# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=327 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 328 --- ## [Lets go over the cliff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-go-over-the-cliff/76000)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 624\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-go-over-the-cliff/76000 "2013-02-26T20:04:57Z")
I know this won't reach that many people, but all this worry about the fiscal cliff is just not justified. Its going to bring the tax rates back to what they were in the 90's and thats going to be bad for the economy? … --- ## [VOLVO s60 2001 transmission dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-2001-transmission-dead/77617)
**Author:** [@yogamom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yogamom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-2001-transmission-dead/77617 "2013-02-26T05:52:21Z")
Last month my 2001 Volvo s60, just shy of 100K needed maintenance - i'm the original owner planned to have this car for many more years - let the dealer do 95K scheduled maintenance, new breaks, timing belt and more - fo… --- ## [Can Anyone Make a Case For A Honda CRV Or Toyota RAV 4 Over A Prius V?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-make-a-case-for-a-honda-crv-or-toyota-rav-4-over-a-prius-v/77550)
**Author:** [@Gayledamelin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gayledamelin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-make-a-case-for-a-honda-crv-or-toyota-rav-4-over-a-prius-v/77550 "2013-02-26T05:30:51Z")
My Beloved "Car Decision Therapists," You have been TOLERATING me for the past 8 months while I indecisively and obesessively vascilate back and forth!!!! God bless you all!!! I GREATLY appreciate you!!! As a remin… --- ## [Best old cheap convertible to buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-old-cheap-convertible-to-buy/77558)
**Author:** [@Mtisdalel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mtisdalel)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-old-cheap-convertible-to-buy/77558 "2013-02-26T04:48:14Z")
I'm looking for an inexpensive option for a fun convertible for occasional driving. Not looking for a fixer upper but I want a reasonably reliable fun car. I'd prefer a smaller size convertible like a BMW or a Lark or … --- ## [Two wheels, OK? Still transportation and has wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-wheels-ok-still-transportation-and-has-wheels/77532)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-wheels-ok-still-transportation-and-has-wheels/77532 "2013-02-26T00:31:21Z")
I am in the market of a bike, Hybrid type but without the shocks. Intended for longer rides, cross country. I Anyhow, I frequent Craigslist for fun, and I find vintage 60-70's pipe steel bikes selling for 100-300. What g… --- ## [Still struggling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-struggling/77611)
**Author:** [@murphygal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murphygal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-struggling/77611 "2013-02-25T22:20:25Z")
I am really struggling with this. I don't have the money to take every car I think I've4 found to a mechanic to check out. I don't know what a "curbstoner" is. Just tell me what to look at for $3000. I do need FWD due to… --- ## [92 Mazda Miata, please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mazda-miata-please-help/76870)
**Author:** [@MarioGar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarioGar)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mazda-miata-please-help/76870 "2013-02-25T19:59:21Z")
Hi, I need advice please. Is 2800 too much for a 92 mazda miata sunburst yellow? 160K and in good condition in and out. Please help. I like the car, but I'm hesitant about the price. Thank you --- ## [Low profile car ramps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-profile-car-ramps/77548)
**Author:** [@Ocooch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ocooch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-profile-car-ramps/77548 "2013-02-25T12:23:37Z")
Hi everybody. I recently bought a 2012 chevy Impala .My old ramps do not work with it. Can anybody tell me where to purchase good quality low profile car ramps for my 2012 Chevy Impala? any advice would be appreciated. T… --- ## [Motor oil conspiracy theory](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-conspiracy-theory/77580)
**Author:** [@mffitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mffitz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-conspiracy-theory/77580 "2013-02-24T21:45:13Z")
I've seen this idea in a number of blogs but no one ever manages to answer it. My new Ford Fusion says to use 5W-20 oil but if you look at the British ford.co.uk website, they suggest 5W-30 over there. The suspicion is t… --- ## ["Hypermiling" in an automatic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hypermiling-in-an-automatic/77523)
**Author:** [@Nancer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nancer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hypermiling-in-an-automatic/77523 "2013-02-24T13:55:05Z")
I live in a rural hilly area and have often shifted my car into neutral going downhill -- I've got it down to where I can maintain a reasonable speed. I used to have a standard shift, but have an automatic now and a fri… --- ## [Too good to be true?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-good-to-be-true/77516)
**Author:** [@murphygal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murphygal)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-good-to-be-true/77516 "2013-02-24T08:34:35Z")
Me again. I've found a car I'm interested in but want to get your take on it: 1995 Honda Accord EX wagon reported with the following: NEW: battery, brakes,timing belt, water pump, radiator, bearings, axles, exhaust "st… --- ## [Pontiac G8 is back in production](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g8-is-back-in-production/77527)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g8-is-back-in-production/77527 "2013-02-24T07:51:54Z")
GM calls it the Chevrolet SS, but it's the G8. Both are based on the Holden VF Commodore. I told ya they'd bring it back. Info here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/driveon/2013/02/18/chevy-chevrolet-ss-nas… --- ## [Help! Have 2 old Subarus and need to know which one to keep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-have-2-old-subarus-and-need-to-know-which-one-to-keep/77540)
**Author:** [@Duncantrax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duncantrax)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-have-2-old-subarus-and-need-to-know-which-one-to-keep/77540 "2013-02-24T01:10:45Z")
Here's the deal. My husband is away for another 18 months and I can't afford to keep 2 old cars running. I have a 1997 Impreza Outback Sport with a rebuilt engine that has 50,000 miles on it. 150,000 miles on the body… --- ## [Storing car for 9 months?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-car-for-9-months/77567)
