# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=242 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 243 --- ## [5 year Cost to Own : Repair and Maintenance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-year-cost-to-own-repair-and-maintenance/91327)
**Author:** [@Tom777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom777)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-year-cost-to-own-repair-and-maintenance/91327 "2015-10-03T18:13:43Z")
KBB allows you to do a 5 year analysis of cost to own any new car. On entry priced models like the Honda Fit and Ford Fiesta...repairs & maintenance come to over 4 thousand total for the first five years. Does t… --- ## [Some Harley bikes louder than others](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-harley-bikes-louder-than-others/91307)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-harley-bikes-louder-than-others/91307 "2015-10-02T21:57:38Z")
A curiosity question: Three neighbors have Harley motorcycles (no clue what models) that produce dramatic differences in sound loudness. One, very big model, motors in and out of the neighborhood very quietly. One mak… --- ## [Late Model Manual Transmission Myth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/late-model-manual-transmission-myth/91230)
**Author:** [@No\_Static\_At\_All](https://community.cartalk.com/u/No_Static_At_All)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/late-model-manual-transmission-myth/91230 "2015-10-02T19:08:12Z")
Can't believe Car Talk actually validates the EPA regarding late model manual transmission equipped vehicles. The article now running says-- "The vast majority of vehicles listed here suffer a slight fuel mileage penalty… --- ## [This could make electric cars truly practical](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-could-make-electric-cars-truly-practical/91295)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-could-make-electric-cars-truly-practical/91295 "2015-10-02T13:26:47Z")
...or maybe not. An Israeli tech company, StoreDot, has developed a new technology for rechargeable batteries that utilizes a proprietary blend of amino acids in place of some of the lithium. In the process, they ha… --- ## [When L.A. was a horse-powered town](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-l-a-was-a-horse-powered-town/91311)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-l-a-was-a-horse-powered-town/91311 "2015-10-01T15:48:48Z")
These photos provide a glimpse of L.A.'s transition from horses to IC engines for transportation: http://www.kcet.org/updaily/socal\_focus/history/la-as-subject/when-la-was-a-horse-powered-town.html --- ## [Citroen Returns?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/citroen-returns/91225)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/citroen-returns/91225 "2015-10-01T02:53:28Z")
I read today that PSA, the Peugeot and Citroen parent, is considering exporting the upscale DS brand to the USA. I'm sure you have opinions on this! Here's a quick article from Car and Driver about it: http://blog.car… --- ## [Name the Ford Fiesta 2016 part!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-the-ford-fiesta-2016-part/91241)
**Author:** [@ikael90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ikael90)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-the-ford-fiesta-2016-part/91241 "2015-09-30T04:58:23Z")
last night i had a bumpy ride back from work. This morning, I noticed that one of these had fallen off. Doesn't look like nothing is really broken inside. My car didn't come with lights in those in it like other models. … --- ## [Patched Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/patched-tires/91297)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/patched-tires/91297 "2015-09-30T03:44:35Z")
To make a long story short, on a day trip out of town yesterday I came up to the aftermath of a horrific accident with crash debris heavily littering the road. An officer was emphatically directing traffic to drive thro… --- ## [Stupid question but](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-question-but/91251)
**Author:** [@Django66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Django66)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-question-but/91251 "2015-09-30T03:14:00Z")
This actually happened to me. Went to bed one night with 33lbs of air pressure in my tires. Got in the car the next morning and the dashboard notified me that the tires and 43 pounds of air in them. No particular change … --- ## [Help remove spam posts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-remove-spam-posts/91278)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2015, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-remove-spam-posts/91278 "2015-09-29T21:33:50Z")
It requires 5 identical flags to remove spam posts. So everyone please help by flagging all the foreign language spam posts as SPAM. --- ## [What is the meaning of this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-meaning-of-this/91305)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2015, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-meaning-of-this/91305 "2015-09-29T20:46:19Z")
Up toward the top of each discussion I look at is my handle. Next to that handle is a white number in a red box. Recently that number went from nearly 300 to 10. At least that's the least I noticed. Does everyone see… --- ## [Putting high octane gas in occasionally. Wondering if the high octane gets stale](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-high-octane-gas-in-occasionally-wondering-if-the-high-octane-gets-stale/91275)
**Author:** [@grizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizz)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2015, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-high-octane-gas-in-occasionally-wondering-if-the-high-octane-gets-stale/91275 "2015-09-29T05:59:38Z")
...sitting in gas station tanks due to little use. I usually use regular but thought of occasionally using higher octane (when eligible for free fill-up) and wondered if the premium tends to get stale from seldom usage. … --- ## [$13889 for a new 2015 Toyota Corolla?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13889-for-a-new-2015-toyota-corolla/91284)
**Author:** [@Unfolder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Unfolder)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2015, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13889-for-a-new-2015-toyota-corolla/91284 "2015-09-29T04:50:34Z")
True Car says I can get a new 2015 Toyota Corolla WITH accessories for $13889. Assuming about a thousand for dealer fees and ignoring taxes brings final drive away cost to $15000 - is that remotely possible? Link to Tr… --- ## [Cleaners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaners/91291)
**Author:** [@dodge330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dodge330)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaners/91291 "2015-09-28T23:02:07Z")
which fuel injector cleaner is the best? --- ## [Which is better buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-better-buy/91279)
**Author:** [@Tom777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom777)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-better-buy/91279 "2015-09-28T04:59:34Z")
Which is the better buy....... Toyota model X 2014...used 27,000 miles for $14,500. (only 9,000 miles left on 36,000 warranty) or same model 2015 NEW (with current special) for $17,200. ( 36,000 miles … --- ## [Start sometime](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-sometime/91301)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-sometime/91301 "2015-09-28T03:16:11Z")
