# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=239 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 240 --- ## [Honda's extended warrnaty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hondas-extended-warrnaty/91631)
**Author:** [@blueskies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueskies)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hondas-extended-warrnaty/91631 "2015-11-27T22:01:41Z")
I recently purchased a CRV. The car comes with a 3-year warranty for free. Being a first time car owner, I got talked into buying Honda's extended 7 year warranty for $1500. After reading different reviews, I realize I d… --- ## [Holy Cow, I paid $2.05 today in Minnesota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holy-cow-i-paid-2-05-today-in-minnesota/91752)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holy-cow-i-paid-2-05-today-in-minnesota/91752 "2015-11-26T06:53:57Z")
Last night the sign said $2.10 so I stopped today to top off and the pump said $2.05. Only needed a few gallons but let the good times roll. Not so good for North Dakota though but I'm sure this won't last. Saudis are… --- ## [Vacuum motors are so last-century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-motors-are-so-last-century/91776)
**Author:** [@Flautadad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Flautadad)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-motors-are-so-last-century/91776 "2015-11-25T23:06:19Z")
The Car Talk column in my local paper said the blend doors in the climate control system were powered by vacuum motors. Haven't manufacturers adopted electric motors yet? For hybrids or electric vehicles???? --- ## [I'm Going In Circles Trying To Find Out What A Special "Roundabout Snow Plow Truck" Looks Like](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-going-in-circles-trying-to-find-out-what-a-special-roundabout-snow-plow-truck-looks-like/91777)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-going-in-circles-trying-to-find-out-what-a-special-roundabout-snow-plow-truck-looks-like/91777 "2015-11-25T19:20:28Z")
The Nearest Town With A Roundabout Is About 100 Miles From Me. It's New And This Will Be Its First Winter (And We Get Severe Ones). TV News Mentioned That The Place Had To Order A Special Plow Truck (Truck/Plow) For C… --- ## [Brick laying machine, we still have streets with brick pavers, do you? This is way cool!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brick-laying-machine-we-still-have-streets-with-brick-pavers-do-you-this-is-way-cool/91616)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brick-laying-machine-we-still-have-streets-with-brick-pavers-do-you-this-is-way-cool/91616 "2015-11-25T03:38:28Z")
Saw this and thought it was too cool! We still have a few streets left, probably 100 years old made with pavers or cobblestones as you prefer, maybe old school is better? \[image\] --- ## [What does this sign mean: "Use of air compressor brakes is forbidden inside the city limits"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-this-sign-mean-use-of-air-compressor-brakes-is-forbidden-inside-the-city-limits/91680)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-this-sign-mean-use-of-air-compressor-brakes-is-forbidden-inside-the-city-limits/91680 "2015-11-24T16:43:15Z")
I think I got the wording right, but this sign is on some of the approaches to Portsmouth NH. I thought all large trucks use "air compressor brakes" ? --- ## [Get ready](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-ready/91701)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-ready/91701 "2015-11-24T04:01:59Z")
...for the entry of Chinese-made vehicles in the US marketplace! Because they are made by GM, I assume that they will be able to comply with all US safety and emissions regulations, but because all of the parts are und… --- ## [Young Woman Lands Job Driving Her Ultimate Dream Vehicle... Hold The Onions, Please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/young-woman-lands-job-driving-her-ultimate-dream-vehicle-hold-the-onions-please/91753)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/young-woman-lands-job-driving-her-ultimate-dream-vehicle-hold-the-onions-please/91753 "2015-11-23T08:28:06Z")
Molly Ward went to college, earned a business degree, and put it to good use driving a hot dog! This story reminded me of a time I took my young son to visit the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile at a local shopping area. Anybody… --- ## [Some amazing old vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-amazing-old-vehicles/91767)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-amazing-old-vehicles/91767 "2015-11-22T19:39:15Z")
...found in a Texas barn: http://www.wimp.com/prewar-cars/?utm\_source=facebook.com&utm\_medium=social&utm\_campaign=video/ --- ## [Reselling a Vehicle that Needs Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reselling-a-vehicle-that-needs-repairs/91733)
