# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=254 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 255 --- ## [Led light bulbs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-light-bulbs/89532)
**Author:** [@Pgn421](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pgn421)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2015, 8:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-light-bulbs/89532 "2015-04-04T08:54:52Z")
Do the led light bulbs just fit in the stock bases? Do you need anything else? Heavy duty flasher if led bulbs are used in turn signals? --- ## [The Upcoming Extinction of the SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-upcoming-extinction-of-the-suv/89528)
**Author:** [@DangerousDIY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DangerousDIY)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2015, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-upcoming-extinction-of-the-suv/89528 "2015-04-04T03:46:40Z")
The Sport Utility Vehicle. It began, according to most sources, with the MB Willys Jeep in WWII and slowly grew from off road toys to family toting land yachts. There were small ones and large ones. Some were, and are… --- ## [Leaving the country for 18 months, what should I do with my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-the-country-for-18-months-what-should-i-do-with-my-car/89533)
**Author:** [@Madeleine\_Beebe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Madeleine_Beebe)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2015, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-the-country-for-18-months-what-should-i-do-with-my-car/89533 "2015-04-04T02:39:09Z")
Moving to Mali for 18 months, won't be back and forth during that time. I have a manual 2013 Toyota Corolla with 5500 miles on it. I still owe a significant amount of money on the loan. I would prefer not to sell it… --- ## [Why low idle when oil is (non-critically) low?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-low-idle-when-oil-is-non-critically-low/89521)
**Author:** [@pinkpank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pinkpank)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-low-idle-when-oil-is-non-critically-low/89521 "2015-04-02T12:47:18Z")
Noticed my beater Honda del Sol (177k miles) idling slowly the other day. Normal 45F day, light urban driving. Usually idle is ~800rpm (indicated), was dropping to 600rpm and even 500rpm. Holding her at 1000rpm then rele… --- ## [Will changed culture improve GM's vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-changed-culture-improve-gms-vehicles/89463)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-changed-culture-improve-gms-vehicles/89463 "2015-04-02T07:53:06Z")
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/gm-ceo-mary-barra-explains-184500103.html Interesting brief article reflecting the culture change in process at GM. Just have to wonder how long it will take for that to translate into no… --- ## [Advice for price negotiation by lying to the dealer (Should I keep an incentive secret?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-price-negotiation-by-lying-to-the-dealer-should-i-keep-an-incentive-secret/89500)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-price-negotiation-by-lying-to-the-dealer-should-i-keep-an-incentive-secret/89500 "2015-04-02T07:06:14Z")
I have a question about negotiating the price of a new car at a dealership. I've heard the local dealer hasn't been willing to negotiate much on price since the model has good fuel efficiency. About $500-800 off sticker… --- ## [Sell 34K miles Cadillac with or without chair lift?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-34k-miles-cadillac-with-or-without-chair-lift/89495)
**Author:** [@Oldbrit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oldbrit)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-34k-miles-cadillac-with-or-without-chair-lift/89495 "2015-04-02T05:46:46Z")
I need to sell my Mom's 1999 Cadillac Seville STS Sedan. My Mom bought it in 1999 and it has less than 34,500 original miles. It has been garaged it's entire life in the underground parking garage at the high-rise where … --- ## [Minor Car Dealership Rant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-car-dealership-rant/89386)
**Author:** [@bkj517](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkj517)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2015, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-car-dealership-rant/89386 "2015-04-01T07:06:44Z")
I just wanted to get this off my chest and see what other people on here thought--maybe I'm off-base. So I'm in the market for a used car. I'm 25, about to graduate from law school, and my parents will be helping me ou… --- ## [A new car observation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-car-observation/89464)
**Author:** [@mistertudball](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mistertudball)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2015, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-car-observation/89464 "2015-04-01T06:03:05Z")
Do you think much has changed between my 49-year-old car and my wife's one-day old car? Thank heavens it has two glove compartments! --- ## [Handicap and special Parking woes, any stories to add](https://community.cartalk.com/t/handicap-and-special-parking-woes-any-stories-to-add/89367)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2015, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/handicap-and-special-parking-woes-any-stories-to-add/89367 "2015-03-31T22:50:37Z")
