# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=275 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 276 --- ## [What is this car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-car/86271)
**Author:** [@carlovermo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carlovermo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2014, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-car/86271 "2014-08-02T12:55:35Z")
Hello all of you. Can anyone identify the year, make and model of the car in the picture? Thank you all for your help. --- ## [2003 Toyota Echo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-echo/86343)
**Author:** [@ADP41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ADP41)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2014, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-echo/86343 "2014-08-02T04:39:58Z")
I have 123K miles on my echo and I have never had my rear brakes serviced. I want to do this for preventive maintenance purposes. I do my front disk brakes myself but have never done rear drum brakes nor do I want to or … --- ## [No Reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-reverse/86354)
**Author:** [@Chickamomma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chickamomma)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2014, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-reverse/86354 "2014-08-02T03:27:43Z")
Hello everyone I have a 1999 chevy malibu with a 2005 chevy impala motor in it. Recently I put my car into reverse and it made a hard clunk and went into reverse. Later on that day I tried to go into reverse and it wil… --- ## [Turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning/86353)
**Author:** [@crusty-XII](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crusty-XII)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2014, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning/86353 "2014-08-02T03:09:57Z")
When I learned to drive, if you were turning left, you got into the left most part of your lane; same with turning right, you shaded over to the right side of your lane. Now it seems to be that people have to use every … --- ## [CRX for autocriss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crx-for-autocriss/86340)
**Author:** [@JockHam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JockHam)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2014, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crx-for-autocriss/86340 "2014-08-02T00:04:35Z")
Me and my brother are thinking about picking up a beater for occasional fun commute but mainly for messing around at the autocross events. Our first choice was obviously the miata, but I am a bit too tall for it. Our sec… --- ## [Looking for used 4/awd wagon or small suv](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-used-4-awd-wagon-or-small-suv/86346)
**Author:** [@chabibi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chabibi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 8:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-used-4-awd-wagon-or-small-suv/86346 "2014-08-01T08:56:40Z")
I am looking for a 4wd or awd wagon or small suv that I can put another 100k miles on. I was thinking about Subaru outback or Forrester. Other options might be Honda crv/element or Toyota Rav 4. Looking for advice out … --- ## [Used 2008 honda accord 21k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-2008-honda-accord-21k-miles/86317)
**Author:** [@Cyclo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cyclo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-2008-honda-accord-21k-miles/86317 "2014-08-01T05:52:20Z")
I am looking at purchasing a used accord. It's a 2008 accord with 21,000 miles. It has the 4 cylinder engine. Is this a good buy at 15k? --- ## [4l60e issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4l60e-issue/86100)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4l60e-issue/86100 "2014-08-01T03:06:59Z")
05 trail blazer. 150k. 3-4 clutches burned up. Trans was rebuilt. 2 weeks later front pump failed. New pump installed. Truck shifts fine, not harsh or firm. Weeks later, pump is failed again. Is at shop being torn down.… --- ## [Is it possible to change the tone of the car alarm?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-change-the-tone-of-the-car-alarm/86314)
**Author:** [@Nyancar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nyancar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-change-the-tone-of-the-car-alarm/86314 "2014-08-01T02:50:38Z")
More importantly, can I upload my own? I drive a 2009 Pontiac Vibe 4cylander 5 speed manual trans. I'm curious to know about the alarm system. How does it work? How difficult would it be to change the sound the alar… --- ## [Duct Tape to patch a vinyl seat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/duct-tape-to-patch-a-vinyl-seat/86294)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 9:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/duct-tape-to-patch-a-vinyl-seat/86294 "2014-07-31T09:00:10Z")
Anybody have a good reason not to do this? The f150 I bought used has a vinyl bench that is a bit torn up on the driver side. It seems to be getting progressively worse so I was going to duct tape it up just to prevent… --- ## [Used tacoma, tundra or ridgeline?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-tacoma-tundra-or-ridgeline/86265)