**Author:** [@AridianSea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AridianSea)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reselling-a-vehicle-that-needs-repairs/91733 "2015-11-22T18:55:53Z")
Hi, I have a vehicle that needs repairs to be done soon or else the car will fail. If the repairs are made, the car still has some life left in it and it was taken care of well enough during it's life that it looks prett… --- ## [US vs. England: Magazines about Classic Car Restorations of Econo Boxes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/us-vs-england-magazines-about-classic-car-restorations-of-econo-boxes/91678)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/us-vs-england-magazines-about-classic-car-restorations-of-econo-boxes/91678 "2015-11-21T20:16:32Z")
England has at least two big thick magazines devoted to this subject. Both published once a month, Practical Classics, and Classics Monthly. Both tend to focus on widely sold popular cars on their day in Europe, 197… --- ## [Anyone ever use Ford's X-Plan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-ever-use-fords-x-plan/91762)
**Author:** [@TTH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TTH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-ever-use-fords-x-plan/91762 "2015-11-21T05:15:52Z")
My employer does a lot of business with Ford, and as a result, I can get business partner pricing through the X-Plan. My Google-Fu regarding the plan seems like it's something of a mixed bag. I'm predisposed to buy Fords… --- ## [2004 honda v6 power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-v6-power-steering/91739)
**Author:** [@POSITRACTION](https://community.cartalk.com/u/POSITRACTION)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-v6-power-steering/91739 "2015-11-19T06:28:51Z")
Yesterday after my wife drove to work I noticed a small puddle where my 2004 Honda Accord (V6) was parked. From a distance I thought it was antifreeze but it is definitely oil. When she returned I noticed oil around an… --- ## [Does anyone know the best place to buy classic cars from?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-best-place-to-buy-classic-cars-from/91708)
**Author:** [@Dsyanick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dsyanick)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-best-place-to-buy-classic-cars-from/91708 "2015-11-19T05:51:46Z")
I am looking to buy an old car for cheap. I don't want to buy a show-ready classic. I want one that runs but needs work. I have heard the this kind of car is pretty easy to work on. I am thinking specifically a 1980s Pon… --- ## [Tips for Removing Camper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-removing-camper/91732)
**Author:** [@dannyrk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannyrk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-removing-camper/91732 "2015-11-19T04:25:43Z")
Hi all, I have my grandpa's old 1984 Ford F-250 pickup truck with a camper on the back. The camper is beyond repair, but the truck is in really good condition. It has only been used for camping trips and only has about… --- ## [Hitler's automotive nemesis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hitlers-automotive-nemesis/91652)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hitlers-automotive-nemesis/91652 "2015-11-15T11:27:01Z")
...races again! France's Delahaye cars were always beautifully styled, but they were also fast. This one humiliated the Germans by beating them in a Grand Prix race, and Hitler was reportedly infuriated. http://www… --- ## [This is a start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-a-start/91670)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 6:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-a-start/91670 "2015-11-15T06:00:24Z")
...toward compensating owners of VW diesels for the reduced resale value of their cars... http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2015/11/09/vw-offers-diesel-owners-1000-in-gift-cards-and-vouchers/ --- ## [TESLA Tax Two-Step](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-tax-two-step/91692)
**Author:** [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-tax-two-step/91692 "2015-11-15T04:19:54Z")
Apparently, Tesla shipped all of 2016 projected sales to Denmark for registration this month to beat Denmark's reduced tax subsidy next year. This also inflates their deliveries for 2015 in general: http://seekingalph… --- ## [Bought used Ford Explorer from large mfgr. dealer - listed wrong options on window sticker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-used-ford-explorer-from-large-mfgr-dealer-listed-wrong-options-on-window-sticker/91603)
**Author:** [@sCARred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sCARred)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-used-ford-explorer-from-large-mfgr-dealer-listed-wrong-options-on-window-sticker/91603 "2015-11-14T21:24:27Z")
I have attempted to resolve this through the state AG's offfice, to no avail. My next step will be small claims court. Again, this is a "reputable" longstanding dealership conglomerate which sells new cars for sever ma… --- ## [Catalytic converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter/91679)
**Author:** [@kurtfrommd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtfrommd)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter/91679 "2015-11-14T20:18:29Z")
Over the past few months I have been getting a P0420 code on a 1999 Acura CL 2.3L. It happens maybe every 1000 miles. At first I simply reset the code then changed the speed and O2 sensors. Seems an inexpensive try and a… --- ## [Slow web response for this page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-web-response-for-this-page/91683)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 9:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-web-response-for-this-page/91683 "2015-11-14T09:51:00Z")
