# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=267 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 268 --- ## [Considering a dash cam - good idea or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-dash-cam-good-idea-or-not/87537)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2014, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-dash-cam-good-idea-or-not/87537 "2014-10-14T07:13:59Z")
IT seems that I run into more than my fair share of wackos in this world and driving down the road is no exception. I am seriously considering a dash cam and was wondering if there are legal or other implications I need… --- ## [The club lock and steering wheel cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-club-lock-and-steering-wheel-cover/87532)
**Author:** [@its-still-a-honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/its-still-a-honda)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2014, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-club-lock-and-steering-wheel-cover/87532 "2014-10-14T03:13:57Z")
I used the lock and tin can for years on my 97 honda. finally, and thanks to all who helped me, i bought a 2009 honda accord. since this car has the chip in the key, and the car is, or so i am told, not driveable by an… --- ## [Grand Vitara clutch, flywheel (in fact entire assembl)y burns out in 7000 miles, is this normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-vitara-clutch-flywheel-in-fact-entire-assembl-y-burns-out-in-7000-miles-is-this-normal/87611)
**Author:** [@gb1957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gb1957)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2014, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-vitara-clutch-flywheel-in-fact-entire-assembl-y-burns-out-in-7000-miles-is-this-normal/87611 "2014-10-13T23:00:44Z")
I was wondering if anyone could help me, as |I am trying to help my sister with a problem she is having with Suzuki. She bought the car brand new in 2013 and a week ago, after 7000 miles, the whole assembly has had to be… --- ## [Problems with 2008 kia sportage when it rains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-2008-kia-sportage-when-it-rains/87529)
**Author:** [@hug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hug)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2014, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-2008-kia-sportage-when-it-rains/87529 "2014-10-13T17:55:59Z")
My college age daughter is driving a 2008 kia sportage. She tells me that when it rains the battery light goes on and the steering wheel locks up. Can someone tell me what to ask the mechanic? --- ## [Which small size SUV to buy 2015 model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-small-size-suv-to-buy-2015-model/87589)
**Author:** [@smilingtears10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smilingtears10)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2014, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-small-size-suv-to-buy-2015-model/87589 "2014-10-12T18:48:59Z")
Hi Guys I was thinking to get new small size SUV any suggestions on which to buy based on following criteria. I had honda CRV, rave 4 and subaru in my mind. 1) max price below 28,000 2) 2014 or 2015 model 3) reliable… --- ## [Auto ads and features are sometimes silly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-ads-and-features-are-sometimes-silly/87603)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2014, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-ads-and-features-are-sometimes-silly/87603 "2014-10-11T19:19:54Z")
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-class now offers "sparkling headlights, each embedded with 47 Swarovski crystals" Dis you ever see a sillier auto feature? Enough to make me puke!!! b --- ## [Oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak/87600)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2014, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak/87600 "2014-10-11T07:31:40Z")
03 vue. 3.0 V6. Never leaked 1 drop of oil. Shop changed oil, now there is an oil leak on front of motor. This motor has cartridge element style filter. The o-ring on cartridge body is included with filter. Filter body i… --- ## [How concerned should I be over 2004 Camry throttle body failure defect?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-concerned-should-i-be-over-2004-camry-throttle-body-failure-defect/87486)
**Author:** [@Chelonian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chelonian)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2014, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-concerned-should-i-be-over-2004-camry-throttle-body-failure-defect/87486 "2014-10-10T05:18:35Z")
Have been considering buying a 2004 Camry LE (147k miles) but just found out about a known defect in these cars, which is that throttle body fails, and apparently it is about an $1,100 repair (or was in the past few year… --- ## [2002 Ford Taurus SE wont shift into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-se-wont-shift-into-gear/87512)
**Author:** [@fixorepairdaily](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fixorepairdaily)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-se-wont-shift-into-gear/87512 "2014-10-09T16:45:45Z")
Found on road dead is right, my car has 160000 miles before it broke down. The early symptoms that I noticed was my brake light would come on every now and then. When my car first broke down a plastic pin or clip that co… --- ## [Why are cylinder liners rebored, not replaced, on passenger car engines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-cylinder-liners-rebored-not-replaced-on-passenger-car-engines/87528)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-cylinder-liners-rebored-not-replaced-on-passenger-car-engines/87528 "2014-10-09T12:04:38Z")
