# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=194 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 195 --- ## [Parts yard deal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-yard-deal/108102)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-yard-deal/108102 "2017-11-26T00:28:09Z")
local boneyard has a deal this weekend. $50 all you can carry. i do need a car door which is about $45 normally. trying to think what else i need. limit 4 alum wheels though. you can carry 2 wheels easy enough. but more … --- ## [Recommendation for a small car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendation-for-a-small-car/109248)
**Author:** [@Brad\_sk1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brad_sk1)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendation-for-a-small-car/109248 "2017-11-25T06:20:24Z")
I am looking for small car recommendations for driving within city for usual work, errands and such. Prefer below - Automatic transmission. Gas or electric or hybrid is fine. Not too low ground clearance. Not too low w… --- ## [Push button start car, if you push it while driving will it kill the engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/push-button-start-car-if-you-push-it-while-driving-will-it-kill-the-engine/109477)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2017, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/push-button-start-car-if-you-push-it-while-driving-will-it-kill-the-engine/109477 "2017-11-24T15:08:37Z")
We have had situations presented that turning the key to off is the solution, will hitting the start button turn the car off in all situations? Do not want to try it on wifey new car, you guys know? Posting an image in … --- ## [Carbon monoxide detectors and autos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbon-monoxide-detectors-and-autos/109601)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbon-monoxide-detectors-and-autos/109601 "2017-11-23T20:06:15Z")
Read a recent article in the CR health newsletter about a doctor who had a patient who had CO poisoning and almost died. It was due to a faulty muffler on his car. The article went on to push for CO detectors in homes. B… --- ## [Tesla Roadster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-roadster/109469)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-roadster/109469 "2017-11-22T23:14:16Z")
Tesla announced a new 2+2 Roadster. It will go from 0 to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds, 0 to 100 in 4.2 seconds, and do the quarter mile in 8.9 seconds. Top speed is over 250 mph, and undisclosed. Cost is about $250,000. I jus… --- ## [Acura vs Infiniti which one do you think more luxury brand?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-vs-infiniti-which-one-do-you-think-more-luxury-brand/109555)
**Author:** [@KorAccordV6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KorAccordV6)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-vs-infiniti-which-one-do-you-think-more-luxury-brand/109555 "2017-11-22T21:39:08Z")
First. Im not american. I just ask you some question which one do general american prefer between acura and infiniti ? In luxury brand. I know you guys prefer Lexus more Lmao. But i just wanna compare these two brand. … --- ## [2007 Dodge Ram 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500/109532)
**Author:** [@Windbender](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Windbender)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500/109532 "2017-11-22T03:26:09Z")
I have a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup, I’ve had a few issues over the years with the truck not coming out of park. I’ve replaced the brake switch several times, this usually solved the problem. But now that doesn’t do it. … --- ## [Anyone work on performance cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-work-on-performance-cars/109515)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2017, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-work-on-performance-cars/109515 "2017-11-19T22:15:09Z")
Just wanted to know if there is anyone who works on performance cars how you got there also anyone self thought --- ## [Top Tier Fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-tier-fuel/109482)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2017, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-tier-fuel/109482 "2017-11-18T21:57:56Z")
I recently contacted United refining of Warren PA and asked if their Kwik Fill gas was Top Tier. I tried to post their rep;y but couldn’t so I will summarize. They say their gasoline has no additive prohibited by any c… --- ## [Heavy duty shocks on light duty vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-duty-shocks-on-light-duty-vehicle/109352)
**Author:** [@missionmank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missionmank)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2017, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-duty-shocks-on-light-duty-vehicle/109352 "2017-11-18T05:29:08Z")
Hi there. I’m worrying to ask a question about an Opel Zafira. I’ve put the Uplander as my vehicle because it’s the closest to the Zafira (which is GM/Chevy in Europe). My question is this: is it reasonable and would it… --- ## [J b weld cracks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/j-b-weld-cracks/109441)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/j-b-weld-cracks/109441 "2017-11-17T16:23:19Z")
has anyone had, good success with j b weld would it help with a small crack on the head. up around the coolant temperature sending sensor. --- ## [Anyone ever had a gas engine run away on oil like a diesel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-ever-had-a-gas-engine-run-away-on-oil-like-a-diesel/109342)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-ever-had-a-gas-engine-run-away-on-oil-like-a-diesel/109342 "2017-11-17T07:04:25Z")
I once had a riding mower that developed quite the thirst for oil. I just dealt with it for a while and added oil as needed until it started running on its own oil like a diesel in runaway condition. I could turn the k… --- ## [Woodpeckers versus side-view mirrors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woodpeckers-versus-side-view-mirrors/109330)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2017, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woodpeckers-versus-side-view-mirrors/109330 "2017-11-16T16:20:15Z")
'About two dozen car owners in the Nob Hill neighborhood of Snellville, Georgia, were perturbed in late October by what they thought was vandalism: Their cars' side mirrors were being shattered, even in broad daylight. … --- ## [Premium vs Regular Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-vs-regular-gas/33536)
**Author:** [@vmsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vmsmith)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2017, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-vs-regular-gas/33536 "2017-11-16T14:46:41Z")
I am researching cars to buy and am curious if it is necessary to use premium gas as stated by the car manufacturers? If regular gas is used all the time instead of premium will it damage the engine? --- ## [The site is broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-site-is-broken/109296)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-site-is-broken/109296 "2017-11-15T17:48:08Z")
These past few days this site has not allowed me to post a reply with a photo uploaded into it. It’ll upload the photo, but will not then allow me to scroll down to the button necessary to post it. Help! --- ## [Interchangeable partss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchangeable-partss/109394)