**Author:** [@headonastick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/headonastick)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-tacoma-tundra-or-ridgeline/86265 "2014-07-31T08:26:59Z")
I've got a '93 Toyota Pickup (the pre-Tacoma). Love the 4x4 extra-cab with the (almost) never die 22RE engine (230,000 miles). Unfortunately, with climate warming happening, and the recent purchase of a T@B trailer (used… --- ## [OK, Now you have to fix the pop up problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-now-you-have-to-fix-the-pop-up-problem/86313)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-now-you-have-to-fix-the-pop-up-problem/86313 "2014-07-31T06:37:09Z")
If your cursor scans across the share button, the share dialog box comes up even though you don't want it to. Up till now, it has been an annoyance, but now when it comes up, it cannot be closed without either closing … --- ## [WHAT IS THE BETS SMALL USED SUV for me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-bets-small-used-suv-for-me/86290)
**Author:** [@cb\_inthecity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cb_inthecity)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-bets-small-used-suv-for-me/86290 "2014-07-31T05:53:05Z")
Hi. I have had a car for 12 years & now need you to help me to find the BEST SMALL SUV. Here is my situation: I live in New Orleans and drive (and parallel park) in the city, but need to do a fair amount of highway drivi… --- ## [Only 2300 miles, " the wife of the dealer owner drove it back and forth to Florida"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-2300-miles-the-wife-of-the-dealer-owner-drove-it-back-and-forth-to-florida/86235)
**Author:** [@snowflaque](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snowflaque)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-2300-miles-the-wife-of-the-dealer-owner-drove-it-back-and-forth-to-florida/86235 "2014-07-31T04:27:22Z")
I am thinking about buying a 2014 Mazda 6. There is a lightly driven nearly new one at a substantial discount. Three questions: 1. Would you believe it was only driven by the owners wife? as claimed? 2. If true, can prol… --- ## [Advice for Buying a Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-buying-a-car/86267)
**Author:** [@spartangirl77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spartangirl77)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2014, 8:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-buying-a-car/86267 "2014-07-30T08:38:21Z")
I am a sophomore in college at Michigan State and I am looking into getting my first car. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions or advice. My dad usually helps me with this stuff, but he is really busy at work so… --- ## [The car next to me burnt to the ground. What damage should I look for in my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-next-to-me-burnt-to-the-ground-what-damage-should-i-look-for-in-my-car/86231)
**Author:** [@Worry\_wart\_Dad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Worry_wart_Dad)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2014, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-next-to-me-burnt-to-the-ground-what-damage-should-i-look-for-in-my-car/86231 "2014-07-30T06:22:51Z")
My daughter is a senior in Anthropology at OSU. She got a used Honda CR-V a year ago that she loves, and was pleased when she was awarded a parking space for it that w as not next to the dumpser (which was instead car ov… --- ## [\[Help with Educational Guidelines\]](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-educational-guidelines/86125)
**Author:** [@Nicholai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicholai)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2014, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-educational-guidelines/86125 "2014-07-30T00:58:25Z")
Hi all. I'm new here, and this is my first post. I'm currently 16 years old, and I believe I am wasting my life. I have no sturdy educational background that I know of. I'm currently in the line up to pursue a degree in … --- ## [Moving to Colorado-When to buy, what to buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-to-colorado-when-to-buy-what-to-buy/86138)
**Author:** [@Gertie1213](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gertie1213)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2014, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-to-colorado-when-to-buy-what-to-buy/86138 "2014-07-29T07:16:00Z")
Hi-I own a 2006 Chevy Impala and it's only known life in Miami (90k). I'm moving to Colorado soon and assume I'll need to get a car better suited to snow and mountains (reason I'm moving). So, do I trade in here and dr… --- ## [The new BMW i3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-bmw-i3/86236)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-bmw-i3/86236 "2014-07-28T23:57:38Z")
I saw one of these new plug-in electrics today in the parking lot of my supermarket, so--of course--I went over for a closer look. Just then, the owners returned to their car, so I was able to chat with them, and to vie… --- ## [How do I make sure the buyer of my used vehicle registers it in his/her name?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-make-sure-the-buyer-of-my-used-vehicle-registers-it-in-his-her-name/86179)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-make-sure-the-buyer-of-my-used-vehicle-registers-it-in-his-her-name/86179 "2014-07-28T21:40:04Z")
When signing over the title & registration to a new buyer for an old vehicle -- a 20 year old 'beater': How do I make sure the buyer registers it in his/her own name? In my state the plates stay with the vehicle. The … --- ## [Ford dealer's annual RT66 car & rod show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-dealers-annual-rt66-car-rod-show/86232)
