# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=326 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 327 --- ## [Snow Socks For Cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-socks-for-cars/77847)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-socks-for-cars/77847 "2013-03-08T06:23:13Z")
Have You Guys Heard Of Snow Socks ? I Hadn't. http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130307/AUTO03/303070347/Snow-Socks-tires-offer-sure-footed-handling?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s The Detroit News ran an ar… --- ## [Battery dead/disconnected and the trunk is locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dead-disconnected-and-the-trunk-is-locked/77790)
**Author:** [@sandy-mika](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandy-mika)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dead-disconnected-and-the-trunk-is-locked/77790 "2013-03-08T04:38:04Z")
I closed the trunk on my 2009 BMW 328i after I disconnected the battery. I was trying to change the battery but needed to get more supplies. So, I closed the trunk Now I can't open the trunk. Any suggestions?The battery … --- ## [Mercedes R Class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-r-class/77789)
**Author:** [@Omori8796](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Omori8796)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-r-class/77789 "2013-03-07T07:07:24Z")
I'm about to buy a new R class. However, the dealer offers either the R350 full option with GPS and AWD 4 matic transmission or the R 300 with RWD but with no GPS or rear camera. I really want the R350 GPS but afraid of… --- ## [Moving + Buying Car + Insurance (currently uninsured - w/o car)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-buying-car-insurance-currently-uninsured-w-o-car/77824)
**Author:** [@gmk215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmk215)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-buying-car-insurance-currently-uninsured-w-o-car/77824 "2013-03-07T04:48:54Z")
I currently live in NYC and don't own a car. I will be moving to PA, but staying in DE for more than 1 month, but probably less than 2. I will need to buy a car, and need to buy it before I move to PA in May. My license … --- ## [RF (radio frequency) signals causing Jeep Cherokees to accelerate in some car washes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rf-radio-frequency-signals-causing-jeep-cherokees-to-accelerate-in-some-car-washes/77827)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rf-radio-frequency-signals-causing-jeep-cherokees-to-accelerate-in-some-car-washes/77827 "2013-03-07T04:42:18Z")
Other than spurious rf signals from the automated control system, I do not know what else would cause such accelerations. http://www.9news.com/news/article/321471/222/Car-wash-company-no-longer-washing-Jeeps --- ## [Mileage math?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-math/77599)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-math/77599 "2013-03-07T02:27:00Z")
Car has trip computer. I always get 26mpg on hwy. stock tires are 26.6" I put on a 2nd set of used tires that are 25.6" or 3.7% smaller. I did not and cannot recalibrate my trip computer for different tire size. But now … --- ## [Bad shops that give good shops a bad name](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-shops-that-give-good-shops-a-bad-name/77776)
**Author:** [@oldbodyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldbodyman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-shops-that-give-good-shops-a-bad-name/77776 "2013-03-06T22:05:51Z")
Hi Guys I guess I just need to vent some. I help my gal buy a used vehcile, a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4. I got it at real good deal. We both knew it would need a few parts. A good friend used to own a shop. I always … --- ## [What are the advantages of timing belts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-advantages-of-timing-belts/77813)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 10:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-advantages-of-timing-belts/77813 "2013-03-06T10:17:25Z")
I always hear about the disadvantages of a timing belt and how it is a $300 job every few years or so, depending on miles driven. Other disadvantages include you being stranded with a non-running engine until the belt i… --- ## [So what about Rebalancing of wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-what-about-rebalancing-of-wheels/77652)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-what-about-rebalancing-of-wheels/77652 "2013-03-05T15:40:17Z")
NOT going to read the Tire Rotation thread. So with tires lasting almost as long as the car, should the mounted tires be rebalanced midway or 2/3rd of expected mileage? Regardless of indication of out of balanced whe… --- ## [Forester takes a long time to warm up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forester-takes-a-long-time-to-warm-up/77781)
**Author:** [@motorman105](https://community.cartalk.com/u/motorman105)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forester-takes-a-long-time-to-warm-up/77781 "2013-03-04T22:58:59Z")
I love my 2011 Forester except for one thing. (you all knew this was coming) it seems to take forever to warm up! My Forester has a blue light on the dash (Coolant temperature Light) It turns red if the temperature is to… --- ## [Garaging a car for 7 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garaging-a-car-for-7-months/77503)
