# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=270 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 271 --- ## [Used Chrysler 300 yes no?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-chrysler-300-yes-no/87106)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-chrysler-300-yes-no/87106 "2014-09-14T17:15:17Z")
Thinking of an 08 to 10 or so for wifey, your input is appreciated. We really enjoyed the car as a rental. --- ## [Ideas for small Inexpensive car that will work with big dog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-for-small-inexpensive-car-that-will-work-with-big-dog/87147)
**Author:** [@Kathy884](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathy884)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-for-small-inexpensive-car-that-will-work-with-big-dog/87147 "2014-09-14T08:05:03Z")
I would like to replace my Honda minivan with a small inexpensive care. I was first thinking a compact car, but wasn't sure if that would work with our big dog (taking him to grooming and to the vet). I need a flat flo… --- ## [Brake system complexity and safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-system-complexity-and-safety/87063)
**Author:** [@rplantz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rplantz)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-system-complexity-and-safety/87063 "2014-09-14T02:00:02Z")
I have a 2005 Prius with 132K miles (bought it new). A couple of years ago all the brake warning lights came on. I parked the car for a couple of hours. When I restarted it, no warning lights. No problems since (30K mile… --- ## [Seeking your ideas for the future of the Car Talk Community!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-your-ideas-for-the-future-of-the-car-talk-community/87019)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-your-ideas-for-the-future-of-the-car-talk-community/87019 "2014-09-14T01:55:13Z")
Hello everyone, I'd like to ask for your ideas about the future of the Car Talk Community. Car Talk appreciates how vital and spirited this section of the site is, and we'd like the experience to be as user-friendly as… --- ## [Premium vs regular](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-vs-regular/86944)
**Author:** [@MJD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MJD)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2014, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-vs-regular/86944 "2014-09-13T22:34:22Z")
So the only adverse affect in useing regular gas in a 2011 bmw 328 is subpar performance? --- ## [Suburban not starting with Less than 1/4 tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-not-starting-with-less-than-1-4-tank/87133)
**Author:** [@Rabbiddogg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rabbiddogg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2014, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-not-starting-with-less-than-1-4-tank/87133 "2014-09-13T17:55:25Z")
I am getting the check engine light and the code is reading several issue with the EVAP system. Recently when it has been registering close to a quarter tank or a less than a hundred miles the car will die when going dow… --- ## [All-weather floor mats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-weather-floor-mats/87083)
**Author:** [@powerdogvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdogvt)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2014, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-weather-floor-mats/87083 "2014-09-13T04:44:15Z")
I'm getting the 2015 Subaru legacy and trying to decide between OEM rubber mats and WeatherTech DigitalFit mats. The latter I've seen a huge range of opinions on, from great to horrible, but not many postings about the S… --- ## [If every single part of a car gets replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-every-single-part-of-a-car-gets-replaced/87090)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2014, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-every-single-part-of-a-car-gets-replaced/87090 "2014-09-13T04:44:03Z")
Ok, I admit this is sort of a nonsensical question. But there may be some practical implications with the DMV. I got to thinking about it after reading a blurb on the ancient philosophical puzzle called "The Ship of Th… --- ## [Anyone remember their Cash for Clunkers experience in MA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-remember-their-cash-for-clunkers-experience-in-ma/87018)
**Author:** [@CRBasinJr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CRBasinJr)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2014, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-remember-their-cash-for-clunkers-experience-in-ma/87018 "2014-09-13T01:38:35Z")
I'm an MIT student doing some research on the economic impact of the Cash For Clunkers Program (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car\_Allowance\_Rebate\_System). Does anyone who did a Cash for Clunkers transaction remember i… --- ## [Impounded Car, Need Advice!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impounded-car-need-advice/87000)
**Author:** [@lef](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lef)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2014, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impounded-car-need-advice/87000 "2014-09-12T03:25:42Z")
So my car has been at the impound lot for awhile. I'm poor so i haven't been able to go get it, but now that it's been awhile I'm wondering if it's worth it to pay them all that money or just put that money toward a new … --- ## [E85](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85/87035)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2014, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85/87035 "2014-09-11T21:42:26Z")
