# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=236 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 237 --- ## [Mercury Milan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-milan/92189)
**Author:** [@John\_Andrew\_McCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Andrew_McCormick)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 11:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-milan/92189 "2016-01-07T11:14:02Z")
Would a 2007 with 72k miles for $5,000 be a fair deal? It's in pretty good condition. --- ## [The Matrix/Vibe returns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-matrix-vibe-returns/92180)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-matrix-vibe-returns/92180 "2016-01-07T11:09:42Z")
...sort of... In the February issue of Consumer Reports, they published their test of the new Scion iM, which is essentially a shortened wagon/hatchback version of the Corolla. On the plus side, the iM has an in… --- ## [An interesting new functional error on this site](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-new-functional-error-on-this-site/92170)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-new-functional-error-on-this-site/92170 "2016-01-06T10:59:05Z")
I am not the person who created the thread regarding the left-over 2013 Sonata Hybrid, but--for some reason or other--I keep receiving notifications whenever somebody responds to it. If my screen name had been mention… --- ## [Engine Sludge and what to do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-sludge-and-what-to-do/92090)
**Author:** [@Macy\_Fl\_16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Macy_Fl_16)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 11:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-sludge-and-what-to-do/92090 "2016-01-05T11:04:44Z")
Hello to all, I'm new here and my question concerns my 2012 Hyundai Sonata. I purchased the car in January 2014 as a certified pre owned vehicle with 66,496 miles. In the 2 years I've owned the car I've driven under 12,0… --- ## [Can anyone identify this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-car/92095)
**Author:** [@chico\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chico_1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 10:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-car/92095 "2016-01-05T10:50:24Z")
This car was rented from Hertz in Paris, France on 12/31/1999. We are in a heated discussion now about what kind of car it is. I won't tell you what two manufacturers are being discussed so as not to influence you. It… --- ## [Looking at a new 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid still on the dealers lot; should I be concerned?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-a-new-2013-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-still-on-the-dealers-lot-should-i-be-concerned/92154)
**Author:** [@needsmorecoffee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/needsmorecoffee)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 10:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-a-new-2013-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-still-on-the-dealers-lot-should-i-be-concerned/92154 "2016-01-05T10:37:51Z")
Hi all, I recently found the above car at a dealership and can get a very good deal on it because it is an older model with only 1k miles on it. It was a demo model so never titled or 'owned' technically. It still would … --- ## [Looking for a new used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-new-used-car/92150)
**Author:** [@John\_Andrew\_McCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Andrew_McCormick)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 10:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-new-used-car/92150 "2016-01-05T10:14:36Z")
So recently I came across this 1991 Honda Accord LX at a local dealer here that's in pretty great condition (body and interior) has 102K miles on her and they want about $3,800 out the door.. Anyone here know how reliabl… --- ## [Any cost to running traction control 365/24?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-cost-to-running-traction-control-365-24/92132)
**Author:** [@yojimboguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yojimboguy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-cost-to-running-traction-control-365-24/92132 "2016-01-05T03:28:07Z")
I have a 2016 Mazda3. Traction control is standard, and there is an on/off switch. Question: is there any reason to ever turn it OFF? Is there any const in performance loss or wear associated with it being on -- parti… --- ## [Powertrain warranty vs low mileage and no warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powertrain-warranty-vs-low-mileage-and-no-warranty/92145)
**Author:** [@Culzephyr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Culzephyr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2016, 11:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powertrain-warranty-vs-low-mileage-and-no-warranty/92145 "2016-01-04T11:29:30Z")
We are looking at buying a new to us mini van for our 5 member family. The question I am trying to figure out is, is it better to get a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country mini van with 40,000-50,000 miles on it with the rem… --- ## [Can I drive my Honda Odyssey with no grille?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-my-honda-odyssey-with-no-grille/92147)
