# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=238 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 239 --- ## [Seeking Gently Used Vehicles, To UBER/LYFT Toyota Sienna/Prius vs. Honda. Whats Too Many Miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-gently-used-vehicles-to-uber-lyft-toyota-sienna-prius-vs-honda-whats-too-many-miles/91900)
**Author:** [@SleepInTheCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SleepInTheCar)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-gently-used-vehicles-to-uber-lyft-toyota-sienna-prius-vs-honda-whats-too-many-miles/91900 "2015-12-12T11:42:29Z")
Greetings-- I am seeking to purchase (cash) a gently used vehicle to operate as a contractor for UBER & maybe Lyft. I have 10-12k to spend. The vehicle must be 2003 or newer (to uber in Indiana) or 2005 or new (to ly… --- ## [Dude suddenly stops in front of me, what to do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dude-suddenly-stops-in-front-of-me-what-to-do/91896)
**Author:** [@blueskies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueskies)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 10:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dude-suddenly-stops-in-front-of-me-what-to-do/91896 "2015-12-12T10:01:44Z")
I am a new driver and I had this near accident experience (fortunately my only one so far) and I am not sure whether I reacted correctly or not. Would like some feedback. Thank you. I was in the left lane of a two lane… --- ## [Airport cell phone parking lot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airport-cell-phone-parking-lot/91918)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 9:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airport-cell-phone-parking-lot/91918 "2015-12-11T09:50:40Z")
I'm picking up my mother at the airport today, and I took the day off. It was just easier versus trying to take a half-day. Anyways, on the way to the airport, a few weeks ago, I noticed a sign for a cell phone waitin… --- ## [A new headache for VW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-headache-for-vw/91921)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-headache-for-vw/91921 "2015-12-11T01:09:55Z")
The UAW has won the right to represent skilled workers at VW's Chattanooga assembly plant. While this only has to do with the skilled people who maintain the machines and machine tools (the rank & file assembly line work… --- ## [Is it possible? "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-chitty-chitty-bang-bang/91879)
**Author:** [@taserian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taserian)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-chitty-chitty-bang-bang/91879 "2015-12-10T03:54:07Z")
No, I'm not expecting a car to fly, but is it possible for a car to make a kind of sound like "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang" similar to the movie? For those who have no idea, the movie title refers to a car that's named "Ch… --- ## [Why is my engine so noisy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-engine-so-noisy/91898)
**Author:** [@EllyEllis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllyEllis)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-engine-so-noisy/91898 "2015-12-09T22:43:11Z")
2015 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 engine. Engine is very noisy at idle. Not noticeable when driving. It has variable valve timing or valve lift. I also has a big black hat on the engine, I wonder if that is supposed to quiet t… --- ## [Rpms with manual shift at 70 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-with-manual-shift-at-70-mph/91875)
**Author:** [@kenberthiaume](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenberthiaume)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 9:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-with-manual-shift-at-70-mph/91875 "2015-12-08T09:01:30Z")
Thinking of buying a new civic with mt. One annoying thing is many mt rev higher at speed than automatics. Tried to find out online how highcivic revs, couldn't find it though. I'm thinking anything over 2500 is goi… --- ## [High mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage/91888)
**Author:** [@stw96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stw96)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage/91888 "2015-12-08T03:36:56Z")
I am considering purchasing a 2012 Honda civic lx from a Honda dealer with 151000 miles on it for $7400. 1 owner and maintained. The body and interior are like new condition. Is this a good idea with that many miles on i… --- ## [Snow TIres](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires/91892)
**Author:** [@jamesvgh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesvgh)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires/91892 "2015-12-08T01:25:24Z")
I wanted to ask about snow tires. I live in Etibicoke now and I Came across a blog on my car center's website. Do they really make any difference. I am basically from Sri Lanka and I have been here in Canada for 2 years.… --- ## [2003 Saturn Ion snow cables](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-ion-snow-cables/91871)
