# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=320 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 321 --- ## [All wheel drive wad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive-wad/78185)
**Author:** [@BAP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BAP)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive-wad/78185 "2013-04-21T16:32:21Z")
I just bought a 2007 Toyota rav4 with all wheel drive. We live near buffalo ny, therefore we get a lot of snow. This is our first all wheel drive vehicle. The first time it got its test was in our driveway with a foot of… --- ## [Toyota Corollas with Spoilers? Ok, or Over the Top?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corollas-with-spoilers-ok-or-over-the-top/78763)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corollas-with-spoilers-ok-or-over-the-top/78763 "2013-04-21T15:04:12Z")
I just don't see a spoiler as being an appropriate gadget tacked on to a Toyota Corolla. The Corolla is supposed to be the people's car after all. A reliable, frugal ride to get you safely where you and your family … --- ## [You guys are waaaaaay too nice!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-guys-are-waaaaaay-too-nice/78786)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-guys-are-waaaaaay-too-nice/78786 "2013-04-20T20:51:13Z")
Couple days ago somebody asked a question about a possibly ruined engine in a minivan. The OP asked about an engine replacement or junking the van. What struck me is how nicely everyone replied to the OP even with the in… --- ## [Rainier 5.3 mods?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rainier-5-3-mods/78794)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rainier-5-3-mods/78794 "2013-04-20T18:16:54Z")
saw a used rainier for sale. had the 5.3 V8 LS motor rated at 303hp. owner said it had a special chip or was tuned and had a cold air intake and was now producing 390 hp? anyone here buy that claim? i know its easy to pu… --- ## [US Model Overseas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/us-model-overseas/78732)
**Author:** [@mmhug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmhug)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/us-model-overseas/78732 "2013-04-20T12:38:33Z")
I need to buy a car in the US but I'm going abroad in 7-8 months for a two-year period. I'm headed to a country, where I understand they have authorized service centers for Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ford and maybe a c… --- ## [Sedans with less road noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sedans-with-less-road-noise/78617)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sedans-with-less-road-noise/78617 "2013-04-20T12:02:35Z")
Hello, One important feature I care in making car purchase decision is the noise during driving at high speeds. Could you suggest me a few sedans (Mazda3, Chevy Cruze etc) that you know that produces less noise on highwa… --- ## [Transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problems/78811)
**Author:** [@jcr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jcr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 10:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problems/78811 "2013-04-20T10:13:25Z")
my daughter has a 2005 Chrysler minivan -- v 6 automatic -- the transmission will not lock in park -- it free wheels -- only stops moving when emergency break is applied -- the wheels will move separately -- will not mo… --- ## [Anyone else bothered by those annoying popups?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-else-bothered-by-those-annoying-popups/78737)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-else-bothered-by-those-annoying-popups/78737 "2013-04-20T07:02:37Z")
I often use my keyboard to scroll down and if while doing this, my cursor just happens to go over one of those links to share, I get a pop up window, no mouse click required. This stops everything until the pop up is fi… --- ## [AWD or 4WD for long driveway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-or-4wd-for-long-driveway/78771)
**Author:** [@sdSU](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sdSU)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 6:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-or-4wd-for-long-driveway/78771 "2013-04-19T06:43:35Z")
I find myself in need of a 4WD or AWD to get out of our long uphill to the road driveway. Hubby now doing chemo for stage 4 and we may not be able to wait for help clearing the driveway. Which one--AWD SUV ( considering… --- ## [Jeep Rubicon losing power issues driving in a incline (freeway)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-rubicon-losing-power-issues-driving-in-a-incline-freeway/78741)
**Author:** [@Paceman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paceman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-rubicon-losing-power-issues-driving-in-a-incline-freeway/78741 "2013-04-18T18:34:25Z")
Please advise: I have a 2006 Rubicon Wrangler 4.0 (automatic) with 15K miles, excellent cond. When I drive up to the mountains my Jeep loses power to the point I have the gas pedal pushed to the floor, whereas I can jump… --- ## [The ricin mailer is from here in Mississippi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ricin-mailer-is-from-here-in-mississippi/78764)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 8:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ricin-mailer-is-from-here-in-mississippi/78764 "2013-04-18T08:00:43Z")