**Author:** [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-dealers-annual-rt66-car-rod-show/86232 "2014-07-28T07:35:12Z")
Today is our annual Ford dealership's rod and car show...y'all should be here...two blocks closed and just look at all the great vehicles ( as viewed from the roof of the show room looking n.w. to n.e. ) --- ## [Cherokee jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cherokee-jeep/86253)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2014, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cherokee-jeep/86253 "2014-07-27T23:17:08Z")
hi team i have a 1999 jeep cherokee 4.0 liter inline 6. got this crazy problem were some morning i go out and crank up jeep.and none of the instrument on panel is working.(gas,coolant,RPM,battery) nothing working not ev… --- ## [390 to 428 conversion (Ford)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/390-to-428-conversion-ford/85997)
**Author:** [@jp360ford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jp360ford)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2014, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/390-to-428-conversion-ford/85997 "2014-07-27T20:59:14Z")
I have a 1969 Ford Explorer with a 360 (de stroked) big block. after some research I discovered it's basically a 390 block. this y seires goes up to 428. been doing research into the Cobra Jet 248 and SCJ 428. i haven… --- ## [Oil Dipstick Reading According to Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-dipstick-reading-according-to-ford/86178)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2014, 8:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-dipstick-reading-according-to-ford/86178 "2014-07-27T08:24:21Z")
I thought this was interesting. Normally when I check a dipstick there is the min and max levels indicated. If I find the oil to be below the max level - I will add oil until its right to that point, being careful t… --- ## [How do you know whether your car will make a long drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-know-whether-your-car-will-make-a-long-drive/86156)
**Author:** [@tats](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tats)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2014, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-know-whether-your-car-will-make-a-long-drive/86156 "2014-07-27T05:59:29Z")
I have a '98 Saturn SL with 130,000 miles on it and I want to drive it from the Bay Area to Los Angeles, CA (about 600 miles). Now, I have had no problems out of this car and I replaced the radiator about a year ago but … --- ## [Veteran Looking for a Donated car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/veteran-looking-for-a-donated-car/86204)
**Author:** [@Radar1234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Radar1234)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2014, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/veteran-looking-for-a-donated-car/86204 "2014-07-27T01:50:06Z")
I'm a relocated Vet in ST Louis SOCO without a car. I know it's a long shot but is anyone out here that would donate a car to a VETin need. I'm in a homeless program and just found work but can't afford a car at the mome… --- ## [What level of protection do I need in the sale of my used vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-level-of-protection-do-i-need-in-the-sale-of-my-used-vehicle/85917)
**Author:** [@chesspupil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chesspupil)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-level-of-protection-do-i-need-in-the-sale-of-my-used-vehicle/85917 "2014-07-26T16:48:31Z")
I am curious as I try to sell vehicle what is the proper way to ensure a buy does not try to hold me liable for operational issues. Do I need them to sign a written disclaimer? My 164K mile '98 Blazer which has many min… --- ## [No one is turned down for a car loan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-one-is-turned-down-for-a-car-loan/86166)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 8:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-one-is-turned-down-for-a-car-loan/86166 "2014-07-26T08:48:35Z")
This is the outrageous extreme of the automobile business in the U.S. https://screen.yahoo.com/new-york-times/no-credit-no-problem-162219272.html?vp=1 Long term financing is a bottomless pit for a great many American… --- ## [A new, smaller pickup truck for the US market](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-smaller-pickup-truck-for-the-us-market/86151)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 8:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-smaller-pickup-truck-for-the-us-market/86151 "2014-07-26T08:04:34Z")
...from Chrysler-Fiat? http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/07/21/is-small-ram-pickup-in-works/?intcmp=features --- ## [The Latest In AC Efficiency](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-latest-in-ac-efficiency/86195)
**Author:** [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-latest-in-ac-efficiency/86195 "2014-07-26T01:08:39Z")
Maybe of minor interest, I came across this in my Insight shop manual. The liquid to the expansion valve is heat-exchanged against the vapor from the evaporator. This "tube-in-a-tube" is between (6) and (7) in the firs… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=274) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=276)