# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=284 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 285 --- ## [Are there still Fast and Affordable SUVs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-still-fast-and-affordable-suvs/84908)
**Author:** [@starman1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/starman1)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-still-fast-and-affordable-suvs/84908 "2014-05-11T01:45:57Z")
I love my Rav4, but for some reason they have stopped making it with a 6 cylinder engine. Are there any new fast and affordable SUVs that are still made? Looking for price \< $30,000 and 0-60 at MOST 6.5s, preferably fa… --- ## [Best \*older\* 6+ seater wagon (Volvo, Audi, BMW, etc.) AND best newer 6+ seater NONminivan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-older-6-seater-wagon-volvo-audi-bmw-etc-and-best-newer-6-seater-nonminivan/84919)
**Author:** [@jesdu1017](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesdu1017)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2014, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-older-6-seater-wagon-volvo-audi-bmw-etc-and-best-newer-6-seater-nonminivan/84919 "2014-05-10T20:03:01Z")
I have a 2001 Lexus 300RX in good shape that I'm thinking of trading in for a 6+ seater, preferably not a minivan. The Lexus was a gift from my family about 2 years ago, and it runs great, but we just spent $1200+ replac… --- ## [New Vehicle Order Time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vehicle-order-time/84909)
**Author:** [@rmullen89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmullen89)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2014, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vehicle-order-time/84909 "2014-05-10T19:22:34Z")
I was walking around the Subaru dealership this past Monday and the salesman and I were discussing the XV Crosstrek. The salesman mentioned to me that ordering a new XV Crosstrek from the factory takes 25-30 WEEKS being … --- ## [Salvage title?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salvage-title/84948)
**Author:** [@Veronykah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Veronykah)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2014, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salvage-title/84948 "2014-05-10T18:26:09Z")
I know that everyone says to avoid cars with one but I've found the car I want and it's got one. I googled the VIN and found pics of the car before it was repaired. Just wondering if anyone has any insight as to what the… --- ## [What was the last car with pillow seats? Did you like them?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-the-last-car-with-pillow-seats-did-you-like-them/84958)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2014, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-the-last-car-with-pillow-seats-did-you-like-them/84958 "2014-05-10T15:50:19Z")
Recently I test drove a 85 Caddy at my favorite car lot and just loved the pillow seats, and there is another website I frequent that just featured a 70's car with pillow seats and it got me thinking.........What was th… --- ## [Ticked off at U-Haul](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticked-off-at-u-haul/84933)
**Author:** [@Masterskrain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Masterskrain)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2014, 11:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticked-off-at-u-haul/84933 "2014-05-10T11:43:58Z")
I contacted my local U-Haul dealer to see about renting one of their two axle car transport trailers to move my 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible after it had broken a u-joint, and was stranded alongside the road. U-ha… --- ## [Any "close calls" while wrenching?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-close-calls-while-wrenching/84818)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-close-calls-while-wrenching/84818 "2014-05-09T19:13:19Z")
Given that being a mechanic involves working with toxic substances, heavy objects, dangerous power tools, and a vehicle capable of crushing the life out of you--does anybody have a "too close for comfort" story to share? … --- ## [Fell Off Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fell-off-truck/84855)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fell-off-truck/84855 "2014-05-09T01:23:44Z")
I've heard the phrase "fell off the truck" before but never seen it happen until last night when I watched Dallas Car Sharks. A tow truck driver was delivering a used SUV bought at auction. He unchained the SUV from … --- ## [LPG cars fuel in America?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lpg-cars-fuel-in-america/84901)
**Author:** [@robobass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robobass)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lpg-cars-fuel-in-america/84901 "2014-05-08T05:18:10Z")
I live in --- ## [1988 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-toyota-camry/84910)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2014, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-toyota-camry/84910 "2014-05-07T02:52:27Z")
