# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=291 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 292 --- ## [Buying a new minivan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-minivan/83799)
**Author:** [@Danielleff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielleff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 7:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-minivan/83799 "2014-02-19T07:24:18Z")
I don't know where to start or who to trust. I want to do 99% of the transaction online. I want to do all my research, contact the dealership with model I want, test drive, sign papers and leave with car. I get the creep… --- ## [Need New Battery, Which brand of battery is the best?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-battery-which-brand-of-battery-is-the-best/83798)
**Author:** [@Klo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Klo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-battery-which-brand-of-battery-is-the-best/83798 "2014-02-19T07:20:32Z")
I need to get a new battery and would like to know which make or brand name is the best? I do not believe in chap batteries, you get what you pay for. Who makes AUTO ZONES batteries? Read more: http://forums.automo… --- ## [Hello world](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-world/83797)
**Author:** [@cogitoergovexo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cogitoergovexo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-world/83797 "2014-02-19T07:19:43Z")
Hi --- ## [Car starts then dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-then-dies/83663)
**Author:** [@mwkarrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwkarrick)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-then-dies/83663 "2014-02-19T07:17:35Z")
i have a 1996 ford taurus lx 3.0 v6 engine dohc about 150000 miles..when i start the car about 5 mins the car dies..so i start it back up then it dies agin..so i start it back up then i keep my foot on gas the car stays … --- ## [Undeservingly maligned cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undeservingly-maligned-cars/83665)
**Author:** [@Masterskrain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Masterskrain)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undeservingly-maligned-cars/83665 "2014-02-19T07:13:22Z")
I am the proud owner of a 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Turbo Spyder Convertible (whew!), and I have to say that this car is not at all deserving of it's bad reputation! I drive it across some pretty twisty mountain road… --- ## [Honda Civic 2009 Key Fob Behavior/Programming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2009-key-fob-behavior-programming/83772)
**Author:** [@njcarowner61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/njcarowner61)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2009-key-fob-behavior-programming/83772 "2014-02-19T07:05:31Z")
Hi - I recently purchased a 2009 Honda Civic EX. I also have a 2012 Honda CRV, and I'd like to set the key fob/car behavior like the CRV, in that when I click the unlock button, all doors open, instead of the 'classic' b… --- ## [Best to part out or sell "as is" a non-running 1978 Jeep CJ-7?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-to-part-out-or-sell-as-is-a-non-running-1978-jeep-cj-7/83690)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-to-part-out-or-sell-as-is-a-non-running-1978-jeep-cj-7/83690 "2014-02-19T06:56:47Z")
I have a rough condition 1978 Jeep CJ-7 that was running well but had an engine fire that damaged the carburetor and the wiring. I put an replacement carb in the thing and didn't realize that the aftermarket required a … --- ## [He really loved his motorcycle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/he-really-loved-his-motorcycle/83553)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/he-really-loved-his-motorcycle/83553 "2014-02-19T06:54:12Z")
Man from Mechanicsburg, Ohio gets buried with his motorcycle; A 1967 Harley Davidson Elctraglide http://www.autoblog.com/2014/02/02/billy-standley-buried-astride-harley-video/ --- ## [Buy new car or rebuild transmission 2000 Acura TL?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-new-car-or-rebuild-transmission-2000-acura-tl/83783)
**Author:** [@Decatur\_Mom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Decatur_Mom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-new-car-or-rebuild-transmission-2000-acura-tl/83783 "2014-02-19T06:28:22Z")
Acura dealership is saying we need either new $5,400 transmission or a rebuild from a reliable guy dealer that they recommend- he is charging no more than $3,200. Both would warranty at 36,000 miles or 3 years. Husband … --- ## [Remember to forget the Model T](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-to-forget-the-model-t/83779)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-to-forget-the-model-t/83779 "2014-02-19T02:08:54Z")
http://www.newyorker.com/archive/1936/05/16/1936\_05\_16\_020\_TNY\_CARDS\_000161110?currentPage=all --- ## [Engine revving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-revving/83764)