**Author:** [@Trae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trae)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-ion-snow-cables/91871 "2015-12-07T20:02:07Z")
Hi all! Hope someone can give me info on this. Will be spending the winter in high country of Yosemite mountains. Will snow cables work and are they efficient for my car? --- ## [Paris Climate Conference and Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paris-climate-conference-and-cars/91853)
**Author:** [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paris-climate-conference-and-cars/91853 "2015-12-07T15:34:05Z")
This week and next will result in some resolutions and commitments to cut green house gasses. Obama will make some commitments which Congress may or may not (as in the case of Bill Clinton) pass. Any predictions as to … --- ## [Help me replace my VW van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-replace-my-vw-van/91850)
**Author:** [@mike10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike10)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-replace-my-vw-van/91850 "2015-12-07T08:29:26Z")
I've been a VW van fan for quite some time - '73, '76 and '87....... Time to upgrade. Know quite a few disappointed Eurosport owners. I like the ability to sleep in the van and carry items like bicycles inside. Looking f… --- ## [George Barris' funeral procession](https://community.cartalk.com/t/george-barris-funeral-procession/91885)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/george-barris-funeral-procession/91885 "2015-12-07T03:13:32Z")
...was very appropriate for this automotive artist: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-tribute-to-george-barris-20151128-story.html --- ## [My favorite Christmas car song](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-favorite-christmas-car-song/91881)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-favorite-christmas-car-song/91881 "2015-12-07T01:53:01Z")
Its that time of year again for me to share this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50IgzksUqpQ --- ## [Winter cross-country travel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-cross-country-travel/91878)
**Author:** [@jfsr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfsr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-cross-country-travel/91878 "2015-12-07T00:27:45Z")
My huband is planning on driving from San Francisco to Detroit (through Northern states) over the Christmas holiday. I want to keep the peace in our marriage by not asking too many questions about his preparation, but I … --- ## [Best $12000 car to buy to avoid calling in to Car Talk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-12000-car-to-buy-to-avoid-calling-in-to-car-talk/91806)
**Author:** [@nolan.was.here](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nolan.was.here)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2015, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-12000-car-to-buy-to-avoid-calling-in-to-car-talk/91806 "2015-12-06T03:53:32Z")
Hey folks, I'm a newbie here, but as far as I can find there isn't a discussion answering my question. I bought a 2000 Passat last year and since then I've put about $7000 into repairs, which is more than double what I p… --- ## [MG, hear the news on LeChat? Sorry OT on offshoot of the old Car Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mg-hear-the-news-on-lechat-sorry-ot-on-offshoot-of-the-old-car-talk/91855)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mg-hear-the-news-on-lechat-sorry-ot-on-offshoot-of-the-old-car-talk/91855 "2015-12-05T12:45:52Z")
Denniz D Menniz was killed in a car accident evidently last night. He was the sole operator of LeChat and sounds like Tess is also not in good shape. It appears LeChat will be going dark soon so gather any email addre… --- ## [What is the best way to sell a car with a "new" engine, but a bad transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-sell-a-car-with-a-new-engine-but-a-bad-transmission/91870)
**Author:** [@wmhooker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wmhooker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-sell-a-car-with-a-new-engine-but-a-bad-transmission/91870 "2015-12-05T02:16:55Z")
I currently own a Volkswagen Jetta 2005. I burned the engine (my fault, no oil) and got it replaced with a newer engine that had 26,000 miles (cost was $3200) on it 3 months ago. Now the issue with the car is that it nee… --- ## [Just When You Thought You've Seen Everything (Automotive)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-you-thought-youve-seen-everything-automotive/91830)
**Author:** [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-you-thought-youve-seen-everything-automotive/91830 "2015-12-05T01:23:39Z")
This happened a mile from where I grew up and about 20 miles from where I live now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn4AVklIufQ --- ## [Who knows what type of car I should buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-knows-what-type-of-car-i-should-buy/91391)