I just happened to read 2 stories today, and as we love lively discussions I would love to hear your stories. My story, a buffet opened up and we had a window seat looking out upon the handicapped parking spaces. It wa… --- ## [Land Rover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/land-rover/89486)
**Author:** [@Mitchy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mitchy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2015, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/land-rover/89486 "2015-03-31T00:29:59Z")
Hi all. I'm a recently licensed high school student looking for cheap transportation. My usual trip would be about 5 miles one way. Recently I found, through a friend, a 1999 Land Rover Discovery for the very reasonabl… --- ## ["spring ahead", changing the clock in your car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spring-ahead-changing-the-clock-in-your-car/89251)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2015, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spring-ahead-changing-the-clock-in-your-car/89251 "2015-03-30T19:11:05Z")
Why is is so difficult to adjust the clock in cars? Last car (03 Passat), you had to turn a very narrow knurled knob against a huge spring tension, and repeat 11 times. Felt like the skin on my fingers was about to tea… --- ## [A dealership does something really nice!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-dealership-does-something-really-nice/89472)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2015, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-dealership-does-something-really-nice/89472 "2015-03-30T16:07:27Z")
All too often, we like to "dump" on dealerships, and in order to keep things in perspective, I offer this bit of positive news. While I have no doubt that the dealership did this good deed more for its positive PR effect… --- ## [Your next pickup truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-next-pickup-truck/89479)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2015, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-next-pickup-truck/89479 "2015-03-30T14:29:17Z")
...from Mercedes-Benz? GM was not particularly successful with the Escalade EXT, and Lincoln's Blackwood pickup was a disaster in terms of sales, but apparently Mercedes thinks that there is a market for a super-premiu… --- ## [Suggestions for Geezermobile wanted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-geezermobile-wanted/89452)
**Author:** [@Williams\_Mama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Williams_Mama)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2015, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-geezermobile-wanted/89452 "2015-03-30T07:46:03Z")
I am currently leasing a 2013 Honda Accord LX. The lease will be up in a year. While I love many of the features of the Honda (backup camera, steering wheel controls, Bluetooth, great mileage, responsive handling, etc.),… --- ## [Detailing a Dusty Car safely](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detailing-a-dusty-car-safely/89462)
**Author:** [@beachbum1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beachbum1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2015, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detailing-a-dusty-car-safely/89462 "2015-03-30T07:03:09Z")
I have a black car that, even after I clean it, will show light dirt or dust after a short drive. If I do not want to wet wash the car all the time. is there a safe way to wipe off the car without scratching it? Thanks… --- ## [New Car Feels a Little Bumpy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-feels-a-little-bumpy/89354)
**Author:** [@Kevin123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin123)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2015, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-feels-a-little-bumpy/89354 "2015-03-30T06:08:37Z")
I just purchased a new 2015 mustang eco boost with 19 inch rims 5 days ago. My previous car was a 2013 dodge charger with 17 inch rim.There is a noticeable difference when I'm driving on the road. When I'm driving the mu… --- ## [Rental car VS personal car on vacation trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-vs-personal-car-on-vacation-trip/89441)
**Author:** [@aznetcowboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aznetcowboy)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2015, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-vs-personal-car-on-vacation-trip/89441 "2015-03-29T19:47:32Z")
I saw an article a few weeks ago or so about the pros and cons of renting a car instead of driving your own on a long trip. I do not remember just what the pros and cons were any more, but I can looking into a trip of ab… --- ## [Craigslist ad you won't believe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craigslist-ad-you-wont-believe/89453)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2015, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craigslist-ad-you-wont-believe/89453 "2015-03-29T18:32:12Z")
I read this on the last page on the January Autoweek. I like it as much as they did: GMC SIERRA NEED GONE! EMERGENCY TOOTHE SURGERY MUST SELL Ao basically Im selling my gmc sierra because I don't have insurance an m… --- ## [Buick Encore Premium or Toyota RAV4 Limited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-encore-premium-or-toyota-rav4-limited/89439)
