# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=317 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 318 --- ## [Good replacement car for 2001 Cadillac 4.6L Northstar?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-replacement-car-for-2001-cadillac-4-6l-northstar/79246)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-replacement-car-for-2001-cadillac-4-6l-northstar/79246 "2013-05-13T19:45:21Z")
A friend and neighbor owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville with the 4.6L Northstar engine. She recently began complaining of excess oil usage (1 quart every 200 miles or so) and I began looking into this issue. This car was neve… --- ## [Does anyone else miss being able to listen to the last months shows?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-else-miss-being-able-to-listen-to-the-last-months-shows/79267)
**Author:** [@random\_name\_06543481](https://community.cartalk.com/u/random_name_06543481)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-else-miss-being-able-to-listen-to-the-last-months-shows/79267 "2013-05-13T03:41:57Z")
I rarely get to listen to the show anymore but about once a month I spend a weekend morning working around the house and like to listen to the last several episodes of Car Talk. It looks like it is down to just the curr… --- ## [Car/SUV Suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-suv-suggestions/79268)
**Author:** [@Alli420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alli420)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-suv-suggestions/79268 "2013-05-13T00:45:24Z")
I am going to be getting a new car but really indecisive and unsure of what I should get and would love some suggestions and reasons! I am looking for something with 4wd, good for off roading, and preferably good mpg s… --- ## [When will 2014 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata come out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-will-2014-hyundai-elantra-and-sonata-come-out/79266)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-will-2014-hyundai-elantra-and-sonata-come-out/79266 "2013-05-12T20:05:25Z")
I wonder whether 2014 Elantra and Sonata will be available in the dealers soon. My hope is that the price for 2013 will drop a bit and become more affordable. Thanks. --- ## [Steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel/79263)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel/79263 "2013-05-12T17:05:16Z")
1999 jeep cherokee tilt steering wheel lock in one position is that a hard fix. --- ## [Is consumerreports the best source when shopping for a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-consumerreports-the-best-source-when-shopping-for-a-car/79092)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-consumerreports-the-best-source-when-shopping-for-a-car/79092 "2013-05-12T05:38:23Z")
Hello, I am in the market for a sedan. I am able to bring my options down to five options (Dodge Dart, Mazda3, Hyundai Elantra, Chevy Cruze, Subaru Impreza). I am looking for some expert opinion. I know consumerreports i… --- ## [Road Rage Bill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-rage-bill/79215)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-rage-bill/79215 "2013-05-11T17:56:47Z")
At least that is what they are calling it. http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region\_south\_pinellas/st\_petersburg/state-legislature-passes-bill-making-it-illegal-to-drive-slow-in-the-fast-lane It should be called … --- ## [Burnouts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnouts/77801)
**Author:** [@roadhawk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roadhawk)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnouts/77801 "2013-05-11T03:26:39Z")
I notice when burning out on a left hand turn, it feels like 'posy' traction and my car will always get sideways till I counter-steer when I lay into it. But when doing the same manuveur to the right, the right side tir… --- ## [Toyota Corolla - bells stop dinging!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-bells-stop-dinging/79232)
**Author:** [@KimR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KimR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-bells-stop-dinging/79232 "2013-05-11T03:16:14Z")
all of a sudden my radio and clock stopped working, k-checked fuses 20A, seem fine- two days later, the door chimes stopped working, and then the lights are one-chimes stopped, then the key in the ignition, and when the … --- ## [Is Turbo Engine good?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-turbo-engine-good/79210)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2013, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-turbo-engine-good/79210 "2013-05-10T23:31:31Z")
Some models (such as Chevy Cruz) have Turbo engine option with extra cost. Some models (such as Mazda3) don't have such option. What is the deal with Turbo engines? Is it worth it to pay extra? Is the maintenance more ex… --- ## [Trade Van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-van/79155)
**Author:** [@tecman4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tecman4)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2013, 8:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-van/79155 "2013-05-10T08:50:56Z")
Hello, I have a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. I bought it when I had my son and two step daughters. I am recently divorced and now just get to see my two year old son. I can trade in for about 15,000. I have found some almos… --- ## [Gauge cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauge-cluster/79205)