**Author:** [@vanquestions](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vanquestions)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2016, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-my-honda-odyssey-with-no-grille/92147 "2016-01-04T06:03:53Z")
Unfortunately, we hit a deer today and the grille completely broke apart, but otherwise we don't see any damage. Is it safe to drive our Honda Odyssey van for a few days without a grille? It would be on both backroads an… --- ## [2002 Ford Taurus overheated and engine won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-overheated-and-engine-wont-start/92151)
**Author:** [@Mando44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mando44)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2016, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-overheated-and-engine-wont-start/92151 "2016-01-04T05:44:59Z")
Ok so by far worst New Years in my life..... I drove 10 hours from VA to NY in my 02 Ford Taurus perfectly fine then a day later New Year's Day car didn't start for some reason I took it to the shop turns out I needed a … --- ## [News: Fullsize GM SUVs have a problem that's making owners sick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/news-fullsize-gm-suvs-have-a-problem-thats-making-owners-sick/92124)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2016, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/news-fullsize-gm-suvs-have-a-problem-thats-making-owners-sick/92124 "2016-01-04T04:15:04Z")
Some fullsize SUV owners are getting sick, thanks to a buffeting and vibration problem in 2015 model year examples of the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and GMC Yukon. According to owners' complaints to the… --- ## [Oil pressure 101](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-101/92126)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2016, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-101/92126 "2016-01-03T07:02:20Z")
what is normal oil pressure on gauge. what wrong if oil pressure is to low. what wrong if oil pressure is high. --- ## [Where are the puzzler answers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-are-the-puzzler-answers/92138)
**Author:** [@TMcDanel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TMcDanel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2016, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-are-the-puzzler-answers/92138 "2016-01-03T06:02:22Z")
Looking in the puzzler archive, i see some interesting ones, but i do not see how to get the correct answers, from the following week. Where? --- ## [Happy New Year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-new-year/92116)
**Author:** [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2016, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-new-year/92116 "2016-01-02T12:48:23Z")
Hi All! Another year is about to end and I can look back on having learned as much as having contributed to this forum. I hope we were able to help the various posters with their problems and queries. We wish you all a… --- ## [Some good viewing on PBS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-good-viewing-on-pbs/92082)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2016, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-good-viewing-on-pbs/92082 "2016-01-02T01:31:14Z")
A few months ago, I stumbled upon a program called Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. Set in the '20s, it seems very authentic in every way--including the cars. Ms. Fisher--who is independently wealthy--drives a Hispan… --- ## [Civic 2000 transmission rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-2000-transmission-rebuild/92103)
**Author:** [@shiguiy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shiguiy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-2000-transmission-rebuild/92103 "2016-01-01T04:43:17Z")
It was ok when the car starts from stop after green light. It will shows a hesitation and a jerk/clunk sound after it slows down below 20 mph and comes up over 20 mph again. it is ok for other speed. the fluid is ok and … --- ## [First time getting rid of/selling an old car. Help Appreciated!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-time-getting-rid-of-selling-an-old-car-help-appreciated/92113)
**Author:** [@SLS333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SLS333)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-time-getting-rid-of-selling-an-old-car-help-appreciated/92113 "2016-01-01T04:25:25Z")
I have a 2003 Saturn Ion 2 with about 150,000 miles on it. I decided not to do any additional repairs on it/run it to the ground, since it doesn't make sense to put more money into it. The heating and cooling system no l… --- ## [Shopping For A New Car Sucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-sucks/91907)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Frugal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed_Frugal)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-sucks/91907 "2015-12-31T16:51:17Z")
So my Jeep in in the shop again for repairs and I am looking at potential replacements online. 1st problem: My needs contradict each other. I like a small fuel-efficient manual transmission car for commuting, but I want… --- ## [Two-thirds of Tesla S Drivetrains Failing by 60K?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-thirds-of-tesla-s-drivetrains-failing-by-60k/92078)