I'm getting (off and on) very slow response to this page. Anyone else? Could be the server, or could be a routing issue.... b --- ## [When To Get Rid Of Your Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-get-rid-of-your-car/91640)
**Author:** [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-get-rid-of-your-car/91640 "2015-11-14T00:51:32Z")
We are having a number of threads on prolonging car life. We have different tolerance for breakdowns. For non-business use, my rules for getting rid of a vehicle are: When the car becomes unsafe and cannot economica… --- ## [How often do cars get left behind at shops?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-do-cars-get-left-behind-at-shops/91653)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2015, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-do-cars-get-left-behind-at-shops/91653 "2015-11-12T20:56:54Z")
I work on computers and often have people just abandon their property, both repaired and unrepaired, with me. I now make people sign a form requiring pickup or partial payment within 14 days but in the past I would just… --- ## [Whaddya Think, Buy An Old Hearse? (And Talk About Odd Vehicles)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whaddya-think-buy-an-old-hearse-and-talk-about-odd-vehicles/91624)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Frugal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed_Frugal)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2015, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whaddya-think-buy-an-old-hearse-and-talk-about-odd-vehicles/91624 "2015-11-12T05:55:14Z")
I've always been fascinated with odd vehicles. TWICE over the years I have owned right-hand drive postal Jeeps (DJ5D) circa 1970's. Cars on my "fantasy list" if such a thing exists would include the Checker Marathon, Pa… --- ## [Easy come, easy go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-come-easy-go/91661)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2015, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-come-easy-go/91661 "2015-11-09T05:21:05Z")
In Budapest, within a few minutes of buying his new $1.4 million Ferrari, the owner crashed it. Whoops! http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/driver-crashes-1-4million-laferrari-buying-article-1.2425651 --- ## [Talking Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/talking-cars/91641)
**Author:** [@jimster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimster)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2015, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/talking-cars/91641 "2015-11-07T21:28:33Z")
Check out episodes on YouTube of Talking Cars with Consumer Reports (if you haven't already). Three CR testers review and discuss recent model tests and topical subjects which could prove helpful for those that looking … --- ## [1987 bmw E30](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-bmw-e30/91642)
**Author:** [@John\_Andrew\_McCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Andrew_McCormick)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2015, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-bmw-e30/91642 "2015-11-07T15:08:40Z")
i came across an older bmw E30 I think it's an '87. But it's a very nice clean looking car.. I was wondering how reliable these cars were? Are they expensive to fix like newer German cars? Think I read somewhere that the… --- ## [Seems VW has yet ANOTHER problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seems-vw-has-yet-another-problem/91523)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2015, 7:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seems-vw-has-yet-another-problem/91523 "2015-11-07T07:32:13Z")
VW is investigating other diesel engines in their lineup have the trick software. There is no way they don't know this information already. This is nothing more then a political stunt..to make it look like they are bei… --- ## [Sordid tales of DMV related experiences](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sordid-tales-of-dmv-related-experiences/91613)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2015, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sordid-tales-of-dmv-related-experiences/91613 "2015-11-06T23:30:41Z")
The discussion around the NY registration process and Mike's comments about how great an experience it is in NH got me to thinking about my own past experiences. Vastly different state-state... So let's hear it- have any… --- ## [Mechanic takes customer's car on a 97 mph joyride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-takes-customers-car-on-a-97-mph-joyride/91634)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2015, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-takes-customers-car-on-a-97-mph-joyride/91634 "2015-11-06T22:22:36Z")
...and causes damage to the car. If not for a dashcam, the car owner wouldn't have been able to prove who did the damage. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/11/02/mechanic-97-mph-joyride-long-island/ [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=238) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=240)