# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=240 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 241 --- ## [REO Speedwagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reo-speedwagon/91626)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2015, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reo-speedwagon/91626 "2015-11-06T20:22:14Z")
I'll bet you said "why is he posting a thread about a rock band?" Well, I'm not. My town just acquired an "open" wood-bodied school bus with a canvas top called an REO Speedwagon that was built by REO Motor Company in t… --- ## [Caprice Police](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caprice-police/91410)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2015, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caprice-police/91410 "2015-11-06T13:13:48Z")
Hey, check this out...Very few of these in civilian hands. A Chevy (Holden) Police Pursuit Vehicle, (PPV). Remember the G8 Pontiac? Well here is its big brother..Not sold to the public in America in any trim, an individ… --- ## [Suggestions on Buying New "Compact SUV"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-on-buying-new-compact-suv/91617)
**Author:** [@Clavain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clavain)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2015, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-on-buying-new-compact-suv/91617 "2015-11-06T13:10:52Z")
So I'm starting to shop around for a new car and doing some research etc... In a nutshell: Gas mileage is important to me. I've owned 3 Nissan Sentras and the last year of the Mitsubishi Mirage (which I loved) so I a… --- ## [Car Related Music Groups](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-related-music-groups/91630)
**Author:** [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2015, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-related-music-groups/91630 "2015-11-06T10:58:47Z")
After The Same Mountain Bike posted about his town acquiring an REO I got to thinking. How many music group names are vehicle related? Right off the top I can think of REO SPEEDWAGON (obviously) TRAFFIC THE CARS BACH… --- ## [How to do I get my shop listed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-do-i-get-my-shop-listed/91562)
**Author:** [@hughesmotors](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hughesmotors)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2015, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-do-i-get-my-shop-listed/91562 "2015-11-05T23:35:32Z")
I'm wondering how do I get my shop in the find mechanic section. --- ## [Protect Drivers From Deer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protect-drivers-from-deer/91512)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2015, 8:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protect-drivers-from-deer/91512 "2015-11-04T08:40:16Z")
https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/CI8UPHMzZm8?rel=0 --- ## [New York State new car registration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-york-state-new-car-registration/91608)
**Author:** [@blueskies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueskies)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-york-state-new-car-registration/91608 "2015-11-03T21:20:48Z")
Hi all, I am a first time car owner. I bought a new CRV from a dealership. But I am very confused what documents I am supposed to provide to the DMV to complete my registration. The dealer told me it'd take care of e… --- ## [Slow down!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-down/91589)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 10:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-down/91589 "2015-11-03T10:47:04Z")
Today, in California, a young man was driving so fast on an expressway that, when he was ejected from his car as a result of a multiple rollover accident, his body wound up suspended from a road sign, 20 feet above the r… --- ## [Test drive of a '55 Packard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/test-drive-of-a-55-packard/91595)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 8:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/test-drive-of-a-55-packard/91595 "2015-11-03T08:48:12Z")
I think that I may have posted this video a couple of years ago, but, in any event... Now THIS is a car! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmUJixqoUQM --- ## [Hybrids : Service options?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrids-service-options/91351)
**Author:** [@Tom777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom777)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 8:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrids-service-options/91351 "2015-11-03T08:43:09Z")
I am thinking about a hybrid. My turn off is that none of my favorite independent repair shops will service the electronics part of the vehicle. I don't like the idea of going to a dealer for service. High paid sales … --- ## [01 montero sport 2WD...oddbird or future classic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-montero-sport-2wd-oddbird-or-future-classic/91402)
