# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=283 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 284 --- ## [Buy used car then move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-used-car-then-move/85096)
**Author:** [@FlanAl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FlanAl)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2014, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-used-car-then-move/85096 "2014-05-21T11:06:11Z")
Hello, I am brand new to the community and also to car ownership and was hoping you all could help me out. I currently live in New York State but will be moving to Maine and working in New Hampshire in September. My or… --- ## [What happened to the icons?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-the-icons/85102)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2014, 7:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-the-icons/85102 "2014-05-21T07:10:42Z")
Is it just my computer, or is everyone else's computer screen also showing just a small "X" in place of the photos that we previously used for our identity? Obviously, this should not be a major issue for anyone, but I… --- ## [Looking for a scanner with graph display capability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-scanner-with-graph-display-capability/85098)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2014, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-scanner-with-graph-display-capability/85098 "2014-05-21T05:40:13Z")
I am somewhat confused right now. I bought an Innova 3140 scanner some time ago. It claims to show sensor outputs, but it does not do that. You get a fast changing digital reading which is no good at all for telling what… --- ## [Trailblazer trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailblazer-trans/84998)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2014, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailblazer-trans/84998 "2014-05-21T04:49:01Z")
Got an 05 trailblazer with bad trans. No 3rd or 4th gear. All experts say the 4l60e trans is same as Tahoe/silverado. I see that used Tahoe trans are priced higher than the fairly rare trailblazer trans. Supply and deman… --- ## [CVT? good or bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cvt-good-or-bad/84997)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2014, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cvt-good-or-bad/84997 "2014-05-20T18:42:16Z")
I recently drove a Subaru Forester with a CVT, and I noticed one thing that seems to be a safety problem. Driving at low speed, say 30-40 MPH, when I floor the throttle, there is a long delay before anything happens, a… --- ## [I Need Help Identifying This Automobile](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-identifying-this-automobile/84975)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2014, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-identifying-this-automobile/84975 "2014-05-20T04:50:06Z")
I had a chance to drive to Delaware a couple of weeks ago and it was a great trip (except for the exorbitant tolls). I saw a vehicle that I've never seen before a couple of times on I-95. One was a light gold and the oth… --- ## [Cars with Flat floors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-with-flat-floors/85056)
**Author:** [@JHayesOrlando](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JHayesOrlando)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2014, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-with-flat-floors/85056 "2014-05-20T03:01:18Z")
Because of physical limitations, I have to drive with my left foot. Been doing it all my driving life, but the issue is I need a flat front floor (no console) in order to put my other foot somewhere! So it's been minvans… --- ## [Exhaust bolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-bolts/85088)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-bolts/85088 "2014-05-19T23:19:57Z")
i removed downpipe from exhaust manifold and all 3 nuts came off studs easily. they were almost finger tight. but they look very corroded. i assume they are at least higher quality nuts since they see high heat and lucki… --- ## [2004 Buick LeSabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lesabre/85053)
**Author:** [@bankrnan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bankrnan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2014, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lesabre/85053 "2014-05-18T02:56:46Z")
When I turn on my a/c I get a constant clicking noise. Very annoying. Can anyone advise? --- ## [Bmw series 118i (europe model)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-series-118i-europe-model/85049)
**Author:** [@bmv\_series\_118](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmv_series_118)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2014, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-series-118i-europe-model/85049 "2014-05-18T02:49:04Z")
I own a 2007 bmw series 118i and live in Berlin Germany. I recently had my car just shut completely off while driving at 80km per hour. In a tunnel no less. Took it to a bmw dealer and they checked the computer and h… --- ## [Chrysler Sebring Water Pump Repair..think the Mechanic is hosing me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-sebring-water-pump-repair-think-the-mechanic-is-hosing-me/85054)
**Author:** [@MLJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MLJ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2014, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-sebring-water-pump-repair-think-the-mechanic-is-hosing-me/85054 "2014-05-18T02:40:07Z")
Hi, looking for some advice on my situation. I have a 2001 Chrsyler Sebring that stalled out on me last month on Tuesday, April 15th. The engine smoked up a bit and stalled. I had it towed to a local shop where I've had … --- ## [Why did i just get a 30 second dogfood ad pop up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-i-just-get-a-30-second-dogfood-ad-pop-up/84960)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-i-just-get-a-30-second-dogfood-ad-pop-up/84960 "2014-05-17T23:57:47Z")
happened after selecting thread from recent discussions, ad popped up before i went to thread --- ## [Suspention](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspention/85012)
**Author:** [@Climber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Climber)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspention/85012 "2014-05-17T23:17:14Z")
I came home from work and noticed that the shock on my front, passenger side was leaking. I replaced the whole strut assembly. Do I need to replace the other side as well? What will happen if I don't? My truck is a 2… --- ## [RESCHEDULED: Tonight, May 17: Upgrade Downtime](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rescheduled-tonight-may-17-upgrade-downtime/85032)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rescheduled-tonight-may-17-upgrade-downtime/85032 "2014-05-17T14:38:54Z")
Hello - the upgrade/migration will take place tonight instead. I'm not sure of the exact time, as it wasn't anticipated, but my contact e-mailed me just after 9 pm EST to say he was starting on it shortly. Thank you for … --- ## [Getting rid of truck stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-rid-of-truck-stuff/85016)
