# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=227 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 228 --- ## [Nissan's plan to take control of ailing Mitsubishi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissans-plan-to-take-control-of-ailing-mitsubishi/93275)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2016, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissans-plan-to-take-control-of-ailing-mitsubishi/93275 "2016-06-01T16:34:01Z")
Nissan is apparently coming to the rescue of scandal-ridden Mitsubishi Motors. http://www.wsj.com/articles/nissan-to-take-34-stake-in-mitsubishi-motors-1463038142 --- ## [Used Car Purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-purchase/93418)
**Author:** [@firesim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/firesim)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2016, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-purchase/93418 "2016-06-01T06:33:56Z")
I am looking to purchase a 2004 Chrysler Town and Country Touring vehicle from the dealer. It has 231,000 miles, very clean, new tires, new brakes, runs great and handles nicely, for $2500. I will use it to drive back an… --- ## [Who wants to buy Takata?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-wants-to-buy-takata/93389)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2016, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-wants-to-buy-takata/93389 "2016-06-01T06:07:33Z")
Apparently Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) does. http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2016/05/25/takata-seeks-investment-cope-air-bag-recalls/84939426/ I'm not sure how that would work. IIRC, foreigners can't own … --- ## [Anyone ever had a car stolen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-ever-had-a-car-stolen/93356)
**Author:** [@bobman43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobman43)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2016, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-ever-had-a-car-stolen/93356 "2016-06-01T00:22:20Z")
Just wanted to see how many people woke up and went out side to have a sick feeling to see your car gone. It is not a fun day. --- ## [Metallurgy Saves Weight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallurgy-saves-weight/93368)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2016, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallurgy-saves-weight/93368 "2016-05-31T20:48:45Z")
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2016/05/22/gm-hopes-lead-industry-vehicle-weight-savings/84736348/ This article from USA Today and I assume the Detroit Free Press discusses GMs new process for welding aluminum… --- ## [Anyone having trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-having-trouble/93416)
**Author:** [@John\_Andrew\_McCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Andrew_McCormick)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2016, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-having-trouble/93416 "2016-05-31T09:28:05Z")
Inserting pictures? The attach a file isn't working for my phone just wondering if it's just my phone or if others are having same problem --- ## [Question about knock, predetonation, octane (recent Time to Kill Weekly)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-knock-predetonation-octane-recent-time-to-kill-weekly/93398)
**Author:** [@siredward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/siredward)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2016, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-knock-predetonation-octane-recent-time-to-kill-weekly/93398 "2016-05-31T06:18:48Z")
This week's Time to Kill email had a link to this article: http://bestride.com/research/buyers-guide/these-485-2017-and-2016-cars-require-premium-fuel It states: "...the heat of the engine and the compression of the fu… --- ## [Bird chirping noise inside van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bird-chirping-noise-inside-van/93392)
**Author:** [@karenboud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karenboud)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2016, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bird-chirping-noise-inside-van/93392 "2016-05-29T19:10:15Z")
I have had a "bird chirping noise" inside my van for a week. I have left all the doors open for several hours in my driveway and searched the entire car inside. I began to think I was going crazy. It doesn't happen at… --- ## [Articles on Cartalk dot com](https://community.cartalk.com/t/articles-on-cartalk-dot-com/93396)
**Author:** [@G32926](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G32926)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2016, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/articles-on-cartalk-dot-com/93396 "2016-05-29T04:31:28Z")
Anyone else find it frustrating when an articles headline is not fulfilled by the text of the article? Today's article about octane. Could be summed up as "if your car requires high octane gas-use it". The rest was just… --- ## [Dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dilemma/93377)
**Author:** [@choices](https://community.cartalk.com/u/choices)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2016, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dilemma/93377 "2016-05-27T15:14:43Z")
Looking for other perspectives and suggestions. Our family is currently anticipating a move across country. Currently we own a 2000 Lexus RX300 with 53,000; a 2008 Honda CRV with 34,000 miles; and a 2003 Volvo XC90 w… --- ## [Oil level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-level/93367)
**Author:** [@Toyota\_forever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota_forever)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2016, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-level/93367 "2016-05-27T06:18:53Z")
I recently took a 700 mile trip in my sonata and I checked the oil after it sitting over night and the oil level is at about Half. Can I make this same journey home with the level like that? Also, I checked it before I l… --- ## [Classic car body on modern everything else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-body-on-modern-everything-else/93360)
**Author:** [@seagull949](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seagull949)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-body-on-modern-everything-else/93360 "2016-05-26T07:36:37Z")
Does anyone have an idea of how much it would cost to have this professionally done? Specifically a 1955 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible body on really any decent modern car. --- ## [A Drivers Education movie from the 1940s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-drivers-education-movie-from-the-1940s/93375)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-drivers-education-movie-from-the-1940s/93375 "2016-05-26T02:06:46Z")
...appears to indicate that drivers were just as bad, 70 years ago, as they are today. Enjoy this little time capsule! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBaRKjJMZr0 --- ## [When the load on my alternator suddenly increases and decreases, could it cause a damaging surge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-the-load-on-my-alternator-suddenly-increases-and-decreases-could-it-cause-a-damaging-surge/93372)
**Author:** [@Dsyanick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dsyanick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-the-load-on-my-alternator-suddenly-increases-and-decreases-could-it-cause-a-damaging-surge/93372 "2016-05-26T02:00:00Z")
When the load on my alternator in my car suddenly changes (such as when jumping someone and they crank their engine) could it cause a damaging surge to electronics or computers in my car? It is fairly new, but I assume i… --- ## [Scam of the Week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scam-of-the-week/93342)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scam-of-the-week/93342 "2016-05-26T00:03:37Z")
