# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=288 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 289 --- ## [2003 Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey/84358)
**Author:** [@Guitarplaya2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guitarplaya2000)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2014, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey/84358 "2014-03-29T06:24:54Z")
I own an '03 Honda Odyssey and I've noticed that the factory paint has peeled around the rear window vents, in the ridges on the roof and under the sliding door window - on both sides of the vehicle. When the paint flake… --- ## [Fix or replace 2002 Honda CR-V?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-replace-2002-honda-cr-v/84295)
**Author:** [@mlouie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlouie)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2014, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-replace-2002-honda-cr-v/84295 "2014-03-29T05:39:42Z")
I have a 2002 Honda CR-V with 157K miles on it. I love this vehicle and it meets my needs well. I bought it used in 2006 with 57K miles and have maintained it well with all the required oil changes done on time. Last Sep… --- ## [Should I fix it before trading it in?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-it-before-trading-it-in/84330)
**Author:** [@bald\_duck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bald_duck)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2014, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-it-before-trading-it-in/84330 "2014-03-29T04:45:56Z")
I have a 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse, about 55,000 miles, average condition, that I want to trade in. Things that need repair: left headlight only works on high beam; lifters on hatchback are shot (I use a PVC pipe to hold u… --- ## [Car Search - Dog car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-search-dog-car/84304)
**Author:** [@mgw9nh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgw9nh)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-search-dog-car/84304 "2014-03-28T16:50:22Z")
I currently own a 2002 Honda CRV EX with 235,000 miles. It needs repairs, and I have decided to sell and get another car. I like my Honda, but not happy with winter performance. It has been the best car for transporti… --- ## [How do 2002 Sienna motors fail?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-2002-sienna-motors-fail/84326)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-2002-sienna-motors-fail/84326 "2014-03-28T16:01:21Z")
Okay, maybe I asked this question before, but if I did, I forgot. Sorry. I have a 2002 Sienna with around 203,000 miles on it. My mileage was at one time high, but now I run maybe 6,000 miles a year, mostly in Mexico, … --- ## [Looking for suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-suggestions/84323)
**Author:** [@rick20794](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rick20794)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-suggestions/84323 "2014-03-26T11:19:02Z")
I will soon need to give up my car to my daughter. I am looking for suggestions for an used Ford SportTrac/Subaru Baja (but both have been discontinued for a few years now and most used ones have high mileage) like vehi… --- ## [Cap'n Tugg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capn-tugg/84251)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 10:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capn-tugg/84251 "2014-03-26T10:37:48Z")
This was a local show that came on when I was a little tyke. I remember being fascinated with the "engine". Who else remembers evidence of being a "gearhead" at an early age? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIVCIjmLzg… --- ## [Ideas for a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-for-a-new-car/84031)
**Author:** [@Matt922](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt922)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-for-a-new-car/84031 "2014-03-26T01:35:42Z")
Hey, guys, I currently own a 1998 Chevy Cavalier. Isn't my most glamorous choice, but it's ran great since I've had it. No problems, especially with the way I service the engine. However, I bought it with some decent rus… --- ## [Subaru Oil Consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-oil-consumption/84279)
**Author:** [@chrsttjn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrsttjn)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2014, 8:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-oil-consumption/84279 "2014-03-25T08:42:49Z")
We bought a 2007 Outback in April of 2012 (~75,000 mi.). After a couple of oil changes I noticed that the oil consumption seemed high. The dealer looked for leaks and replaced the head gaskets under warranty. Oil cons… --- ## [Replacement car for 80-year-old mother-in-law](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-car-for-80-year-old-mother-in-law/84139)
**Author:** [@jbMT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbMT)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2014, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-car-for-80-year-old-mother-in-law/84139 "2014-03-25T04:44:16Z")
Somewhat by default I'm the car expert in my extended family (not a high bar). My mother-in-law's 2003 Hyundai Accent w/100K+ miles is now costing more to repair than it's worth, plus I'm worried about it conking out on … --- ## [How to delete a comment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-delete-a-comment/84321)
