# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=196 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 197 --- ## [Busted Knuckle Automotive in Albuquerque](https://community.cartalk.com/t/busted-knuckle-automotive-in-albuquerque/108624)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/busted-knuckle-automotive-in-albuquerque/108624 "2017-10-18T20:35:29Z")
Hey @bustedknuckles didn’t know you were in town… https://www.google.com/maps/place/Busted+Knuckle+Automotive/@35.077982,-106.5771749,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipNMLW9oN-eFmH2kc2Zq8yopqnz5RS02N1\_3zVvy!2e10!3e12… --- ## [What's the prettiest name for an automobile?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-prettiest-name-for-an-automobile/108588)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-prettiest-name-for-an-automobile/108588 "2017-10-18T03:56:35Z")
We’ve had many threads about stupid car names. I don’t remember one about beautiful car names. I nominate ’ Phaëton’, which I thought was an early 20th-century luxury car, but turns out to be a style rather than a mode… --- ## [Used Mercedes C63, looking for general advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-mercedes-c63-looking-for-general-advice/108083)
**Author:** [@p770677](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p770677)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-mercedes-c63-looking-for-general-advice/108083 "2017-10-17T15:36:44Z")
Hello, I just purchased a Used 2013 C63 AMG with 45k miles from a dealer. I mainly would like to have a general estimate of how much money I should set aside yearly for maintenance and repairs and the like. Furthermore,… --- ## [Considering a 2001 Volvo XC70 AWD Wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-2001-volvo-xc70-awd-wagon/108668)
**Author:** [@nbpt100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbpt100)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-2001-volvo-xc70-awd-wagon/108668 "2017-10-17T04:01:44Z")
I was offered this vehicle for a very attractive price. It needs a new steering rack. The transmission was replaced 5 years ago. I read the Edmund’s reviews and the Tranny is a weak spot. Some people love them some ha… --- ## [2014 Rav 4 vs. 2014 Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-rav-4-vs-2014-outback/108629)
**Author:** [@little-debbie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/little-debbie)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-rav-4-vs-2014-outback/108629 "2017-10-17T02:33:10Z")
Hi everyone, I wonder if you could please give me your thoughts about the Rav 4 performance and reliability as compared to the Outback. Thanks! Deb --- ## [Factory Navigation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-navigation/108631)
**Author:** [@MarkTrek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkTrek)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-navigation/108631 "2017-10-16T23:04:20Z")
One month ago, I bought a new-design 2018 model vehicle. One of my first road trips was to a suburb of Indianapolis to visit my son and his family. I was surprised to find that his house address and his entire street, fo… --- ## [Research study: assortment width and perceived brand image](https://community.cartalk.com/t/research-study-assortment-width-and-perceived-brand-image/108641)
**Author:** [@m\_grimm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/m_grimm)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/research-study-assortment-width-and-perceived-brand-image/108641 "2017-10-16T21:49:50Z")
Hello, At the moment I am writing my master thesis at the department of international direct marketing of the University of Kassel, in order to finish my studies in ‘economics, psychology & management’. The aim of the … --- ## [Ford contact assistance needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-contact-assistance-needed/108502)
**Author:** [@RRoger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RRoger)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-contact-assistance-needed/108502 "2017-10-16T12:43:25Z")
Looking for a good contact for the Ford Corporate Office. I have written to Ford Motor Company PO Box on there website but never got a response. I have tire issue on 2017 Ford Edge that needs to be addressed. Went to the… --- ## [What is all these types of oil for sale?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-all-these-types-of-oil-for-sale/108595)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-all-these-types-of-oil-for-sale/108595 "2017-10-16T01:20:59Z")
So my mom gave me her beloved 06 Hyundai Tucson and I was looking at 5W-20 oil to buy for the next oil change as written in the manul. I figured I would go with Mobil 1 since it’s a reputable brand and then I get hit wi… --- ## [05 5-speed 2.4 swap to 3.1 cavalier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-5-speed-2-4-swap-to-3-1-cavalier/108601)
**Author:** [@gasman212](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gasman212)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-5-speed-2-4-swap-to-3-1-cavalier/108601 "2017-10-15T14:34:55Z")
How involved might an engine swap on a manual transmission, 05 cavalier, starting with the 2.4L and upgrading to the 3.1L optional engine? Is the 3.1 for automatic? --- ## [What happens when you tailgate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-when-you-tailgate/108483)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-when-you-tailgate/108483 "2017-10-15T01:03:03Z")
\[bow-car-crash-1507578186\] actual accident on I89. New Hampshire State Police say a driver who didn’t slow down on Interstate 89 struck a car and his vehicle ended up partially underneath it. Appears the cars could hav… --- ## [Must be patch tuesday, laptop hosed, glad it is not my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-be-patch-tuesday-laptop-hosed-glad-it-is-not-my-car/108520)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-be-patch-tuesday-laptop-hosed-glad-it-is-not-my-car/108520 "2017-10-13T22:20:32Z")
So my laptop is now in endless loop of installing updates and restart, and windows wants to be the os of my car, thanks but no thanks. 1 hour later my laptop is useless, thank greater dieties it is not my car! On my Win… --- ## [Do certain cars attract less than desirable customers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-certain-cars-attract-less-than-desirable-customers/106714)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-certain-cars-attract-less-than-desirable-customers/106714 "2017-10-13T15:50:29Z")
I am curious if certain car models tend to attract buyers who are not good customers later on down the road for mechanics shops and the like? I work on computers/electronics for a living and see certain trends. Gaming … --- ## [More Snake oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-snake-oil/108050)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-snake-oil/108050 "2017-10-12T12:10:06Z")
Seafoam really work? Does it clean the fuel system if added to gas tank. It is probably the only additive that people really seem to think works. I was going to dump in 2oz. Per gallon --- ## [Stuck glove box door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-glove-box-door/108533)
