# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=262 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 263 --- ## [2015 Toyota RAV 4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-rav-4/88398)
**Author:** [@optimamark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/optimamark)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-rav-4/88398 "2014-12-19T22:33:38Z")
Test drove the XLE model today and really impressed with ease of driving, comfort of seats (and I did not have the leather model), and roominess of cabin. Really nice experience. Any experience with the RAV 4 or other … --- ## [2011 Camaro RS LT2 convertible or 2012 Audi 2.0T Premium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-camaro-rs-lt2-convertible-or-2012-audi-2-0t-premium/88411)
**Author:** [@optimamark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/optimamark)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-camaro-rs-lt2-convertible-or-2012-audi-2-0t-premium/88411 "2014-12-19T02:39:39Z")
Commuter guy here trying to decide on best option for a daily driver for the upcoming year at least. The ride is primarily highway and about 90 miles round trip. There is some in-city but just to the job and home. One … --- ## [Hello finding my chesterfield brown 1978 Trans am Ohio Car T tops automatic without a vin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-finding-my-chesterfield-brown-1978-trans-am-ohio-car-t-tops-automatic-without-a-vin/88389)
**Author:** [@bandit25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bandit25)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-finding-my-chesterfield-brown-1978-trans-am-ohio-car-t-tops-automatic-without-a-vin/88389 "2014-12-17T16:41:09Z")
I have been on a search to find my lost love. I had this car for 3 years. I would like to know how to find it. I have a plate number no vin. 1978 Brown trans am t -top auto 400. Thanks I appreciate any kind of positiv… --- ## [When to drop collision insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-drop-collision-insurance/88390)
**Author:** [@Elle3000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elle3000)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 8:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-drop-collision-insurance/88390 "2014-12-17T08:50:45Z")
Hi. I have a 2004 Camry with about 92K miles. Please give some direction as to when to drop collision on it. I have a $500 deductible and the cost is $207 per year. Thanks --- ## [Notewothy Mileages](https://community.cartalk.com/t/notewothy-mileages/88358)
**Author:** [@BlueRanger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlueRanger)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/notewothy-mileages/88358 "2014-12-17T05:33:08Z")
I have had my Ford Ranger since new in 98 and am at 222,238 miles. I read where the distance to the moon at perigee is 225,622. Since I am closing in on that moon mileage, I was wondering what anyone else has done to c… --- ## [Possessed Message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possessed-message/88379)
**Author:** [@Shongo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shongo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possessed-message/88379 "2014-12-16T21:35:22Z")
Hello there. I have a 2007 Suzuki XL7 that's sending me messages whenever the car demons feel the need. From time to time, a message will come up on my console display saying, "TURN OFF ENGINE; OIL PRESSURE LOW." I shut … --- ## [Gasoline prices continue down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-prices-continue-down/88327)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-prices-continue-down/88327 "2014-12-16T17:04:06Z")
Great news! I heard an interview on the radio today with a fuel pricing expert. International gasoline demand is very low, and since this is a result of large economies in trouble, gasoline prices should continue to dr… --- ## [2010 Chevy Impala passenger front tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-impala-passenger-front-tire/88363)
**Author:** [@kag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kag)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-impala-passenger-front-tire/88363 "2014-12-16T15:10:56Z")
For the first time today, the passenger front tire resisted being turned. It was hard to turn. What might the problem be? --- ## [Subaru Outback Intermittent Knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-intermittent-knocking/88382)
**Author:** [@sammerz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sammerz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 11:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-intermittent-knocking/88382 "2014-12-16T11:17:50Z")
The car in question is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback. Just had the heads resurfaced and new gaskets, and timing belt. Runs great. Acceleration is good, stays cool. However, it has developed an intermittent knock/tapping. … --- ## [What's a good cargo van to convert to Class B motorhome?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-cargo-van-to-convert-to-class-b-motorhome/86887)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Ducky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Ducky)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-cargo-van-to-convert-to-class-b-motorhome/86887 "2014-12-16T06:24:13Z")