On a passenger car engine, a rebuild usually requires machine boring of the cylinders, honing; matching of oversize pistons and rings, etc. Never thought too much about it. Then, as I learn more about machinery, I learn … --- ## [Advice needed on selling a car for parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-needed-on-selling-a-car-for-parts/87560)
**Author:** [@Afjones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Afjones)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 7:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-needed-on-selling-a-car-for-parts/87560 "2014-10-09T07:24:35Z")
Hi, folks. I have a '96 Chevy Blazer that has gotten to the end of the line. I don't want to trade it in, since I'm not in the market for another car just yet, so I think selling it for parts is my best bet. Any advice o… --- ## [Title transfer issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/title-transfer-issue/87482)
**Author:** [@vodooman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vodooman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/title-transfer-issue/87482 "2014-10-09T06:48:27Z")
Guys, help me out, please --- First of all I've been kind of stupid to have bought this car in the first place because I asked for a copy of the title before I bought the car and I had an inkling that the it was kind of … --- ## [Broken down cars & boats in neighbor's yard - what to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-down-cars-boats-in-neighbors-yard-what-to-do/87507)
**Author:** [@Wild\_Cherry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wild_Cherry)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-down-cars-boats-in-neighbors-yard-what-to-do/87507 "2014-10-08T07:12:25Z")
Please suggest a good way to handle this situation: Over more than 6 years my next door neighbor has accumulated a broken truck (\> 6 yrs), two broken cars (one for 5 yrs and another for 5 months), a rusted boat trailer… --- ## [Driving across the US](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-across-the-us/87527)
**Author:** [@portia606](https://community.cartalk.com/u/portia606)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-across-the-us/87527 "2014-10-07T23:48:00Z")
My daughter is in nyc and I am in Oregon. She will be graduating from college in May, 2015 and we want to put her stuff in the back of a vehicle and drive back to Oregon. I will be flying to NYC and have been considerin… --- ## [Girlfirend has 2006 Suzuki Reno which is Daewoo - ditch car now or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/girlfirend-has-2006-suzuki-reno-which-is-daewoo-ditch-car-now-or-not/87425)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/girlfirend-has-2006-suzuki-reno-which-is-daewoo-ditch-car-now-or-not/87425 "2014-10-07T21:16:06Z")
I have a girlfriend with a 2006 Suzuki Reno. Until now, I had never seen one of these cars. I figured it was a Suzuki but it is really a rebadged Daewoo. She now has 75,000 miles and has never had an issue. She doubt… --- ## [Getting towards decision time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-towards-decision-time/87469)
**Author:** [@4Cornered](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4Cornered)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-towards-decision-time/87469 "2014-10-07T04:45:57Z")
I'm reluctantly concluding its time to start car shopping. My current fleet consists of a 1983 Dodge 4x4 pickup, a 1984 Subaru 4x4 wagon, and a 2002 VW diesel Golf. My eyesight and grip strength is making maintenance les… --- ## [Timing belt myths?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-myths/87481)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2014, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-myths/87481 "2014-10-06T06:21:13Z")
I have been talking to people and have heard some stories about what are likely myths about timing belts. I was wondering how true some of these were. A timing belt is more likely to break at idle rather than going d… --- ## [Can the dealership repossess my car if they didn't collect the full sales amount?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-the-dealership-repossess-my-car-if-they-didnt-collect-the-full-sales-amount/87467)
**Author:** [@Norska](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Norska)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2014, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-the-dealership-repossess-my-car-if-they-didnt-collect-the-full-sales-amount/87467 "2014-10-06T05:59:27Z")
I have an odd situation. I purchased a used car for cash (debit card). The dealer gave me a receipt for the full sale amount. I got the title and registered the car. Five weeks after the deal was signed and I took the ca… --- ## [Disposable products/parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disposable-products-parts/87389)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2014, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disposable-products-parts/87389 "2014-10-06T05:46:52Z")
I work on computers and see this all the time. I don't know if any car parts or systems have gone they way of some electronics I am about to describe. In the old days, even cheap computers/laptops were more modular th… --- ## [Apply factory order deposit to in-stock car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apply-factory-order-deposit-to-in-stock-car/87396)