**Author:** [@Camsz5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Camsz5)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-glove-box-door/108533 "2017-10-12T03:47:27Z")
We have a nice 2011 Ford E350 12 passenger van that we are ready to sell. Two problems: The neighbor boy that has a mobile detailing company did a fantastic job cleaning out 3 years of dirt from our big family. However, … --- ## [Police officer in critical condition after crash; Teen accused of racing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/police-officer-in-critical-condition-after-crash-teen-accused-of-racing/108472)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/police-officer-in-critical-condition-after-crash-teen-accused-of-racing/108472 "2017-10-10T20:58:05Z")
I’m amazed at this. It occurred at 9:30 AM, right in the middle of the rush hour. How could anybody be so stupid to race on a major highway in the middle of rush hour ? --- ## [Pothole damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pothole-damage/108400)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pothole-damage/108400 "2017-10-10T15:15:59Z")
BBC: A council paid out more than £1.8m in a single compensation claim involving a pothole, it has emerged. --- ## [Bugatti, move over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bugatti-move-over/108481)
**Author:** [@anon86613489](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anon86613489)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 8:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bugatti-move-over/108481 "2017-10-10T08:23:58Z")
That’s outrageus. Just an incredible performance. I need to improve my Morris Minor a litle to beat that. --- ## [Road Trip to Chicago!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-trip-to-chicago/108372)
**Author:** [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-trip-to-chicago/108372 "2017-10-09T14:49:06Z")
So we’re going to be taking a trip from south central PA to Chicago from 10/20 and coming back 10/23. (Either I76-I80 or going north and taking I80 the entire way. My vote is I76-I80). Anybody have any suggestions for th… --- ## [You're invited to talk odometers and accuracy for measuring distance, if you please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/youre-invited-to-talk-odometers-and-accuracy-for-measuring-distance-if-you-please/108167)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/youre-invited-to-talk-odometers-and-accuracy-for-measuring-distance-if-you-please/108167 "2017-10-09T14:37:20Z")
From: The Department of Waaay Too Much Spare Time Optional background anecdotal drivel: I’ll blame this discussion on our local High School Girls’ Golf Team. :slight\_smile: I look forward to Monday Morning Seniors’ Lea… --- ## [Interesting video of a truck with a 190 ft long trailer making a tight turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-video-of-a-truck-with-a-190-ft-long-trailer-making-a-tight-turn/108426)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-video-of-a-truck-with-a-190-ft-long-trailer-making-a-tight-turn/108426 "2017-10-09T14:21:53Z")
A trailer carrying a 189 foot wind turbine blade makes a stunning 90-degree turn over a bridge in Scotland. --- ## [Keeping score](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-score/108336)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-score/108336 "2017-10-09T14:12:11Z")
\[22195999\_1690879244290595\_8861149088566923004\_n\] --- ## [Simpler times simpler cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simpler-times-simpler-cars/108274)
**Author:** [@qhperson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/qhperson)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 11:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simpler-times-simpler-cars/108274 "2017-10-09T11:02:18Z")
How far back in time do I have to go to get a car that’s not loaded down with electronic doodads? I recently rented a new van while my '92 Toyota pickup was getting some work done, and I hated almost everything about th… --- ## [Bolt index](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-index/108429)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-index/108429 "2017-10-09T02:03:22Z")
A while back there was discussion on stripped bolts on an engine. I think this guide can help determine which bolt and thread pattern to use. Hopefully the picture comes thru. \[20171007\_131917\] --- ## [Make America Green Again I am not a poster child](https://community.cartalk.com/t/make-america-green-again-i-am-not-a-poster-child/108263)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/make-america-green-again-i-am-not-a-poster-child/108263 "2017-10-07T01:02:40Z")
So I put the “Make America Green Again” sierra club bumper sticker on my back window of my SUV, now thinking how does anyone know I only use 5 gallons of gas per week in my suv, and ride my bicycle to work at times, and … --- ## [Injector replacement TBI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injector-replacement-tbi/108380)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injector-replacement-tbi/108380 "2017-10-06T23:38:36Z")
I want to replace the injectors in 454 GMC. I’m curious about different size injectors. I probably want to lean towards economy. Any suggestion on size? --- ## [Restoring Factory Amp, worth the trouble?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-factory-amp-worth-the-trouble/107876)
**Author:** [@melvenis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melvenis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-factory-amp-worth-the-trouble/107876 "2017-10-06T20:06:07Z")
I recently had an aftermarket amp short out on me and don’t have the $300 - $400 to replace it. I opened some panels and found the original amp as well as what I believe to be some kind of adapters for it. I thought it… --- ## [Does your car turn over in the morning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-your-car-turn-over-in-the-morning/108371)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-your-car-turn-over-in-the-morning/108371 "2017-10-06T19:08:50Z")
Anyone who has driven on US Route 1 in Central NJ over the past 40 years will probably remember seeing the sign and the overturned car. The only thing that has changed over the years is the car itself. As the older o… --- ## [GM electric Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-electric-cars/108325)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-electric-cars/108325 "2017-10-06T15:47:05Z")
GM is introducing 2 new electric cars. Along with a list of 20 new electric cars by 2023. They are also working on fuel cell vehicles…mainly in the commercial sector. EXCELLENT GM. Keep it up. --- ## [Some exotic iron](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-exotic-iron/108331)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-exotic-iron/108331 "2017-10-06T03:39:09Z")
Yesterday, I followed a car into the Princeton Municipal Parking garage that I did not recognize. The sound of the engine was indicative of something much more impressive than your garden-variety supercar. After parki… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=195) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=197)