Paul Kevin Curtis was arrested on charges relating to the letters to the POTUS and Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker. Here is a story regarding Mr Curtis http://www.ripoffreport.com/political-cover-ups/north-mississipp… --- ## [Quality of today's gasoline - better or worse than the past?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quality-of-todays-gasoline-better-or-worse-than-the-past/78709)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quality-of-todays-gasoline-better-or-worse-than-the-past/78709 "2013-04-18T02:39:04Z")
I keep hearing that today's gasoline is junk and causes all kinds of trouble from old timers. They say we are refining lower quality crude oil into gasoline now and this wasn't possible in the past. They also say the a… --- ## [Ford Escape 2013 (This really happened)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-2013-this-really-happened/78684)
**Author:** [@teekay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teekay)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-2013-this-really-happened/78684 "2013-04-17T18:34:05Z")
We bought a 2013 Ford Escape 2.0L AWD. After 3 tanks of gas, a reasonable break-in period, the vehicle did 21.9 MPG highway without A/C turned on 19.8 MPG city. The vehicle went to the dealer with 1100 miles on it with:… --- ## [Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry/78750)
**Author:** [@cartalk37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalk37)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry/78750 "2013-04-17T18:27:04Z")
slow take off do I need a tune-up I have the car for 4 years now. without a tune up --- ## [Need advice on Car Inspection or Selling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-car-inspection-or-selling/78740)
**Author:** [@BrassyLass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrassyLass)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-car-inspection-or-selling/78740 "2013-04-17T09:14:30Z")
We have a '01 Nissan Frontier that runs well and has 146K miles, that is out of inspection. After letting the local car shop run it's tests, looks like repairs to pass will be about $1,500 or more. Don't have that at the… --- ## [Tor Fill or Not to Fill please, answer the question!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tor-fill-or-not-to-fill-please-answer-the-question/78704)
**Author:** [@Maibach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maibach)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tor-fill-or-not-to-fill-please-answer-the-question/78704 "2013-04-17T04:43:00Z")
A long time ago, I was watching a car show. They recommended the older the car the less fuel you should empty before refilling. The reason is to keep the gunk from fouling the engine. My most beloved insist this is nonse… --- ## [Road Trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-trip/78718)
**Author:** [@ginger134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ginger134)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-trip/78718 "2013-04-16T23:00:44Z")
Hello! I have an 04 ford explorer and am planning on taking it on a trip from new york to illinois. the trip is roughly 1000 miles each way. Im planning on making the trip there and back in about three days. My car has a… --- ## [New Driver- Using a Left Foot Accelerator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-driver-using-a-left-foot-accelerator/78607)
**Author:** [@brighteye6879](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brighteye6879)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-driver-using-a-left-foot-accelerator/78607 "2013-04-16T22:04:30Z")
Hello! I am about to learn how to drive, but I have severe weakness in the my right leg. Can anyone recommend a specific brand of left foot accelerator? I will be driving a Lexus RX 350. Also, does an adaptation like tha… --- ## [Fix or Replace T&C '98](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-replace-t-c-98/78657)
**Author:** [@Danroonie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danroonie)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-replace-t-c-98/78657 "2013-04-16T19:10:25Z")
My mechanic says I need a transmission rebuild at 110K miles. I've always trusted him 100% cause he's been working on my cars cheap and perfectly for years, AND he doesn't do transmission work AND he showed me his online… --- ## [Car Salesmanship 101 - No, Make That Car Saleswomanship 559 . . . 559 Ford Vehicles In One Year!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-salesmanship-101-no-make-that-car-saleswomanship-559-559-ford-vehicles-in-one-year/78707)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-salesmanship-101-no-make-that-car-saleswomanship-559-559-ford-vehicles-in-one-year/78707 "2013-04-16T18:07:07Z")
Laurie Moses was Ford Motor Company's No. 1 salesperson in the U.S. last year. I Saw This Story In The Detroit News, Today. It's By Carol Hopkins From The Oakland Press. http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130415/AUTO… --- ## [HHO water for fuel scam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hho-water-for-fuel-scam/78652)
