# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=226 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 227 --- ## [What car wax do you use?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-wax-do-you-use/93546)
**Author:** [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2016, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-wax-do-you-use/93546 "2016-06-19T01:56:56Z")
Mrs. Meaneyedcatz & myself just bought a new 2016 Malibu. Super sharp car in blue metallic. We finally have a car that we SHOULD baby. What car wax do you guys use? Mothers, Meguiar's or.........? Isn't there also… --- ## [Are LED headlights worthexpen$e?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-led-headlights-worthexpen-e/93576)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2016, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-led-headlights-worthexpen-e/93576 "2016-06-18T16:29:37Z")
State Patrol trooper suggests replacing high beam lamps with LEDs. During emergency blood platelet transports the lamps are alternately flashed which can cause them to burn out sooner. But good high beams are needed for… --- ## [Exhaust cut-outs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-cut-outs/93547)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2016, 8:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-cut-outs/93547 "2016-06-18T08:43:56Z")
I was reading an article in a car magazine and they said , talking about a car show event, "the spectators really enjoyed it when we used the cut-outs". I thought and thought about what the statement meant, what the he… --- ## [When a good time to get a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-a-good-time-to-get-a-new-car/93563)
**Author:** [@bag445](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bag445)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2016, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-a-good-time-to-get-a-new-car/93563 "2016-06-17T23:35:36Z")
Hello everyone in the car talk community I was wondering when is it a good time to get a new car? My grandmother and mother both have fords, my grandmother having a 95 ford Taurus (now resting in the parking lot in the s… --- ## [Low gas mileage 2000 Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-gas-mileage-2000-honda-odyssey/92527)
**Author:** [@Crater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crater)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2016, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-gas-mileage-2000-honda-odyssey/92527 "2016-06-15T23:00:30Z")
My brother came to the Willamette Valley in Oregon 2 years ago from S.Calif. Since then his 2000 Odyssey's in town mpg has gone from about 18 to about 9 and 28 to 25 on the freeway. The engine light does not come on. The… --- ## [Bradley/Sinclair Regular (85) $2.08 - MidGrade (87) $2.28 - Premium (89 or 91) $2.48](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bradley-sinclair-regular-85-2-08-midgrade-87-2-28-premium-89-or-91-2-48/93479)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2016, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bradley-sinclair-regular-85-2-08-midgrade-87-2-28-premium-89-or-91-2-48/93479 "2016-06-15T14:57:21Z")
Shell $2.21 - $2.51 - $2.81 Why such a difference now? 2013 Lexus RX350 Owner's manual says 87 octane. 85 octane OK above 5,000 ft? Owner's manual is 1036 pages!! Navigation System owner's manual 420 pages But the… --- ## [Lexus GPS outage? How widespread?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-gps-outage-how-widespread/93486)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2016, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-gps-outage-how-widespread/93486 "2016-06-15T03:22:31Z")
Yesterday Lexus dealer told her large GPS outage. Woman says her CD player does not operate, no radio, no cell phone through vehicle speakers. Why would those also be affected? Thank you. --- ## [Moving across the country in my Toyota Corolla 2015](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-across-the-country-in-my-toyota-corolla-2015/93485)
**Author:** [@CorollatravlerMNtoWA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CorollatravlerMNtoWA)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-across-the-country-in-my-toyota-corolla-2015/93485 "2016-06-13T16:42:48Z")
My husband and I are moving from Minnesota to Seattle in four months. We plan to purge our belongings and bring with us the essentials; our pets, kitchen stuff, bathroom stuff, and clothes. We have been sorting out what … --- ## [Subaru Outback 05 Limp Mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-05-limp-mode/93514)
**Author:** [@GaryLB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryLB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-05-limp-mode/93514 "2016-06-13T03:32:27Z")
I have been battling a big boost upon acceleration at stoplights for approximately 6 months. Now twice I have gone into limp mode and the tech reads: PO700 (Transmission) and PO731 (Gear 1). I just turned over 190,000 m… --- ## [DMV can't read catalytic convertor on my 2003 BMW Z4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dmv-cant-read-catalytic-convertor-on-my-2003-bmw-z4/93521)
**Author:** [@jdmoreno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdmoreno)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dmv-cant-read-catalytic-convertor-on-my-2003-bmw-z4/93521 "2016-06-13T03:27:16Z")
I find myself between a rock and a hard place with my emissions inspection. My car is a 2003 and has passed emissions inspection several times in the past. However last week it has failed twice due to the catalyst and … --- ## [Old Car With 10,500 Miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-with-10-500-miles/93348)