**Author:** [@Viking67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Viking67)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-revving/83764 "2014-02-18T20:10:10Z")
While driving with cruise control set at 80 mph in my 2002 Toyota Camry,the engine suddenly revved up to 4200 rpm while going up a hill on the freeway. I was wondering if this sudden high rpm could do damage to the engin… --- ## [Honda odyssey 2010 uses oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-2010-uses-oil/83774)
**Author:** [@momcross](https://community.cartalk.com/u/momcross)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-2010-uses-oil/83774 "2014-02-18T20:04:21Z")
just purchased a 2010 odyssey, took a road trip and it uses oil about 1 quart every 1500 miles. what can we do? what do you know about this problem? Does it do any harm as long a we keep an eye on it, other than it makes… --- ## [What's The Worst Vehicle You Have Ever Owned and Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-worst-vehicle-you-have-ever-owned-and-why/83458)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-worst-vehicle-you-have-ever-owned-and-why/83458 "2014-02-18T19:01:28Z")
I'll start off by saying that I've owned a lot of clunkers in my life. I started driving at an early age so the vehicles I've owned were of the $50-$200 variety. A quick rundown of some of them is Renault, Fiat, Simca, P… --- ## [1998 ford van front brakes sticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-van-front-brakes-sticking/83625)
**Author:** [@BROKE1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BROKE1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-van-front-brakes-sticking/83625 "2014-02-18T08:29:27Z")
1998 FORD E350 CLUB WAGON 15 PASSENGER VAN. Front brakes are sticking bad. Stop at intersection with snow or slick condition and you can barely get the van to start moving. After you do you can fell the drag and the vehi… --- ## [Website problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/website-problems/83771)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/website-problems/83771 "2014-02-18T06:03:19Z")
Okay guys, I finally gave up, scrubbed my hard drive completely, and rebuilt it. All the aps, all the programs, everything. I've also taken the trouble to record the entire list of valid programs for future reference. … --- ## [Anyone know what type of vintage car this might have come from?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-what-type-of-vintage-car-this-might-have-come-from/83746)
**Author:** [@artifex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artifex)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-what-type-of-vintage-car-this-might-have-come-from/83746 "2014-02-18T05:12:49Z")
An 89 year old relative gave me this leather cover that she said came from a vintage convertible , possibly from the 1950s She does not remember what type of car it was nor the year. She was positive that it was from t… --- ## [I get signed out when I go back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-get-signed-out-when-i-go-back/83711)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-get-signed-out-when-i-go-back/83711 "2014-02-16T14:13:12Z")
A very annoying problem. Whether I read a post or add a comment, I am signed out when I page back to the base page ( e.g., General Discussion). I have one or two extra clicks for every post read. IPad using iOS 7.0.4, … --- ## [I'm Shocked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-shocked/83511)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-shocked/83511 "2014-02-15T22:24:36Z")
Who said "We'll build your car" in the Chrysler 200 commercial, and in fact narrated the whole thing? Bob Dylan?! That's amazing. --- ## [What is the longest anyone has gone without changing a timing belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-longest-anyone-has-gone-without-changing-a-timing-belt/83602)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-longest-anyone-has-gone-without-changing-a-timing-belt/83602 "2014-02-15T19:07:08Z")
My personal longest is 14 years and 170000 miles on a 3.0 liter 92 Plymouth Voyager. --- ## [Cars with least painful head restraint?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-with-least-painful-head-restraint/83580)
**Author:** [@painintheneck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/painintheneck)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-with-least-painful-head-restraint/83580 "2014-02-15T13:10:40Z")
I went to the Houston Auto show a few weeks ago because I need to buy a car, preferably a mid-size sedan. I already have mild but chronic neck pain, so i was most disappointed to learn what has already been mentioned her… --- ## [Salt, sand, and another storm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salt-sand-and-another-storm/83687)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salt-sand-and-another-storm/83687 "2014-02-15T08:49:39Z")
