# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=235 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 236 --- ## [Cars with extra wide front seating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-with-extra-wide-front-seating/92337)
**Author:** [@normb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/normb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2016, 10:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-with-extra-wide-front-seating/92337 "2016-01-25T10:15:47Z")
Most new cars/suv's have seats about 19-20 inches wide with cockpit width (door to center stack) of 24 inches or so. I need more room than that to be comfortably. What cars or suv's have roomier front seating? --- ## [Mom and Dad Need a New Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mom-and-dad-need-a-new-car/92295)
**Author:** [@tim2974](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tim2974)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2016, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mom-and-dad-need-a-new-car/92295 "2016-01-25T05:52:53Z")
My parents are both in their late seventies, and my father is rapidly reaching the point that he just can't keep driving. My mother has never been fond of driving and has always left the driving to dad when she could; in… --- ## [1997 Chevy Silverado Coolant Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-silverado-coolant-problem/92333)
**Author:** [@part-throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/part-throttle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2016, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-silverado-coolant-problem/92333 "2016-01-24T11:51:43Z")
Hello All, My son has a 1997 Silverado C1500 with a 305 and automatic with 140k miles. It had a problem with heat in the winter, so I looked and found the radiator was not full. I put 1 bottle of Bars Leaks and 1 gal… --- ## [Buy new or repair this? (A little long)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-new-or-repair-this-a-little-long/92290)
**Author:** [@waxinesthetic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waxinesthetic)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2016, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-new-or-repair-this-a-little-long/92290 "2016-01-23T21:06:13Z")
Not really looking for advice here, just would like others' views: We currently own a 2005 Mercury Mariner (3.0L V-6), of which my wife is the primary driver. This vehicle is nearing the 140K-mile mark, and when we bou… --- ## [Even farmers have trouble driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/even-farmers-have-trouble-driving/92328)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2016, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/even-farmers-have-trouble-driving/92328 "2016-01-23T09:35:14Z")
I thought that you all may get a kick out of seeing what problems farmers have driving. http://cornellpubs.com/downloads/2012\_CITI\_Having\_a\_Bad\_Day.pdf Yosemite --- ## [Bleeding My Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeding-my-brakes/92314)
**Author:** [@TeeJay5128](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TeeJay5128)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2016, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeding-my-brakes/92314 "2016-01-23T06:52:15Z")
The brake fluid on my Volvo S40 is actually pretty bad. I like to usually take care of simple car procedures myself. I have used the help of someone else in the past to bleed brakes on previous cars, but I am looking for… --- ## [Getting a CDL in Indiana](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-a-cdl-in-indiana/92094)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-a-cdl-in-indiana/92094 "2016-01-20T04:26:05Z")
...is obviously far too easy. Take a look at the incredible damage done by this woman who didn't know how high her rig was, and didn't know how much it weighed. Yikes! http://bangshift.com/bangshiftxl/inexperienced-und… --- ## [Coolant flush or drain & refill in a 2011 Camry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-flush-or-drain-refill-in-a-2011-camry/92275)
**Author:** [@CamryLE2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CamryLE2011)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-flush-or-drain-refill-in-a-2011-camry/92275 "2016-01-18T22:02:57Z")
I drive a 2011 Camry LE with 90,000 miles on it. (I bought it in 2010) I've never replaced it before. The manual says I have to "replace engine coolant". The dealer told me that $300 for flush or $140 for drain & f… --- ## [Persistence got him a replacement car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/persistence-got-him-a-replacement-car/92227)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 9:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/persistence-got-him-a-replacement-car/92227 "2016-01-18T09:07:06Z")
A few months ago, a NJ guy bought a 2015 Honda Fit on which the dealership had already installed "pin striping" (actually, tape striping). Because he didn't want pin striping, he asked for it to be removed (a big mistake… --- ## [What do you guys know about Subaru Foresters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-guys-know-about-subaru-foresters/92267)
**Author:** [@SauceBoss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SauceBoss)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-guys-know-about-subaru-foresters/92267 "2016-01-17T00:10:45Z")
Hello, Im looking to a buy a first car and Im really interested in a Subaru Forester. But I want to know if this type of car a good car. Ive seen a few of them online for sale for around 5-7K with around 150-200 thousand… --- ## [Rental Car Comparison](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-comparison/92268)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-comparison/92268 "2016-01-16T06:09:16Z")
I've been on a series of business trips lately. Because we are in snow country and in the Rockies, the project agreed to let us rent 4WD/AWD SUVs to ensure we can get to and from the airport. Hot Doggies! I had a Ford E… --- ## [Ice and Bumper Cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-and-bumper-cover/92249)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-and-bumper-cover/92249 "2016-01-16T04:18:37Z")
Hello, So, I am currently out on a business trip (Michigan area), and have a HUGE chunk of ice stuck on the bottom of my rear bumper on the left side. I attempted to knock it off, but it won't budge. I will be here t… --- ## [Junk yard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junk-yard/92260)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junk-yard/92260 "2016-01-15T23:38:28Z")
we have a salvage yard in the town were i live.that sell used cars and truck.is it a good or bad idea to buy a car or truck from a salvage yard. --- ## [Toyota N.A. CEO Jim Lentz asks, “Who’s going to spend $85,000 for a pickup truck?”](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-n-a-ceo-jim-lentz-asks-who-s-going-to-spend-85-000-for-a-pickup-truck/92261)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-n-a-ceo-jim-lentz-asks-who-s-going-to-spend-85-000-for-a-pickup-truck/92261 "2016-01-15T18:16:36Z")
The clock is ticking and the government mandated 2025 fuel efficiency standards are looming. This car company thinks it's doable, but at what cost? I found this article in The Detroit News, by Kaitlyn Buss to be interest… --- ## [Invest in new car for Colorado living?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/invest-in-new-car-for-colorado-living/92245)
