# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=305 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 306 --- ## [This confirms my observations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-confirms-my-observations/81254)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-confirms-my-observations/81254 "2013-09-17T05:34:34Z")
If you have observed that many BMW drivers are very aggressive and seem to lack courtesy for other drivers, then you are not alone, according to this recent study: http://www.bankrate.com/financing/cars/study-bmw-drive… --- ## [MaxCare Protection Plan - Subaru Outback 2010 Premium 2.5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maxcare-protection-plan-subaru-outback-2010-premium-2-5/81332)
**Author:** [@Mlee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mlee)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maxcare-protection-plan-subaru-outback-2010-premium-2-5/81332 "2013-09-16T16:47:02Z")
I am about to purchase Subaru Outback 2010 Premium 2.5 from CarMax with 39K miles. I am looking for guidance on MaxCare Protection Plan. Do I need it? --- ## [What are some classic daily drivers in your area?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-some-classic-daily-drivers-in-your-area/81281)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-some-classic-daily-drivers-in-your-area/81281 "2013-09-14T22:12:30Z")
Now this is a question that may seem silly to those in California or Oregon, and I know there is an awesome website devoted to "Curbside Classics", but I have noticed that here in Indiana there are more than a few classi… --- ## [Your "Cylinder IQ"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-cylinder-iq/81297)
**Author:** [@DrRocket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrRocket)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-cylinder-iq/81297 "2013-09-14T17:54:25Z")
Some of my buddies, along with my oldest son, will sometimes refer to something we've called "your cylinder IQ." What you do is add up all of the combustion cylinders currently in your possession. This includes all of … --- ## [Forum feature removal request](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forum-feature-removal-request/81304)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forum-feature-removal-request/81304 "2013-09-14T02:33:41Z")
Can we get rid of the feature that automatically appends " - See more at: http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/xxxx" every time you copy text from a forum post? We're copying the text to quote it, since the forum does… --- ## [Cost benefit analysis: should I fix/replace cylinder head before I sell my Jeep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-benefit-analysis-should-i-fix-replace-cylinder-head-before-i-sell-my-jeep/81280)
**Author:** [@manakiki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manakiki)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-benefit-analysis-should-i-fix-replace-cylinder-head-before-i-sell-my-jeep/81280 "2013-09-13T22:20:16Z")
I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic with 105K miles, this weekend it has developed all of the quintessential signs of a blown head gasket: steam/dripping from exhaust, coolant loss, some bubbles in the radiator while run… --- ## [AMC Eagle 1985](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amc-eagle-1985/81325)
**Author:** [@american\_underdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/american_underdog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amc-eagle-1985/81325 "2013-09-13T17:09:32Z")
Thanks for the respons on the AMC Eagle 1985. But some of you folks would know there is no way to pick AMC on the sigh. So, I had to go with what there was available. Has anyone looked at the Hemming Classified and I d… --- ## [Airbag system installation - absolutely insane?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-system-installation-absolutely-insane/81306)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 8:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-system-installation-absolutely-insane/81306 "2013-09-13T08:11:27Z")
my sparse googling on the subject - installing airbags in a car that never had airbags (consider a 1988 Hyundai Excel, but any pre-airbag car really) - suggests the idea is absolutely insane on all levels. is it? I fi… --- ## [Al-Jazeera America is a corporate supporter of NPR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/al-jazeera-america-is-a-corporate-supporter-of-npr/81163)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/al-jazeera-america-is-a-corporate-supporter-of-npr/81163 "2013-09-11T20:57:42Z")
My first exposure to NPR was through Car Talk one Saturday morning many years ago. Now I listen more to NPR than any other news outlet. I heard Al-Jazeera America's name listed among the various foundations that suppo… --- ## [Tire gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-gauge/81146)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-gauge/81146 "2013-09-11T19:35:56Z")
what is the most accurate tire gauge made. --- ## [Stopped dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopped-dead/81287)