**Author:** [@JB78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JB78)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2016, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-with-10-500-miles/93348 "2016-06-12T23:50:18Z")
Dear Car Talk Community, I am looking at acquiring a car who's life expectancy and value are hard to determine. The car is a 1995 Plymouth Acclaim with a V6 engine and automatic transmission. There are 10,500 miles on… --- ## [Parts storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-storage/93468)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2016, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-storage/93468 "2016-06-12T19:35:59Z")
At least it's dry. --- ## [Scientific American Article: The Truth about “Self-Driving” Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scientific-american-article-the-truth-about-self-driving-cars/93480)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scientific-american-article-the-truth-about-self-driving-cars/93480 "2016-06-10T16:00:18Z")
The Truth about “Self-Driving” Cars by Steven E. Shladover The auto industry and the press have oversold the automated car. Simple road encounters pose huge challenges for computers, and robotic chauffeurs remain decad… --- ## [Latest time to back-out of a new vehicle purchase (in a state with no cooling-off period)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latest-time-to-back-out-of-a-new-vehicle-purchase-in-a-state-with-no-cooling-off-period/93482)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 9:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latest-time-to-back-out-of-a-new-vehicle-purchase-in-a-state-with-no-cooling-off-period/93482 "2016-06-10T09:09:38Z")
In a state that doesn't allow a brand new auto buyer to bring it back a day later (i.e. no "buyer's remorse" remedy), when would you say is the final moment one the customer can walk-away no-harm no-foul? Say that the … --- ## [Is it useful to have an interactive repair app?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-useful-to-have-an-interactive-repair-app/93483)
**Author:** [@ctm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ctm1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2016, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-useful-to-have-an-interactive-repair-app/93483 "2016-06-09T22:47:03Z")
I attached a draft of a screenshot. What do you think? Something interactive like that where you can practice an action again and again? --- ## [Am I Missing Something?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-missing-something/93430)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2016, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-missing-something/93430 "2016-06-09T07:30:12Z")
2014 Camry with 19,600 miles Three tires patched approx 4k to 5k miles ago Oil changed, tires rotated approx 600 miles ago When tires were rotated, all three patches were sound with no problems. Tire tread still excelle… --- ## [Some classic car and motorcycle fun on the beach](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-classic-car-and-motorcycle-fun-on-the-beach/93462)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-classic-car-and-motorcycle-fun-on-the-beach/93462 "2016-06-06T21:12:21Z")
NJ's annual Race of Gentlemen features vehicles manufactured prior to 1935. While the photo captions don't identify the cars, it appears that most of them are vintage Ford V-8s. Enjoy! http://www.nj.com/cape-may-co… --- ## [Multi-LED Headlights That Use Cameras To Direct The Beams Coming Soon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multi-led-headlights-that-use-cameras-to-direct-the-beams-coming-soon/93431)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multi-led-headlights-that-use-cameras-to-direct-the-beams-coming-soon/93431 "2016-06-06T16:39:41Z")
USA Today, today, ran an article, "Multi-LEDS, lasers hold promise of brighter headlights," by Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press. The article says some new-fangled headlights are on the way, some already in use in Europe… --- ## [Need advice on what to do with an old Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-what-to-do-with-an-old-blazer/93455)
**Author:** [@COCF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COCF)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-what-to-do-with-an-old-blazer/93455 "2016-06-06T15:27:27Z")
I have a 1999 Chevy Blazer LS 4WD 95K miles that had an incident in 2008 where the oil pressure dropped to zero while driving down the highway. I immediately pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a dealership. They pu… --- ## [When did State Farm change this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-state-farm-change-this/93446)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-state-farm-change-this/93446 "2016-06-06T15:09:56Z")
In the past, when ever I got a star in my windshield from a stone or rock, State Farm would pay to have it patched in order to keep the windshield from cracking, and it cost me nothing. Today I got a stone star in my ne… --- ## [97 Buick Lesabre Limited Canadian addition Hiccuping?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-lesabre-limited-canadian-addition-hiccuping/93443)
**Author:** [@bag445](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bag445)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-lesabre-limited-canadian-addition-hiccuping/93443 "2016-06-05T21:40:37Z")
Hello everyone in the car talk community I am 20 years-old and I have a problem with my 1997 Buick Lesabre Limited Canadian addition. My grandmother purchase this car from our local mechanics 3 years ago after her 1995 F… --- ## [05 rio -- wish me luck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-rio-wish-me-luck/91889)
