# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=318 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 319 --- ## [Your Ideas on Donating/Scrapping/Trading 2003 Ford Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-ideas-on-donating-scrapping-trading-2003-ford-explorer/77966)
**Author:** [@JJPN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JJPN)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-ideas-on-donating-scrapping-trading-2003-ford-explorer/77966 "2013-05-05T04:47:57Z")
My 2003 Ford Explorer with 150,000 miles needs a new engine. I’ve been told it will cost $8,000 to fix. I don’t want to put that much money this vehicle. Of course, we recently put new tires on it. It doesn’t run, so, … --- ## [Service engine soon light on my 2008 maxima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-light-on-my-2008-maxima/79081)
**Author:** [@henryC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henryC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-light-on-my-2008-maxima/79081 "2013-05-05T04:01:46Z")
i have a 2008 maxima with 30000+ miles. its service engine soon light came on recently. i disconnected the battery the light would go off, but would come back on again after a few days. it happened several times now. onc… --- ## [Mitchell Total Loss Valuation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitchell-total-loss-valuation/79110)
**Author:** [@NotCarGal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotCarGal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitchell-total-loss-valuation/79110 "2013-05-05T01:36:53Z")
I totaled my 1998 Honda Civic. I received a Total Loss Vehicle Valuation from AAA. Mitchell prepared the report. I really can't understand the adjustments made to the comparables. In particular, there is an adjustment fo… --- ## [Helping a stranger change a tyre?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-a-stranger-change-a-tyre/79065)
**Author:** [@stansireland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stansireland)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-a-stranger-change-a-tyre/79065 "2013-05-04T06:11:34Z")
I am wondering how unusual this is ? I live in the country , although town folks get around a lot these days. I would stop and help someone change a tyre within 2 miles of my home. I am up to 4 in the course of 9 months.… --- ## [2011 Ford F150 radio stopped working after driving through standing water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f150-radio-stopped-working-after-driving-through-standing-water/79086)
**Author:** [@Jeanneb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanneb1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f150-radio-stopped-working-after-driving-through-standing-water/79086 "2013-05-04T02:39:43Z")
Husband and I had to drive through some standing salt water and his radio stopped working right after. The GPS is working fine but the radio won't pick up a local or satellite signal. Do you think the problem is relate… --- ## [Any one with experience buying a car before moving? (Can I avoid double-registering?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-one-with-experience-buying-a-car-before-moving-can-i-avoid-double-registering/79074)
**Author:** [@ttparsons](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ttparsons)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-one-with-experience-buying-a-car-before-moving-can-i-avoid-double-registering/79074 "2013-05-03T22:28:01Z")
Hey all, I live in California but I'm going to be moving to Nevada but before I do I want to buy a car here. I know I probably have to pay CA sales tax on it which is not a problem, but I'm hoping to avoid having to re… --- ## [Ford or Hyundai for a Reliable Hatchback?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-or-hyundai-for-a-reliable-hatchback/79062)
**Author:** [@EthanGach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EthanGach)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-or-hyundai-for-a-reliable-hatchback/79062 "2013-05-03T00:11:37Z")
I'm in the market for my first car and have narrowed my search down to the Ford Focus and Hyundai Accent (Mazda3 and Kia Forte are potential alternates still). I'm trying to stick with slightly used 2012 models in orde… --- ## [Best Used vehicle for obese passenger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-used-vehicle-for-obese-passenger/79031)
**Author:** [@wandelia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wandelia)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-used-vehicle-for-obese-passenger/79031 "2013-05-02T19:27:27Z")
We need to replace our 99 Chev Tahoe, but need a vehicle with lots of room for 6'4" 500 lb passenger. HELP! --- ## [Certified vs Non-Certified](https://community.cartalk.com/t/certified-vs-non-certified/79037)
**Author:** [@mflower](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mflower)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/certified-vs-non-certified/79037 "2013-05-02T16:47:10Z")
Hey there, need some help for my first time buying a car myself! I am on a rather strict budget and am looking for used cars (mostly hyundai's and nissan's but open to other makes). Anyway, some people I have talked to h… --- ## [5W20 oil viscosity issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5w20-oil-viscosity-issue/79035)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5w20-oil-viscosity-issue/79035 "2013-05-02T14:31:48Z")
