# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=299 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 300 --- ## [Who still sells new cars with manual transmissions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-still-sells-new-cars-with-manual-transmissions/82409)
**Author:** [@Malarkey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Malarkey)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2013, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-still-sells-new-cars-with-manual-transmissions/82409 "2013-11-28T03:37:30Z")
Hi, All! I am having a difficult time finding the answer to this question. Does anyone know? In particular, I am looking to go back to Japan or - gasp! - to the USA for a good quality car with a manual transmission.… --- ## [Just when you think you've heard everything](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-you-think-youve-heard-everything/82342)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-you-think-youve-heard-everything/82342 "2013-11-27T16:54:05Z")
A friend's husband just bought a new car. He took it in to the dealership because the fuel gauge was reading empty even right after filling it up, the backup camera was not working, and "sensor error" kept getting displa… --- ## [What are the Pros and Cons of each type of automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-each-type-of-automatic-transmission/82355)
**Author:** [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-each-type-of-automatic-transmission/82355 "2013-11-27T16:23:40Z")
There are three types of automatic transmissions available in todays cars. Conventional one with a torque converter that everyone is familiar with. CVT, Continuously variable transmission that has been slowly being … --- ## [Brine Your Turkey For Best Thanksgiving Ever!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brine-your-turkey-for-best-thanksgiving-ever/82311)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 8:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brine-your-turkey-for-best-thanksgiving-ever/82311 "2013-11-27T08:08:22Z")
All you turkey wranglers out there, here's an order: Brine your turkey. It'll blow your mind. Your family will bow down and kiss your feet. It's that good. It'll be the moistest, most succulent, tastiest bird you ever … --- ## [Really bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-bad/82254)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-bad/82254 "2013-11-27T04:54:06Z")
Okay Sarge,what are some of the most inconsiderate people you try to share the road with,doesnt matter who,runners,cyclists,bus drivers(whomever)-Kevin --- ## [Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford/82395)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford/82395 "2013-11-26T20:26:58Z")
what does it mean when someone say .that a fox body car. --- ## [16 People On Things They Couldn’t Believe About America Until They Moved Here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/16-people-on-things-they-couldn-t-believe-about-america-until-they-moved-here/82367)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/16-people-on-things-they-couldn-t-believe-about-america-until-they-moved-here/82367 "2013-11-26T06:27:26Z")
I thought this was quite interesting, and several of the items are related to transportation: http://thoughtcatalog.com/michael-koh/2013/11/16-people-on-things-they-couldnt-believe-about-america-until-they-moved-here/ --- ## [Speedo/Tire size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedo-tire-size/82304)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2013, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedo-tire-size/82304 "2013-11-25T03:28:13Z")
Feature this Factory tire size is 225/75R15=28 1/2 inch Diameter Just put on 31x10.50=30 1/2 inch Diameter The speedo is right on --- ## [Toyota Keyless entry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-keyless-entry/82370)
**Author:** [@celica4me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/celica4me)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-keyless-entry/82370 "2013-11-24T19:20:10Z")
Got my car battery changed and now keyless entry doesn't work. Tried re-programming with pamphlet that came with entry. Tried a few online hints (close door, open door, key in, key out) nothing is working. I have a 1… --- ## [Bhutan goes electric](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bhutan-goes-electric/82359)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bhutan-goes-electric/82359 "2013-11-24T17:29:58Z")
Interesting automotive news: http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/11/22/bhutan-goes-electric/?hp&rref=opinion --- ## [Non-stick spray or WD40 spray to minimize wheel well ice buildup?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-stick-spray-or-wd40-spray-to-minimize-wheel-well-ice-buildup/82352)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 10:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-stick-spray-or-wd40-spray-to-minimize-wheel-well-ice-buildup/82352 "2013-11-24T10:35:45Z")
69-mile emergent transport of blood platelets to a hospital in ice and slush on a cold day. The post-trip vehicle inspection revealed the Expedition's wheel wells were FULL of brown ice. Were I to turn sharply, the fron… --- ## [Dash & Check Engine Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-check-engine-lights/81861)
**Author:** [@BackwoodJen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BackwoodJen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-check-engine-lights/81861 "2013-11-24T06:01:06Z")
Do ABS lights burn out? Any way the on board computer system would stop working? Is there a way to test to be sure it still works? --- ## [2014 Altima/Rogue - Engine reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-altima-rogue-engine-reliability/82287)
**Author:** [@tensider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tensider)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-altima-rogue-engine-reliability/82287 "2013-11-24T02:14:55Z")
My old car was a '98 Altima that served faithfully until late last year. I'm new car shopping and reading a lot on customer experiences. There are an above-average number of people on Edmunds and who are reporting trans… --- ## [I Visited The Twilight Zone Yesterday....Sort Of](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-visited-the-twilight-zone-yesterday-sort-of/82310)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2013, 8:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-visited-the-twilight-zone-yesterday-sort-of/82310 "2013-11-23T08:04:17Z")
I've had a bad cold for several days and I finally got well enough to travel to town. To my utter surprise....I saw that fuel prices had plummeted during my illness. I filled up my truck for $2.82 a gallon with my Kroger… --- ## [Used Volvo Feedback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-volvo-feedback/82328)
**Author:** [@OldSchoolNinja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldSchoolNinja)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 8:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-volvo-feedback/82328 "2013-11-22T08:12:22Z")
Hi Guys, Long time listener, first time poster and I need some advice. I'm looking to buy a reliable used car. I've done some research on the most reliable used car brands and models. The Volvo S40 and S60 series caug… --- ## [Driver side headlight pops off and on. Mostly off!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-side-headlight-pops-off-and-on-mostly-off/82325)
