# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=269 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 270 --- ## [What do you guys think about "GAP" auto warranty? Should i cancel this extra bucks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-guys-think-about-gap-auto-warranty-should-i-cancel-this-extra-bucks/87285)
**Author:** [@hukcamry2014](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hukcamry2014)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2014, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-guys-think-about-gap-auto-warranty-should-i-cancel-this-extra-bucks/87285 "2014-09-24T01:35:21Z")
What do you guys opinion when the car sale/finance person convince you to buy something like this at the dealer (see below) , it's my mistake that i didn't think about it enough before i bought this, it's kind of like g… --- ## [Rite axle for a 700-800hp fbody](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rite-axle-for-a-700-800hp-fbody/87215)
**Author:** [@prowrencher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prowrencher)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rite-axle-for-a-700-800hp-fbody/87215 "2014-09-23T23:28:36Z")
im just looking for opinions and axles setups that have or havent worked for people. feel free to post links. im currently looking at moser 9" axle there quite expensive at about 3500$ plus. also please dont post to goog… --- ## [What should I do in this situation with my car tags/registration?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-in-this-situation-with-my-car-tags-registration/87305)
**Author:** [@Eclipse08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eclipse08)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-in-this-situation-with-my-car-tags-registration/87305 "2014-09-23T16:39:59Z")
I was living in Tennessee but after losing my job I just came back to where my parents live in Mississippi. My tags/registration for Tennessee expire at the end of September. I am actually going to be flying out this F… --- ## [New screen names](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-screen-names/87299)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 10:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-screen-names/87299 "2014-09-23T10:02:08Z")
Perhaps @cdaquila can add something to this discussion, as well. In any case . . . do the guys on this forum often start posting using another screen names? I realize that some users have actually gotten banned, from… --- ## [Limited Availability of New Safety Technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/limited-availability-of-new-safety-technology/87171)
**Author:** [@boblo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boblo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/limited-availability-of-new-safety-technology/87171 "2014-09-23T02:06:21Z")
Automobile manufacturers are going out of their way to promote new technology like adaptive cruise control, lane change assist, forward collision mitigation, etc. The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) has bee… --- ## [Jump pack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jump-pack/87296)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jump-pack/87296 "2014-09-23T01:23:41Z")
with winter coming up. i'am thinking about buying a jump pack. what should I be looking for in ( AMP)I drive a Nissan pickup 2.4 liter and a 4.0 liter jeep Cherokee do I buy the most expensive or the inexpensive. --- ## [What is a pirate's favorite car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-pirates-favorite-car/87274)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2014, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-pirates-favorite-car/87274 "2014-09-22T21:23:29Z")
ARRRRR-EIGHT Audi! Happy talk like a pirate day! --- ## [Should I junk it or sell it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-junk-it-or-sell-it/87270)
**Author:** [@ROMAN007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROMAN007)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2014, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-junk-it-or-sell-it/87270 "2014-09-22T03:53:56Z")
Good day to all, My 2003 325i seems to have reached the end of its days. Here is the situation: It has a cracked engine block from overheating, and the clutch seems to have gone as well. I need advise on what to do.… --- ## [I'm lazy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-lazy/87277)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2014, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-lazy/87277 "2014-09-22T03:21:30Z")
would like advice on a zippy,reasonably priced new car that gets around 35mpg-Thanx,Kevin --- ## [Whats the best way to remove oil from concrete?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-remove-oil-from-concrete/87282)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-remove-oil-from-concrete/87282 "2014-09-21T23:22:47Z")
I have a detached garage with an unfinished concrete floor, I always attempt to be careful about keeping oil off the concrete floor but I managed to knock over a one quart oil container and it leaked out on the floor. … --- ## [Disappointed car search](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-car-search/87194)
**Author:** [@disappointedcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/disappointedcar)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-car-search/87194 "2014-09-21T03:14:08Z")
For the past twelve years, I have owned a 1999 pontiac grand prix. I absolutely loved the car. Didn't have any major problems until recent years. Since I needed a new transmission after 150,000 miles and the car was r… --- ## [In search of a manly, professional family car--does it exist?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-manly-professional-family-car-does-it-exist/87226)
**Author:** [@LDub](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LDub)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-manly-professional-family-car-does-it-exist/87226 "2014-09-21T01:42:17Z")
A masculine family car. Is this an oxymoron? My husband needs to replace his truck which was never a family car to begin with but we've made it work the first year of our daughter's life. Eventually we plan to have anoth… --- ## [Unusual Snap-on 5 point socket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-snap-on-5-point-socket/87265)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-snap-on-5-point-socket/87265 "2014-09-20T07:30:09Z")
I was reorganizing my tools today and found a socket that I aquired somewhere. It is a Snap-on 5....yes five point socket 3/8 drive shallow socket. The only other printing on it is a B 2190 and I'm wondering what it wa… --- ## [Moving from California to North Dakota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-from-california-to-north-dakota/87234)
**Author:** [@RajaC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RajaC)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-from-california-to-north-dakota/87234 "2014-09-19T21:19:35Z")
Hello - I drive a Chevy Volt. We are moving from California to North Dakota. I had bought the car in CA. I am planning to take the car to ND. Do I need to prepare my car in some fashion, e.g., install oil heater, etc? Wi… --- ## [Used Work Vehicle Help Needed - Van, Truck or SUV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-work-vehicle-help-needed-van-truck-or-suv/87241)
**Author:** [@samco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samco)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2014, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-work-vehicle-help-needed-van-truck-or-suv/87241 "2014-09-18T05:27:08Z")
Hi there - We own an antique business and are now starting to go out on the road to do shows. We mainly sell antique books, paper and some smaller antiques (but need room for displays etc.. and other odd items and for… --- ## [That old question: when is it time to unload a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-old-question-when-is-it-time-to-unload-a-car/87200)