I have never fully understood the following three: ECT. What is this and should it be used in the 'normal' or 'power' setting? Cruise Control. When should this be used and when not? Finally, Overdrive. When to use … --- ## [Can i trust my luggage rack?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-trust-my-luggage-rack/84555)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2014, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-trust-my-luggage-rack/84555 "2014-05-06T12:39:58Z")
we are going on vacation soon and plan on taking our "new" 1990 jeep Cherokee. my question is, can I trust my luggage rack not to rip off while going down the highway if I useit to carry cargo. fishing rods, tackle boxes… --- ## [Have you ever been in a car chase?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-been-in-a-car-chase/84817)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2014, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-been-in-a-car-chase/84817 "2014-05-06T02:38:36Z")
I was sitting by the fire last night taking a trip down memory lane and I was thinking about my cousin that I have lost contact with and some hijinks we endured together. One incident involved a being chased by two bi… --- ## [Bout to take the plung](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bout-to-take-the-plung/84841)
**Author:** [@shoulinjedi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shoulinjedi)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2014, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bout-to-take-the-plung/84841 "2014-05-06T01:24:22Z")
found a chevy 2500 4x4 single cab, 1999 with the 6.0. Iwanted to buy it for $2500 when I found out it has 270k and makes a clunk sound under the driver fender when the 4x4 is engaged. Owner says it runs great and doesnt … --- ## [Creative Uses for Old Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creative-uses-for-old-cars/84788)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2014, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creative-uses-for-old-cars/84788 "2014-05-06T01:17:56Z")
I just stumbled across this Craigslist ad for a Saab car with the front cut off and a trailer frame welded on, for use as a camper trailer: http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/rvs/4440227928.html Maybe not very practica… --- ## [Ram Promaster Diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ram-promaster-diesel/84895)
**Author:** [@bobfharris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobfharris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2014, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ram-promaster-diesel/84895 "2014-05-05T02:14:07Z")
Has anyone tested the new Ram Promaster in the diesel configuration? MPG? etc. Same engine as in the pick up but I've yet to see actual tests and stats on the Promaster Also you do not list the Ram series under a separat… --- ## [Change in topic description](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-in-topic-description/84863)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2014, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-in-topic-description/84863 "2014-05-04T23:53:28Z")
I see the topic description of general discussion has been changed from,"your forum to discuss all the topics of the day", to" your forum to discuss all the automotive topics of the day" lol. any thoughts? --- ## [No cops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-cops/84877)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2014, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-cops/84877 "2014-05-04T21:54:16Z")
I'm glad I don't live in a city big enough for this. http://money.msn.com/auto-insurance/article.aspx?post=1e9c4261-3a4f-4f15-8f6b-20d3d6dddce2 If you live in one of these cities and get in an accident and there ar… --- ## ["Great Shape Inside and Out"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-shape-inside-and-out/84869)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2014, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-shape-inside-and-out/84869 "2014-05-04T10:34:13Z")
That's what the ad said for this 1995 Hyundai Accent (craigslist posting). I'm just thinking maybe they shouldn't have included a picture. I just thought it was funny. --- ## [My friend's father's car savings plan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-friends-fathers-car-savings-plan/84740)
**Author:** [@Markgilchrist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Markgilchrist)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2014, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-friends-fathers-car-savings-plan/84740 "2014-05-04T00:19:37Z")
Funny story (is this the right forum?) about how my friend's father would save money to trade in his car each year for a brand-new model. It's described in his post (attached). --- ## [Wish we still had it and would like to see it again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wish-we-still-had-it-and-would-like-to-see-it-again/84617)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 247\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wish-we-still-had-it-and-would-like-to-see-it-again/84617 "2014-05-03T07:30:33Z")