**Author:** [@LogicGuru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LogicGuru)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-rid-of-truck-stuff/85016 "2014-05-17T06:18:40Z")
I just bought a used truck that has a hard cover on the bed I don't want. I've checked and these things sell for around $800. But I just want to get rid of it and don't care how much, if anything, I get for it. I've trie… --- ## [If tesla can](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-tesla-can/85001)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-tesla-can/85001 "2014-05-17T04:04:23Z")
if tesla can build an electric car we all want, why can t the other guys? --- ## [Onstar?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/onstar/85046)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/onstar/85046 "2014-05-17T03:02:27Z")
02 grand prix in junkyard. rear view mirror was gone. there was a large module mounted in trunk on side quarter panel area between rear tire/tail light. the car had a bose amp mounted near trunk hinge area also. the modu… --- ## [Hard vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-vibration/85033)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Dunlap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick_Dunlap)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-vibration/85033 "2014-05-16T03:54:50Z")
My 1994 Camry has as a hard vibration when at or below 1000rpms. Had five shops do one thing or another. Replaced all motor mounts, two different shops did a compression checks and all was fine. The last shop first tried… --- ## [Fact or fiction?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fact-or-fiction/84983)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 7:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fact-or-fiction/84983 "2014-05-15T07:18:33Z")
Does rust convertor work?-Kevin --- ## [GM gives customers employee pricing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-gives-customers-employee-pricing/84940)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 7:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-gives-customers-employee-pricing/84940 "2014-05-15T07:10:22Z")
If you own a car recalled for the ignition problem, GM will let you buy most GM product at employee prices. The only Chevrolet vehicles you can't buy at employee prices are the Camaro Z-28 and the Spark EV, for instance… --- ## [Where are the old episodes on Audible.com?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-are-the-old-episodes-on-audible-com/84955)
**Author:** [@gh1138](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gh1138)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2014, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-are-the-old-episodes-on-audible-com/84955 "2014-05-14T21:58:38Z")
Do any of the forum users know why most of the older shows disappeared from Audible.com? I had been purchasing/downloading/listening to several years from the 2000's, but around the first of the year, they just disappea… --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala/85000)
**Author:** [@roxijam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roxijam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala/85000 "2014-05-13T09:52:10Z")
I have a 2007 Impala. My power steering went out when I went to the hospital to pick up my husband after he had surgery. The place I had it towed to said they had to replace the Rack N Pinion for $990. They charged $780… --- ## [Rusty Death Wish](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-death-wish/84980)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-death-wish/84980 "2014-05-13T04:15:33Z")
Just thought I would mention a car I saw on the way home this evening while I was sitting at a traffic light. Some young guy pulled up on my right in the cross-traffic lane to make a left in front of me. The car was a r… --- ## [Need advice on finding a classic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-finding-a-classic/84904)
**Author:** [@jst04004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jst04004)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2014, 8:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-finding-a-classic/84904 "2014-05-12T08:40:31Z")
I am in love with Cadillac Eldorado's from the 70's; convertibles of course. If I can't have a boat, I want a land yacht. Here is my situation. I am in grad school, so funds are somewhat limited. I am new to the restorat… --- ## [Now this is different - Solar Highways](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-this-is-different-solar-highways/84959)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2014, 8:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-this-is-different-solar-highways/84959 "2014-05-12T08:02:36Z")
I seriously doubt this will ever come to fruition...but it's really thinking outside the box. If what they say is possible...I'm all for it. Not sure what the cost would be...probably 1000 times more then a highway costs… --- ## [Why overinflate tires during storage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-overinflate-tires-during-storage/84968)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-overinflate-tires-during-storage/84968 "2014-05-11T16:09:07Z")
What does this accomplish? --- ## [Why do people demand such fast vehicles? Is it contributing to our downfall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-people-demand-such-fast-vehicles-is-it-contributing-to-our-downfall/84952)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-people-demand-such-fast-vehicles-is-it-contributing-to-our-downfall/84952 "2014-05-11T15:09:13Z")
Why do people think they need a vehicle that can go 0-60 in 5 or 6 seconds? Is there really a need for that? I remember when a vehicle had 0-60 times of under 7 seconds was a muscle car meant for the drag strip. Now … --- ## [Good or bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-or-bad/84893)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-or-bad/84893 "2014-05-11T03:10:58Z")
Well its coming,tell me Folks -what role is electricity going to have on the future auto(you can get as technical as you want,please list the merits and demerits in your view)-Kevin --- ## [2011 Jaguar XJ XJL - need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jaguar-xj-xjl-need-advice/84943)
**Author:** [@zeenox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zeenox)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jaguar-xj-xjl-need-advice/84943 "2014-05-11T02:37:48Z")
Hello, I am looking to buy a used car. I have never had a Jaguar and I can't seem to find any information on this particular used Jaguar. The car I am currently looking at purchasing has 45,534 miles, Gas V8 5.0L/305, a… --- ## [Engine miss/ O2 sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-miss-o2-sensor/84954)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-miss-o2-sensor/84954 "2014-05-11T02:24:08Z")
99 Tahoe, 350 vortec, 190k miles. Has 3 codes. 0305 cyl misfire. Has 0135 O2sensor bank1/sensor 1 heater performance. And 0430 cat efficiency. Seems to me O2 code means sensor itself is bad, vs sensor reading a hi/lo mix… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=282) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=284)