How does taurus flex fuel vehicle know when E85 is in tank? If E85 has 30% less energy than gas, does computer increase fuel flow and tweak injector timing to deliver more fuel per rev? --- ## [A Hypothetical Question about Free Markets and How Fuel Prices and Taxes Interact](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-hypothetical-question-about-free-markets-and-how-fuel-prices-and-taxes-interact/87089)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2014, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-hypothetical-question-about-free-markets-and-how-fuel-prices-and-taxes-interact/87089 "2014-09-11T00:06:33Z")
If you believe we live in a free market economy, and you believe supply and demand are the major factors in the price of fuel, you might wonder how including taxes in the price of fuel affects how supply and demand work. … --- ## [Which Car to Keep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-keep/87053)
**Author:** [@SusieN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusieN)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2014, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-keep/87053 "2014-09-10T22:37:22Z")
I'm a 64 year old woman who drives a 99 Camry with 200,000 miles on it & the car runs great. My dad is offering me (for free) his mid-90's Crown Vic with 30,000 miles. He bought the car new and has always taken great car… --- ## [To Trade, or Not to Trade?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-trade-or-not-to-trade/86999)
**Author:** [@Tom\_From\_Maine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_From_Maine)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2014, 11:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-trade-or-not-to-trade/86999 "2014-09-10T11:44:10Z")
Hi Everyone, I drive a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500. The specs say it's a 15-20MPG vehicle, and for work I drive at least thirty miles a day. With the price of gasoline I'm looking at my trade options. My wife's 2003 Toyo… --- ## [Share button on thread starer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/share-button-on-thread-starer/87091)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2014, 7:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/share-button-on-thread-starer/87091 "2014-09-10T07:54:08Z")
@keith test per http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2300164/seeking-your-ideas-for-the-future-of-the-car-talk-community#latest --- ## [One foot driving vs two feet driving (a/t car)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-foot-driving-vs-two-feet-driving-a-t-car/87054)
**Author:** [@grandi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grandi)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2014, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-foot-driving-vs-two-feet-driving-a-t-car/87054 "2014-09-10T03:12:35Z")
searching " two feet driving", there are lots of arguements that we can't read in a day. then we, human solve the problem anyway, if it is another problem. then, about this one, human, both side do not suggest a dec… --- ## [Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration/86972)
**Author:** [@mariner43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mariner43)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2014, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration/86972 "2014-09-10T02:22:41Z")
I have a 2013 VW Jetta TDI sportwagon with a manual 2-clutch DSG gearbox. Recently you recommended that when accelerating you should go gently with medium power. Used to be good advice with old V-8s and an automatic slus… --- ## [I can t stop lovin' you](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-can-t-stop-lovin-you/86915)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2014, 8:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-can-t-stop-lovin-you/86915 "2014-09-09T08:16:33Z")
what is the car you most regret not keeping? for me its the 79 mustang 5.0 liter, or maybe the 75 explorer supercab with the 390... --- ## [Upside Down and Looking Sideways](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upside-down-and-looking-sideways/87001)
**Author:** [@not\_a\_crook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/not_a_crook)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2014, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upside-down-and-looking-sideways/87001 "2014-09-09T06:52:37Z")
Long-time listener/lurker, first time poster. I have a situation and I need some advice. I own a 2010 Toyota Corolla S with 47,000 miles. It needs a new front and rear bumper and two tires. Mechanically it's just fine … --- ## [Screaching when turning my Sonata coming from radio speakers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screaching-when-turning-my-sonata-coming-from-radio-speakers/87029)
**Author:** [@Denverlev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denverlev)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2014, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screaching-when-turning-my-sonata-coming-from-radio-speakers/87029 "2014-09-09T05:14:21Z")
I have an annoying screeching sound when turning my 2011 Sonata right or left. When I shut off the radio to hear the noise better it goes away...is something causing interference with the radio? --- ## [Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration/87060)