**Author:** [@Tower281](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tower281)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2013, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauge-cluster/79205 "2013-05-09T23:26:50Z")
Hello, I am new to this whole forum thing. I have a random gauge cluster from an old GM possibly a Chevy malibu. my question is how can I get it to work short of actually putting it in the actual car? --- ## [Replacement for a perfect car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-for-a-perfect-car/79196)
**Author:** [@Red\_Ryder1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Red_Ryder1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2013, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-for-a-perfect-car/79196 "2013-05-09T16:59:31Z")
It is a '97 Chrysler LHS and is the perfect car. However it may not be long before it needs replacement. Recommendations? The replacement should include these perfect-car features: roomy and comfortable, including rear… --- ## [Mustang driveshaft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-driveshaft/79177)
**Author:** [@Flamablefuzz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Flamablefuzz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2013, 8:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-driveshaft/79177 "2013-05-09T08:47:00Z")
Ive heard that ford has limited the new mustang's top speed to 113 mph because if it goes any faster thedriveshaft will blow... I'm not interested in going that fast but ive been considering getting a mustang and it … --- ## [Oxygen Sensors on the" 97 " Ford Crown Vic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensors-on-the-97-ford-crown-vic/79204)
**Author:** [@signorelliv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/signorelliv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2013, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensors-on-the-97-ford-crown-vic/79204 "2013-05-09T07:56:46Z")
Is it possible for the laymen to change the sensors near the engine block. Will this require special knowledge or extensive work to achieve ? --- ## [Trade in or buy new/used?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-or-buy-new-used/79184)
**Author:** [@zumakyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zumakyle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-or-buy-new-used/79184 "2013-05-09T03:26:53Z")
I have a 2004 Ford Expedition that is paid for. Trade in value is just about $10k. It's only driven about 100 miles a week. It gets 11-14mpg. Once a year we drive the family 2300 mile one way to visit family. My question… --- ## [Replacing ABS wire harness in 2002 Pontiac Grand Am](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-abs-wire-harness-in-2002-pontiac-grand-am/79197)
**Author:** [@FlynFast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FlynFast)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2013, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-abs-wire-harness-in-2002-pontiac-grand-am/79197 "2013-05-09T02:45:40Z")
I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, and my mechanic has told me that the front passenger ABS wire harness is damaged causing the ABS, Traction Control, and Service Vehicle lights to come on. I have been looking around and th… --- ## [1996 1996 infiniti i3 during summer months mainly will die constanly when you slow down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-1996-infiniti-i3-during-summer-months-mainly-will-die-constanly-when-you-slow-down/79186)
**Author:** [@summer\_hibernater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/summer_hibernater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2013, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-1996-infiniti-i3-during-summer-months-mainly-will-die-constanly-when-you-slow-down/79186 "2013-05-09T00:46:40Z")
I have a 1996 inifinty we bought in 2006 has ran good until the last 2 years. when you slow down at a red light or stop sign it will die on you. We have had the fuel pump, Mass flow sensor,starter, spark plugs,rewire h… --- ## [My 1989 CRX, Honda failed the NJ Emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1989-crx-honda-failed-the-nj-emissions/79145)
**Author:** [@Deez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deez)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1989-crx-honda-failed-the-nj-emissions/79145 "2013-05-08T15:31:12Z")
My Honda CRX, 1989 failed the NJ Inspections for very high Emissions. The engine has 200,000 miles. I had a lot of repairs done on it: new major rnator, new oil pan cover, new engine gasket, new radiator, new axels. bra… --- ## [Those Turn Lane Knuckleheads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-turn-lane-knuckleheads/79069)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 8:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-turn-lane-knuckleheads/79069 "2013-05-08T08:30:11Z")