**Author:** [@geo\_mac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geo_mac)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-rio-wish-me-luck/91889 "2016-06-05T16:10:59Z")
I am now the dubiously proud owner of a 2005 / 5 speed Kia Rio. I have to junk my faithful Sentra with 250,000 miles as it is not inspect able . I spent weeks shopping and got lots of stories ... I settled on this car -… --- ## [RN16 concept. If you'd told me 15 years ago that Hyundai would even think of this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rn16-concept-if-youd-told-me-15-years-ago-that-hyundai-would-even-think-of-this/93450)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rn16-concept-if-youd-told-me-15-years-ago-that-hyundai-would-even-think-of-this/93450 "2016-06-05T03:24:41Z")
I'd have thought you were high. http://www.automobilemag.com/news/hyundai-rm16-n-concept-2017-genesis-g80-sport-revealed/ No way they'll ever go into production, but it sure has been fun to see what they've come up w… --- ## [New Car or Ride current one into ground?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-or-ride-current-one-into-ground/93384)
**Author:** [@snowlip7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snowlip7)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2016, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-or-ride-current-one-into-ground/93384 "2016-06-04T19:57:18Z")
Hey everyone, I'm a bit torn between the decision of buying a 2016 Ford Focus ($14,100, 0% APR for 5 years) or continue to drive my 2000 Saturn SC1 with 214,000 miles. I recently put about $500 into my Saturn - new r… --- ## [Trade in to dealership problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-to-dealership-problem/93436)
**Author:** [@Rey82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rey82)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-to-dealership-problem/93436 "2016-06-03T01:26:17Z")
I recently traded in my car for a brand new truck in florida. The trade in was "sight unseen" because I was just browsing the dealership and was driving my wife's vehicle at that time. The dealer agree for the trade in a… --- ## [Is This Cool? A Teen Inspired By A Movie, A "Screaming Chicken" And Lettered Tires Buys A First Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-cool-a-teen-inspired-by-a-movie-a-screaming-chicken-and-lettered-tires-buys-a-first-car/93406)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2016, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-cool-a-teen-inspired-by-a-movie-a-screaming-chicken-and-lettered-tires-buys-a-first-car/93406 "2016-06-02T21:32:54Z")
A story in USA Today by Chris Woodyard, today, tells of a California 15 year-old, growing up in a "car-loving family" who buys a 38 year-old piece of history. I was a young man when that car was new and I spent a lot of … --- ## [Is junkcarzone.com a scam?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-junkcarzone-com-a-scam/93432)
**Author:** [@bobanthony](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobanthony)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2016, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-junkcarzone-com-a-scam/93432 "2016-06-02T13:05:49Z")
I requested a quote for my 2004 corolla through what seemed like a local junkyard's website. I got a call back from someone at junkcarzone.com where they asked me some questions and gave me a quote for something like $60… --- ## [Kia Soul vs Subaru Outback or Crossover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-soul-vs-subaru-outback-or-crossover/93442)
**Author:** [@AnnF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnF)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2016, 9:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-soul-vs-subaru-outback-or-crossover/93442 "2016-06-02T09:16:45Z")
I am looking for an economical car (buy and drive) with a little room in the back and enough room w 3 adults (occas) in back. Not looking for rugged driving vehicle. The Soul has better MPG, longer warranty. Smaller f… --- ## [Need help finding rental car for trip! Please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-finding-rental-car-for-trip-please/93423)
**Author:** [@queen\_of\_the\_highway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/queen_of_the_highway)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2016, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-finding-rental-car-for-trip-please/93423 "2016-06-02T02:15:35Z")
Need help! I have to rent a vehicle (from WA SEA-TAC airport website - multiple links for rentals) that can handle 3 adults, 1 infant (car seat), at least 3 medium sized suitcases, a stroller, a medium sized cooler, and … --- ## [1000 mile drive - which car to take?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1000-mile-drive-which-car-to-take/93429)
**Author:** [@grammarman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grammarman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2016, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1000-mile-drive-which-car-to-take/93429 "2016-06-01T23:14:49Z")
Every year we (wife, 2 small kids, me) drive from IL to VT for vacation - 900 mile trip each way, plus 1500 or so miles while we're out East. Which car to take? 1) 2007 Volvo XC70, 138K miles, new tires, new front tie … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=225) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=227)