**Author:** [@leelaky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leelaky)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 10:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/invest-in-new-car-for-colorado-living/92245 "2016-01-14T10:01:39Z")
My family recently moved to Fort Collins, Co from Athens, Ga and in tow brought our 2 cars...Honda Odyssey 2003 and Toyota Camry Hybrid 2007. Both vehicles have all weather tires on them and have driven fine in the snow … --- ## [1991 Ford club wagon fuel system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-club-wagon-fuel-system/92253)
**Author:** [@Birdmanmark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Birdmanmark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-club-wagon-fuel-system/92253 "2016-01-14T07:17:16Z")
I am having an issue with by club wagon and am looking for some suggestion. I have tried taking this to a local ford dealer, but if you can't plug something into it that tells you what is wrong and how to fix it...they a… --- ## [First time car buyer!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-time-car-buyer/92205)
**Author:** [@SauceBoss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SauceBoss)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2016, 9:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-time-car-buyer/92205 "2016-01-12T09:25:49Z")
Hello, Im gonna buy my first car pretty soon and I would like some pointers and things to look out for. The car that I would really like to get is a Nissan Xterra , my family doesn't have a lot of money so we cant drop l… --- ## [New Car Help/Advice - Please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-help-advice-please/92201)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2016, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-help-advice-please/92201 "2016-01-12T06:23:37Z")
Hey guys, So, I need your help, advice, and thoughts on what car to buy. My wife is giving our son her 2007 Acura TSX with 190k miles on it for school. I have a 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i. While I love the AWD, the car… --- ## [Variable compression connecting rods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/variable-compression-connecting-rods/92184)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2016, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/variable-compression-connecting-rods/92184 "2016-01-11T20:31:15Z")
Just read a tidbit in CAR magazine that VW is playing with a variable compression connecting rod for its diesels. It didn't go into detail about how it works, but the sketch shows a connecting rod whose top (where it con… --- ## [New car desire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-desire/92219)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2016, 9:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-desire/92219 "2016-01-11T09:18:27Z")
Okay, I have a new car to drool over; the Lexus LC500. --- ## [Struts vs. shocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-vs-shocks/92165)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2016, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-vs-shocks/92165 "2016-01-10T04:06:52Z")
We just gave some advice to someone in the "repair & maintenance" section about changing struts, and I was just reminiscing about the old days with double A-frames and shocks. Shocks were so easy and inexpensive to chang… --- ## [Opinions on the new Mitsubishi Mirage econo car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-on-the-new-mitsubishi-mirage-econo-car/91376)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2016, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-on-the-new-mitsubishi-mirage-econo-car/91376 "2016-01-09T23:59:42Z")
I have one of the Geo Metros which is considered by many the holy grail of economy cars. It is simple yet gets hybrid mileage. Several of the members on the forum for those cars have "upgraded" to the new Mitsubishi M… --- ## [Overkill?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overkill/92163)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2016, 6:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overkill/92163 "2016-01-09T06:30:03Z")
If you have a spare $2.2 mil. http://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/01/bugatti-chiron-290-mph-report/ --- ## [Another, what were they thinking? thread](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-what-were-they-thinking-thread/92156)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2016, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-what-were-they-thinking-thread/92156 "2016-01-09T00:34:14Z")
Just ran into this over the holidays- my Trailblazer has embedded XM receiver and it just failed with a No Signal message on the display. I did a bit of searching on the internet and found the usual half-correct informat… --- ## [This is why you should clean your roof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-why-you-should-clean-your-roof/92164)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-why-you-should-clean-your-roof/92164 "2016-01-08T21:31:17Z")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVW3prdKnbY --- ## [Mercedes 300td vs. volkswagon tdi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-300td-vs-volkswagon-tdi/92182)
**Author:** [@Lady\_Tapas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lady_Tapas)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-300td-vs-volkswagon-tdi/92182 "2016-01-08T07:41:41Z")
well the matrix has taken one last dump on us and we are looking to buy a diesel. We travel a lot and want the good gas mileage and reliability of a diesel. pros and cons so far... looking at a 1981 300td wagon great c… --- ## [Advice on used small hatchback, reliable, cheap to maintain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-used-small-hatchback-reliable-cheap-to-maintain/92155)
**Author:** [@sugarpond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sugarpond)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-used-small-hatchback-reliable-cheap-to-maintain/92155 "2016-01-08T05:26:08Z")
My 1998 Volvo, the only car I have ever owned, is starting to drain my $$$ as it gracefully ages. I'm looking for a used car that is small (squeeze into any opening during alternate side parking in Brooklyn), has a hatch… --- ## [Stuck in the mud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-in-the-mud/92188)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-in-the-mud/92188 "2016-01-07T20:24:50Z")
Been a few times I wish I had thought of this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y\_wtN-5EE4 --- ## [How to retain top screen functionality after installing aftermarket head unit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-retain-top-screen-functionality-after-installing-aftermarket-head-unit/92169)
**Author:** [@RoyceOlson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoyceOlson)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-retain-top-screen-functionality-after-installing-aftermarket-head-unit/92169 "2016-01-07T18:18:48Z")
So I have a 2014 Honda Accord and I've found myself doing hobbies on the car lately. My last endeavor didn't turn out as expected. I installed a Kenwood double din head unit (no nav) and to my surprise I found myself los… --- ## [Ford Fusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion/92179)
**Author:** [@bossgt1982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bossgt1982)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion/92179 "2016-01-07T18:01:20Z")
2012 Ford Fusion with 41,000 miles. I have the oil changed at a Ford dealer and they have been telling me I need the fuel injectors cleaned, throttle body cleaned and trans service. They have been telling me I need this … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=234) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=236)