**Author:** [@YogiNeedCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YogiNeedCar)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-knows-what-type-of-car-i-should-buy/91391 "2015-12-04T15:31:29Z")
Hi. My name is Sarah, that's with an H. I am a 30 yr old in San Francisco who is looking to travel through Colorado, British Columbia and the west coast. I am looking for a vehicle that will last for two years and thr… --- ## [Fiat 124 is back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-124-is-back/91754)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-124-is-back/91754 "2015-12-04T07:55:28Z")
In 2017. It will be a modified Mazda MX-5, with a turbocharged 1.4L engine producing 158 HP. That's a little more than the 2L engine in the Miata. It looks like a lot of fun. Of course, the Mazda looks like a lot of fu… --- ## [Jay Leno's Garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jay-lenos-garage/91864)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jay-lenos-garage/91864 "2015-12-04T02:28:34Z")
I've been watching Jay Leno's Garage fairly regular....but yesterdays show had a really interest segment on a company called Local Motors. https://localmotors.com/3d-printed-car/ --- ## [Norway promotes the use of electric cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/norway-promotes-the-use-of-electric-cars/91851)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/norway-promotes-the-use-of-electric-cars/91851 "2015-12-03T13:49:29Z")
...by waiving the usual 25% sales tax, as well as registration fees, when someone purchases an electric car. And, once the new owner is driving his car, he gets to use the bus lanes on the expressways, and is exempt … --- ## [I Did It Again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-did-it-again/91820)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-did-it-again/91820 "2015-12-03T00:21:44Z")
I confessed a few months back to going in the corner market for a couple of things. I then walked out, hit the unlock button, and sat down in a obviously unlocked Mazda 3 that was the same color (Titanium) as my Kia Fort… --- ## [TDI mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-mileage/91816)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-mileage/91816 "2015-12-02T01:32:27Z")
I saw a Motorweek test of the TSI sportwagen and TDI hatchback last night. As part of the report, they discussed possible TDI fixes in the US market. Motorweek said that some reports say that TDI mileage might decrease… --- ## [BMW or Lexus?!?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-or-lexus/91827)
**Author:** [@SkyHard805](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SkyHard805)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-or-lexus/91827 "2015-12-01T19:12:03Z")
Hey everyone, so my quick question comes up from a recent option to get a newer car then my current 1999 Mustang GT. I originally was going to get a new Mustang GT 2012-2013 or possibly a 2013 GT500, but with all the rec… --- ## [Facing problem with my Audi Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/facing-problem-with-my-audi-car/91834)
**Author:** [@emmaolivia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emmaolivia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2015, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/facing-problem-with-my-audi-car/91834 "2015-11-30T22:58:26Z")
When I start my Audi car it runs on few seconds. However when i take it for dealers they said there is no such problem in battery. So what should i do now, my car is not running properly. --- ## [Horrible truck accident!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-truck-accident/91813)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2015, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-truck-accident/91813 "2015-11-30T21:22:21Z")
Thought that you all would like this link. https://www.facebook.com/1013TheBrew/photos/a.195619466488.123649.110527966488/10153692289951489/?type=3 Happy Thanksgiving Yosemite --- ## [Toyota Torque Converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-torque-converter/89302)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2015, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-torque-converter/89302 "2015-11-29T20:01:20Z")
http://www.toyoheadquarters.com/threads/2012-2014-camry-transmission-shudder-software-update-lsc-e03-w-warranty-extension-ze5.324/ 2014.5 Toyota Camry LE 4-cylinder engine 6-speed transmission 8,300 miles Owned since n… --- ## [Is it possible to tell if a vehicle has a moon roof by the vin number on a 2013 Grand Cherokee Chief](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-tell-if-a-vehicle-has-a-moon-roof-by-the-vin-number-on-a-2013-grand-cherokee-chief/91819)
**Author:** [@grizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-tell-if-a-vehicle-has-a-moon-roof-by-the-vin-number-on-a-2013-grand-cherokee-chief/91819 "2015-11-28T07:53:11Z")
...or any vehicle for that matter. Looking at some online and just curious, Thanks. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=237) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=239)