**Author:** [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-thirds-of-tesla-s-drivetrains-failing-by-60k/92078 "2015-12-31T06:45:04Z")
That is a lot of power from a small package: http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1101153\_two-thirds-of-earliest-tesla-drive-trains-to-fail-in-60000-miles-owner-data-suggests --- ## [What I learned today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-i-learned-today/92055)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-i-learned-today/92055 "2015-12-31T00:55:47Z")
...from reading David McCullough's excellent work, "The Wright Brothers": In addition to all of the other fascinating details about the work of Orville and Wilbur, I learned something about the IC engine used by the br… --- ## [Wheelchair accessible, 4x4 van... for snowplowing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-4x4-van-for-snowplowing/92076)
**Author:** [@rbgarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rbgarr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-4x4-van-for-snowplowing/92076 "2015-12-30T18:35:36Z")
Question about independent driving as we age: I won't be surprised, or at least want to be prepared for, a future in which I may be wheelchair bound but still able to drive. My grandfather and father both dealt with thos… --- ## [2000 honda civic build](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-build/92081)
**Author:** [@wahondaguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wahondaguy)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-build/92081 "2015-12-30T05:40:22Z")
I'm a car enthusiast looking for someone who can shed some light on my projected build, I am wanting to put a v8 diesel engine into my 2000 Honda civic, I also want to convert to symmetrical AWD, I understand from some p… --- ## [Starting a gas vs diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-gas-vs-diesel/92070)
**Author:** [@ElleJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElleJ)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-gas-vs-diesel/92070 "2015-12-29T22:22:31Z")
Is it harmful to start a gas engine the same way a diesel engine is started? My husband says it doesn't make any difference. After fueling our gas vehicle, he will turn the key to the "on" position for about a minute (li… --- ## [1999 chevy prizm how long do these cars last before it's off to the boneyard?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-prizm-how-long-do-these-cars-last-before-its-off-to-the-boneyard/92068)
**Author:** [@tommypickles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tommypickles)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 10:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-prizm-how-long-do-these-cars-last-before-its-off-to-the-boneyard/92068 "2015-12-29T10:17:46Z")
my car has 186,000. I haven't had the dough to check the belt yet, I been doing some reading and I've heard the a/c pulley only turns when the compressor is needed. I ran the a/c and because it's 29 degrees outside i'm … --- ## [Merry Christmas everyone!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/merry-christmas-everyone/92045)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 8:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/merry-christmas-everyone/92045 "2015-12-29T08:27:34Z")
It's time to take a moment from cars and love our families and friends. For those who don't celebrate Christmas, take the opportunity to love your family and friends anyway. Nothing is more important. Absolutely nothing.… --- ## [R-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-a-l s-l-o-o-o-o-o-w](https://community.cartalk.com/t/r-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-a-l-s-l-o-o-o-o-o-w/92077)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/r-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-a-l-s-l-o-o-o-o-o-w/92077 "2015-12-29T08:05:22Z")
Is this a temporary problem with the forum or a new normal? --- ## [I saw a rather pointless bumper sticker today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-saw-a-rather-pointless-bumper-sticker-today/92059)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-saw-a-rather-pointless-bumper-sticker-today/92059 "2015-12-29T06:54:49Z")
Hey, guys! I saw a bumper sticker on a truck. Actually it was on the back glass of the truck cap It read "I hate oil companies" This was a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 extended cab, give or take a year or two. In al… --- ## [Rental Car Review - Kia Optima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-review-kia-optima/92071)
**Author:** [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-review-kia-optima/92071 "2015-12-29T03:20:12Z")
At times advice to posters is to rent a car and see how they like it. So, I though I'd put up some info on a rental Kia Optima from Enterprise. I just got back from 2 weeks in LA where we put 800 miles on the Optima vi… --- ## [Customer For Life?! W.T.\*. Does That Really Mean, Anyway?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/customer-for-life-w-t-does-that-really-mean-anyway/92049)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Frugal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed_Frugal)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/customer-for-life-w-t-does-that-really-mean-anyway/92049 "2015-12-28T21:03:07Z")
Is this going on all over the country, or just in my neck of the woods? Dealerships advertising these "Customer For LIFE" programs. Another variant is " For Life. Usually followed by a whole list of benefits. Free li… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=235) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=237)