# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=213 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 214 --- ## [Ford Exports Raptor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-exports-raptor/99456)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-exports-raptor/99456 "2017-02-08T05:12:54Z")
Ford recently announced that they will sell the Raptor pickup in China. It's expensive enough that the prospective buyers won't be turned off by the tariff on imported vehicles. It seems like a good way to introduce thei… --- ## [Car engine still running once I turn key off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-still-running-once-i-turn-key-off/99597)
**Author:** [@daddy\_phresh0530](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daddy_phresh0530)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-still-running-once-i-turn-key-off/99597 "2017-02-08T03:38:58Z")
This problem recently started, I was out and about doing errands and I turned off the car and was getting out when I noticed that the engine was still running, it took about 5 seconds for the car to turn off completely. … --- ## [Those little dots on the window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-little-dots-on-the-window/99523)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-little-dots-on-the-window/99523 "2017-02-07T00:02:06Z")
Stolen from Rick told me that the black band around the edge of the glass is called “frit,” a baked-in ceramic paint that’s essentially impossible to scrape off. That frit band along the edge of the glass, he told m… --- ## [An unusual recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-unusual-recall/99553)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-unusual-recall/99553 "2017-02-06T16:58:48Z")
...on late-model Altimas: :confused: --- ## [Fiat Chrysler announces 3 million engines build in Mexico](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-chrysler-announces-3-million-engines-build-in-mexico/99488)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-chrysler-announces-3-million-engines-build-in-mexico/99488 "2017-02-05T22:43:19Z")
The big city newspaper printed yesterday that Fiat Chrysler reported their factory in Saltillo, state of Coahuila, has produced 3,000,000 Pentestar V6 engines used in many Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep vehicles. If someone … --- ## [How to clean your rims when the wife is not home](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-your-rims-when-the-wife-is-not-home/99242)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-your-rims-when-the-wife-is-not-home/99242 "2017-02-03T15:37:04Z")
--- ## [My car has negative value! O\_O](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-has-negative-value-o-o/99084)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-has-negative-value-o-o/99084 "2017-02-03T15:17:14Z")
This is new to me, so I’m hoping it’s something you’ve never seen either, and I hope you get as much of a kick out of it as I do. I went to kbb.com to appraise the value of my car, but the site locked me out because I u… --- ## [Undecided for a SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undecided-for-a-suv/99346)
**Author:** [@ruben\_borjon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruben_borjon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undecided-for-a-suv/99346 "2017-02-03T15:12:12Z")
Undecided on used Dodge Durango or Nissan Armada . What do you prefer as a better vehicle ? --- ## [Aftermarket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket/99252)
**Author:** [@j\_quartz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j_quartz)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket/99252 "2017-02-02T19:50:17Z")
Out of curiosity where are most aftermarket parts made? America, Canada, China, Mexico or elsewhere? --- ## [GPS tracking device](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-tracking-device/92638)
**Author:** [@ronaldosborne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronaldosborne)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-tracking-device/92638 "2017-02-02T04:29:26Z")
I am looking for some companies which provide GPS tracking services in Toronto. I have a cab company here in Toronto. Presently we are not using any systems like that. I believe installing such a system will help in good… --- ## [Misfires 101](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfires-101/99024)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfires-101/99024 "2017-02-01T14:10:32Z")
can a misfire cause a distributor to go bad.check engine light came on p.o302 number 2 cyl misfiring have replace distributor three time in one year, now it need distributor number four. 1997 nissan pickup 2.4 liter --- ## [1997 Mitsubishi Montero wont start! need help asap!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mitsubishi-montero-wont-start-need-help-asap/99176)
**Author:** [@cyndaquilmudkip](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cyndaquilmudkip)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mitsubishi-montero-wont-start-need-help-asap/99176 "2017-01-31T12:47:33Z")
okay, i just recently bought a mitsubishi montero LS 1996-7, i bought it super cheap, not expecting more then it running, it has 300,000 miles on it, so im not expecting much for my first car, it ran fine out of the deal… --- ## [Get ready for the new GAC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-ready-for-the-new-gac/99041)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-ready-for-the-new-gac/99041 "2017-01-30T23:51:56Z")
...vehicles in the US marketplace...sometime in the near future. --- ## [2005srx Cadillac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005srx-cadillac/99174)
**Author:** [@ivinpowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ivinpowell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005srx-cadillac/99174 "2017-01-30T16:41:06Z")
I was recently driving home from work and car suddenly shut down took in for repair and advisor told me starter fail because mice were living under hood after finishing repairs mechanic call me down to tell me that the e… --- ## [New Toyota engines and transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-toyota-engines-and-transmissions/99048)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-toyota-engines-and-transmissions/99048 "2017-01-30T03:08:17Z")
In case your interested. --- ## [New car proper brake in what should you do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-proper-brake-in-what-should-you-do/99091)
