# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=31 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 32 --- ## [Toyota Supra to be discontinued](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-supra-to-be-discontinued/195057)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-supra-to-be-discontinued/195057 "2024-06-04T13:36:16Z")
When the Toyota Supra first made its comeback in 2019, a lot of negative things were said, particularly about Toyota’s partnership with BMW; people feel the Supra was not a genuine Toyota and thus bad-mouthed the uniq… --- ## [Introducing the "Lego Car". Is this a workable, very small EV alternative for the USA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/introducing-the-lego-car-is-this-a-workable-very-small-ev-alternative-for-the-usa/195044)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/introducing-the-lego-car-is-this-a-workable-very-small-ev-alternative-for-the-usa/195044 "2024-06-03T22:27:28Z")
--- ## [3rd new heater core leaking - caused by heat? 2001 Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-new-heater-core-leaking-caused-by-heat-2001-caravan/194742)
**Author:** [@jeff\_177189](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff_177189)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-new-heater-core-leaking-caused-by-heat-2001-caravan/194742 "2024-06-03T12:46:33Z")
On a 2001 Caravan (3.3) I initially misdiagnosed a bad heater core (coolant in the air plenum). Turns out a gallon jug of coolant sitting on the floor at one time splashed up there. But, I pulled out the old core and rep… --- ## [Grandfathers tools,how many 14mm sockets do i need? Looks like he had some duplicate wrenchess](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grandfathers-tools-how-many-14mm-sockets-do-i-need-looks-like-he-had-some-duplicate-wrenchess/194985)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grandfathers-tools-how-many-14mm-sockets-do-i-need-looks-like-he-had-some-duplicate-wrenchess/194985 "2024-06-03T01:17:07Z")
Ford wrench also if anyone wants one! --- ## [2020 Chryler pacífica - RPM zero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chryler-pacifica-rpm-zero/194975)
**Author:** [@tucoramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tucoramirez)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chryler-pacifica-rpm-zero/194975 "2024-06-02T22:46:17Z")
Here we go. The last issue was the 2nd battery but now this- The car is not electric or mix - regular gas. First time this happened. We came to a stop and the RPM went to zero. The van did not stalled. And when accele… --- ## [Think 5L is dangerous? A 125 cc engine can also be dangerous ... lol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/think-5l-is-dangerous-a-125-cc-engine-can-also-be-dangerous-lol/195009)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/think-5l-is-dangerous-a-125-cc-engine-can-also-be-dangerous-lol/195009 "2024-06-01T21:09:20Z")
--- ## [Cold Start noise 2010 Corolla 100k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-noise-2010-corolla-100k/193890)
**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-noise-2010-corolla-100k/193890 "2024-06-01T20:26:10Z")
--- ## [Why is there a horse sound effect in the Car Talk Credits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-there-a-horse-sound-effect-in-the-car-talk-credits/195043)
**Author:** [@FeWix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FeWix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 11:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-there-a-horse-sound-effect-in-the-car-talk-credits/195043 "2024-06-01T11:46:49Z")
After “Katherin Froubuker Fenollosa” there is always a horse sound effect. Why is that ? --- ## [‘His License Suspended, a Man Appears in Court From Behind the Wheel’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/his-license-suspended-a-man-appears-in-court-from-behind-the-wheel/195015)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/his-license-suspended-a-man-appears-in-court-from-behind-the-wheel/195015 "2024-05-31T21:22:31Z")
‘A defendant charged with driving with a suspended license appeared via Zoom while driving. “I don’t know why he would do that,” a perplexed judge said.’ --- ## [Tell us about your First Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-us-about-your-first-car/177791)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-us-about-your-first-car/177791 "2024-05-31T02:32:28Z")
My first car was a 1954 Dodge Meadowbrook, 2-door, Club Coupé. I bought it from my neighbor, who bought it new with almost every available option (and it came with all its original paperwork, sales slips, window sticker… --- ## [Not much of Tesla left after fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-much-of-tesla-left-after-fire/195014)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-much-of-tesla-left-after-fire/195014 "2024-05-30T21:00:36Z")
https://www.9news.com/article/traffic/parker-road-ev-fire/73-44f6fad3-2076-43c3-897b-678c7e75a2af --- ## [Mustang vs Postal Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-vs-postal-truck/195006)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-vs-postal-truck/195006 "2024-05-29T22:33:25Z")
--- ## [6 Month Review - 2024 Subaru Outback Limited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-month-review-2024-subaru-outback-limited/195013)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-month-review-2024-subaru-outback-limited/195013 "2024-05-29T20:18:25Z")
Things I like - Fit and Finish - Safety features do just what they are supposed to do ( really like the Adaptive Cruise Control ) - Redundant speed between dial and digital plus what the speed is for the road where you a… --- ## [Gaga car part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gaga-car-part/195012)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gaga-car-part/195012 "2024-05-29T18:31:07Z")
What part is this? Bumper cover? --- ## [Toyota doubles-down on hybrids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-doubles-down-on-hybrids/195011)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-doubles-down-on-hybrids/195011 "2024-05-29T17:17:48Z")
While Toyota was criticized for tip-toeing into EV territory, it now looks like their pro-hybrid strategy was a good corporate policy. Now, Toyota (plus Mazda & Subaru) are developing smaller gas engines for the next ge… --- ## [Purpose of side-tube on modern gas tank filler hose?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purpose-of-side-tube-on-modern-gas-tank-filler-hose/194986)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purpose-of-side-tube-on-modern-gas-tank-filler-hose/194986 "2024-05-28T21:28:56Z")
