drivable, and need… --- ## [What is your opinion on the VW ID buzz?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-on-the-vw-id-buzz/199183)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-on-the-vw-id-buzz/199183 "2025-02-19T16:34:51Z")
Maybe due to its strong popularity on the island why I so happen to embrace and admire the vw bus. My Dad actually owned one back in his early days and I enjoyed the loud sound of the engine ( similarly to that of a… --- ## [Is Tesla introducing a bargain version of their Cybertruck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-tesla-introducing-a-bargain-version-of-their-cybertruck/197659)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-tesla-introducing-a-bargain-version-of-their-cybertruck/197659 "2025-02-18T20:58:36Z")
:grimacing: --- ## [If you are/were insured by Progressive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-are-were-insured-by-progressive/199175)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-are-were-insured-by-progressive/199175 "2025-02-18T01:43:09Z")
… during the period of 5/21-5/23, you may be eligible for a cash settlement as a result of a data breach. The deadline to register for this settlement is tomorrow, 2/18/25: https://progressivesecuritysettlement.com/ --- ## [Porsche plummets in the Chinese marketplace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-plummets-in-the-chinese-marketplace/199176)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-plummets-in-the-chinese-marketplace/199176 "2025-02-17T22:10:38Z")
--- ## [Honda and Nissan are in talks to Merge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-and-nissan-are-in-talks-to-merge/198421)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-and-nissan-are-in-talks-to-merge/198421 "2025-02-17T01:03:16Z")
Honda and Nissan Reportedly Are in Merger Talks --- ## [Highly unlikely I will turbo my new BRZ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highly-unlikely-i-will-turbo-my-new-brz/199145)
**Author:** [@FSH003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FSH003)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highly-unlikely-i-will-turbo-my-new-brz/199145 "2025-02-15T17:57:30Z")
It wasn’t that long ago I was having a tough time deciding between a used Mustang GT and a new '24 BRZ Limited. I chose the BRZ and am so glad I did. Originally I thought about eventually adding a turbo or supercharger… --- ## [Is this the normal sound of a land cruiser engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-the-normal-sound-of-a-land-cruiser-engine/199087)
**Author:** [@davidwilliam79x\_192784](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidwilliam79x_192784)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-the-normal-sound-of-a-land-cruiser-engine/199087 "2025-02-14T18:21:10Z")
I listened to the sound of the engine of another V8 land cruiser and it didn’t sound the same as mine.Is the engine sound normal for a 4.7 Litre V8?It revved it up to around 2000 rpm (not cold) I had to link it to a g… --- ## [If you bought or leased a 2017–2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-bought-or-leased-a-2017-2022-chevrolet-bolt-ev/199115)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-bought-or-leased-a-2017-2022-chevrolet-bolt-ev/199115 "2025-02-13T20:14:45Z")
… you might qualify for a cash settlement in regard to allegedly defective battery packs. The deadline to register is in ~10 days. --- ## [Are AI replies okay in forum threads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-ai-replies-okay-in-forum-threads/198954)
**Author:** [@aslamaqib307\_192690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aslamaqib307_192690)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-ai-replies-okay-in-forum-threads/198954 "2025-02-10T20:27:50Z")
Has anyone else noticed the growing frustration with low-quality AI replies flooding discussion threads(this forum is great) and comments? These replies take all of the fun of Q/As and are often useless information that … --- ## [BMW G30 540 (2018-2019) vs MB W205 C45 AMG (2018-2020)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-g30-540-2018-2019-vs-mb-w205-c45-amg-2018-2020/198934)
**Author:** [@Bumb1ebe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bumb1ebe)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-g30-540-2018-2019-vs-mb-w205-c45-amg-2018-2020/198934 "2025-02-08T14:09:02Z")
Hey everyone, I’m finally ready to upgrade from my dad’s trusty 2011 Toyota Camry and step into the world of performance cars. I’ve been narrowing down my options and currently I’m torn between two very appealing choice… --- ## [Do I need a wheel alignment every time I buy new tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-wheel-alignment-every-time-i-buy-new-tires/198832)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-wheel-alignment-every-time-i-buy-new-tires/198832 "2025-02-06T21:14:38Z")
I had a wheel alignment august 1st, 2024 at 65,000 miles to correct a steering wheel grabbing symptom. Car is at 70,000 miles now. I’ll be getting new tires this week ( all 4 of them will be new ). I don’t see the poi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=17) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=19)