There should be a citation (or firing squad) for those drivers that sit through the whole green arrow cycle and by the time they get thru, the light changes and they are the only one who got to go through the intersectio… --- ## [2009 Cadillac Sedan without an external locking door to the fuel tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-sedan-without-an-external-locking-door-to-the-fuel-tank/79133)
**Author:** [@RichStine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichStine)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-sedan-without-an-external-locking-door-to-the-fuel-tank/79133 "2013-05-08T01:35:55Z")
Who Loves You guys? Well, I was gonna say, "I do! I do!" But then you'd probably read into it too much and ignore my question. My Mother has a friend who just bought a 2009 Cadillac Sedan (STS, I think. With a V8---… --- ## [2005 Toyota Tacoma Rear Axle rusted though and leaking, Fix or Trade?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tacoma-rear-axle-rusted-though-and-leaking-fix-or-trade/79137)
**Author:** [@pikie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pikie)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tacoma-rear-axle-rusted-though-and-leaking-fix-or-trade/79137 "2013-05-08T01:33:09Z")
My V6 4x4 Tacoma Double cab has 77,000 miles. I live in the Adirondack Mountains of NY, a high salt area with the closest Toyota dealers over an hour away. I noticed the breaks were going and some oil leaking from t… --- ## [The Car Talk guys in legos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-talk-guys-in-legos/79180)
**Author:** [@kiddoh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kiddoh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-talk-guys-in-legos/79180 "2013-05-07T23:49:05Z")
My 10 year old son, Carson, (appropriate name, no?) LOVES Car Talk. He checks out Car Talk CD's from the library to download to his MP3 player so that he can listen to them all the time. Here is a recent lego creation … --- ## [Son Cannot Tell Father He Bought A New Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/son-cannot-tell-father-he-bought-a-new-car/79111)
**Author:** [@Stunt\_Driver\_Mom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stunt_Driver_Mom)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/son-cannot-tell-father-he-bought-a-new-car/79111 "2013-05-07T21:37:20Z")
First, this is partly my fault. When I met my ex-husband, I drove a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle, sky blue. It was then 1976. I usually took good care of it; vicariously, through a VW repair place Rusk Motors, in Worthin… --- ## [1993 cadillac allante engine oil leak and A/C recond](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-cadillac-allante-engine-oil-leak-and-a-c-recond/79154)
**Author:** [@Tony\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony_G)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-cadillac-allante-engine-oil-leak-and-a-c-recond/79154 "2013-05-07T17:51:44Z")
Hi my name is Tony G. I need help finding a mechanic who knows Caddy Allante's. Dealer wants well over $5,000 for engine leak and a/c repair. All I can afford is MAX $2,500. Repair is not needed right away. I can tie… --- ## [Rent a car for a month](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rent-a-car-for-a-month/79101)
**Author:** [@yashamax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yashamax)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rent-a-car-for-a-month/79101 "2013-05-06T03:01:15Z")
I live in Moscow, Russia. I'm from Iowa and my two boys, aged 8 and 11, live in Albania. This summer, the boys and I are planning a trip from Des Moines, Iowa to Grassy Plains in northern British Columbia. Google maps… --- ## [Freightliner Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/freightliner-truck/79130)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/freightliner-truck/79130 "2013-05-05T18:14:16Z")
Who would be the Rockauto equivelant for big semi parts? --- ## [Electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem/78986)
**Author:** [@bulldozer1947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bulldozer1947)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem/78986 "2013-05-05T16:16:07Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Focus, we bought it used. On occasion it loses power(electrical) and won't start I hear a relay clicking faintly but no attempt by the starter to engage. when this happens the am/fm radio will lose the… --- ## [Hho generators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hho-generators/78980)
**Author:** [@QC1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/QC1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 7:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hho-generators/78980 "2013-05-05T07:47:51Z")
WHAT IS YOUR VIEW ON HHO GENERATORS. --- ## [There is more than one orlando!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/there-is-more-than-one-orlando/79084)
**Author:** [@Cydonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cydonia)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/there-is-more-than-one-orlando/79084 "2013-05-05T07:42:42Z")
Dear Click and Clack, A few weeks ago, you had on a caller from my hometown of Orlando, Florida. Tommy then stated that, unlike Springfield, there is only one town in the United States that is named Orlando. AU CON-T… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=316) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=318)