There are some models of cars and equipment,that to put it simply,were just right(had the right synergy of parts, features, utility,size and what have you.What would you like to see produced again? My vote goes for the… --- ## [What are the bluish headlights occasionally seen on non HID vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-bluish-headlights-occasionally-seen-on-non-hid-vehicles/84807)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-bluish-headlights-occasionally-seen-on-non-hid-vehicles/84807 "2014-05-03T03:56:16Z")
These are not Sylvania Cool Blue™ headlights which still appear white. These were quite blue-white. Thank you. --- ## [Starting fluid spray can straw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-fluid-spray-can-straw/84854)
**Author:** [@ndemb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ndemb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-fluid-spray-can-straw/84854 "2014-05-01T21:06:00Z")
I wish cans of starting fluid had a straw that could direct the spray into a tight space. Anyone else ever wished for that? --- ## [Trans service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-service/84685)
**Author:** [@dodge330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dodge330)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-service/84685 "2014-05-01T21:05:34Z")
what's better for auto trans, flush service or drop the pan and drain fluid? --- ## [Catch 22: Calif DMV/Emissions Testing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catch-22-calif-dmv-emissions-testing/84726)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catch-22-calif-dmv-emissions-testing/84726 "2014-05-01T05:53:40Z")
I just got a letter from the Calif DMV saying (1) they won't complete the registration until my car passes the emissions test (it failed on the first try) ; and (2) I can't drive the car b/c it is not registered. So ho… --- ## [Pros/Cons of 2014 Engines and Transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pros-cons-of-2014-engines-and-transmissions/84380)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pros-cons-of-2014-engines-and-transmissions/84380 "2014-05-01T02:20:22Z")
Thinking of car shopping and have done extensive research with the CR car buying guide as well as numerous online sites. Still need to do majority of hands on test driving. I know what CR and online sites have to say … --- ## [Best way to get rid of old gasoline?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-get-rid-of-old-gasoline/84832)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-get-rid-of-old-gasoline/84832 "2014-05-01T02:17:27Z")
I recently came across approx. 20 gallons of old gas. 5 gallons came to me in an old gas can someone was throwing away. I saw it at the curb and stopped. The can had gas in it but the spout was broken. I fixed this p… --- ## [8 Months Pregnant and Looking For Family Friendly Vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/8-months-pregnant-and-looking-for-family-friendly-vehicle/84792)
**Author:** [@JoHouston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoHouston)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/8-months-pregnant-and-looking-for-family-friendly-vehicle/84792 "2014-05-01T02:11:06Z")
Help needed! My husband and I are looking for a new vehicle to accommodate our expanding family (I'm pregnant with our first child and we also have a black lab). We've looked at 2004 Honda Odyssey (w/around 155K miles)… --- ## [Damaged VW Golf TDI sold to me as new!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damaged-vw-golf-tdi-sold-to-me-as-new/84822)
**Author:** [@GailAnn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GailAnn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damaged-vw-golf-tdi-sold-to-me-as-new/84822 "2014-05-01T01:54:26Z")
Three years ago I bought a 2011 VW Golf TDI form a dealer in Roanoke, VA. Since my husband is not able to drive anymore, I have decided to sell it. No problem finding a buyer. Purchase contract, money down and date se… --- ## [POINTLESS thread: My local shade tree mechanic (and neighbor) is a nice guy but I wouldn't trust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pointless-thread-my-local-shade-tree-mechanic-and-neighbor-is-a-nice-guy-but-i-wouldnt-trust/84731)
**Author:** [@mareakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mareakin)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2014, 9:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pointless-thread-my-local-shade-tree-mechanic-and-neighbor-is-a-nice-guy-but-i-wouldnt-trust/84731 "2014-04-28T09:51:43Z")
My local shade tree mechanic (and neighbor) is a nice guy but I wouldn't trust my car with him. I'm friendly with the guy, and on hot summer days, I'll usually bring him a beer or a coke and he's appreciative and I appre… --- ## [Buying a car from a family member that works at a dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-from-a-family-member-that-works-at-a-dealership/84797)
**Author:** [@Sayersj629](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sayersj629)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2014, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-from-a-family-member-that-works-at-a-dealership/84797 "2014-04-27T02:26:23Z")
I’m looking for opinions on buying a used car from a family member that works at a dealership. My brother in law works for a used car dealer in PA, and it’s one of the no-hassle no-haggle type places that list the car p… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=283) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=285)