**Author:** [@bbryan0904](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbryan0904)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2014, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-delete-a-comment/84321 "2014-03-25T03:35:20Z")
Last night I wrote a review about a mechanic shop. But today I feel like deleting it. Can anyone tell me how to do it? Or anyone know how to contact the technical support or other staff who is responsible for maintaining… --- ## [Website problems.... again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/website-problems-again/84312)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2014, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/website-problems-again/84312 "2014-03-24T23:44:53Z")
I was doin' great and the site suddenly refused my post.... then logged me out. Perhaps it's time to look for a new software package? --- ## [New Honda CRV or Keep Element](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-honda-crv-or-keep-element/84259)
**Author:** [@NandoSF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NandoSF)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2014, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-honda-crv-or-keep-element/84259 "2014-03-24T19:38:18Z")
I have a 2003 Honda Element DX with 113,000 miles. I love this car and it hasn't given me any problems. Because it's 11 years old, I'm torn between keeping it or trading it in for a new CRV. My Element has been perfectly… --- ## [AWD v. 4WD for ice and snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-v-4wd-for-ice-and-snow/84258)
**Author:** [@irenemc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irenemc)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2014, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-v-4wd-for-ice-and-snow/84258 "2014-03-23T17:06:27Z")
Alright everybody! I have a 2004 Toyota 4runner 2 wheel drive. I love it. I currently live in Georgia, where the most ice and snow we get is MAYBE one day a year. (this year it was 2). I am moving slightly further N… --- ## [Rats!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rats/84238)
**Author:** [@mkm3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkm3)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2014, 11:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rats/84238 "2014-03-23T11:35:50Z")
Mice and-or rats chewed wiring under the hood of our 2005 Prius, making the car un-drivable. We must replace the major wiring harness for the hybrid system as well as other wiring, which will be expensive. The Prius is… --- ## [Trans shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-shudder/84272)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2014, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-shudder/84272 "2014-03-23T04:12:18Z")
Driving an 02 Taurus, 3.0 motor. Trans was rebuilt recently. Car seems to drive smoothly, with 1 driver. But on a road with dips, the trans seems to hum while car is down in dip. Hum lasts for 1-2 seconds. Back on level … --- ## [Pulling/towing capacity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-towing-capacity/84245)
**Author:** [@jesonn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesonn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2014, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-towing-capacity/84245 "2014-03-23T02:23:44Z")
I have a 2004 Venture Van, 3.8l with 145,000 miles. I have been towing a 2 axle car trailer with a cavalier race car on it, estimated total weight of 3500lbs. I have installed air shocks on the rear and am told the hitch… --- ## [Just wondering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-wondering/84231)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2014, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-wondering/84231 "2014-03-23T00:31:17Z")
I followed a prius up the road today He was driving real slow(maybe it was due to the overnight snowfall or maybe hyper mileing)I know aside from the regenerative brakeing,a lot of the great mileage comes from design.My… --- ## [Toyota vehicle-caused unintended acceleration really occurred?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-vehicle-caused-unintended-acceleration-really-occurred/84254)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2014, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-vehicle-caused-unintended-acceleration-really-occurred/84254 "2014-03-22T23:08:21Z")
I doubt it. Sad that drivers did not simply move the gearshift lever just one notch from DRIVE TO NEUTRAL. http://kdvr.com/2014/03/19/toyota-reportedly-reaches-1-billion-settlement-over-acceleration-recall/#comment-82496 … --- ## [What's your most embarrassing car moment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-your-most-embarrassing-car-moment/84278)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2014, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-your-most-embarrassing-car-moment/84278 "2014-03-22T19:00:44Z")
