# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=316 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 317 --- ## [Brake noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise/79476)
**Author:** [@MKMD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MKMD)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise/79476 "2013-05-24T22:44:11Z")
I have a 2012 dodge caravan bought new. After about 6000 miles the left rear brake began making a grinding noise, only when applied, every time the car sat more than a few hours, that goes away after about 2-3 miles. It … --- ## [Seeking recommendations for quiet AWD wagon or SUV with low road noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-recommendations-for-quiet-awd-wagon-or-suv-with-low-road-noise/79470)
**Author:** [@haricot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haricot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-recommendations-for-quiet-awd-wagon-or-suv-with-low-road-noise/79470 "2013-05-24T04:20:00Z")
I live in Oregon where studded tires shred all paved roads and make driving on the highway incredibly noisy. In the past, I've had cars, such as an Audi A4 and A6, that have been quiet elsewhere, but they are loud here. … --- ## [1997 Accord "Catching its Breath"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-accord-catching-its-breath/79333)
**Author:** [@Lilred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lilred)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-accord-catching-its-breath/79333 "2013-05-24T01:04:33Z")
I have a 1997 Honda Accord, 156k miles, 4cyl. Last month, at a stoplight, in regular idle, the car seemed to be trying to "catch a breath" and jerk forward just slightly. At another stoplight same day, it really felt lik… --- ## [MPG changes on long trips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-changes-on-long-trips/79321)
**Author:** [@jxp7280](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jxp7280)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2013, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-changes-on-long-trips/79321 "2013-05-23T05:47:47Z")
I have a 2001 Suburban, 5.3 liter, 2 wheel drive, automatic transmission. I often take 250 to 600 mile trips and track my MPG between gas fill ups/rest stops about every 2-3 hours. I use cruise control and maintain the s… --- ## [Do small 4-seater gasoline airplane engines use a transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-small-4-seater-gasoline-airplane-engines-use-a-transmission/79256)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2013, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-small-4-seater-gasoline-airplane-engines-use-a-transmission/79256 "2013-05-23T03:46:26Z")
I got to thinking the other day 'What if car owners had their engines completely rebuilt on a fixed schedule like airplane owners are required to do by the FAA? You know, where the mechanic takes the engine completely a… --- ## [Wind power costs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wind-power-costs/79302)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2013, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wind-power-costs/79302 "2013-05-23T02:27:59Z")
Not only are wind farms killing about 83,000 raptors (eagles, falcons, etc.) a year, they're getting a free pass for these repeated Federal crimes. And the administration is covering up the problem: apnews.excite.com/ar… --- ## [Rubber Band Timing Belt Car or a tough truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-band-timing-belt-car-or-a-tough-truck/79376)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-band-timing-belt-car-or-a-tough-truck/79376 "2013-05-22T02:43:41Z")
My new girlfriend bought a 2001 honda civic about a year ago and it has 140k miles when she bought it, the car dealer that sold it to her said everything had been done to it and it was good for another 140k miles. Well … --- ## [Which Is The Better Car to Lease?.......Honda Fix or Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-the-better-car-to-lease-honda-fix-or-honda-civic/79377)
**Author:** [@karencandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karencandy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-the-better-car-to-lease-honda-fix-or-honda-civic/79377 "2013-05-22T02:22:22Z")
Hello all....I'd like your feedback on whether to lease a 2013 Honda Fit or a 2013 Honda Civic....I would prefer the Fit...but the sales person is trying to talk me into the Civic.... Also, any feedback on leasing....… --- ## [Honda CRV MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-mpg/77535)
**Author:** [@eric\_e](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eric_e)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-mpg/77535 "2013-05-21T07:02:55Z")
When I bought my 2008 Honda CRV I was getting about 25mpg. Now I am only getting about 20mpg. I have the CRV serviced , tire rotation, oil changes on a regular basis. What can I do to help my mpg? --- ## [Diplomat or Caprice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diplomat-or-caprice/79385)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diplomat-or-caprice/79385 "2013-05-21T00:43:46Z")