**Author:** [@SanPancho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SanPancho)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 6:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopped-dead/81287 "2013-09-11T06:35:05Z")
While waiting at a stop light my car totally died, there were no warning lights, the car is a 2011 Subaru forester with 52,000 km. I had it pushed off the road, tried to restart it with jump cables but it would not turn … --- ## [Honda Odyssey Car Keys Work in Civic Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-car-keys-work-in-civic-car/81174)
**Author:** [@MBBucci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MBBucci)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2013, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-car-keys-work-in-civic-car/81174 "2013-09-10T16:00:23Z")
My sister unknowingly grabbed her Honda Odyssey car key and used it to start and drive her Honda Civic. She didn’t realize what she’d done until she had trouble taking the key out of the ignition after driving the Civic… --- ## [Jeep vs. Chevy and buying a car on contract](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-vs-chevy-and-buying-a-car-on-contract/81217)
**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-vs-chevy-and-buying-a-car-on-contract/81217 "2013-09-10T15:46:55Z")
Well with my Escort gone south and still not having figured out whats wrong with my GM I've gone desperate and looked into buying from a dealership. Shopped around and came accross some nice 4x4s for under $3000 that lo… --- ## [Great cars for short people](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-cars-for-short-people/81260)
**Author:** [@francesrose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/francesrose)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2013, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-cars-for-short-people/81260 "2013-09-10T15:41:37Z")
So, I love my highlander.....but have a good friend who needs to buy a new car, but with these caveats...she is short, needs to use a cushion for back support, and really needs to have the seat straight up for the best s… --- ## [Son Teaching Mom to Drive (anxiety issues)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/son-teaching-mom-to-drive-anxiety-issues/81195)
**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2013, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/son-teaching-mom-to-drive-anxiety-issues/81195 "2013-09-08T16:16:56Z")
Well the title maybe a little misleading, my mom has drove, but after her car broke down years ago she never did drive for years. This year I encouraged her to buy a used car (97 Taurus), I put the work into it yet she … --- ## [Remote for 2002 Sienna still worked after nearly 12 years, same battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-for-2002-sienna-still-worked-after-nearly-12-years-same-battery/81100)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2013, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-for-2002-sienna-still-worked-after-nearly-12-years-same-battery/81100 "2013-09-08T05:33:17Z")
When I bought my 2002 Sienna in 2001, it came with an add-on TRW alarm system. We were given two remotes, which I only use when that TRW fires off when it should not. Today, I thought to take it to the weekly market. T… --- ## [Sunvisor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunvisor/81241)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2013, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunvisor/81241 "2013-09-08T03:22:09Z")
is there anyway to adjust a sunvisor that want stay all way up.or do i just have to replace. --- ## [40 Pictures That Show Just How Much The World Has Changed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/40-pictures-that-show-just-how-much-the-world-has-changed/81243)
**Author:** [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/40-pictures-that-show-just-how-much-the-world-has-changed/81243 "2013-09-07T21:27:13Z")
I sure miss these things I did as a child. This world has really gotten screwed up. 40 Pictures That Show Just How Much The World Has Changed http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/pictures-that-show-just-how-much-the-world-… --- ## [All vinyl interior?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-vinyl-interior/81234)
**Author:** [@lmayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmayer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-vinyl-interior/81234 "2013-09-07T07:12:48Z")
Hi there, Is there any cars out there that offer something simliar to the exterra except I want the seats to be vinyl too. I dont care if they are leather I just want a car with no cloth in it at all! And no carpets! … --- ## [Why do so many people race redlight to redlight?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-so-many-people-race-redlight-to-redlight/81154)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-so-many-people-race-redlight-to-redlight/81154 "2013-09-06T18:01:49Z")