My Snapper mower has a 11.5 hp B&S OHV engine that was filled with 5W20 oil for storage over the winter to enable me to start it occasionally in the cold weather to keep the fuel system from gumming up. Today I fired it… --- ## [Front tires bounce crazily when go over a bump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-tires-bounce-crazily-when-go-over-a-bump/79002)
**Author:** [@henk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-tires-bounce-crazily-when-go-over-a-bump/79002 "2013-05-02T03:11:20Z")
my jeep cherokee would begin to bounce crazily when I went over a bump in road. I wouldn't stop until I slowed down --- ## [2004 mazda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda/79008)
**Author:** [@Crystler05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crystler05)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda/79008 "2013-05-02T02:23:17Z")
it has a rebuilt title 140k miles there selling it for $3500 good deal? --- ## [Could a thermostat cause catastrophic engine failure of calipers and pistons?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-thermostat-cause-catastrophic-engine-failure-of-calipers-and-pistons/79052)
**Author:** [@Pcols](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pcols)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-thermostat-cause-catastrophic-engine-failure-of-calipers-and-pistons/79052 "2013-05-02T01:00:31Z")
I have a 2002 jeep Liberty with 96K miles. It was working fine and just stopped and had to be towed. I have a Chrysler extended warranty and a 3rd party "independent reviewer" said the thermostat overheated and thus … --- ## [Thought I knew how to drive a manual transmission - Your thoughts, please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thought-i-knew-how-to-drive-a-manual-transmission-your-thoughts-please/79057)
**Author:** [@lgmench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lgmench)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thought-i-knew-how-to-drive-a-manual-transmission-your-thoughts-please/79057 "2013-05-02T00:29:41Z")
No, this isn't about 1st or reverse (no load). I have always shifted 2nd through 5th (and 5th to 1st) gear the same way. Press the clutch all the way down and get off the accelerator. Put the shift selector in the gea… --- ## [Replacing My 2000Toyota RAV 4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-my-2000toyota-rav-4/79050)
**Author:** [@BrownEyes1970](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrownEyes1970)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2013, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-my-2000toyota-rav-4/79050 "2013-05-01T21:52:57Z")
I am trying to find a suitable replacement for my beloved 2000 Toyota RAV 4. I have test driven several different small suvs and I have been disappointed in almost all of them. I had high hopes for the Subaru Forester … --- ## [What years/makes of cars will a 2001 Hyundai Elantra donut fit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-years-makes-of-cars-will-a-2001-hyundai-elantra-donut-fit/79000)
**Author:** [@Darcie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darcie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2013, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-years-makes-of-cars-will-a-2001-hyundai-elantra-donut-fit/79000 "2013-05-01T21:24:14Z")
Hi- I have a 2001 Hyundai Elantra donut for sale, along with the kit- all that came in the trunk. I'd like to know what other years these items would fit/work on, so I can best advertise it. Can someone tell me? --- ## [06 Tundra/Slack in gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-tundra-slack-in-gas-pedal/79055)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2013, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-tundra-slack-in-gas-pedal/79055 "2013-05-01T06:28:38Z")
This truck has about an inch of slack in the gas pedal. I looked under the hood but didn't find any throttle cable and i have not crawled under the truck. Is the linkage adjustable? Inch of slack....i push on gas peda… --- ## [CarParts.com](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carparts-com/79019)
**Author:** [@rdonovan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdonovan1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2013, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carparts-com/79019 "2013-05-01T05:58:42Z")
I was wondering if anyone has heard of CarParts.com or used them in the past and if so as what your experience with them has been. --- ## [Fuel up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-up/79012)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-up/79012 "2013-04-30T15:04:44Z")
has anyone use the fuel up plug.to save gas.you plug it in your cigarette lighter. --- ## [Online Automotive Parts Sellers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/online-automotive-parts-sellers/79026)