Greetings ! I'm beginning to look seriously for a "camper van" or Class B. I like the conversion style better than the ritzy Itascas and their ilk. One of the options I am considering is buying a cargo van and designi… --- ## [10 car comparison is surprising](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-car-comparison-is-surprising/88337)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-car-comparison-is-surprising/88337 "2014-12-15T22:03:30Z")
At least to me. But I'll bet many of you are surprised too. Cars.com, USA Today, and Motor Week ran their periodic test of midsize sedans under $27,000. This year, all had a 4 cylinder engine. The results seem biblica… --- ## [Appreciation and explanation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/appreciation-and-explanation/88362)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/appreciation-and-explanation/88362 "2014-12-15T05:58:48Z")
Firstly, Carolyn, I sincerely appreciate your follow up on my private board about my disappearing posts. Unfortunately, I never go there and just now saw it. I'm not very tech-saavy and just stay with the public forums w… --- ## [Battery CCA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-cca/88245)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-cca/88245 "2014-12-15T03:24:22Z")
Dealer changed oil and checked battery. Says it measures 350cca and should be around 550. Car is 3yrs old and has warranty but I assume battery is like tires. No warranty coverage? I thought Infiniti took care of their c… --- ## [What should be in the trunk for a winter in northern Minnesota?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-be-in-the-trunk-for-a-winter-in-northern-minnesota/88286)
**Author:** [@sdb6515](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sdb6515)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-be-in-the-trunk-for-a-winter-in-northern-minnesota/88286 "2014-12-14T23:35:55Z")
Want to put together a gift of supplies for winter driving in northern Minnesota for my daughter and granddaughter. Ideas? --- ## [Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights/88353)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights/88353 "2014-12-14T08:21:16Z")
dashboard lights out, on 1999 jeep cherokee. seem string because transmission gear level lights is also out. on the floor. any ideal --- ## [110 volt winch for boats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/110-volt-winch-for-boats/88329)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 8:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/110-volt-winch-for-boats/88329 "2014-12-14T08:12:23Z")
We have a deceased lake pump, I want to turn the switch into an outlet and put a 110 v ac winch to pull the boats up. A 14' aluminum row/motor boat, 16' aluminum canoe, and 1 14' sunfish sailboat, and a 10' paddleboat. … --- ## [Wash Salt from car before Winter Storage or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wash-salt-from-car-before-winter-storage-or-not/88338)
**Author:** [@Woogies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Woogies)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wash-salt-from-car-before-winter-storage-or-not/88338 "2014-12-13T04:30:00Z")
So I had second thoughts driving my '83 jetta diesel through the winter, and decided to go the beater route. The car and roads are now unfortunately covered in salt, should I attempt to completely wash the car before … --- ## [Montana is looking at the possibility of raising its daytime interstate speed limit to 85 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/montana-is-looking-at-the-possibility-of-raising-its-daytime-interstate-speed-limit-to-85-mph/88294)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/montana-is-looking-at-the-possibility-of-raising-its-daytime-interstate-speed-limit-to-85-mph/88294 "2014-12-12T00:10:42Z")
http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1095732\_montana-mulls-85-mph-speed-limit Sounds like fun. --- ## [Correct procedure to spinning front wheels correctly on a front wheel drive auto trans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-procedure-to-spinning-front-wheels-correctly-on-a-front-wheel-drive-auto-trans/88325)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-procedure-to-spinning-front-wheels-correctly-on-a-front-wheel-drive-auto-trans/88325 "2014-12-12T00:02:45Z")
Is this the correct procedure to spin one of the wheels on a 2000 corolla with auto transmission: 1) Have a driver sit in the drivers seat 2) Jack Car (only one side, drivers side in this case) 3) Have drive start the ca… --- ## [99 beetle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-beetle/88331)
**Author:** [@Vazalex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vazalex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2014, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-beetle/88331 "2014-12-11T17:35:40Z")
I have a 99 automatic beetle and out of nowhere it won't get out of parking to drive because it says I'm not pressing the brake what could this be ?? --- ## [Pick my SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pick-my-suv/88307)