I've been trying to sell my motorcycle (2003 Nighthawk 750) on Craigslist. The last time I sold a bike on Craigslist, it was a success. I had interested buyers come look at the bike, and the second person to see and ri… --- ## [Should I disconnect battery while out of town for 2 weeks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-disconnect-battery-while-out-of-town-for-2-weeks/93362)
**Author:** [@Shelley7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shelley7)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-disconnect-battery-while-out-of-town-for-2-weeks/93362 "2016-05-24T18:05:40Z")
I just purchased a 2016 Subaru Forrester. I will be out of town for 2 weeks & the vehicle will not be driven. What's the best way to ensure the battery doesn't die while the vehicle isn't used? Should I disconnect the … --- ## [New cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cars/93354)
**Author:** [@Hollywood1974](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hollywood1974)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 7:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cars/93354 "2016-05-24T07:44:05Z")
While I am not in the market for a new car, I do like to look at what it out there on occasion and it led me to a interesting question. The question is who do so many cars only have four cylinder engines and do they fee… --- ## [Toyota Tacoma 1995](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-1995/93335)
**Author:** [@SED](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SED)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-1995/93335 "2016-05-23T04:21:09Z")
Hello. Have a 1995 Toyota Tacoma 4WD with around 230K miles. Recently, it has been 'skipping'. When we are driving or idling, it's like the engine sputters out and jerks along but it never stalls and always starts. Had i… --- ## [Sticky topic for Google cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-topic-for-google-cars/93351)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-topic-for-google-cars/93351 "2016-05-23T02:13:04Z")
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/google-patents-sticky-car-hood-trap-pedestrians-collision/story?id=39225634 Google has patented a sticky hood for their self driving cars to catch pedestrians if the car hits someone. --- ## [Fear of the unknown](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fear-of-the-unknown/93323)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fear-of-the-unknown/93323 "2016-05-21T17:39:19Z")
I have a problem. I have a friend who needs a new fuel pump, '02 Corolla. I cannot work bent over due to physical issues. He has the body, I have the brains, and the plan is to work as a team. We have all the parts (incl… --- ## [What is GDI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-gdi/93332)
**Author:** [@Toyota\_forever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota_forever)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 6:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-gdi/93332 "2016-05-21T06:43:10Z")
What is it. What does it mean? What does it do? Is it better or worse? Heeeelp --- ## [.](https://community.cartalk.com/t/topic/93338)
**Author:** [@dkqkffhs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkqkffhs)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/topic/93338 "2016-05-21T01:56:16Z")
. --- ## [Apple car in 2020?!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apple-car-in-2020/93316)
**Author:** [@John\_Andrew\_McCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Andrew_McCormick)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apple-car-in-2020/93316 "2016-05-21T01:53:28Z")
https://www.yahoo.com/news/2020-apple-imaybe-know-apple-173600950.html Well in my humble opinion Apple should stick to doing what it does best.. Which is making computers, tablets and phones.. But what do you guys thin… --- ## [SNAP-ON....and WILLAMS Tools](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snap-on-and-willams-tools/93330)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snap-on-and-willams-tools/93330 "2016-05-20T06:21:20Z")
For many years those "in the know"...knew that Williams Tools were made by the maker of SNAP-ON...The name originated from the founders of SO. Many times the Williams Tool price is lower than the SO name brand with no d… --- ## [Can we trust driverless cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-we-trust-driverless-cars/93216)
**Author:** [@Troubleshooter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Troubleshooter)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-we-trust-driverless-cars/93216 "2016-05-19T21:42:58Z")
"We're sorry, but the program has encountered a problem and needs to close." The question is: what happens if the computer program stops running. This can happen in several ways depending on what happened. If the un… --- ## [Touring Musician needs a new ride, suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/touring-musician-needs-a-new-ride-suggestions/93286)
**Author:** [@arjil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arjil)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/touring-musician-needs-a-new-ride-suggestions/93286 "2016-05-19T20:46:34Z")
Hey guys, So my wife is a touring musician, and her 2001 Ford Explorer is about to hit 400,000 miles, and the old gal is gettin a little tired (my wife informs me that I'd better make the distinction I'm talking about t… --- ## [Best Used Wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-used-wagon/93173)
**Author:** [@Jacy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacy)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-used-wagon/93173 "2016-05-19T17:10:25Z")
I am currently lamenting the impending demise of my 05 outback and am in search of a used wagon. My current financial situation demands frugality, but I don't want to compromise on reliability or safety, otherwise I gues… --- ## [Change or to not change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-or-to-not-change/93326)
**Author:** [@Toyota\_forever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota_forever)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-or-to-not-change/93326 "2016-05-19T06:22:23Z")
I have a 2015 Hyundai Sonata with about 17,000 miles on it. I am going on a 1,500-2,000 mile trip and my oil change is due in just over 2,300 miles. My intervals are supposed to be very 5,000 but I'm pretty good with get… --- ## [Any reviews on a 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport (non turbo)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-reviews-on-a-2015-hyundai-sonata-sport-non-turbo/93327)
**Author:** [@Toyota\_forever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota_forever)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-reviews-on-a-2015-hyundai-sonata-sport-non-turbo/93327 "2016-05-19T00:19:32Z")
Just bought me one so just looking for anything worry some? Any complaints? --- ## [Subaru ad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-ad/93282)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-ad/93282 "2016-05-18T01:04:25Z")
Just saw a Subaru ad, touting their "PARTIAL ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE". That has the most idiotic ad in a long time! PS, the posting a new discussion is buggy. If I try to put in a tag, the bottom of the page disappears… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=226) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=228)