**Author:** [@Jep863](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jep863)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-proper-brake-in-what-should-you-do/99091 "2017-01-29T16:45:49Z")
So I just bought a brand new Toyota 86. I have had several new cars from different manufacturers. I have always followed manufacture recommended break in procedures espically for high proformance cars, and always had exc… --- ## [Warming my car up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warming-my-car-up/98372)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warming-my-car-up/98372 "2017-01-28T15:19:46Z")
That settles it… I’m warming my car up!! :scream: --- ## [An interesting critique](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-critique/99000)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-critique/99000 "2017-01-25T05:30:16Z")
...of the new Lexus GX 460 SUV. While it is largely the same as a Toyota Land Cruiser--albeit at a much lower price than that Toyota model--this auto writer finds it to be...unsatisfying, non-competitive with the othe… --- ## [Cartoon joke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartoon-joke/98786)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartoon-joke/98786 "2017-01-25T03:37:23Z")
--- ## [Buying a 2010 Mescedes GL with 10,000 km](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2010-mescedes-gl-with-10-000-km/98857)
**Author:** [@allofsab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allofsab)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2010-mescedes-gl-with-10-000-km/98857 "2017-01-23T18:43:13Z")
Hi guys, First post here, my apologies if its not in the right section. So I have been eyeing a 2010 Mercedes Gl with 10,000km, it is being sold at a nice price at a Volvo dealership. I'm just curious to know what p… --- ## [2003 Honda CR-V First Car Teenager? Safety?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-first-car-teenager-safety/98707)
**Author:** [@DrScribbles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrScribbles)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-first-car-teenager-safety/98707 "2017-01-23T15:36:46Z")
I found a nice, well maintained CR-V that I was considering for my 16 year old daughter. She is not driving yet, but gets her permit soon. I have been looking at cars util I am dizzy. This 2003 Honda CR-V fits our budget… --- ## [New Here so dont hate! Looking to buy... and advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-here-so-dont-hate-looking-to-buy-and-advice/98539)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan_Smith)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-here-so-dont-hate-looking-to-buy-and-advice/98539 "2017-01-23T14:28:40Z")
I am in sales and well I Drive a lot.. I am going to be buying a car for work and for the 1st time in my career I will not be getting company provided car. I have had 2 Dodge Chargers V6 8 speed tran and I never had an … --- ## [Can you recommend a reliable small car with excellent fuel economy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-recommend-a-reliable-small-car-with-excellent-fuel-economy/98558)
**Author:** [@2davidc8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2davidc8)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-recommend-a-reliable-small-car-with-excellent-fuel-economy/98558 "2017-01-23T14:10:22Z")
I’m looking for a reliable small car, mostly for tooling around town, you know, for running errands like grocery shopping, medical appointments, visiting friends, etc. Maybe short trips up to 300 miles. Must have excelle… --- ## [Wrench question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrench-question/98696)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrench-question/98696 "2017-01-22T03:05:58Z")
Ok. I know this seems stupid and all but it's just a question of principle for me... do I really need to invest in one of these to work on my car. I have a complete set of sockets and ratchets and spending a 120$ on a se… --- ## [New Cars with Starter Button and key fob (No key)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cars-with-starter-button-and-key-fob-no-key/98287)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cars-with-starter-button-and-key-fob-no-key/98287 "2017-01-22T00:42:39Z")
This is NOT just for the Hyundai Sonata!!! If you have an auto with an electronic key fob and a starter button (no key is used to start the car).. You should absolutely make sure that you change the battery in both key… --- ## [Defogging 2004 Pacifica windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defogging-2004-pacifica-windows/97871)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defogging-2004-pacifica-windows/97871 "2017-01-21T15:55:52Z")
I have a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. Just bought it in the spring and in general am pretty happy with it. However, now that the cold weather is upon us, i am finding it difficult to defog the windows. Put on the defogger m… --- ## [FCA Busted!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fca-busted/98456)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fca-busted/98456 "2017-01-18T15:05:38Z")
The EPA accused FCA of using software that can affect emissions test results. 104,000 Grand Cherokees and RAMs from 2014, 2015 and 2016 with diesels are involved. FCA says "Not us!" I guess we will see how this plays ou… --- ## [2014 Cherokee Electronic Transimission problems when I fuel up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cherokee-electronic-transimission-problems-when-i-fuel-up/98690)
**Author:** [@Tkish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tkish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cherokee-electronic-transimission-problems-when-i-fuel-up/98690 "2017-01-18T03:04:49Z")
My 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trail hawk has acted up at least twice. The first time, the transmission started to try to shift while stopped sitting in traffic, stalled, got all kinds of transmission related messages. 'Service … --- ## [99 Cadillac sts car problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-cadillac-sts-car-problem/98681)
**Author:** [@michele\_brwnng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michele_brwnng)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-cadillac-sts-car-problem/98681 "2017-01-18T02:48:41Z")
I left the key to the on postion for 2 hours and since then it idles ruff and in gear really ruff any suggestions? --- ## [I like cars but not car dealers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-like-cars-but-not-car-dealers/97734)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2017, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-like-cars-but-not-car-dealers/97734 "2017-01-17T22:35:34Z")
I posted earlier today about buying a work car. It was a trade in to a Chevy dealer. We went and looked at it and it looked and drove great. Seemed like a great little car. Then I talked to a salesman. Basically wouldn't… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=212) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=214)