**Author:** [@icecajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icecajun)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchangeable-partss/109394 "2017-11-15T00:18:59Z")
Is there web site that can tell you if parts are interchangeable? --- ## [Keep Hummer or Change Up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-hummer-or-change-up/109271)
**Author:** [@Hkm280](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hkm280)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-hummer-or-change-up/109271 "2017-11-14T22:34:31Z")
Hi everyone, new here to website. I currently have a dilemma. I am currently a college student driving a Hummer H3 5 days a week. 32 miles each way totaling 320 miles a week, including my job, brings me to about 340 mile… --- ## [Minivan purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivan-purchase/109322)
**Author:** [@hameshatumkochaha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hameshatumkochaha)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivan-purchase/109322 "2017-11-13T16:48:54Z")
Hi, As the family is growing, we are looking into a minivan. The options are: 2017 new (not used) Kia Sedona ~$23500+dealer fees 2014 used 42k miles clean title Honda Odyssey for ~$19000 Benefits for Kia are warrant… --- ## [Z4 v. 370Z v. G37s v. Boxster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/z4-v-370z-v-g37s-v-boxster/66633)
**Author:** [@mango](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mango)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2017, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/z4-v-370z-v-g37s-v-boxster/66633 "2017-11-12T21:31:06Z")
Hey all, It's official, I'm having my quarterlife crisis. Thus, I am planning on upgrading my wheels and buying a sporty vehicle. I don't need space to haul anything really. I've been looking at a 2006-2007 Z4 3.0… --- ## [Looks like I lost my truck to a distracted driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looks-like-i-lost-my-truck-to-a-distracted-driver/108693)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2017, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looks-like-i-lost-my-truck-to-a-distracted-driver/108693 "2017-11-11T22:50:00Z")
My son stopped to help a lady whose Saturn had stalled on the highway. The road had a wide shoulder and she was well off the right lane of traffic on the shoulder. My son backed up to her car and parked with half the t… --- ## [Mitsubishi Mirage - Overall impression after 1+ years of ownership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-mirage-overall-impression-after-1-years-of-ownership/109266)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-mirage-overall-impression-after-1-years-of-ownership/109266 "2017-11-10T19:14:43Z")
I know that the cheap Mitsubishi Mirage had quite the discussion here a little over a year ago when myself and at least one other member decided to buy one. At the time it was the cheapest car on the market with all the… --- ## [Importing Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-tires/109136)
**Author:** [@macfisto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macfisto)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-tires/109136 "2017-11-09T23:44:19Z")
This question is mainly for any Canadians on the board who might have experience buying tires in the US - because the answer on official websites is never as clearcut as one might want. If I purchase a tire/wheel pack… --- ## [HOV infrared camera?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hov-infrared-camera/109096)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hov-infrared-camera/109096 "2017-11-09T16:34:56Z")
MNDOT is testing an infrared camera system to notify cops that it has detected cars in the HOV lane with single drivers and no passengers and to perhaps stop cars to investigate. cop can than see if car has backseat pass… --- ## [Loud squealing/Pop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-squealing-pop/109219)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 11:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-squealing-pop/109219 "2017-11-08T11:22:18Z")
Hello! So, I recently purchased a 2017 Mazda CX-5 AWD. The vehicle currently has 3k miles on it. It has been a blast to drive, and I’ve had no issues until this afternoon. I left work, and as I was backing out, I heard… --- ## [I wondered why they never billed me for my short cut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-wondered-why-they-never-billed-me-for-my-short-cut/107070)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-wondered-why-they-never-billed-me-for-my-short-cut/107070 "2017-11-07T21:40:57Z")
Last summer on a visit to Austin I jumped on the new toll road to miss Austin traffic on my way there and when I left and expected to get a bill as I have before from other toll roads across the country. Now I find that … --- ## [What did you do to your Accent today?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-accent-today/108699)
**Author:** [@GhostRide123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GhostRide123)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-accent-today/108699 "2017-11-07T14:47:45Z")
I just added the OEM Hyundai trunk lip spoiler to my Accent. I’m really pleased how it looks on my car and that I got it at an awesome deal. I saved about $70 bucks and it came with Hyundai’s factory warranty. I highly r… --- ## [\-61 Chrysler Newport 361 with touchflite](https://community.cartalk.com/t/61-chrysler-newport-361-with-touchflite/109162)
**Author:** [@anon86613489](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anon86613489)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/61-chrysler-newport-361-with-touchflite/109162 "2017-11-07T01:13:01Z")
A friend of mine owns one of these, but is not too happy with the transmission. When he starts it cold - whether he selects D, 1 or 2 - no go, but reverse works fine. If he let it idle for 10 - 15 minutes everything work… --- ## [What happens if the insurance company "totals" the car, but you want to keep it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-the-insurance-company-totals-the-car-but-you-want-to-keep-it/78899)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-the-insurance-company-totals-the-car-but-you-want-to-keep-it/78899 "2017-11-05T23:01:10Z")
Just curious. What happens if you get in an accident, say you scrape against a tree and tear off a fender, and the estimated cost to fix it is say $2000, but the car is only worth $1500 by the Kelly Blue Book. So the … --- ## [4.3 V6 or 5.3 V8 for 2014-2016 Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/Sierra 4WD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-3-v6-or-5-3-v8-for-2014-2016-chevrolet-gmc-silverado-sierra-4wd/109130)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-3-v6-or-5-3-v8-for-2014-2016-chevrolet-gmc-silverado-sierra-4wd/109130 "2017-11-05T04:40:59Z")
Howdy to y’all! I am considering a pickup in the model(s) I mentioned in the title above…I’m considering an used model in the crew cab body style. What I’m asking is what would you advise when it comes to selecting the m… --- ## [Who's logo is this? fun](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whos-logo-is-this-fun/109127)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whos-logo-is-this-fun/109127 "2017-11-05T00:48:48Z")
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