**Author:** [@74beetle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/74beetle)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hho-water-for-fuel-scam/78652 "2013-04-16T07:19:22Z")
I know this has been discussed ad nauseam (though I cannot remember when the last time it was on the Car Talk site), but my brother-in-law has just started selling HHO kits and claims for $400.00 I can install one on my … --- ## [Is selling a car with manual transmission a problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-selling-a-car-with-manual-transmission-a-problem/78653)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-selling-a-car-with-manual-transmission-a-problem/78653 "2013-04-16T06:41:11Z")
Hello, I dont mind owning a car with manual transmission, although I dont see a benefit other than being cheaper. However, I was told that it is very very hard to sell the car. I wonder whether anyone can confirm or disp… --- ## [Cars That Last Forever](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-that-last-forever/78634)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-that-last-forever/78634 "2013-04-16T02:40:25Z")
Found this in the local airwaves... http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/money/consumer/dont\_waste\_your\_money/Cars-that-last-forever1365683514488 Just a basic confirmation of the daily encounters we run into here. The br… --- ## [What is the reasonable price of a 1 year old, low mileage car compared to the new one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-reasonable-price-of-a-1-year-old-low-mileage-car-compared-to-the-new-one/78675)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-reasonable-price-of-a-1-year-old-low-mileage-car-compared-to-the-new-one/78675 "2013-04-16T01:29:28Z")
I am debating whether I can save some money by buying a slightly older car instead of a new one. Here is a hypothetical situation. How much A 2012 Chevy Cruz at 25K mileage is cheaper than a new Chevy Cruz 2013? 10%, 15… --- ## [Modification of 2009 Ford Focus permanent air filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modification-of-2009-ford-focus-permanent-air-filter/78599)
**Author:** [@kilingtonskier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilingtonskier)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modification-of-2009-ford-focus-permanent-air-filter/78599 "2013-04-15T23:01:06Z")
Our 2009 Ford Focus has an air filter that cannot be changed and is guaranteed to last 100,000 miles. We are at 78,000 miles. To replace this set up will cost $450.00. I am wondering if there is a way to jeri-rig this se… --- ## [Tire speed ratings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-speed-ratings/78705)
**Author:** [@DrDuh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrDuh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-speed-ratings/78705 "2013-04-15T19:06:43Z")
Why do tire vendors insist on selling me tires with higher speed ratings than I have any use for? The H/V/w tires are more expensive for equivalent tread life than standard (S/T) tires, but nobody will sell me a T-rated … --- ## [Can I sell the salvaged car I've been driving for 3 years?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-sell-the-salvaged-car-ive-been-driving-for-3-years/78661)
**Author:** [@fhdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fhdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-sell-the-salvaged-car-ive-been-driving-for-3-years/78661 "2013-04-15T07:51:23Z")
My car was totaled back in January 2010, I chose to retain it and have been driving it for the last three years with no significant problems. Now I want to get rid of it and am wondering if I can sell it (for example, on… --- ## [Air Bags](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bags/78692)
**Author:** [@Horatio37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Horatio37)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bags/78692 "2013-04-15T07:00:24Z")
Is there anyway airbags can be checked without deploying them...to make sure they will deploy in a crash? --- ## [CVT Transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cvt-transmissions/78667)
**Author:** [@Horatio37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Horatio37)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cvt-transmissions/78667 "2013-04-14T01:45:54Z")
I have a 2012 Nissan Versa with a 1.6 Engine/CVT transmission. When going down a steep hill the RPMs rev up to at least 3000 or more...is this normal for a car to do this? --- ## [Volswagen Jetta and Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volswagen-jetta-and-passat/78630)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volswagen-jetta-and-passat/78630 "2013-04-14T00:35:05Z")
Hello, I am a big fan of German Engineering. Volswagen is the only German car I can afford. I would like to consider buying a new Jetta or used Passat. However, I heard (from multiple, independent people) that Volswagen … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=319) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=321)