I have a theoretecal question, If i were to buy a car for a 120mile round trip commute per day and there was a 90 caprice with 128k miles with 305 or a 87 diplomat with a 5.2 and 68k which would be more reliable. I real… --- ## [Lease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease/79405)
**Author:** [@P21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/P21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease/79405 "2013-05-20T23:03:39Z")
LAST DEC I LEASED A 2013 BUICK LACROSS. THE SALE PRICE WAS AROUND 34k. BEFORE I REACHED A 39 MONTHLY CHARGE OF $319.16 I HAD TO JUMP HOOPS PAYING FOR MANY ITEMS I STILL DO NOT UNDERSTAND: ASSESSORIES, LEASE ACQUISIITION,… --- ## [New cars - smaller rear windows?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cars-smaller-rear-windows/79356)
**Author:** [@CrockAlley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CrockAlley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cars-smaller-rear-windows/79356 "2013-05-20T07:06:11Z")
I'm coming off of six years of driving a 98 Ford Escort. I test drove a Hyundai Accent today. The only think I didn't like about the driving experience was the read window/rear view mirror. The bottom third of the mirror… --- ## [2003 Nissan Xterra vs. 2002 Subaru Outback - which one to buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-xterra-vs-2002-subaru-outback-which-one-to-buy/78499)
**Author:** [@ZelloJello](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZelloJello)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-xterra-vs-2002-subaru-outback-which-one-to-buy/78499 "2013-05-18T22:15:26Z")
Hi, I'm looking for a car that is cheap to maintain. I have to have something that allows for interior cargo space. So far, I can find either of these two models for under $8k in clean condition. I like the Subaru … --- ## [Which Is The Better Car to Lease?.......Honda Fix or Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-the-better-car-to-lease-honda-fix-or-honda-civic/79378)
**Author:** [@karencandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karencandy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-the-better-car-to-lease-honda-fix-or-honda-civic/79378 "2013-05-18T21:41:17Z")
Hello all....I'd like your feedback on whether to lease a 2013 Honda Fit or a 2013 Honda Civic....I would prefer the Fit...but the sales person is trying to talk me into the Civic.... Also, any feedback on leasing....… --- ## [Semi's Trailer Undercarriage Airfoil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/semis-trailer-undercarriage-airfoil/79338)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/semis-trailer-undercarriage-airfoil/79338 "2013-05-18T14:58:45Z")
Amazing that a simple device as the undercarriage has saved the longhaul-hiway trucker, 5% in fuel efficiency. What took us so long to invent this device? --- ## [Today....i was dragged kicking and screaming into a whole new world](https://community.cartalk.com/t/today-i-was-dragged-kicking-and-screaming-into-a-whole-new-world/79085)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/today-i-was-dragged-kicking-and-screaming-into-a-whole-new-world/79085 "2013-05-18T06:14:11Z")
I generally accepted the idea that I was living in the 21st century because my desk calendar said so. I don't really like change that much but I guess I "get on board" with changes just like everyone else. I wish life wa… --- ## [2003 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport...low mileage, but too old?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-low-mileage-but-too-old/79358)
**Author:** [@skepticalcarbuyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skepticalcarbuyer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-low-mileage-but-too-old/79358 "2013-05-18T06:09:49Z")
I'm going to look at a 2003 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport with about 45k miles on it. Seller wants around the Blue Book price for excellent rating, as it has been owned by the same person and obviously not driven much in … --- ## [Exact manuacturing date of a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exact-manuacturing-date-of-a-car/79350)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exact-manuacturing-date-of-a-car/79350 "2013-05-17T16:48:43Z")
Hello, I will buy a 2013 Elantra car soon (by the end of July). I have three assumptions here 1. 2013 Elantras have been manufactured since June 2012. 2. When I go to a dealer, there will be Elantras that were manufactu… --- ## [Jay leno](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jay-leno/79306)
**Author:** [@london](https://community.cartalk.com/u/london)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jay-leno/79306 "2013-05-17T04:47:31Z")
I read yesterday that Jay Leno is selling his car and motorcycle collection to a Saudi prince for something approaching a billion dollars. The story is so far unconfirmed but a billion dollars for eighty cars and about t… --- ## [Great example of MILITARY GOVERNMENT WASTE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-example-of-military-government-waste/78991)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-example-of-military-government-waste/78991 "2013-05-17T02:13:24Z")