Mine was as a teenager, taking my high school girlfriend on a first date in downtown Denver on a Saturday night. Early 60's Ford Galaxy. Somehow I managed to stick a three point landing, ok for an airplane, not for a… --- ## [Post formatting difficulties](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-formatting-difficulties/84262)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2014, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-formatting-difficulties/84262 "2014-03-22T05:57:45Z")
Why does it seem to crop up randomly? One day I can enter paragraph breaks by hitting the ENTER key (they appear correctly in the edit box) and then do not get processed with the post is saved? If I go back and edit the … --- ## [Can a dealer withold tags after signing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-dealer-withold-tags-after-signing/84252)
**Author:** [@Uhohcookies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Uhohcookies)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2014, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-dealer-withold-tags-after-signing/84252 "2014-03-22T05:48:18Z")
Hi everyone. New member here- wish I joined for more positive reason! The tl;dr: Can a dealer withold tags because they approvede for a rebate I wasn't qualified for? Signed the papers and drove off the lot and everyth… --- ## [Ford Escape - fabric vs leather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-fabric-vs-leather/84169)
**Author:** [@Fireflite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fireflite)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2014, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-fabric-vs-leather/84169 "2014-03-21T04:46:35Z")
I'm looking at purchasing a 2010-2012 Ford Escape. I had one as a rental in Nevada a few years back. I put 4000 miles on in two weeks and really liked it. I've knocked off most of the other options for one reason or anot… --- ## [Changing my CarTalk nickname](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-my-cartalk-nickname/84264)
**Author:** [@OmegaMan62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OmegaMan62)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-my-cartalk-nickname/84264 "2014-03-20T23:15:45Z")
I would like to change my CarTalk nickname. Does anyone know how to successfully do that? Is it possible? Would I have to close down my current account and start a new one, and if so, HOW? --- ## [2013 Nissan Altima gets stuck in battery mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-gets-stuck-in-battery-mode/84226)
**Author:** [@bdognyc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bdognyc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-gets-stuck-in-battery-mode/84226 "2014-03-19T15:59:03Z")
I am the owner of a 2013 Pathfinder and a 2013 Altima. If I have both sets of FOB keys on me when I press the start button on my Altima the car goes into battery mode. Will not completely turn on or won't turn off. The o… --- ## [The Car Dealers' Lobby is causing problems for Tesla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-dealers-lobby-is-causing-problems-for-tesla/84137)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-dealers-lobby-is-causing-problems-for-tesla/84137 "2014-03-19T01:51:25Z")
In what seems to be a pretty obvious ploy by the dealers for conventional cars to eliminate competition from Tesla, there is a proposal in NJ to ban Tesla's company-owned "stores". It seems to me that this type of… --- ## [Pulling a camper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-a-camper/84232)
**Author:** [@huddlebunny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huddlebunny)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-a-camper/84232 "2014-03-18T18:29:59Z")
Can I pull a 24 ft. hardshell camper 150 miles(mostly interstate) with my Honda element EX? --- ## [The new--much smaller--Jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-much-smaller-jeep/84154)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 11:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-much-smaller-jeep/84154 "2014-03-18T11:37:42Z")
Fiat-Chrysler unveiled their new Jeep Renegade at the Geneva Auto show on March 4th, and at least some industry experts believe that it will be a hit. Based on the Fiat 500x Crossover, the new baby Jeep will be made in a… --- ## [We've got another problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weve-got-another-problem/84155)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weve-got-another-problem/84155 "2014-03-17T23:38:14Z")
For the past two days I have been getting a "slow running script" error when opening a thread. Sometimes it logs me out and I have to hit the sign in script below the banner, which automatically logs me back in. Mac P… --- ## [From 3 to family of 5... What to buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-3-to-family-of-5-what-to-buy/84167)
**Author:** [@Familycar14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Familycar14)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-3-to-family-of-5-what-to-buy/84167 "2014-03-17T04:55:24Z")
Currently own: 2006 Chevy Suburban (140,000 miles). 2000 Saab 95 wagon (120,000 miles). Commercial vehicle: 2001 Econoline 350 with utilimaster tool body (48,000 miles) No payments, all are current on inspection and … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=287) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=289)