**Author:** [@chelsea\_mike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chelsea_mike)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-montero-sport-2wd-oddbird-or-future-classic/91402 "2015-11-03T07:56:23Z")
Hey gang...saw an 01 montero sport 2WD 3.0L with under 100K miles, supposedly one owner...is it even worth considering a vehicle this size/weight/shape in 2WD? I really don't plan to off-road, just looking for a daily d… --- ## [Buying a 2011 VW Jetta with 100k miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2011-vw-jetta-with-100k-miles/91401)
**Author:** [@tillythewall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tillythewall)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2011-vw-jetta-with-100k-miles/91401 "2015-11-03T07:22:25Z")
Hi, my name's Elizabeth. Here's a little background: I'm currently own a 2002 Kia Sportage that I've had many problems with, and I started looking at cars a few months back as a backup plan for the Kia going out Last… --- ## [Advice on buying a used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-used-car/91423)
**Author:** [@LeifJulin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeifJulin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-used-car/91423 "2015-11-03T07:05:59Z")
So I'm looking at buying a used car, and am leaning towards a Honda or possibly a Toyota. I owned a 1990 Civic for a few years and loved that car, so I'll probably go with Honda again. My question is would it be better t… --- ## [Hybrids in cold weather?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrids-in-cold-weather/91587)
**Author:** [@LagunaGirl78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LagunaGirl78)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrids-in-cold-weather/91587 "2015-11-03T06:45:45Z")
We have a friend who drives a Toyota Prius but it WILL NOT START on many cold Colorado mornings. We are considering buying a 2015/16 Ford Fusion Energi and need an honest answer about whether it will start in cold weathe… --- ## [Why did milk truck drivers drive standing up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-milk-truck-drivers-drive-standing-up/91576)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-milk-truck-drivers-drive-standing-up/91576 "2015-11-01T21:30:56Z")
Anybody remember when they brought your milk to your doorstep each morning? I've told this to people and they don't believe me. But it is true, years ago you didn't buy milk at the grocery store. You'd wake up and fin… --- ## [The secret behind the CarTalk website!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-secret-behind-the-cartalk-website/91571)
**Author:** [@SuperJDogg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuperJDogg)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-secret-behind-the-cartalk-website/91571 "2015-11-01T20:49:17Z")
I recently wrote a letter to the crew for cartalk.com explaining how easily I was able to uncover a hidden secret on the webpage. Here is a cut/copy/paste of what I wrote. Feel free to agree with me, as I am right. Oc… --- ## [Bridgestone buys Pep Boys!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bridgestone-buys-pep-boys/91559)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2015, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bridgestone-buys-pep-boys/91559 "2015-10-31T17:26:10Z")
No, that is not a joke. Apparently Bridgestone has been making a lot of money by operating its Firestone Service Centers, and now will make a whole lot more money by adding Pep Boys stores to its portfolio. If nothing… --- ## [2015 Honda Civic (First Issue)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-first-issue/91593)
**Author:** [@Ant123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ant123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2015, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-first-issue/91593 "2015-10-31T16:24:43Z")
Let me start off by saying te car is brand new , 14K miles & I'm the first owner . I was coming down a curvy road on mischief night and some kids thought it would be funny to leave trash all over along with a huge rock .… --- ## [A New Chevy Spark With Everything On It, Including Anchovies!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-chevy-spark-with-everything-on-it-including-anchovies/91550)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2015, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-chevy-spark-with-everything-on-it-including-anchovies/91550 "2015-10-30T02:14:45Z")
Domino's Pizza, Roush Enterprises, and GM have teamed up to design a special pizza delivery vehicle that will carry 80 pizzas in a 140 degree oven. What could possibly go wrong, right? Will this begin a new wave of s… --- ## [On the verge of selling my sedan... do regular maintenance before selling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-the-verge-of-selling-my-sedan-do-regular-maintenance-before-selling/91575)
**Author:** [@thomascgty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomascgty)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2015, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-the-verge-of-selling-my-sedan-do-regular-maintenance-before-selling/91575 "2015-10-30T01:11:16Z")
I am on the verge of selling my car, only around 80k miles for a 2005 Mitsubishi Galant ES, with some small dings. Engine itself has no problem. Barely use it outside of home-work commute. Should I go to the dealer and h… --- ## [Test drive of a Tesla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/test-drive-of-a-tesla/91444)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2015, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/test-drive-of-a-tesla/91444 "2015-10-28T23:27:09Z")