**Author:** [@Donutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donutman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-old-question-when-is-it-time-to-unload-a-car/87200 "2014-09-17T21:09:20Z")
I know the matrix: "When the cost of repairs exceeds either the book value or annual payments." But . . . do you guys (and lady gearheads) account for anticipated repairs . . . or, recommended repairs . . . ? --- ## [I Have an OCD Problem: Shopping for a Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-an-ocd-problem-shopping-for-a-car/86042)
**Author:** [@Donutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donutman)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-an-ocd-problem-shopping-for-a-car/86042 "2014-09-17T18:55:08Z")
So, I admit I have a problem - for close to 20 years I have wanted a Jeep. But little things like money, kids, etc., keep getting in the way. And, I don't need a Jeep (or any SUV) for that matter - I don't off-road; I lo… --- ## [Jammed Lug Nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jammed-lug-nuts/87217)
**Author:** [@Roci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roci)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jammed-lug-nuts/87217 "2014-09-17T17:10:46Z")
A friend and myself recently went on vacation, and while driving I hit a large pot hole and blew out the front passenger tire. So we called AAA and had the tire changed. The young man who changed the tire used a 4-way lu… --- ## [Is NHTSA Doing Its Job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-nhtsa-doing-its-job/87188)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-nhtsa-doing-its-job/87188 "2014-09-17T08:31:25Z")
A New York Times review of NHTSA records questions whether the agency is acting aggressively enough in investigating auto safety complaints: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/15/business/regulator-slow-to-respond-to-deadl… --- ## [Is an auto tranny shift kit supposed to "clunk" into the next gear? THUD!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-an-auto-tranny-shift-kit-supposed-to-clunk-into-the-next-gear-thud/87208)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-an-auto-tranny-shift-kit-supposed-to-clunk-into-the-next-gear-thud/87208 "2014-09-17T06:18:11Z")
Friend has one of these. When it shifts, there is a loud jarring THUD. Is that what its supposed to do? --- ## [Safe Gas Spammers disappear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-gas-spammers-disappear/87224)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-gas-spammers-disappear/87224 "2014-09-17T06:17:16Z")
What happened to the "Safe Gas" or whatever it was spammers? All posts on this discussion suddenly vanished! I wish I could do that with telemarketers! --- ## [Honda Guy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-guy/87191)
**Author:** [@Adam.Duncan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam.Duncan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-guy/87191 "2014-09-17T05:10:29Z")
I am an amateur mechanic and an aspiring doctor. Early in life I worked on cars as a necessity, but I have gotten to the point where I work on vehicles because I want to. I was recently labeled as a "Honda Guy" because I… --- ## [Demo car pricing - negotiating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/demo-car-pricing-negotiating/87169)
**Author:** [@luciaroo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luciaroo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/demo-car-pricing-negotiating/87169 "2014-09-17T05:02:07Z")
Yesterday my husband and I reached an agreement to buy a "new" but actually demo 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SE AWD. We have not signed any paperwork yet but I did put a small deposit on my credit card. We said we'd come… --- ## [Please advise on used car AWD vs FWD SEDAN](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-advise-on-used-car-awd-vs-fwd-sedan/86758)
**Author:** [@docjt98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/docjt98)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-advise-on-used-car-awd-vs-fwd-sedan/86758 "2014-09-17T03:24:34Z")
Hello everyone! I'm looking for a sedan AWD for my 16 yr old. It's his first car and my budget is about $6500. I've been looking at Subaru Legacy but the milage goes about 150000 give and take! Please advise if you think… --- ## [Prius light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-light/87186)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-light/87186 "2014-09-16T17:31:34Z")
2012 Prius has single small overhead light . About the size of a grape. It shines down on shifter area. It cannot be turned off or adjusted. It is in addition to the overhead "dome" light. I can basically turn off the da… --- ## [2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Shivers and Shakes on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-grand-vitara-shivers-and-shakes-on-startup/87210)
**Author:** [@anbudmor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anbudmor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-grand-vitara-shivers-and-shakes-on-startup/87210 "2014-09-16T16:23:15Z")
I have a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara with a manual gear box. When I start the car in the morning it tends to shake a bit, especially if I touch the accelerator. Just after starting, I can change up through the gears up to… --- ## [New Corvette problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-corvette-problems/87129)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 7:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-corvette-problems/87129 "2014-09-16T07:50:05Z")
According to MSN Money: "About 800 Corvettes at dealer lots may have been built with only one of the two rear parking-brake cables in place and engaged. This would be repaired by technicians if needed, GM said." "Also,… --- ## [Gas monkey garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-monkey-garage/86959)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-monkey-garage/86959 "2014-09-16T04:57:29Z")
i just saw the tail end of an episode. apparently he fired all his good mechanics and had body guys butchering a high dollar engine. with all the crap work and mistakes that he puts on TV i m surprised that anyone buys… --- ## [Backward compatibility for Bluetooth?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backward-compatibility-for-bluetooth/87173)
**Author:** [@Bluetoothless](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bluetoothless)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backward-compatibility-for-bluetooth/87173 "2014-09-16T02:50:55Z")
I have a 2006 Lexus RX400h which came equipped with Bluetooth. My old 3G DroidX smart phone worked fine with the car's Bluetooth, but that cell phone eventually died. I bought a new cell phone - a 4G model (MotoX) and … --- ## [How does a custom order work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-a-custom-order-work/87110)
**Author:** [@powerdogvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdogvt)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-a-custom-order-work/87110 "2014-09-14T22:45:09Z")
Our custom ordered Subaru will take 6-8 weeks to arrive from Indiana. Does the car really get built after it's ordered, or do they have some of everything and ship one that meets your specs? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=268) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=270)