# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=201 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 202 --- ## [Plugging in items to the cigarette lighter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plugging-in-items-to-the-cigarette-lighter/106554)
**Author:** [@arvin225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arvin225)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plugging-in-items-to-the-cigarette-lighter/106554 "2017-08-04T22:52:22Z")
Recently I was using a small dust buster-type vacuum cleaner for my SUV which I plugged in to the cigarette lighter in order to use it. I only turned the car on (so that the radio could be turned on, etc.) but not the ig… --- ## [PA Turnpike construction in Sept](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pa-turnpike-construction-in-sept/106575)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pa-turnpike-construction-in-sept/106575 "2017-08-04T20:58:11Z")
The weekends of Sept 22 and 29 will be very interesting on the PA turnpike. Sections will be closed for an entire weekend for bridge replacement. The replacement is very cool. The new bridge is built beside the old on… --- ## ['Cars Suck Up Data About You. Where Does It All Go?'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-suck-up-data-about-you-where-does-it-all-go/106359)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-suck-up-data-about-you-where-does-it-all-go/106359 "2017-08-04T14:01:20Z")
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/27/automobiles/wheels/car-data-tracking.html I also saw an article about Roombas collecting data on the homes they inhabit; you’ll have to go to ApplianceTalk to see the link. --- ## [Sedans are in trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sedans-are-in-trouble/106135)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sedans-are-in-trouble/106135 "2017-08-03T21:10:33Z")
I read an article this morning in USA Today about six GM sedans, mostly large, that may be on the way out. These include Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Impala, Calillac XTS, Cadillac CT-6, Chevrolet Sonic, and Chevrolet Volt.… --- ## [Strange behaviour at gas stations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-behaviour-at-gas-stations/105546)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-behaviour-at-gas-stations/105546 "2017-08-03T15:52:12Z")
Hey, guys! A few days ago, I stopped by a Costco early in the morning, to fill up. It was 5:45AM, so that MAY have played a role in what I observed. I pulled up, and there were a few people already there, filling up… --- ## [Hot Toyota Pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-toyota-pickup/106460)
**Author:** [@HondaProbs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaProbs)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-toyota-pickup/106460 "2017-08-03T03:35:06Z")
Truck will start up when cold and idle but when it heats up, which only takes a few minutes, truck quits and will only idle but will not rev up. Any thoughts? --- ## [For the Webmasters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-the-webmasters/106327)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-the-webmasters/106327 "2017-08-02T22:03:12Z")
Who would like the “New” or “Latest” button to take you to the most recent QUESTION, when I hit either button I get the newest/latest RESPONSE to a question. Sometimes the question is several years old. --- ## [AAA is Expiring, Now What?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aaa-is-expiring-now-what/106451)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aaa-is-expiring-now-what/106451 "2017-08-02T16:56:18Z")
I used to have Better World, but I found out that they really aren’t as Better as they want me to think. My first call to them was about a dead, 5-year-old, battery. With my car still in the driveway, locating it was a … --- ## [You see the coolest stuff at vintage races](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-see-the-coolest-stuff-at-vintage-races/106307)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-see-the-coolest-stuff-at-vintage-races/106307 "2017-08-02T02:10:38Z")
Thought some of you might get a kick out of this. This is a race-modified BMW Isetta. You wouldn’t think people would race a car that came stock with only 13 horsepower and three wheels, but then some people race lawn tr… --- ## [Receiver turns off and on randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/receiver-turns-off-and-on-randomly/106452)
**Author:** [@Pearljogo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pearljogo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/receiver-turns-off-and-on-randomly/106452 "2017-08-01T21:27:56Z")
I have a 2008 CRV with an aftermarket touchscreen receiver. It’s worked like a charm since I bought the car in November, but recently it’s been shutting off while I’m driving. It prefers to take a break when it’s a toast… --- ## [Shipping cars in 1928](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-cars-in-1928/106445)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-cars-in-1928/106445 "2017-08-01T17:07:11Z")
Ever wonder how they shipped Buicks by train in 1928? Wonder no more (you’ll need to click on the ‘Watch on Vimeo’ button): --- ## [Actual New Car Purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/actual-new-car-purchase/106378)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/actual-new-car-purchase/106378 "2017-08-01T02:33:57Z")
So, after much deliberation, I ended up purchasing an re car. I drove all cars in the segment, and ended up going with a fully loaded pearl white with black rims 2017 Mazda CX-5 AWD! It came down to the CX-5 and the CR-V… --- ## [Honda Ridgeline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-ridgeline/106222)
**Author:** [@waterfall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterfall)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-ridgeline/106222 "2017-07-31T18:23:58Z")
The Ridgeline has front wheel drive. How would that stack up against a standard 2WD truck and a 4x4 truck? --- ## ['Robot Cars Can't Count on Us in an Emergency'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/robot-cars-cant-count-on-us-in-an-emergency/104733)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/robot-cars-cant-count-on-us-in-an-emergency/104733 "2017-07-31T13:52:49Z")
'giving self-driving cars to Google employees for their work commutes and recording what the passengers did while the autonomous system did the driving. In-car cameras recorded employees climbing into the back seat, c… --- ## [Password Tampering?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/password-tampering/106394)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/password-tampering/106394 "2017-07-31T11:38:33Z")
This is for @cdaquilla. I had to change my password so that I could log in. The message claimed that I had so many unsuccessful log ins that my account was blocked. Any others with similar problems? I have never had a pr… --- ## [Rolls-Royce Unveils Its Grandest Car Yet, the Phantom VIII](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rolls-royce-unveils-its-grandest-car-yet-the-phantom-viii/106331)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 11:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rolls-royce-unveils-its-grandest-car-yet-the-phantom-viii/106331 "2017-07-31T11:37:09Z")