...Model S P90D ! https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2015/10/15/tesla-model-s-p90d-a-normal-person-drives-the-best-car-ever-made/ --- ## [Why would a gas station sell at a high price?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-a-gas-station-sell-at-a-high-price/91486)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2015, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-a-gas-station-sell-at-a-high-price/91486 "2015-10-27T01:18:04Z")
2 gas stations near me that had for years sold either the cheapest gas in town (as monitored by a crowd-sourced web site and personal inspection) or nearly the cheapest stopped selling at a competitive price a couple of … --- ## [Help from someone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-from-someone/91545)
**Author:** [@Marshkr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marshkr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2015, 8:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-from-someone/91545 "2015-10-26T08:20:05Z")
Hi, I am looking for a person by the user name of Dustinhiebsch. He posted about a 91 firebird he was having trouble with a few years ago and I just seen it. Is there a way to see a list of user names here. I am having a… --- ## [Squirrel trapped in my wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squirrel-trapped-in-my-wheel/91529)
**Author:** [@Candy\_Cane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Candy_Cane)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2015, 8:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squirrel-trapped-in-my-wheel/91529 "2015-10-26T08:11:02Z")
help! My dog has chased a squirrel into my wheel. I took the dog away and the squirrel refused to come out. What do I do now? --- ## [Fuel mileage drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-mileage-drop/91527)
**Author:** [@vdubken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vdubken)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-mileage-drop/91527 "2015-10-25T07:22:35Z")
I have a question no one seems able to answer. I have a 98 Dodge B3500 5.9, I use it to travel from Florida to New England and back. When I am in New England all summer long my mileage is consistently above 15mpg. The … --- ## [New Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires/91480)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 6:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires/91480 "2015-10-25T06:31:07Z")
Hello, I am going to buy some new tires (Pirelli Cinturo P7) for my 2012 Subaru Legacy (AWD). I was just wondering if anyone has had personal experience with these tires? Also, will an AWD vehicle go through tires fa… --- ## [2005 Subaru Impreza - Blown engine, fix & sell or scrap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-impreza-blown-engine-fix-sell-or-scrap/91417)
**Author:** [@Kweezen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kweezen)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-impreza-blown-engine-fix-sell-or-scrap/91417 "2015-10-23T22:15:05Z")
My son's Sub Impreza 4 cyl. AWD 5D WRX Wagon needs engine replacement quoted at $5,000. The blue book value for trade in is $6700. He wants a newer vehicle. Should he fix and sell or can he sell it without doing the r… --- ## [VW may have been lying about something else](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-may-have-been-lying-about-something-else/91430)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-may-have-been-lying-about-something-else/91430 "2015-10-23T18:28:11Z")
...namely the number of accident deaths attributed to their vehicles. While the jury is still out on this new issue, at this point it is beginning to look like VW has a corporate policy that promotes lies and falsehood… --- ## [Nitpicking A 2013 Subaru Outback (And A Car Purchase Update)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nitpicking-a-2013-subaru-outback-and-a-car-purchase-update/91453)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nitpicking-a-2013-subaru-outback-and-a-car-purchase-update/91453 "2015-10-22T21:19:50Z")
I'll Start With The Update. My son purchased a like-new, low miles, mildly pre-owned 2013 Subaru Outback Premium from a Subaru dealer a few weeks ago. He has already driven it over 1,500 miles and absolutely loves it. I… --- ## [2002 Sienna, Broken mirror, a Comedy of errors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sienna-broken-mirror-a-comedy-of-errors/91449)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sienna-broken-mirror-a-comedy-of-errors/91449 "2015-10-22T07:26:30Z")
A few weeks ago, as I came back to the border, just as I entered Reynosa from the West, the outside mirror on my side blew back. Something went broke inside that sucker. When I stopped fast, it flipped to the front. Unti… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=239) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=241)