I see it all the time, yesterday it was a trailblazer with a 30 something woman driving, labor day traffic on a 4 lane us highway, she was just about gunning it from the light and staying on the gas until it was time to… --- ## [Chevrolet pickup vs. Ford for heavy use?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-pickup-vs-ford-for-heavy-use/81021)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-pickup-vs-ford-for-heavy-use/81021 "2013-09-06T07:53:51Z")
I live in rural Mexico, in the mountains. People have older pickups. A cousin has a 1976 Chevrolet. It looks at first glance as if it were dropped out of a low flying C-130. It is all beat to crud. The first time I saw … --- ## [Pedal extensions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pedal-extensions/81196)
**Author:** [@mama\_cat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mama_cat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pedal-extensions/81196 "2013-09-06T05:26:09Z")
I am very short--between 4'8 and 4'9. I love my Honda CR-V, but have to sit too close to the steering wheel/airbag in order to reach the pedals. I do not want to disable the airbag. There are several types of pedal exten… --- ## [Should I buy a used rav4 or a mazda5 want to spend about 8k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-used-rav4-or-a-mazda5-want-to-spend-about-8k/81083)
**Author:** [@shrimp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shrimp)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-used-rav4-or-a-mazda5-want-to-spend-about-8k/81083 "2013-09-04T23:36:02Z")
Need advise. Any special reasons. Any exceptional years to look for or avoid? Need high sitting vehicle decent milage reliability low maintenance --- ## [Did I do something illegal? (or even immoral?) (Stupid? For sure.)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-do-something-illegal-or-even-immoral-stupid-for-sure/81016)
**Author:** [@mareakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mareakin)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-do-something-illegal-or-even-immoral-stupid-for-sure/81016 "2013-09-04T04:58:37Z")
Was involved in a car accident today, something minor: Was driving about 20 to 25mph, when the other party driving in other direction abruptly made a left turn and I hit him on his side bending one of his front wheels. I… --- ## [Awesome discontinued cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awesome-discontinued-cars/81169)
**Author:** [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awesome-discontinued-cars/81169 "2013-09-04T03:40:53Z")
http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/8-awesome-discontinued-cars-that-we-want-back.html/?ref=YF Not a bad list but the Saab and Acura????? Come on, there were better that are no more. Can you think of any? --- ## [Posting all day long](https://community.cartalk.com/t/posting-all-day-long/81137)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/posting-all-day-long/81137 "2013-09-03T07:49:12Z")
I've been on vacation this week, so I've had more free time and have been more active here than usual. But I was just wondering, many of you regulars here seem to post fairly regularly throughout the day. Don't you have … --- ## [What kind of car to buy to keep forever?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-to-buy-to-keep-forever/81180)
**Author:** [@gm289](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gm289)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-to-buy-to-keep-forever/81180 "2013-09-03T07:35:59Z")
My wife and I want to live debt free. Our 2008 Pontiac Torrent is just about paid off and we want to trade for another similar car that we can keep forever. I am a diesel mechanic, so I plan to do all the maintenance a… --- ## [2006 Prius: 120K to Fix or Trade In](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-prius-120k-to-fix-or-trade-in/80990)
**Author:** [@MikeMorrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeMorrison)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-prius-120k-to-fix-or-trade-in/80990 "2013-09-03T03:46:18Z")
I've got a 2006 Prius with 120K miles on it. It has had a new battery and 2 new water pumps recently installed. It might soon need a new transaxle which they estimate at about $5k. Would y'all put the money in or do a … --- ## [This is a real car guy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-a-real-car-guy/81066)
**Author:** [@oldbodyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldbodyman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-a-real-car-guy/81066 "2013-09-03T03:10:58Z")
Check out this guy. Shows you that you can do anything if you put your mind to it. https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=10201070163329175&set=vb.1021022489&type=2&theater --- ## [Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/81187)
**Author:** [@sariglaze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sariglaze)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/81187 "2013-09-03T02:38:11Z")
Hi, I have a Subaru 2003 Outback, with 160,000 miles on it. I have put lots of money into the car recently} new axles, new sway bar, new brakes, battery, radio, last year air conditioning hose, and other assorted stuff… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=304) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=306)