**Author:** [@powerdogvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdogvt)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2014, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apply-factory-order-deposit-to-in-stock-car/87396 "2014-10-04T19:40:00Z")
The new car we ordered is taking a long time to arrive. Is the dealer likely to consider switching us from the car we ordered to one he has in stock? --- ## [I got a letter in the mail last month that said the state has no record of my Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-got-a-letter-in-the-mail-last-month-that-said-the-state-has-no-record-of-my-corolla/87477)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2014, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-got-a-letter-in-the-mail-last-month-that-said-the-state-has-no-record-of-my-corolla/87477 "2014-10-04T07:15:56Z")
I'm not so good about opening mail quickly, unless it is something I'm expecting, like a credit card bill. This letter was delivered over a month ago, from my insurance company. It says the state informed them (the i… --- ## [Estimating repair costs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/estimating-repair-costs/87470)
**Author:** [@Chelonian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chelonian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2014, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/estimating-repair-costs/87470 "2014-10-04T06:25:49Z")
I'm trying to finalize a decision (discussed in another post) about whether to repair my old car or buy a newer used car, and am trying to address the financial side of it. (Thank you again to all those that weighed in … --- ## [GM or NOT?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-or-not/87367)
**Author:** [@BillfromMacon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillfromMacon)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 10:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-or-not/87367 "2014-10-03T10:15:50Z")
I was considering a Chevrolet Impala, but I am spooked by all the continuing recalls. Should one buy a GM car today? --- ## [Used Mini Vans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-mini-vans/87476)
**Author:** [@dnestler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dnestler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-mini-vans/87476 "2014-10-03T09:14:31Z")
My husband and I are looking to buy a mini van, used and preferably under 4000.00. Now, I know that we are not getting anything new by any means and we have looked at several (not driven, just looked). The ones we have… --- ## [Two Questions that I've been curious about](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-questions-that-ive-been-curious-about/87458)
**Author:** [@Ethangar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ethangar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-questions-that-ive-been-curious-about/87458 "2014-10-03T06:06:21Z")
1) From a brake pad longevity stand point. Is it better to press the brake harder for a shorter period of time or lightly ride the brakes? 2) My car appears to get its best gas mileage at around 2500 rpm. In town that … --- ## [Funny little story](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-little-story/87252)
**Author:** [@Jack\_T60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack_T60)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-little-story/87252 "2014-10-03T02:56:49Z")
I was headed down the highway today and I saw a guy coming the opposite way pulling a trailer just like mine. I flashed my lights and waved at the gentleman, who in turn gave me the finger. I forgot that I wasn't pulli… --- ## [Should I keep my Jetta or trade in for an Impreza? Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-my-jetta-or-trade-in-for-an-impreza-help/87450)
**Author:** [@Kjean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kjean)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-my-jetta-or-trade-in-for-an-impreza-help/87450 "2014-10-03T00:58:55Z")
I currently have a 2005 VW jetta 2.5. It has 121,000 miles, drives fast and fun, and I absolutely love it. I am pretty good about keeping up on maintenance and I've never had a problem with it for the year that I've owne… --- ## [Need Help Determining Value of 1964-1/2 Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-determining-value-of-1964-1-2-mustang/87395)
**Author:** [@leeowna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leeowna)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-determining-value-of-1964-1-2-mustang/87395 "2014-10-02T23:58:35Z")
I have a 1964.5 Mustang that I have decided to finally sell. It has less than 30K miles on it. I would appreciate any leads/help in determining a selling price and the best place to list/sell. --- ## [Bought car...dealer cant honor contract apr](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-car-dealer-cant-honor-contract-apr/87119)
**Author:** [@MILGUNNER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MILGUNNER)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-car-dealer-cant-honor-contract-apr/87119 "2014-10-02T23:52:55Z")
I bought a NEW car on AUGUST 28th 2014. The contract was written for 2.9 interest rate for 84 months. I received a call yesterday 10SEPT2014 and got a voicemail to call them back. So I did, got in touch with the oper… --- ## [Miles vs newness for a used car purchase?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miles-vs-newness-for-a-used-car-purchase/87426)
**Author:** [@Chelonian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chelonian)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miles-vs-newness-for-a-used-car-purchase/87426 "2014-10-02T23:36:53Z")
For example, what's a better buy? 2004 Camry (10 yrs old) with 150k miles vs 1998 Corolla (16 yrs) with 90k miles. Is there any heuristic to "weight" car recency and miles? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=266) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=268)