**Author:** [@thingsthatmakeugohmm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thingsthatmakeugohmm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2014, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pick-my-suv/88307 "2014-12-11T16:55:41Z")
Would you pick a more luxury SUV with more mileage and earlier make or a newer one with less mileage. Considering 2008 PONTIAC TORRENT with 88,829 km or a 2006 VOLVO XC90 with 143,034 km. The Volvo has a lot more featu… --- ## [Car batteries, always double check your connections](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-batteries-always-double-check-your-connections/88312)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2014, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-batteries-always-double-check-your-connections/88312 "2014-12-11T04:18:11Z")
Super funny https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRwIrbK8KDI --- ## [Driver detection for elderly couple](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-detection-for-elderly-couple/88233)
**Author:** [@worrieddaughter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/worrieddaughter)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2014, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-detection-for-elderly-couple/88233 "2014-12-11T00:41:42Z")
Here's the deal: my father has dementia and should not be driving. My mother is a nervous but okay driver. Either my father "forgets" he's not supposed to drive or he's a rebellious teenager now and slips behind the wh… --- ## [Fuel pricing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pricing/88322)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pricing/88322 "2014-12-10T23:12:20Z")
found out E85 pricing has few rules in my state. gas sellers cannot sell pure gas or E10 versions for less than cost. right now gas is about $1.74/gal at the terminal. most of the station in town sell it for about 2.50 t… --- ## [Forever Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forever-car/88255)
**Author:** [@The\_Tonkster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/The_Tonkster)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2014, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forever-car/88255 "2014-12-09T04:09:50Z")
I am a very young 71 year old grandmother. I need a new probably for the rest of my life car. It has to have 4 doors, 4 wheel drive, and room in the back for a toddler car seat, a booster seat and a 9 year old. I have… --- ## [Car dealer gets 3 years in prison](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dealer-gets-3-years-in-prison/88266)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2014, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dealer-gets-3-years-in-prison/88266 "2014-12-08T22:09:05Z")
...for selling Hurricane Sandy-damaged vehicles with "washed" titles. It's nice to see justice meted-out to scammers like this! http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2014/12/car\_dealer\_who\_fraudulently\_sold\_cars\_damaged\_i… --- ## [Craftsman Industrial tool line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craftsman-industrial-tool-line/88211)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2014, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craftsman-industrial-tool-line/88211 "2014-12-07T23:09:18Z")
Have you guys heard of the industrial line? They look the same but are actually made in the USA. I saw some socket sets advertised in my summit catalogue. Costs about twice as much too. --- ## [Why a greater co$t difference between gasoline grades?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-a-greater-co-t-difference-between-gasoline-grades/88207)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-a-greater-co-t-difference-between-gasoline-grades/88207 "2014-12-06T23:24:21Z")
Used to be 10¢ difference between grades. Bradley Sinclair $2.72 Regular 85 octane $2.86 Mid-grade 87 octane $3.00 Premium 89 or 91 Octane Shell $2.81 $3.08 $3.23 Safeway grocery store $2.71 $2.84 $2.98 Any i… --- ## [Repair Cost is quoted $4,000.00: repair or trade it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-cost-is-quoted-4-000-00-repair-or-trade-it/88235)
**Author:** [@thomascgty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomascgty)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-cost-is-quoted-4-000-00-repair-or-trade-it/88235 "2014-12-05T19:05:16Z")
My father's 2004 Mitsubishi Galant LS with infinity audio... quoted repair cost is around $4,000.00. Needs Repair/Issue: Engine issue, dash lights are always on, timing belt replacement, 6-disc audio unit is broken. 2… --- ## [98 cavalier overheating after installation of new water pump and thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-cavalier-overheating-after-installation-of-new-water-pump-and-thermostat/88226)
**Author:** [@cupcake61873](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cupcake61873)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2014, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-cavalier-overheating-after-installation-of-new-water-pump-and-thermostat/88226 "2014-12-04T08:29:27Z")
I had a leak in my water pump so we had it replaced and a new thermostat. Now it is overheating in just about 2 minutes and my heater is now not working. I was told that it is most likely an air pocket in the coolant. I … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=261) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=263)