# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=237 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 238 --- ## [Car magazines at the doctor's office](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-magazines-at-the-doctors-office/91987)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-magazines-at-the-doctors-office/91987 "2015-12-28T12:15:35Z")
I found one car magazine at my appointment today. This practice only keeps Autoweek on site. The 3 vehicles reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition are a Range Rover Sport SVR $112,000), a Benz AMG, the GT I think ($135,… --- ## [The end of the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-end-of-the-road/92037)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-end-of-the-road/92037 "2015-12-28T11:06:29Z")
...for the Land Rover Defender 90: http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2015/12/farewell-to-the-defender-90/ --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Colorado LED Light Bar length?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-colorado-led-light-bar-length/92060)
**Author:** [@NyxieStix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NyxieStix)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-colorado-led-light-bar-length/92060 "2015-12-27T21:46:07Z")
I have a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and I'm planning on putting some exterior lighting on it. Specifically two LED Light bars. I am having trouble figuring out what size light bar to put on the upper windshield (it will be … --- ## [High style ahead for cars from India?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-style-ahead-for-cars-from-india/92051)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-style-ahead-for-cars-from-india/92051 "2015-12-27T20:02:55Z")
Mahindra & Mahindra, India's largest SUV manufacturer has finalized a deal to purchase Italy's famed automotive design house, Pininfarina. This is surely a first step toward trying to expand Mahindra's market penetration… --- ## [How much does a smoking owner impact vehicle resale value?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-does-a-smoking-owner-impact-vehicle-resale-value/91984)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2015, 8:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-does-a-smoking-owner-impact-vehicle-resale-value/91984 "2015-12-26T08:11:52Z")
I hate riding around inside smoked up cars and would have to pretty much be given one in order to consider owning it. My computer/electronics work shows this is a nightmare for this type of equipment too. IT gums up me… --- ## [Best day to buy tires at Costco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-day-to-buy-tires-at-costco/92048)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2015, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-day-to-buy-tires-at-costco/92048 "2015-12-26T00:19:08Z")
Who knew. The parking lot is full, the store crowded. I think what better way to spend the next hour or so that to get a price on tires from Costco. I go into the tire center and all the techs are in the lounge. I or… --- ## [Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/92046)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2015, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/92046 "2015-12-25T08:57:17Z")
For some odd reason, I cannot log off of this site. I've tried other sites and can log off without problem, however this one won't shut down! --- ## [Janis Joplin's Psychedelic Porsche is sold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/janis-joplins-psychedelic-porsche-is-sold/91942)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2015, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/janis-joplins-psychedelic-porsche-is-sold/91942 "2015-12-24T08:22:10Z")
for $1.7 million! According to a report on Bloomberg News just before the auction, it was expected to sell for $400,000 to $500,000, but--as with most auctions of luxury and/or historic merchandise lately--the final sa… --- ## [Nightmare at Valvoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nightmare-at-valvoline/91998)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2015, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nightmare-at-valvoline/91998 "2015-12-24T04:15:20Z")
If anyone needs any further evidence of the damage that can be done to cars by clueless/careless/just plain stupid employees at a quick oil change place, then take a look at this sad tale about what happened when a guy t… --- ## [Discussion Thread: Sears: What do you think happened and why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discussion-thread-sears-what-do-you-think-happened-and-why/91954)
**Author:** [@CapriRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapriRacer)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2015, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discussion-thread-sears-what-do-you-think-happened-and-why/91954 "2015-12-24T03:08:57Z")
In another thread, Sears as a viable place to buy automotive tools was discussed. The fact is that at one time Sears was THEE place to buy tools, tires, batteries, and get your car worked on. What happened (in your op… --- ## [Question about parking brake on 2016 honda civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-parking-brake-on-2016-honda-civic/92033)