Still looks like my 300C, but half a million $$$$ more. --- ## [How do you find which tire sizes fits on your rim?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-find-which-tire-sizes-fits-on-your-rim/99797)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2017, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-find-which-tire-sizes-fits-on-your-rim/99797 "2017-02-13T23:40:48Z")
So I kind of got the basics of wheel sizes figured out, but how do you know which tire fits on your rim? I'm looking at getting 18x8 ET35 front wheels and 18x9 ET35 rear wheels. --- ## [The case of the short-lived Ferrari](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-short-lived-ferrari/106366)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-short-lived-ferrari/106366 "2017-07-30T16:45:44Z")
Easy come, easy go? :hushed: --- ## [Chrysler 300 tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-300-tires/106338)
**Author:** [@glendot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glendot)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-300-tires/106338 "2017-07-30T16:14:17Z")
I just bought a used 2016 Chrysler 300 , RWD, with 18000 miles on it. The rear tires are Michelins while the front tires are some other brand. The salesman could not explain the difference. A friend who is a former Chrys… --- ## [Accident at a red light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accident-at-a-red-light/106355)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accident-at-a-red-light/106355 "2017-07-30T04:14:02Z")
I’ve been watching the news and there is some controversy about the accident that Venus Williams was in a couple of weeks ago. It was in the news again last night and I noticed something watching the video. From the ti… --- ## [Toyota corolla S 2010 4 cylinder pros and cons and what to look for when purchasing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-s-2010-4-cylinder-pros-and-cons-and-what-to-look-for-when-purchasing/106361)
**Author:** [@Pablotorres144](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pablotorres144)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-s-2010-4-cylinder-pros-and-cons-and-what-to-look-for-when-purchasing/106361 "2017-07-29T23:15:47Z")
Toyota corolla S 2010 4 cylinder pros and cons and what to look for when purchasing The good and bad ? --- ## [New Right Front Tire - Diagonal Wear - Is This Normal Wear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-right-front-tire-diagonal-wear-is-this-normal-wear/106294)
**Author:** [@baumgrenze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baumgrenze)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 11:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-right-front-tire-diagonal-wear-is-this-normal-wear/106294 "2017-07-29T11:05:52Z")
Please look at this image. \[Album\] Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet \[… --- ## [Happy Anniversary Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-anniversary-ford/106311)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2017, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-anniversary-ford/106311 "2017-07-28T11:56:46Z")
100 years ago today the first Ford TT pickup rolled out of the assembly plant. Since then, the F-series became the highest selling pickup and has been for many years. Does anyone have Ford pickup stories they want to sha… --- ## [VW's emissions-cheating scandal pales beside what's rocking the whole German car industry right now](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vws-emissions-cheating-scandal-pales-beside-whats-rocking-the-whole-german-car-industry-right-now/106205)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vws-emissions-cheating-scandal-pales-beside-whats-rocking-the-whole-german-car-industry-right-now/106205 "2017-07-27T20:04:47Z")
Article in Deutsche Welle: Opinion: Cartel of cheats VW's emissions-cheating scandal pales beside what's rocking the whole German car industry right now. The latest accusations concerning collusion among all major auto… --- ## [Best used car for under $2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-used-car-for-under-2000/106252)
**Author:** [@e\_luvaas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/e_luvaas)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-used-car-for-under-2000/106252 "2017-07-27T17:41:56Z")
Looking for the best car can i can own for under 2000 dollars. Something reliable and dependable that will last towards 300k miles or more, good fuel economy. Easy to work on myself when something break. Something les… --- ## [Speed warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-warning/102982)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-warning/102982 "2017-07-26T14:37:16Z")
--- ## [New Mustang GT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-mustang-gt/106206)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-mustang-gt/106206 "2017-07-25T01:20:35Z")
It's time to sell your Mustang GT and buy a 2018. Ford says that using the new 10-speed automatic and drag strip mode, the car goes from 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds. Ford does sell Shelby Mustangs that best that mark,… --- ## [Don't drive drunk in NJ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-drive-drunk-in-nj/106160)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-drive-drunk-in-nj/106160 "2017-07-24T23:08:12Z")
...unless you want a very high assurance of jail time in the event that you kill someone. Thank goodness that our esteemed governor finally put his Krispy Kreme donuts down long enough to agree with the legislature on… --- ## [Magazines interested in publishing a SW Trailer article?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magazines-interested-in-publishing-a-sw-trailer-article/106100)
**Author:** [@jlatorre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlatorre)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magazines-interested-in-publishing-a-sw-trailer-article/106100 "2017-07-24T19:23:18Z")
Hi, all. I'm a writer who has finished an article on single-wheel trailers, which were popular from the 1940s to the 1960s. I'd like to submit it to a magazine for publication, but I don't know the automotive magazine … --- ## [Engine failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-failure/106149)
**Author:** [@barbaracommers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barbaracommers)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2017, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-failure/106149 "2017-07-23T16:45:59Z")
We have been told by mechanic that our car has a manufacturer defect resulting in metal pieces in the oil, and the engine will soon fail. This is the same problem as the 2011-12 Sonatas. The Sonatas have been recalled bu… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=200) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=202)