# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=279 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 280 --- ## [Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback for towing 13' camper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-vs-subaru-outback-for-towing-13-camper/85541)
**Author:** [@PollyPocket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PollyPocket)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2014, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-vs-subaru-outback-for-towing-13-camper/85541 "2014-06-29T05:44:43Z")
I'm thinking of buying either a Ford Escape SE FWD 2.0L 4 cylinder ecoboost with factory installed tow hitch rated to tow 3500 # or a Subaru Outback AWD 2.4L 4 cylinder CVT rated at 2700# to tow a 13 foot Scamp trailer … --- ## [Intermittant vibration in a 1998 Crown Vic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-vibration-in-a-1998-crown-vic/85687)
**Author:** [@MCW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2014, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-vibration-in-a-1998-crown-vic/85687 "2014-06-29T02:27:44Z")
About 2 yrs ago there was a slight vibration in the car, it would happen every couple of months and last for about 5 seconds. It has gotten progressively worse and now happens quite often. There is no pattern as to when … --- ## [Credentials thread](https://community.cartalk.com/t/credentials-thread/85555)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2014, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/credentials-thread/85555 "2014-06-29T00:16:25Z")
I read the credentials thread when I first came to this site and found it very interesting. it gave me insight into the type of people who hung out here and made me want to be a part of it. even the the occasional trol… --- ## [Always stay logged in Now](https://community.cartalk.com/t/always-stay-logged-in-now/85666)
**Author:** [@Joe-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe-Guy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2014, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/always-stay-logged-in-now/85666 "2014-06-28T18:52:29Z")
I don't know if changes were made recently, but I no longer have to log in every time I come here. It hasn't been that way for me for at least a year. Thanks for all you've done and continue to do cdaquila... --- ## [Anyone ever buy a government vehicle at auction?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-ever-buy-a-government-vehicle-at-auction/85488)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2014, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-ever-buy-a-government-vehicle-at-auction/85488 "2014-06-28T04:19:26Z")
My state has a vehicle auction upcoming, open to the general public. I think I'll try my hand at it--I think the odds are good that the goods are a bit less odd than one might find at a general auction of cars. Seems to … --- ## [More changes in store for NJ car dealers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-changes-in-store-for-nj-car-dealers/85650)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-changes-in-store-for-nj-car-dealers/85650 "2014-06-27T21:07:12Z")
In addition to legislative changes that would enable Tesla to continue using their current business model in NJ, there is also a bill being considered in Trenton that would help "traditional" car dealers. The bill is … --- ## [Random AC Depressurization Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-ac-depressurization-question/85656)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-ac-depressurization-question/85656 "2014-06-27T07:13:02Z")
Ive always noticed that if Im running the AC, and turn the car off, then move the AC knob to the off position, I hear the internal doors move and the system sortve depressurize and let out a pshhhhh sound. It does it on… --- ## [Air Conditioner works great around town but car is like a sauna on a trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-works-great-around-town-but-car-is-like-a-sauna-on-a-trip/85658)
**Author:** [@Dale\_S](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dale_S)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-works-great-around-town-but-car-is-like-a-sauna-on-a-trip/85658 "2014-06-27T06:21:37Z")
1999 Nissan Maxima. My AC works great until I take a trip. About an hour into the trip the AC slowly stops cooling. I turn the fan onto high to unthaw, this works a little but it is still very warm. If I slow down to abo… --- ## [NJ law allowing direct sales from Tesla to consumers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nj-law-allowing-direct-sales-from-tesla-to-consumers/85569)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nj-law-allowing-direct-sales-from-tesla-to-consumers/85569 "2014-06-27T03:30:49Z")
Great news! It looks like NJ is going to allow direct sales of EVs. Kudos to NJ legislators. http://t.autos.msn.com/news/tesla-model-x-coming-in-2015-1 Thoughts? --- ## [Thoughts from those in the upper MidWest?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-from-those-in-the-upper-midwest/85643)
**Author:** [@Tobinski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tobinski)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-from-those-in-the-upper-midwest/85643 "2014-06-26T18:48:23Z")
Hello there all, I'm looking for some sage advice from a midwesterner on purchasing a (used) car (as per a previous discussion I started, I'm looking for a hatchback). I'll be moving out to Montana at the end of the … --- ## [Suspension problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-problem/85642)
**Author:** [@Big\_Dan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_Dan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-problem/85642 "2014-06-26T18:32:20Z")
I have a 2014 Toyota Prius. The right rear passenger side sits 3/4" height than the right rear driver's side (as measured from the top of the wheel well to the ground. The difference in the front is much less. Otherwise,… --- ## [BMW 325i (E30) convertible search](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-325i-e30-convertible-search/85626)
**Author:** [@Vasa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vasa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 10:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-325i-e30-convertible-search/85626 "2014-06-26T10:00:51Z")
I’m interested in buying a 1987-1989 BMW 325i (E30) convertible as a weekend car. I don’t know a lot about them but I have always loved the styling. Does anyone have any have any thoughts, suggestions, or advise for me?… --- ## [Seized rotors or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seized-rotors-or-not/85635)
**Author:** [@seabird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seabird)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seized-rotors-or-not/85635 "2014-06-26T05:00:04Z")
hi on may30 I bought a 2010 crysler seabring with 52,000 miles on it. runs great except when brakes are applied between 40 and 50 miles an hour the steering wheel shimmies but when you apply a firmer brake, it stops. I f… --- ## [Keep totaled vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-totaled-vehicle/85613)
