# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=30 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 31 --- ## [A post war dual cowl pharton](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-post-war-dual-cowl-pharton/195177)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-post-war-dual-cowl-pharton/195177 "2024-06-19T17:11:48Z")
In an old movie I enjoyed earlier today I saw a 1950s dual cowl phaeton that I didn’t recognize and I’m digging to identify it. It looked like a chrysler --- ## [Bye, bye Fisker!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bye-bye-fisker/195172)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bye-bye-fisker/195172 "2024-06-19T11:01:07Z")
The price of the Fisker Ocean couldn’t have been the problem–IMHO–because I am now seeing ultra-expensive Lucid sedans on a regular basis (3 on one day recently), and the also-expensive Rivian pickups and SUVs are beginn… --- ## [What is ECT?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-ect/195021)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-ect/195021 "2024-06-18T18:29:30Z")
Hello everyone. I hope all is doing well. So, I have a 2021 Toyota RAV4 which was bought new and when shopping for this particular vehicle I wanted to make sure I wasn’t getting one with CVT. I hate CVT so much. I’v… --- ## [Hispano-Suiza is back!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hispano-suiza-is-back/195162)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hispano-suiza-is-back/195162 "2024-06-18T13:19:58Z")
Just as in their earlier iteration, Hispano-Suiza cars are only for the extremadamente rico. https://www.marketwatch.com/articles/hispano-suiza-unveils-its-third-electric-carmen-hypercar-in-barcelona-521d7661?mod=mw\_lat… --- ## [At the auto parts store](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-the-auto-parts-store/195160)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-the-auto-parts-store/195160 "2024-06-18T10:55:52Z")
… a likely situation… --- ## [Not to be outdone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-to-be-outdone/195165)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-to-be-outdone/195165 "2024-06-17T20:52:30Z")
… McLaren has introduced a plug-in hybrid. It is a fraction of the price of the new Hispano-Suiza, and is not plug-ugly. https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a61084201/2025-mclaren-artura-spider-drive/?utm\_campaign=true… --- ## [Should "public shaming" be used to embarrass drivers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-public-shaming-be-used-to-embarrass-drivers/195112)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-public-shaming-be-used-to-embarrass-drivers/195112 "2024-06-17T15:15:30Z")
While it might be somewhat effective. esp on traffic-dense city streets, this seems like a generally bad idea. I’m a frequent bicyclist (mostly suburban streets) and don’t find blocked bicycle lanes the biggest problem… --- ## [Would you buy a new car if it had to be greased every 1,000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-buy-a-new-car-if-it-had-to-be-greased-every-1-000-miles/195132)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-buy-a-new-car-if-it-had-to-be-greased-every-1-000-miles/195132 "2024-06-17T14:33:48Z")
Todays new cars remain mostly maintenance free for many miles. But cars of yesteryear needed all sorts of routine maintenance, and on a quite frequent intervals. Like all the grease nipples dosed every 1,000 miles. … --- ## [Would you spend money to keep your car looking good cosmetically?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-spend-money-to-keep-your-car-looking-good-cosmetically/195117)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-spend-money-to-keep-your-car-looking-good-cosmetically/195117 "2024-06-16T21:26:30Z")
My father and I were recently having a discussion about car cosmetic flaws. He has noticed that I meticulously obsess myself over cosmetic flaws that pose no issues to road safety and has called me out on it. His arg… --- ## [How does an illiterate elderly go about getting his driver’s license?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-an-illiterate-elderly-go-about-getting-his-driver-s-license/195137)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-an-illiterate-elderly-go-about-getting-his-driver-s-license/195137 "2024-06-16T20:15:26Z")
Today’s topic is an unusual one and I’m sincerely looking for good advice with a matter like this. An elderly who is now 71 years old was a professional driver on the island for all his life. He drove a huge public bus… --- ## [Happy Father's Day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-fathers-day/195156)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-fathers-day/195156 "2024-06-16T20:10:24Z")
Just want to wish all father’s and grandfather’s a happy and safe Father’s Day. --- ## [Hate it (now with 10 characters)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hate-it-now-with-10-characters/194514)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hate-it-now-with-10-characters/194514 "2024-06-16T20:00:54Z")
I used to think the Juke was bad. Then I saw one of these- with a front only a mother could love: It actually looks better on an angle… Have you seen the most confusing turn signal ever? Get behind one of these at ni… --- ## [My car was hit in a parking lot and the Insurance is using my Uninsured Coverage for the Claim…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-was-hit-in-a-parking-lot-and-the-insurance-is-using-my-uninsured-coverage-for-the-claim/195096)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-was-hit-in-a-parking-lot-and-the-insurance-is-using-my-uninsured-coverage-for-the-claim/195096 "2024-06-16T17:01:30Z")
This weekend I went outside to wash my 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback and “lo 'n behold” the right rear bumper (Passenger’s side) had been hit (actually scuffed), just paint peeled away, no dents… I had recently been … --- ## [GM's most obscure make](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gms-most-obscure-make/195154)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gms-most-obscure-make/195154 "2024-06-16T13:48:36Z")
I had thought that I was fairly knowledgeable about automotive history… until I recently learned about this GM make. I had never before heard of the Sheridan. --- ## [The June 6 D Day 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-june-6-d-day-4x4/195081)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-june-6-d-day-4x4/195081 "2024-06-15T21:37:01Z")