**Author:** [@Deb4man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deb4man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-side-headlight-pops-off-and-on-mostly-off/82325 "2013-11-22T06:26:59Z")
I have a 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. It has experienced a few electrical problems over the years. My current problem is that the drivers side headlight goes off and on whenever you go over a bump in the road. A few year… --- ## [2012 GMC Sierra warm up issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-sierra-warm-up-issue/82321)
**Author:** [@Jackerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackerman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-sierra-warm-up-issue/82321 "2013-11-21T23:56:44Z")
I have a 2012 Sierra 1500 SLE with a 5.3 liter engine, 6 speed transmission and about 7700 miles. I have noticed that at times the truck does not seem to be performing efficiently and will not seem as smooth and transmi… --- ## [98 dodge ram 5.2 L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-ram-5-2-l/82296)
**Author:** [@grego2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grego2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 8:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-ram-5-2-l/82296 "2013-11-21T08:50:48Z")
It sounds like oil pressure sending units are an issue for these trucks.. where is it located? --- ## [Jeep died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-died/82297)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-died/82297 "2013-11-21T00:25:15Z")
I have an interlock installed in my 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport. I've been having electrical problems in it ever since it was installed. Prior to it being installed the jeep wasn't mine, it was my grandfathers, and he says i… --- ## [What would you say is the best engine ever produced? How about transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-say-is-the-best-engine-ever-produced-how-about-transmission/82146)
**Author:** [@oblivion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oblivion)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2013, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-say-is-the-best-engine-ever-produced-how-about-transmission/82146 "2013-11-20T04:46:32Z")
And how about the worst of both? --- ## [Engine Block Heater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-block-heater/82260)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2013, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-block-heater/82260 "2013-11-20T01:42:25Z")
I read in here that most engine block heaters have a built in thermostat Ive never heard this True? False? --- ## [Place Lexus in NEUTRAL and push out of the garage WITHOUT STARTING?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/place-lexus-in-neutral-and-push-out-of-the-garage-without-starting/82181)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2013, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/place-lexus-in-neutral-and-push-out-of-the-garage-without-starting/82181 "2013-11-19T04:37:45Z")
2013 RX350 No key. Electronic transmitter. (Depress brake and push START button to shift out of PARK.) HOA will not allow outside clothesline, so we hang clothes in the garage. I don't want un catalyzed exhaust fume… --- ## [Glass prism to ease seeing the traffic signal above?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glass-prism-to-ease-seeing-the-traffic-signal-above/82270)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2013, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glass-prism-to-ease-seeing-the-traffic-signal-above/82270 "2013-11-19T03:22:01Z")
Back in the 50's, was there a prism device which attached to the steering wheel which enabled the driver to see a traffic signal overhead or suspended in the middle of the intersection? Or am I mistaking the steering whe… --- ## [Car lease question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-lease-question/82271)
**Author:** [@sam1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2013, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-lease-question/82271 "2013-11-18T23:07:57Z")
I have never leased any car before. I have few lease related question. If any of you leased a car before please do share your input! Residual value is negotiable? Based on my reading on internet is, It is NOT. Only fac… --- ## [Driving in 13 feet of snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-13-feet-of-snow/82205)
**Author:** [@SteveInquisitive](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveInquisitive)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2013, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-13-feet-of-snow/82205 "2013-11-18T07:41:13Z")
I live in a rural city in Japan and we are expecting 13 feet of snow this year, although there is currently only an inch on the ground. I drive a Mistubishi EKei Wagon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi\_eK ) with… --- ## [Porsche 911 terminology?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-911-terminology/82253)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2013, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-911-terminology/82253 "2013-11-18T06:24:31Z")
For the kind that look like 911's, I've seen them labeled "Targa", "Carrera", etc. What do those terms mean? Is there a fundamental difference between a plain 911 and a Carrera? Are they even the same technology? --- ## [How to negotiate for new car price - Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-negotiate-for-new-car-price-forester/82235)
**Author:** [@GoshenCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GoshenCar)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2013, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-negotiate-for-new-car-price-forester/82235 "2013-11-18T05:16:50Z")
I am confused on how best to negotiate with a Subaru dealer for a new Forester. I have researched prices on some web sites (e.g.: CarsDirect, TrueCar), and have the MSRP and invoice as listed on those sites. One strategy… --- ## [Best way to ship US car parts to Germany?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-ship-us-car-parts-to-germany/82264)
**Author:** [@Queeckdraw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Queeckdraw)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2013, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-ship-us-car-parts-to-germany/82264 "2013-11-17T21:40:27Z")
I'm trying to send a van hood to a relative in Germany It seems to be too big to send via USPS or UPS and FedEx will cost 10 times as much as the part to send as an individual. Does anyone know of a good car parts sour… --- ## [Modern cars are not as modern as people think. What year were various components introduced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modern-cars-are-not-as-modern-as-people-think-what-year-were-various-components-introduced/82090)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2013, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modern-cars-are-not-as-modern-as-people-think-what-year-were-various-components-introduced/82090 "2013-11-16T22:18:46Z")
I want to make a list of the major components of a car, and come up with a general estimate of when that component was introduced into mass production. I want to focus on major systems that are still basically the sam… --- ## [Expedition "adjusts to driver". Can this be defeated?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expedition-adjusts-to-driver-can-this-be-defeated/82261)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expedition-adjusts-to-driver-can-this-be-defeated/82261 "2013-11-16T22:13:44Z")
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