**Author:** [@Toots](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toots)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garaging-a-car-for-7-months/77503 "2013-03-04T22:30:42Z")
I'm a snowbird and will be leaving my 2005 Neon, Natasha, in AZ for 7 months this summer so that I won't have to drive back and forth yearly. What do I need to do to my car so it will survive the summer and be usable wh… --- ## [AWD quick question - auto with CVT, or manual with viscous coupling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-quick-question-auto-with-cvt-or-manual-with-viscous-coupling/77674)
**Author:** [@megnh1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megnh1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-quick-question-auto-with-cvt-or-manual-with-viscous-coupling/77674 "2013-03-04T20:17:09Z")
I started searching the archives for an answer, but didn't find an exact match. A quick question: Is there an advantage or disadvantage to either of the awd systems used by Subaru in their Outbacks? The five-speed m… --- ## [Posts prior to 2007](https://community.cartalk.com/t/posts-prior-to-2007/77727)
**Author:** [@iuval](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iuval)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/posts-prior-to-2007/77727 "2013-03-04T19:47:58Z")
I had posted a question sometime around 2001-2003. But the oldest posts I could find were from 2007. What happened to the earlier posts? --- ## [This lady seems to often recognize the same idiocy that I do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-lady-seems-to-often-recognize-the-same-idiocy-that-i-do/77750)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-lady-seems-to-often-recognize-the-same-idiocy-that-i-do/77750 "2013-03-04T19:36:51Z")
She is apparently a genius. http://djournal.com/view/full\_story/21860802/article-RHETA-GRIMSLEY-JOHNSON--Phi-Beta-hot-tub--War-Eagle-?instance=lead\_story\_left\_column but like me also, few people in this area, or anyw… --- ## [Is 12 year old VW Jetta worth buying or will it be deteriorating too fast from here on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-12-year-old-vw-jetta-worth-buying-or-will-it-be-deteriorating-too-fast-from-here-on/77735)
**Author:** [@ruchei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruchei)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 9:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-12-year-old-vw-jetta-worth-buying-or-will-it-be-deteriorating-too-fast-from-here-on/77735 "2013-03-04T09:53:37Z")
Hello! My friend is selling his car that is in great shape...but I am weary of buying a 12 car? At the same time, I do need a cheap car to use for 1-2 times a week only. Are VW Jettas able to survive for many more yea… --- ## [Fun challenge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fun-challenge/77682)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fun-challenge/77682 "2013-03-04T06:33:47Z")
@mleich suggested that the members of Cartalk.com could probably identify every vehicle ever made, which put me in mind of a fun challenge. Let's see who can identify some fairly obscure cars. Here's 4. The 4th should be… --- ## [Chrysler Cirrus 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-cirrus-2000/77723)
**Author:** [@Matat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-cirrus-2000/77723 "2013-03-04T01:50:08Z")
I own a cirrus 2000 which lately have been giving me trouble. I took it to a mechanic for tune up and ended up having alot of issues. At the moment I am having a lot of rattle or hard driving. The car shakes alot and rec… --- ## [Is the new diesel interchangable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-new-diesel-interchangable/77753)
**Author:** [@Ineverwanted2bamecha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ineverwanted2bamecha)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-new-diesel-interchangable/77753 "2013-03-03T21:34:05Z")
Hey all. I’m a heavy equipment mechanic for 19 years so far, but I first started out going to tech school for air-conditioning and heating. I had no luck getting a job in the latter field, but since I grew up in garag… --- ## [Prolong the life of my 2001 Odyssey for towing camper in summer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prolong-the-life-of-my-2001-odyssey-for-towing-camper-in-summer/77730)
**Author:** [@JuliaJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuliaJ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prolong-the-life-of-my-2001-odyssey-for-towing-camper-in-summer/77730 "2013-03-03T03:44:19Z")
My family and I spend 5 weeks every summer touring the country in our pop-up camper, pulled by our 2001 Honda Odyssey. My kids (now 11 & 15) have visited all the 48 contiguous states, and we still speak to each other! My… --- ## [Tall Driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tall-driver/77724)
**Author:** [@SilverLady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SilverLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tall-driver/77724 "2013-03-02T23:11:35Z")
What is the best car for a driver who is 6' 5"? Driver can drive a stick, wants great gas mileage and maneuverability. --- ## [How long will a 1999 chevy prizm last if it has 146,000.?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-will-a-1999-chevy-prizm-last-if-it-has-146-000/77546)