**Author:** [@BootsCats](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BootsCats)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-totaled-vehicle/85613 "2014-06-26T02:59:21Z")
I have a 2004 Subaru Forester with 142,000 miles. My insurance company declared it a total loss after it incurred hail damage. They offered me roughly $8,000 to take the car and $4,000 if I want to keep it with a salva… --- ## [What do the pros think about this article?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-the-pros-think-about-this-article/85587)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2014, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-the-pros-think-about-this-article/85587 "2014-06-25T23:44:26Z")
I just read this interesting article. http://www.techshopmag.com/Article/127801/automotive\_industry\_discussion\_technicians\_point\_of\_view.aspx Personally, I think the author may be living in a fantasy world No emplo… --- ## [Passenger air bag question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-air-bag-question/85492)
**Author:** [@Trombenik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trombenik)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2014, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-air-bag-question/85492 "2014-06-25T19:53:09Z")
I had the occasion to drive my wife's car, a 2006 Passat. After mucking around for a while, I learned that you can't release the parking brake if the foot brake pedal isn't depressed. Fair enough. But then i saw the "pas… --- ## [Jeep cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee/85607)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2014, 8:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee/85607 "2014-06-25T08:50:40Z")
anyone out there have a 1999 jeep Cherokee 4.0 liter inline 6 cyl. do you need a special tool to take fuel filter off. --- ## [We deserve all the car that we can afford](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-deserve-all-the-car-that-we-can-afford/85557)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2014, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-deserve-all-the-car-that-we-can-afford/85557 "2014-06-24T15:19:31Z")
My criticism of 'easy terms' financing of all things in general and automobiles in particular is well articulated here https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/stripper-cars-going-extinct--blame-the-seven-year-loan-1606… --- ## [Add holistic car care to Tom & Ray's business](https://community.cartalk.com/t/add-holistic-car-care-to-tom-rays-business/85593)
**Author:** [@aimeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aimeep)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2014, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/add-holistic-car-care-to-tom-rays-business/85593 "2014-06-24T08:29:34Z")
This flyer was outside a co-op in Maine. I thought the guys could call them up and see how to add holistic car care to their business. --- ## [Can someone tell me what car this is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-what-car-this-is/85561)
**Author:** [@Lopez52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lopez52)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2014, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-what-car-this-is/85561 "2014-06-24T03:16:12Z")
I was wondering if someone could tell me what this car was???? --- ## [Vin # Mystery Solved!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-mystery-solved/85570)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Dee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Dee)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2014, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-mystery-solved/85570 "2014-06-23T23:45:18Z")
Ok back in March of this year me & my wife went to drive time to check out their used cars. We ended up getting a 06 Impala LT which we were very happy with. Until it was time for our courtesy oil change that they pay fo… --- ## [Log out again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/log-out-again/85598)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2014, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/log-out-again/85598 "2014-06-23T19:37:55Z")
last few days. logs me out and I m not back in by going to another thread or page, have to sign in again --- ## [Warm Up Headaches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warm-up-headaches/85531)
**Author:** [@Trustworthy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trustworthy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2014, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warm-up-headaches/85531 "2014-06-23T08:22:34Z")
I'm here to get some EXPERT opinions on a topic that has brought me endless grief over the years. It never fails that people absolutely boggle themselves stupid when I start my car, put my seatbelt on, put it in drive, … --- ## [Why No "Money Back Guarantee"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-no-money-back-guarantee/85472)
**Author:** [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-no-money-back-guarantee/85472 "2014-06-22T15:33:38Z")
I know most shops guarantee their work, meaning if they do a repair, and that repair fails within X months, they'll redo it for no additional charge. What I've never seen is a shop that advertises "If we don't fix your … --- ## [Fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel/85562)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel/85562 "2014-06-22T03:45:35Z")
what are the signs of a bad fuel filter. --- ## [Surprise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surprise/85545)
**Author:** [@my2cents](https://community.cartalk.com/u/my2cents)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surprise/85545 "2014-06-21T21:17:18Z")
......at least I was. I'd have thought the states with the largest cities would account for the most expensive car repairs (simply because of the cost of living if for no other reason). Why is North Carolina and not Ne… --- ## [Shadetree mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shadetree-mechanic/85548)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shadetree-mechanic/85548 "2014-06-21T04:01:47Z")
a shadetree mechanic told me that a clot air filter can cause a misfire.is that possible. --- ## [Gas Prices going up Fast As Mid-East gets Ready to Blow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-prices-going-up-fast-as-mid-east-gets-ready-to-blow/85418)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-prices-going-up-fast-as-mid-east-gets-ready-to-blow/85418 "2014-06-21T02:51:08Z")
The lid is getting ready to blow off the Middle East situation and the worlds motorists are about to feel the turmoil in the global oil markets...This could get very ugly very fast.... --- ## [Need car ideas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-car-ideas/85361)
**Author:** [@HollyM1955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HollyM1955)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2014, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-car-ideas/85361 "2014-06-20T23:05:44Z")
Hi, I need an idea or two for a new (or used) car. I'm selling my 2010 Honda CRV to my daughter. Here are the requirements: - I need to be able to put my wet 90-lb lab in the wayback after a swim - I'm conscious about … --- ## [Sign outs reappear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sign-outs-reappear/85458)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2014, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sign-outs-reappear/85458 "2014-06-20T17:30:07Z")
@cdaquila, I have had sign out problems all day. Every time I go back to the home page for each category, I get signed out. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=278) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=280)