**Author:** [@freespirit54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/freespirit54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2014, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration/87060 "2014-09-08T03:53:50Z")
When I turn the air conditioner on, the vehicle will vibrate loud sometimes, also when I brake the vehicle, this vibration occurs? --- ## [Ford Explorer 2011+ AWD vs 4WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-2011-awd-vs-4wd/87016)
**Author:** [@aQ1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aQ1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2014, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-2011-awd-vs-4wd/87016 "2014-09-07T16:44:51Z")
Gang, I live in a state with lots of snow. I am looking to buy a Ford Explorer, but I do not know if I should opt for AWD vs 4WD. I notice that AWD is really low in the used inventory lists, but 4WD seems to be availab… --- ## [Why does our truck run rough/sputter in the same place on the same highway and run like a top elsewh](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-our-truck-run-rough-sputter-in-the-same-place-on-the-same-highway-and-run-like-a-top-elsewh/86954)
**Author:** [@DanaD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanaD)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2014, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-our-truck-run-rough-sputter-in-the-same-place-on-the-same-highway-and-run-like-a-top-elsewh/86954 "2014-09-06T16:06:32Z")
We have a 2002 Ford F350 that is running great. Everytime we drive across Highway 4, from 99 to 5 (in california) it starts jerking and sputtering, then its fine. We have a Banks exhaust brake installed, could EMFs be … --- ## [Is there a thread for camping?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-thread-for-camping/87024)
**Author:** [@Jack\_T60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack_T60)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2014, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-thread-for-camping/87024 "2014-09-06T03:59:15Z")
Hello, Jack here... I'm trying to find info on camping, is there any discussion on this forum for that? --- ## [Exchangable Car Parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exchangable-car-parts/86989)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Barr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew_Barr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2014, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exchangable-car-parts/86989 "2014-09-05T20:10:36Z")
I have a 1999 STS with 200,000 miles on it then a 1998 SLS with 300,000 miles on it. The SLS is on its 2nd motor with redone headgaskets and valves etc. Is it worth it to keep the STS is there really that many exchanchab… --- ## [Computers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computers/86909)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2014, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computers/86909 "2014-09-05T17:43:11Z")
IN what year did automaker start putting computers in cars. --- ## [Injector question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injector-question/86987)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2014, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injector-question/86987 "2014-09-04T19:51:16Z")
What codes will u get if u unplug 1 electrical connector for the fuel injector on a V6 motor? The computer does not know it is unplugged. The spark plug is still firing. There is no "excess" unburned fuel in exhaust sinc… --- ## [Aftermarket computer chip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-computer-chip/86946)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2014, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-computer-chip/86946 "2014-09-04T03:55:12Z")
Saw a ford focus for sale. Seller says it has a modded "chip" that increases fuel economy by about 10mpg. I think the name mentioned was "Volo"? Anyone here recognize it? You would think a 2.0 focus would have good milea… --- ## [Gallupians and their cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gallupians-and-their-cars/86977)
**Author:** [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gallupians-and-their-cars/86977 "2014-09-03T05:07:22Z")
A while back I posted some pics of the annual car show at my Ford dealer. A local pro photog has produced a calendar titled ''gallupians and their cars'', beginning with Sept '14, with some great pics of some of those c… --- ## [To All the cars i've loved before (with apologies to Willie Nelson)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-all-the-cars-ive-loved-before-with-apologies-to-willie-nelson/86913)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Dyno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Dyno)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-all-the-cars-ive-loved-before-with-apologies-to-willie-nelson/86913 "2014-09-03T01:37:23Z")
To @MG McAnick- This is in response to your request in the Leno thread: I'm afraid that after my prior experiences with the used car market, I pretty much stuck to buying new cars. Here's a list, with commentary where… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=269) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=271)