Congress has earmarked half a billion dollars to build improved versions of the Abrams Tank. Yet the Army doesn't want them. They've repetitively said "No Thanks - It's NOT needed". Yet Congress bowing to big business… --- ## [Factory alloys!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-alloys/79329)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-alloys/79329 "2013-05-16T20:38:47Z")
Am looking for a set of nice condition factory alloy wheels. 16-17" are somewhat easy to find. I did find a set of 18" alloys in exc cond for 500. Shops sells many fac takeoffs. Will not budge on price. Almost all afterm… --- ## [I now have my second gear start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-now-have-my-second-gear-start/78483)
**Author:** [@Troubleshooter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Troubleshooter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-now-have-my-second-gear-start/78483 "2013-05-16T18:50:34Z")
I posted a topic in 2011 about getting second gear start for my 2002 Bonneville. Some things have happened in the interim. Someone with a scurdled boscam closed the topic. My fiancee is now my wife. The city is buil… --- ## [What do I do if a lien holder won't sign the lien release after I pay the lien?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-do-if-a-lien-holder-wont-sign-the-lien-release-after-i-pay-the-lien/79087)
**Author:** [@Greeny417](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greeny417)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-do-if-a-lien-holder-wont-sign-the-lien-release-after-i-pay-the-lien/79087 "2013-05-16T04:52:16Z")
Does anyone have some advice??? I purchased a car for $200 from a guy who WAS a friend of mine. Instead of paying him the money right away we decided to have the title switched over to my name and just put a $200 lien on… --- ## [Recommend me a new (to me) car - looking for good mpg for long highway commute](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommend-me-a-new-to-me-car-looking-for-good-mpg-for-long-highway-commute/79301)
**Author:** [@timropp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timropp)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommend-me-a-new-to-me-car-looking-for-good-mpg-for-long-highway-commute/79301 "2013-05-16T02:39:58Z")
Concerned that my 2001 prizm might not be too long for this world, so I'm starting to consider a new vehicle. Just got a new job that involves a 35 mile each way commute daily - almost entirely highway. So I'd be looking… --- ## [Elantra vs. Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elantra-vs-sonata/79265)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elantra-vs-sonata/79265 "2013-05-15T23:29:29Z")
I have been considering buying a new Elantra. I was told that Sonata is significantly better than Elantra. Only the most basic trim of Sonata is within my budget limits. Do you think it is worthed to spend more money for… --- ## [Towing a Fit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-fit/79262)
**Author:** [@Boilerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Boilerman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-fit/79262 "2013-05-15T17:24:43Z")
I am going to tow my Honda Fit Auto with four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome. The owners manual says to remove the radio fuse (30amp) so that the battery does not run down while towing. The fuse is not easy to g… --- ## [The Fine Art of Car Washing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fine-art-of-car-washing/79259)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fine-art-of-car-washing/79259 "2013-05-15T04:59:20Z")
Today, I let my local jr hi dance team wash my car in a fund raiser. I let someone else wash my car may be a dozen times in 3 dozen years. My car is a 99 Civic, salvage so I felt pretty confident in the girls doing minim… --- ## [Whistling noise in rear wheel area after tire rotation (2013 Kia Forte)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-noise-in-rear-wheel-area-after-tire-rotation-2013-kia-forte/79292)
**Author:** [@emr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-noise-in-rear-wheel-area-after-tire-rotation-2013-kia-forte/79292 "2013-05-15T04:48:55Z")
Got a tire rotation a two weeks ago on my new 2013 Kia Forte (purchased in August 2012). Now, I have a very high pitched whistling noise coming from the rear tire area. t\\The sound happens at all speeds. The sound is the… --- ## [Trunk Volume](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-volume/79213)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-volume/79213 "2013-05-14T00:14:42Z")
I consider buying a new sedan and trunk volume is a criteria for me. Where can I find trunk volume for the following cars: Cruze, Dart, Elantra, Mazda3 Thank you! --- ## [My crazy hyuandai elentra, what a problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-crazy-hyuandai-elentra-what-a-problem/79285)
**Author:** [@noneck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noneck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-crazy-hyuandai-elentra-what-a-problem/79285 "2013-05-13T22:56:36Z")
i have been experiencing a crazy problem, my vehicle makes clicking noises from door area, this happens when car is moving or sitting. when i left my car parked for two days the car would not start. My mechenic thinks t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=315) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=317)