Just a curiosity. What is the purpose of that little side-hose in a gas tank filler tube? Before the invention of modern evap systems I can see its purpose, to allow the air in the gas tank to escape when refilling. … --- ## [Malibu: Era's end for the only affordable American gas-powered sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/malibu-eras-end-for-the-only-affordable-american-gas-powered-sedan/194949)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/malibu-eras-end-for-the-only-affordable-american-gas-powered-sedan/194949 "2024-05-27T01:33:27Z")
There’s quite a few gas powered sedans remaining in the US market , but none from American manufacturers. Why is this the case? How do companies like Toyota, Honda, and Mazda continue to offer-up gasoline powered sed… --- ## [Local shops charge slightly lower or the same as dealers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/local-shops-charge-slightly-lower-or-the-same-as-dealers/194977)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/local-shops-charge-slightly-lower-or-the-same-as-dealers/194977 "2024-05-26T22:40:08Z")
Here in NEW YORK, it is often recommended to take your car that is outside of its warranty to a local repair shop. But these days it doesn’t seem like there are any big differences between taking your car to a local ind… --- ## [Near collision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/near-collision/194952)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/near-collision/194952 "2024-05-25T20:21:42Z")
Hello guys! How has it been? Today, I almost got involved in a collision with a woman at an intersection. Here is what happened. I was stationary at a stop light with my indicator flashing left. A woman on the opp… --- ## [Good news for EV manufacturers and buyers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-news-for-ev-manufacturers-and-buyers/194938)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-news-for-ev-manufacturers-and-buyers/194938 "2024-05-24T15:33:37Z")
This should help to reduce the cost of EV batteries. --- ## [At the 1953 NY Auto Show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-the-1953-ny-auto-show/194960)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-the-1953-ny-auto-show/194960 "2024-05-23T21:20:37Z")
It doesn’t include the complete lineup, because this commercial featured only makes that used Autolite parts, but it’s still interesting. --- ## [New Colorado law requires firearms to be secured while unattended in a vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-colorado-law-requires-firearms-to-be-secured-while-unattended-in-a-vehicle/194916)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-colorado-law-requires-firearms-to-be-secured-while-unattended-in-a-vehicle/194916 "2024-05-23T15:23:45Z")
Wife’s fully-loaded 9mm automatic with one in the chamber is hidden under surgical gloves in the center console. Oops. Guess I should not have revealed dat. --- ## [To stop car chases looks good to me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-stop-car-chases-looks-good-to-me/194883)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-stop-car-chases-looks-good-to-me/194883 "2024-05-21T18:33:26Z")
A police officer or deputy involved in a pursuit deploys the system and drives close to the rear of the fleeing vehicle. The net then snags the rear tire of the vehicle, locking it up and quickly slowing the vehicle to a… --- ## [I like this idea to allow emergency vehicle to pass traffic jam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-like-this-idea-to-allow-emergency-vehicle-to-pass-traffic-jam/194904)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-like-this-idea-to-allow-emergency-vehicle-to-pass-traffic-jam/194904 "2024-05-19T21:37:43Z")
WOW When traffic comes to a complete stop in Germany, the drivers, (by law) must move towards the edge of each side to create an open lane for emergency vehicles. --- ## [Do you remember seeing your first Ford Mustang?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-remember-seeing-your-first-ford-mustang/194915)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-remember-seeing-your-first-ford-mustang/194915 "2024-05-18T14:49:16Z")
I do. Fall, 1964. Neighbor drove one through the neighborhood on a test drive. 60 year anniversary soon. --- ## [Parking Overdue Notice $200 Car sold 3 weeks earlier. VIN was read](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-overdue-notice-200-car-sold-3-weeks-earlier-vin-was-read/194909)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-overdue-notice-200-car-sold-3-weeks-earlier-vin-was-read/194909 "2024-05-17T13:47:00Z")
Fine $100 Late Penalty $100 Amount Due $200 Sold the RX350 to CarMax March 20. We retained the plates. In the online Parking Violations Bureau Dispute section we see our car backed into a parking space at a co… --- ## [Spectacular video of vehicles continuing between fires on eastbound I-70 this morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spectacular-video-of-vehicles-continuing-between-fires-on-eastbound-i-70-this-morning/194919)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spectacular-video-of-vehicles-continuing-between-fires-on-eastbound-i-70-this-morning/194919 "2024-05-17T05:46:13Z")
West of Denver west of C-470. Sadly, one died. https://www.9news.com/article/traffic/traffic-accident-smoke-fire-denver/73-cd0d10d5-6f42-48ff-97d7-19eb48f9e803?ref=exit-recirc --- ## [Luxury"ish" Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/luxury-ish-car/194887)
**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/luxury-ish-car/194887 "2024-05-17T02:09:04Z")
LOL. So my lease will be up in a year. I’d really like to BUY a car. Willing to spend around$15-20K. I would like to buy something maybe 5-8 yrs old. I like a bit of a luxury car. Something like a caddy, lincoln, lexus … --- ## [Motorcycle Lane-Splitting will be allowed in Colorado after August 7, 2024](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorcycle-lane-splitting-will-be-allowed-in-colorado-after-august-7-2024/194861)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorcycle-lane-splitting-will-be-allowed-in-colorado-after-august-7-2024/194861 "2024-05-15T21:51:42Z")
Californicating Colorado: --- ## [Was this the inspiration for Tesla's Cybertruck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-this-the-inspiration-for-teslas-cybertruck/193968)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 11:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-this-the-inspiration-for-teslas-cybertruck/193968 "2024-05-15T11:55:39Z")
The Citroen Karin was a 1980 concept vehicle that never got beyond the concept stage, but I think that the Tesla design team may have been “inspired” by this Gallic prototype. :thinking: [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=30) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=32)