**Author:** [@rdonovan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdonovan1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 8:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/online-automotive-parts-sellers/79026 "2013-04-30T08:40:40Z")
I am just wondering as to who people might recommend as being the best Online Parts Sellers. Up until recently I've never ordered or bought any kind of car part over the Internet, but I have seen advertisements for parts… --- ## [Won't start this morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-this-morning/78795)
**Author:** [@traxis11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/traxis11)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-this-morning/78795 "2013-04-30T04:39:51Z")
My 2002 Honda Accord (225000 miles) would not start this morning. It rained all night so I am going to remove plugs, wires, and cap to dry out. The car was not choking or stalling yesterday, so I don't think it is a fuel… --- ## [Bolt problems don't just affect cars. Bridges too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-problems-dont-just-affect-cars-bridges-too/79001)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-problems-dont-just-affect-cars-bridges-too/79001 "2013-04-30T04:31:37Z")
As if we didn't have enough problems on our cars with bolts stripping threads, cracking, rounding off, breaking, now the San Francisco Chronicle is reporting the new SF-Oakland Bay Bridge is having problems with its own … --- ## [Volkswagen Jetta 2003](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-jetta-2003/79007)
**Author:** [@Crystler05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crystler05)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-jetta-2003/79007 "2013-04-29T19:26:04Z")
what do you guys think about this car? They want to sell it for $3250 138000 miles --- ## [Good used car for teen boys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-used-car-for-teen-boys/78880)
**Author:** [@TraceyS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TraceyS)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-used-car-for-teen-boys/78880 "2013-04-29T16:48:33Z")
I have two teen boys, I am considering buying a 98 Subaru legacy outback with 131,000 miles for them to drive around. The car has had two owners and has been maintained, the drive train was recently replaced. What do you… --- ## [Mitsubishi eclipse 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-eclipse-2000/79006)
**Author:** [@Crystler05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crystler05)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 10:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-eclipse-2000/79006 "2013-04-29T10:10:38Z")
Was wondering what you all think about this car. there selling it for $3200 --- ## [Buy Cheap vs. 1-year lease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-cheap-vs-1-year-lease/78952)
**Author:** [@eggsandtoast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eggsandtoast)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-cheap-vs-1-year-lease/78952 "2013-04-29T06:52:12Z")
Disclaimer: I'm pretty fresh out of college, and have never bought or leased a car before. I need a car for my new job starting this fall, but I'm planning on going to grad school in a city in fall 2014. It is likely t… --- ## [San Diego or Hartford, Conn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/san-diego-or-hartford-conn/78968)
**Author:** [@Soggy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Soggy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/san-diego-or-hartford-conn/78968 "2013-04-29T04:20:22Z")
I live in San Diego. My daughter will be graduating college in June and I plan on buying her her first car, probably a 2008 or 2009 Honda CRV. However, she will be going to Hartford, Connecticut in September for a job.… --- ## [Is integrated Navigation System worth buying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-integrated-navigation-system-worth-buying/78873)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-integrated-navigation-system-worth-buying/78873 "2013-04-28T12:47:19Z")
Hello, Adding an integrated navigation system (GPS) when buying a new car is $650 or more. I am having hard time to gauge its value. Many smart phones have a good GPS system. One of the pros is definitely convenience. O… --- ## [Buying late model under warranty KS car to ship to CA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-late-model-under-warranty-ks-car-to-ship-to-ca/78850)
**Author:** [@Ribs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ribs)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-late-model-under-warranty-ks-car-to-ship-to-ca/78850 "2013-04-28T05:24:57Z")
2011 Infinit FX35 under warranty for. Private seller He has partial lien .. After quick used car inspection at local dealer, I will pay Infiniti Leasing the total amount. They will pay seller any overage. Any unfore… --- ## [2003 Jeep Wrangler SQUEALING STILL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-wrangler-squealing-still/78938)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin_G)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-wrangler-squealing-still/78938 "2013-04-28T04:33:59Z")
2003 Jeep Wrangler LOUD squeal when coming off the accelerator. I've had changed the Tension Pulley, The Belt, Checked the Power Steering, Removed the belt from the AC unit..smaller belt now....Tested the Altenator, it's… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=317) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=319)