**Author:** [@tommypickles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tommypickles)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-will-a-1999-chevy-prizm-last-if-it-has-146-000/77546 "2013-03-02T19:31:18Z")
I'm not a commuter, and drive it out of town once or twice a month within 60 miles. --- ## [Cooling system in Malibu Maxx](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-in-malibu-maxx/77714)
**Author:** [@Crow\_Country](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crow_Country)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-in-malibu-maxx/77714 "2013-03-02T07:41:19Z")
I gave my daughter my 2007 Malibu Maxx in 2010. It had at the time around 70,000 miles. Then the problems with the cooling system antifreeze leaks. We've replaced the radiator 9/2011. Drove ok for awhile then developed a… --- ## [Buying a Chevy Volt and insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-chevy-volt-and-insurance/77630)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-chevy-volt-and-insurance/77630 "2013-03-02T06:21:51Z")
Have 2 cars and one is 25 yrs old - prefer to keep it since I leave it at airport, train station or haul stuff (hatch back). Adding a Chevy Volt, almost doubles my premium - goes up by $500/6 month. If I remove the 25y… --- ## [What make and models are similar to handling and power of saabs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-make-and-models-are-similar-to-handling-and-power-of-saabs/74546)
**Author:** [@sadaboutsaab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sadaboutsaab)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-make-and-models-are-similar-to-handling-and-power-of-saabs/74546 "2013-03-02T04:34:12Z")
I have been a loyal saab owner for many years. I currently own a 2007 93 aero, which I absolutely love. However, when my car was in a bad accident, it took three months to fix it due to not being able to find the parts… --- ## [Classic Car Archive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-archive/77670)
**Author:** [@Jbell101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jbell101)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-archive/77670 "2013-03-01T23:56:39Z")
I am a student working towards a Masters in Archival and Racords Management. Yes, I will be poor but I'll know how to search for information. A have come across old photographs of cars and wish to be able to identify the… --- ## [Tire Rotations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotations/77495)
**Author:** [@russsalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russsalk)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotations/77495 "2013-03-01T20:24:37Z")
Let's say you are involved in the sale of 4 used high-quality tires, well maintained, 15,000 miles of usage, rotated fron to back at 7500 miles. Would you care where you put them on the car that's getting them? My poin… --- ## [What is your opinion regarding the 2014 Cherokee?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-regarding-the-2014-cherokee/77584)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2013, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-regarding-the-2014-cherokee/77584 "2013-02-28T21:35:00Z")
Chrysler has dropped the Jeep Liberty model, and is replacing it for 2014 with the newly-reborn Cherokee. That is the good news. The bad news (IMHO), is that this new design rivals the Nissan Juke for ugliness. Anot… --- ## [Dodge van using/burning oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-van-using-burning-oil/77637)
**Author:** [@fast2write](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fast2write)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2013, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-van-using-burning-oil/77637 "2013-02-27T05:45:57Z")
I recently purchased a 1999 Dodge Roadtrek Sprinter van for travel and work as a Mobile Journalist (MoJo) and it is burning/using a lot of oil. No, it's not leaking, no spot on the driveway. It's not smoking. It just goe… --- ## [79 chevy 4x4 truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/79-chevy-4x4-truck/77624)
**Author:** [@chevyman24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chevyman24)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2013, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/79-chevy-4x4-truck/77624 "2013-02-27T03:15:52Z")
i have a 79 chevy 4x4 truck i was going to lift the suspension with 3 inch blocks can u tell me if they will work on front without any problems --- ## [2006 Volvo S60 - Quick Acceleration stutter/sputter (not stalling)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-s60-quick-acceleration-stutter-sputter-not-stalling/77551)
**Author:** [@Cole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cole)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-s60-quick-acceleration-stutter-sputter-not-stalling/77551 "2013-02-26T21:19:00Z")
Hi. My 2006 Volvo S60 turbo has about 116K miles and noticed a couple times when I punch the gas to accelerate quickly (like to pass someone on the interstate) that it will make this quick jerky thing (as though I ran o… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=325) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=327)