https://www.motor1.com/news/722412/willys-mb-jeep-normandy-landings/ --- ## [Thieves drill holes in F-150 gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thieves-drill-holes-in-f-150-gas-tank/194928)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thieves-drill-holes-in-f-150-gas-tank/194928 "2024-06-15T06:02:16Z")
--- ## [A used car, to replace my Chevy Volt hatch back?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-used-car-to-replace-my-chevy-volt-hatch-back/194888)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-used-car-to-replace-my-chevy-volt-hatch-back/194888 "2024-06-14T15:08:46Z")
Looking for a used car, to replace my Volt Chevy Volt is also a hatchback. I would keep it if repairing battery is cost effective! It appears that people have replaced the entire battery as opposed to replacing sections… --- ## [2 stolen Lamborghinis headed to Colorado intercepted by Wyoming Highway Patrol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-stolen-lamborghinis-headed-to-colorado-intercepted-by-wyoming-highway-patrol/195135)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-stolen-lamborghinis-headed-to-colorado-intercepted-by-wyoming-highway-patrol/195135 "2024-06-13T21:59:52Z")
--- ## [‘Is Your Driving Being Secretly Scored?’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-your-driving-being-secretly-scored/195110)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-your-driving-being-secretly-scored/195110 "2024-06-13T14:06:14Z")
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/09/technology/driver-scores-insurance-data-apps.html More from Kashmir Hill --- ## [A new car for Mustangman?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-car-for-mustangman/195098)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-car-for-mustangman/195098 "2024-06-11T12:32:33Z")
This new Mustang is actually street-legal, even though it was developed with the Nürburgring in mind. https://www.ford.com/performance/mustang-gtd/ --- ## [Police Departments on Delmarva urging drivers to stop at red lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/police-departments-on-delmarva-urging-drivers-to-stop-at-red-lights/194978)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/police-departments-on-delmarva-urging-drivers-to-stop-at-red-lights/194978 "2024-06-11T01:57:16Z")
This is a legitimate news article. Drivers in Delaware seem to be pretty bad when it comes to distracted driving, running a red (when it just turns red) unsafe lane changes and other mayhem. There are several red light… --- ## [Japan's Transport Ministry is not happy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/japans-transport-ministry-is-not-happy/195065)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/japans-transport-ministry-is-not-happy/195065 "2024-06-10T20:25:35Z")
… about the apparent falsification of crash-test data by Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Suzuki, all of which are accused of submitting “faulty” data. --- ## [Lexus IS key fob issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-key-fob-issue/195092)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-key-fob-issue/195092 "2024-06-10T02:04:59Z")
Hello everyone. Every two years I replace the key fob battery myself without any issues at all but this past week, after replacing the battery, the key fob isn’t operating like it should. The problem is that it won’t o… --- ## [Prius vs Prius Prime](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-vs-prius-prime/195038)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-vs-prius-prime/195038 "2024-06-09T20:14:09Z")
Anyone use a Prius Prime? What do u guys think? Do you take time to charge the 2nd battery? The info is mostly what I gathered from a dealer visit. The car has 2 battery for Prime on top of the 12v batt - the 2nd batt … --- ## [How the rich transport cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-the-rich-transport-cars/195076)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-the-rich-transport-cars/195076 "2024-06-09T16:09:32Z")
Here’s a polarizing article about how the super rich transport their vehicles. The article also gives you an idea of how much it costs to transport these toys. I rolled my eyes and shook my head and I hope you can do tha… --- ## [RAB made 2 people relieved](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rab-made-2-people-relieved/195088)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rab-made-2-people-relieved/195088 "2024-06-08T16:44:00Z")
We have a lot of people who as one amature Luddite calls them 'Gadgets ’ don’t care for the safety devices on vehicles. A good friend was backing into a parking spot and he thinks a lady thought he was leaving and pulle… --- ## [Missing car found a year later in city's tow-lot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-car-found-a-year-later-in-citys-tow-lot/195082)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-car-found-a-year-later-in-citys-tow-lot/195082 "2024-06-07T04:40:33Z")
A UK car owner reported her car missing to police last year. Turned out her car had been towed away for a parking violation, and was in the city’s tow-lot for an entire year. The problem is that nobody from the city… --- ## [How Did This Come To Be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-this-come-to-be/195053)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-this-come-to-be/195053 "2024-06-06T05:51:47Z")
All of the following automotive parts stores, and big boxes that sell automotive: Advance Auto Zone O’Reilly’s Target Walmart Etc. Sell tire maintenance items, particularly tire gauges, manufactured by Sl… --- ## [A little computer & car humor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-computer-car-humor/194945)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-computer-car-humor/194945 "2024-06-05T16:05:33Z")
--- ## [Improved standardization needed in vehicle design?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improved-standardization-needed-in-vehicle-design/195035)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improved-standardization-needed-in-vehicle-design/195035 "2024-06-05T08:05:58Z")
I was investigating a fuel-injector tool the other day, a diagnostic tool called “noid light”, and discovered the package comes w/not one but six noid lights. A different noid light is needed for each fuel inject… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=29) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=31)