**Author:** [@beachbum1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beachbum1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2015, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-encore-premium-or-toyota-rav4-limited/89439 "2015-03-29T18:25:40Z")
good deals on both vehicles Price about the same Buick styling caught my eye, but vehicle may be too small for my taste RAV 4 nice but may be too bulky Commute daily 100 miles and want more room, better ride and comfort,… --- ## [Price for synthetic oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-for-synthetic-oil/89402)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2015, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-for-synthetic-oil/89402 "2015-03-29T17:44:06Z")
Is the price dropping for synthetic oil? Our local Rural King is offering full synthetic oil in different viscosities including 0W-20, 5W-30 etc. at $2.79 a quart. This is the Rural King house brand called RK. Several… --- ## [A new car...for $6,800?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-car-for-6-800/89380)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2015, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-car-for-6-800/89380 "2015-03-29T12:04:31Z")
Maybe... Actually, this vehicle is more akin to a cycle-car, but for use as a local runabout, it might have some promise if it reaches production. http://www.eliomotors.com/ --- ## [Car Damage what are you thinking cost wise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-damage-what-are-you-thinking-cost-wise/89420)
**Author:** [@JSMCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JSMCar)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2015, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-damage-what-are-you-thinking-cost-wise/89420 "2015-03-29T03:02:39Z")
I was in a small accident recently and my car is now damaged. I have only had this car for 3 weeks unfortunately, it is a 2011 Toyota Camry with roughly 69,000 miles on it. I was able to drive it home afterwards so i do… --- ## [Costco auto purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-auto-purchase/89433)
**Author:** [@jimster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimster)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2015, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-auto-purchase/89433 "2015-03-27T21:23:46Z")
Have any of you fine folks ever purchased a new car through Costco? If so, pros/cons? --- ## [Ethical Question re: Selling a Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethical-question-re-selling-a-car/89406)
**Author:** [@skap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skap)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2015, 11:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethical-question-re-selling-a-car/89406 "2015-03-27T11:14:12Z")
Hey everyone - I just sold a 2005 Subaru that has around 100k miles on it. I have not had the timing belt replaced and I know it should be done ASAP, as from what I understand, if that goes, the car is toast. A few peo… --- ## [This is an example of why you are supposed to clear the snow from your car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-an-example-of-why-you-are-supposed-to-clear-the-snow-from-your-car/89381)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2015, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-an-example-of-why-you-are-supposed-to-clear-the-snow-from-your-car/89381 "2015-03-27T07:43:59Z")
...before driving! Hopefully this pedestrian will be okay. At least she was fortunate in one respect, namely that it happened in a hospital's parking lot. http://www.nj.com/ocean/index.ssf/2015/03/woman\_hit\_by\_car\_… --- ## [A really wild Toyota commercial](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-really-wild-toyota-commercial/89396)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2015, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-really-wild-toyota-commercial/89396 "2015-03-26T04:20:22Z")
...from Germany. I don't think that this commercial would be allowed on TV networks in the US, but it surely is innovative and funny. http://adsoftheworld.com/media/online/toyota\_aygo\_crazy --- ## [2015Honda crv cvt transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015honda-crv-cvt-transmission/89398)
**Author:** [@BillR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillR)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015honda-crv-cvt-transmission/89398 "2015-03-24T18:02:32Z")
I leased a 2015 Honda CR-V AWD LX on March 11, 2015. The following day I noticed a rough vibration/shuddering/chattering that appeared to be coming from the transmission when the rpms ranged between 1,000 and 2,000. The … --- ## [Why not OGG?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-not-ogg/89411)
**Author:** [@Luke314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luke314)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-not-ogg/89411 "2015-03-24T17:05:19Z")
According to this you support wmv, avi, mp3... but no Ogg theora / Ogg vorbis? Why not? http://community.cartalk.com/vanilla/uploadhelp Ogg vorbis is supported natively by most every browser on the planet that's not IE… --- ## [Here the deal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/here-the-deal/89393)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/here-the-deal/89393 "2015-03-24T16:12:18Z")
my mechanic is stump have a 1997 Nissan pickup 2.4 liter auto tranny. number 2 cylinder misfiring.my mechanic say it have fuel, spark. and he did a compession check say compression is good. code (p. o 302) keep coming o… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=253) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=255)