have a 1997 nissan pickup.2.4 liter automatic don't happen all the time.but sometime i can take a ride some where and cut truck off.and it will crank in park.but if i shift to neutral it will crank any idea by the way … --- ## ["Did Privilege Enable VW's Diesel Deception?"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-privilege-enable-vws-diesel-deception/91294)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2015, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-privilege-enable-vws-diesel-deception/91294 "2015-09-27T23:11:13Z")
That is the title of a current Business Week article about VW's...unique...relationship with the government in Germany. When the EU was formed, partial government ownership of companies was outlawed--with the exception… --- ## [Story in Consumer Reports on winter driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/story-in-consumer-reports-on-winter-driving/91293)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2015, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/story-in-consumer-reports-on-winter-driving/91293 "2015-09-27T22:08:53Z")
The current issue of CR (Nov 15) has in interesting article on winter driving "Get a Grip". It made the following points: • Braking distances are about 5 times higher in snow with all season tires. • Braking dist… --- ## [2015 Charger R/T](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-charger-r-t/91285)
**Author:** [@bmwcajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmwcajun)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2015, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-charger-r-t/91285 "2015-09-27T17:59:28Z")
Local dealer has great pricing on this model. Thinking of a Charger with Hemi for a fun weekend driver. This model is the light blue metallic (like Laguna blue). Drives fast and handles Great. Should I consider or… --- ## [Does it make sense to own a car if I don't drive much?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-make-sense-to-own-a-car-if-i-dont-drive-much/91271)
**Author:** [@92Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/92Civic)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2015, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-make-sense-to-own-a-car-if-i-dont-drive-much/91271 "2015-09-27T01:08:36Z")
It looks like my 1992 Civic has reached the end of its road at only 117k. I purchased it new and put most of those miles on it during the first half of its life. For the second half, I've averaged about 1500 miles a year… --- ## [Whatever happened to Conoco and Sinclair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whatever-happened-to-conoco-and-sinclair/91148)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2015, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whatever-happened-to-conoco-and-sinclair/91148 "2015-09-26T07:39:40Z")
Where I used to live in Colorado years ago, as a teenager, those were among the most common gas stations. I especially like the Sinclair, b/c there was a picture of a dinosaur on the logo. But I don't think I've seen … --- ## [First car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car/91229)
**Author:** [@AlphaTurtle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlphaTurtle)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2015, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car/91229 "2015-09-25T23:13:14Z")
I might get a 200-2004 Mitsubishi eclipse and I was wondering is it normal for a guy to drive it. Also how good it is driving and in snow. --- ## [Keep great 2007 Accord or sell it for older Highlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-great-2007-accord-or-sell-it-for-older-highlander/90581)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2015, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-great-2007-accord-or-sell-it-for-older-highlander/90581 "2015-09-25T19:46:19Z")
We have a 2007 4-cyl Accord with about 59K miles. Everything you've heard about these cars is true: it feels safe, even fun, to drive; gas mileage is great; road and wind noise are excessive; it hasn't had a single mecha… --- ## [Timing Cover Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-cover-leak/91261)
**Author:** [@Steve58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve58)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2015, 8:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-cover-leak/91261 "2015-09-25T08:14:37Z")
I took our 2011 Lexus GX 460 in for an oil change and was told the timing cover is leaking. The quoted cost to repair was over $2000. Is this a repair that is urgent and is the repair quote reasonable? Will it hurt to… --- ## [2014 Avalon or 2016 Audi A3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240)
**Author:** [@bmwcajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmwcajun)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2015, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240 "2015-09-25T06:24:25Z")
Considering a 2015 Avalon XLE Premium and also looking at an 2016 Audi A3. Any experiences with these vehicles? Recommendations? Thanks --- ## [First car: Volvo s40 vs Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-volvo-s40-vs-mazda-3-vs-toyota-corolla/91224)
**Author:** [@bug-slayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bug-slayer)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2015, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-volvo-s40-vs-mazda-3-vs-toyota-corolla/91224 "2015-09-25T00:29:30Z")
\- --- ## [Subaru (Foresters): Edit: Make That Outbacks. Say "Yes" to some and let the other ones ride?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-foresters-edit-make-that-outbacks-say-yes-to-some-and-let-the-other-ones-ride/91183)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-foresters-edit-make-that-outbacks-say-yes-to-some-and-let-the-other-ones-ride/91183 "2015-09-24T19:15:48Z")
The Ugly My 28 year-old son was stopped in traffic late last week, saw a car bearing down on his rear, just before he had a distracted woman total his 2009 Impala (only car) out from under him. She was issued a citation … --- ## [Stick figure avatars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stick-figure-avatars/91161)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stick-figure-avatars/91161 "2015-09-24T03:57:12Z")
I haven't been here for a couple of days, so maybe this has been asked and answered. What's with the grotesque stick figure avatars by the names of posters who have not chosen their own? --- ## [Shaking steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-steering-wheel/91234)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2015, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-steering-wheel/91234 "2015-09-23T18:55:09Z")
Just a "heads up". I happened to be at a Hyundai dealer today and was told that their new flagship sedan has a system that will shake the steering wheel violently if the driver ignores the other warnings and gets too clo… --- ## [2002 Cavalier Z24 2.2L Ecotec](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cavalier-z24-2-2l-ecotec/91232)
**Author:** [@Bokalusa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bokalusa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2015, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cavalier-z24-2-2l-ecotec/91232 "2015-09-23T18:24:34Z")
I had to pull the starter motor to replace the oil sending unit. Put everything back together fixed oil leak but i now have a battery light on in the dash. Replaced the battery, alternator is good. Check voltage before s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=241) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=243)