As I type, the news is on. They showed one lady getting a bag of sand for her trunk. A great idea, but I urge anyone getting a bag of salt and/or sand to also get a closable plastic tub to put it in. Salt and/or sand wil… --- ## [Driving bailout plan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-bailout-plan/83702)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-bailout-plan/83702 "2014-02-15T01:53:40Z")
I have to do a couple our drive in the am, there is supposed to be some light snow. After all the multi car pileups I was thinking about what the best way to handle the car if I was in that situation. My thought is t… --- ## [Mouse and snake and choloate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-and-snake-and-choloate/83708)
**Author:** [@eksommer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eksommer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-and-snake-and-choloate/83708 "2014-02-14T20:23:33Z")
I thought I heard rummaging in my Subaru Forester one evening. Figured it was my imagination. I left a present of chocolate for a friend in the car awaiting the next opportunity I would be going to her house. When I retr… --- ## [New Diesel Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-diesel-jeep-cherokee/83633)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-diesel-jeep-cherokee/83633 "2014-02-14T18:04:53Z")
Those who pay any attention to my postings generally know I am not a fan of Chrysler products. Well, I have been hearing very good things about the new Jeep Cherokee diesel and my brother recently purchased one. I unde… --- ## [Safe enough?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-enough/83694)
**Author:** [@Toyota\_forever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota_forever)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2014, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-enough/83694 "2014-02-13T20:23:01Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Avalon with 139,000 miles and it runs great. When I get on the highway going 80 MPH my RPM'S are around 2700-2800. Is that safe and normal running conditions for the car? Also I will be taking it out… --- ## [Noticed many more potholes after a snowstorm here in NYC... why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noticed-many-more-potholes-after-a-snowstorm-here-in-nyc-why/83642)
**Author:** [@Queue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Queue)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2014, 11:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noticed-many-more-potholes-after-a-snowstorm-here-in-nyc-why/83642 "2014-02-13T11:24:43Z")
My guess is that most of the potholes are caused by snow removal vehicles.. one often hears the snow plows crash into the road (or at least scraping,) and the tire chains on trucks and buses are probably destroying the p… --- ## [Can one manually shift as efficiently as a modern automatic transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-one-manually-shift-as-efficiently-as-a-modern-automatic-transmission/83574)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2014, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-one-manually-shift-as-efficiently-as-a-modern-automatic-transmission/83574 "2014-02-13T00:45:19Z")
I'd rather have a manual transmission and clutch. Or is automatic transmission, with no clutch to wear out, now better? Thank you. --- ## [Diesel fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-fuel/83592)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2014, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-fuel/83592 "2014-02-12T04:54:36Z")
why do diesel fuel cost more than gas. I remember as a kid diesel cost less. when I was a kid diesel was 8 cent a gallon. --- ## [Two way charging batteries?! New to me,.. Please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-way-charging-batteries-new-to-me-please-help/83613)
**Author:** [@El-Cheapo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/El-Cheapo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2014, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-way-charging-batteries-new-to-me-please-help/83613 "2014-02-11T22:25:34Z")
Hi,.. This weeks results to last weeks puzzler seems AMAZING to me. You can REALLY charge a battery up backwords??!!?? What kind of batteries will do this? It is my understanding that most Marine batteries (like most aut… --- ## [Brigadier General Edward Holman](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brigadier-general-edward-holman/83649)
**Author:** [@cnabokov](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cnabokov)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2014, 9:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brigadier-general-edward-holman/83649 "2014-02-11T09:25:57Z")
from episode 1048 doesn't seem to exist. Closest I could find was http://www.linkedin.com/pub/edward-holman/42/225/42a, and this linkedin profile looks hinky too. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=290) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=292)