**Author:** [@runnerdude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/runnerdude)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-parking-brake-on-2016-honda-civic/92033 "2015-12-23T21:36:30Z")
hi i just bought a new, automatic, 2016 honda civic after 16 years driving a stick i have some questions about the use of the parking brake ... i want to keep this car a long time so i want to do what is best for t… --- ## [Adverts slowing the site](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adverts-slowing-the-site/91965)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adverts-slowing-the-site/91965 "2015-12-23T08:06:43Z")
Anybody else getting annoyed by the website slowing down when typing a reply because an advertisement video is running alongside sucking up bandwidth? You can't remove it, stop it or ban it while it mucks up the experien… --- ## [1) "Unknown mileage; cluster is not original" for vehicle posted on CL!?! 2) Oil-leak cause?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-unknown-mileage-cluster-is-not-original-for-vehicle-posted-on-cl-2-oil-leak-cause/92016)
**Author:** [@SagDEG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SagDEG)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-unknown-mileage-cluster-is-not-original-for-vehicle-posted-on-cl-2-oil-leak-cause/92016 "2015-12-23T05:15:49Z")
1) Due to the oil-leak problem described below, I plan to sell my 2000 Toyota Sienna (TS) for a song and buy a replacement minivan—ideally another TS or a Honda Odyssey. I'd rather pay cash and avoid taking out a loan, … --- ## [The most expensive car of 2015](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-most-expensive-car-of-2015/91943)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2015, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-most-expensive-car-of-2015/91943 "2015-12-22T23:05:39Z")
...is Juan Fangio's fantastic '56 Ferrari, which was just sold at auction in NYC for $28 million. The younger forum members may not know the name of Juan Fangio, but those of us of a certain age can recall when he was … --- ## [Miata as an only car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-as-an-only-car/91989)
**Author:** [@Hankscorpio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hankscorpio)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2015, 9:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-as-an-only-car/91989 "2015-12-22T09:36:12Z")
I'm looking to replace my 2006 cooper s. It only has 110000mi but that's a lot for a mini. repairs keep adding up and it has cranked but not started 4 times in the last 2 months and a mini speciast mechanic is stumped.… --- ## [Would you buy a car from Hertz Car Sales?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-buy-a-car-from-hertz-car-sales/91920)
**Author:** [@TuffCustomer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TuffCustomer)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2015, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-buy-a-car-from-hertz-car-sales/91920 "2015-12-21T02:16:27Z")
I'm considering buying a 2014 Camry or Corolla from Hertz Car Sales. Would you buy a car from Hertz Car Sales, and why or why not? --- ## [Chevy cavalier 2004 "clutch peddle"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cavalier-2004-clutch-peddle/92005)
**Author:** [@Crystler05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crystler05)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2015, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cavalier-2004-clutch-peddle/92005 "2015-12-20T07:49:30Z")
So i went to put my car in gear and the clutch is loose. car turns on just fine. there is clutch fluid. iv never had this problem till this cold weather poped up. what do i do? wait till the car warms up? i can put it in… --- ## [GM Recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-recalls/92001)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2015, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-recalls/92001 "2015-12-20T05:00:31Z")
We've had the discussion concerning GM recalls and getting notice of them. Rather than dredge up an old thread, I thought it was interesting that I got a notice from GM today in the mail on my 2009 Pontiac. They have e… --- ## [Now You Too Can Have Your Very Own Dashcam!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-you-too-can-have-your-very-own-dashcam/91950)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Frugal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed_Frugal)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-you-too-can-have-your-very-own-dashcam/91950 "2015-12-19T02:42:37Z")
Don't worry. I'm not shilling for anyone. I won't even post a link. But has anyone seen these commercials on late night tv for these dashcams? Only $39.99 or $59.99 or whatever (plus an unspecified amount of processing… --- ## [A Christmas gift for a youngster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-christmas-gift-for-a-youngster/91994)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2015, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-christmas-gift-for-a-youngster/91994 "2015-12-18T23:14:15Z")
I was browsing the educational toys at Barnes & Noble Bookstore today. Smithsonian has a visible inline four cylinder engine model/kit, all the internals driven by a battery operated electric motor where the starter woul… --- ## [Long road trip with toyota camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-road-trip-with-toyota-camry/91993)
**Author:** [@bhargav](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bhargav)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2015, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-road-trip-with-toyota-camry/91993 "2015-12-18T23:05:53Z")
Hello, I have a toyota camry 1999 model with 165k miles on it. I see that the brakes and tyre are in a good condition. I want to make a long road trip on it. Am i good to go in the first place? if yes what measures shoul… --- ## [Update on Definity tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-definity-tires/91995)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2015, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-definity-tires/91995 "2015-12-18T04:37:48Z")
As promised, here's an update on my new Definity tires. I did a whole lot of driving today, including on the highway, in very heavy rain.... occasionally coming down faster than it was running off. The tires were excell… --- ## [GM to import cars from China](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-to-import-cars-from-china/91887)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-to-import-cars-from-china/91887 "2015-12-17T23:31:00Z")
As predicted...and many GM supporters said would NEVER happen... http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-buick-china-20151204-story.html --- ## [2016 Hyundai Tucson turbocharged engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-turbocharged-engine/91978)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-turbocharged-engine/91978 "2015-12-17T20:19:25Z")
Hello fellows. I currently have a 2011 Hyundai Sonata with 63k miles. I'm a 6'5" husky guy so it's not always easy getting out of the car since its low to the ground. I'm considering the all new designed 2016 Tucson with… --- ## [Hino trucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hino-trucks/91967)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hino-trucks/91967 "2015-12-17T16:20:22Z")
I was behind a Hino truck today, and written below their logo was the statement "A Toyota family company". Who knew? --- ## [Do I have a worn wheel bearing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-a-worn-wheel-bearing/91988)
**Author:** [@Jayman69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jayman69)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 8:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-a-worn-wheel-bearing/91988 "2015-12-17T08:51:50Z")
I just started hearing sort of a howling noise from front end of my 98 cavelier.i also feel a bit of a grinding sensation through my wheel when I start slowing down. I lifted the front tires one by one, checked the play,… --- ## [New 3-Layer Corning/Ford Automobile "Gorilla Glass" A "Game Changer For The Industry?"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-3-layer-corning-ford-automobile-gorilla-glass-a-game-changer-for-the-industry/91982)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-3-layer-corning-ford-automobile-gorilla-glass-a-game-changer-for-the-industry/91982 "2015-12-17T06:20:13Z")
The new 2017 Ford GT will feature the new stronger, thinner, lighter glass, according to an article by Michael Martinez in The Detroit News newspaper. Thoughts? http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2015/1… --- ## [Signs of Odometer Roll Over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/signs-of-odometer-roll-over/91975)
**Author:** [@Woogies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Woogies)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/signs-of-odometer-roll-over/91975 "2015-12-17T02:03:54Z")
So I'm looking at a 1994 Ford Ranger with supposedly 65k miles. However the odometer is only 5 digits, so I'm weary of the claim. Even though it appears to be in very good shape. The carfax was not helpful and didn't s… --- ## [1996 Buick Park Avenue 4-Wheel Alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-4-wheel-alignment/91941)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-4-wheel-alignment/91941 "2015-12-13T20:26:05Z")
I had all 4 struts replaced on my '96 Park Avenue and had a 4-wheel alignment done too. The alignment data came back with red areas that the shop said were "non-adjustable" They are: LF Camber 2.0 degrees RF Camber mi… --- ## [Pep Boys nixes its deal with Bridgestone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pep-boys-nixes-its-deal-with-bridgestone/91916)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pep-boys-nixes-its-deal-with-bridgestone/91916 "2015-12-13T03:45:52Z")
...and goes with Carl Icahn's buy-out offer instead: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-pep-boys-manny-offer-icahn-idUSKBN0TS1R020151209 Last year, Icahn bought a fairly large Canadian auto parts chain (whose name I c… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=236) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=238)