**Author:** [@Yachtie\_Dani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yachtie_Dani)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-car-for-9-months/77567 "2013-02-24T01:08:39Z")
Hi, I have to leave my car in FL while I work in Europe for 9 months. Is it best to have someone drive and run the car for 5-10 minutes per week or disconnect something and leave it untouched and coverd up? Also I am won… --- ## [93 lebaron GTC dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-lebaron-gtc-dead/77499)
**Author:** [@gtc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gtc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-lebaron-gtc-dead/77499 "2013-02-23T10:30:24Z")
Hi, I just got the oil change, and the tec slip and the wrench touch the starter, postive and negitive ends. I have power every where but no crank to start. I had a new backup starter and replace it figure that it was s… --- ## [(Badge Engineering) Why make 2 identical cars under different names?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/badge-engineering-why-make-2-identical-cars-under-different-names/76931)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 9:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/badge-engineering-why-make-2-identical-cars-under-different-names/76931 "2013-02-23T09:54:13Z")
For example, Ford Fairmont vs. Mercury Zephyr What was the point of that? --- ## [Hydroplaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydroplaning/77487)
**Author:** [@Sue\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sue_B)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydroplaning/77487 "2013-02-22T23:53:25Z")
I bought my Nissan Altima coupe brand new in 2011. I only have 9,000 miles on the car. Every time I'm on the highway when it's raining, my car will hydroplane. I continue to lower my speed, even at times going approxi… --- ## [Fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel/77519)
**Author:** [@Laurenssongs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laurenssongs)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 7:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel/77519 "2013-02-22T07:37:45Z")
Is it REALLY necessary for me to use the highest grade fuel in my 2005 Toyota Sienna?? I've had so much conflicting advice. AND, does the quality of gas change from company to company? If so, who sells the best quality f… --- ## [I need a new car. What's good for an active 25 year old?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-new-car-whats-good-for-an-active-25-year-old/77492)
**Author:** [@SubieDood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SubieDood)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-new-car-whats-good-for-an-active-25-year-old/77492 "2013-02-22T07:02:56Z")
Hi everyone, My 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback recently died (I think I'm still in mourning), but I need to start thinking about a new car. I live in Boston, so most of my day-to-day driving is in the city, but I also driv… --- ## [Idle & low speed poor running 95 Mazda Millenia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-low-speed-poor-running-95-mazda-millenia/77541)
**Author:** [@PappyBoynton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PappyBoynton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-low-speed-poor-running-95-mazda-millenia/77541 "2013-02-22T04:22:58Z")
Have a 95 Mazda Millenia - ran ok till plugs, cap & rotor changed - now it will barely idle & hesitates, coughs & spits until you get it up to 3K rpm - there and above it's smooth - below 3K it loads up & blows out black… --- ## [Flat backseat floor 1950s or 60s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-backseat-floor-1950s-or-60s/77419)
**Author:** [@SandyMcD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandyMcD)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-backseat-floor-1950s-or-60s/77419 "2013-02-21T23:21:50Z")
When I was young, I remember lying on the floor of my grandfather's car in the back. I don't recall it having a hump. Were their cars in the US in the 1950s or early 60s that didn't have a center hump? Where can I find o… --- ## [Car Wash: Are extra services a scam?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-are-extra-services-a-scam/77395)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 7:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-are-extra-services-a-scam/77395 "2013-02-21T07:38:54Z")
Undercarriage spray for another $5. Is this just an obvious scam? I mean, I don't see anyone pushing some switch turning extra water jets on or off. I don't see anything disabled when you don't pay extra. And what abo… --- ## [Bought a Car From Dealer Posing as Private Owner on Craigslist in CA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-car-from-dealer-posing-as-private-owner-on-craigslist-in-ca/77301)
**Author:** [@MarioGar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarioGar)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-car-from-dealer-posing-as-private-owner-on-craigslist-in-ca/77301 "2013-02-21T07:00:22Z")
I saw an ad on craigslist for a car for sale by a private owner. I test drove the car and decided to buy it. As it turns out, the car's title was registered to a used car dealer who had bought it from another dealer. The… --- ## [Corvette top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corvette-top/77507)
**Author:** [@Deck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deck)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corvette-top/77507 "2013-02-21T06:47:03Z")
Where could I go to sell a never used 07 orange corvette glass top? I can't find a place.......Brand new it went for $1500....... --- ## [Bring Back Cynthia!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bring-back-cynthia/77500)
**Author:** [@ThePancake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThePancake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bring-back-cynthia/77500 "2013-02-20T07:43:58Z")
Remember Cynthia and her Swimming Goats and her old Vanagan? Well I bet Tommy and Ray don't. Bring back Cynthia for Stump the Chumps! --- ## [What kind of car should I buy? Late 50s, single woman](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-should-i-buy-late-50s-single-woman/77403)
**Author:** [@red\_cardinal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/red_cardinal)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-should-i-buy-late-50s-single-woman/77403 "2013-02-20T04:19:57Z")
I don't keep up with car TV ads so I don't know much about marketing directed toward certain target audiences. I want to avoid making a silly choice. I've always driven Toyotas and like them but am open to other ideas. I… --- ## [Mazda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda/77486)
**Author:** [@donot\_know](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donot_know)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda/77486 "2013-02-20T04:03:24Z")
Thinking of buying a 2007 Mazda CX-7, has 90,000 miles . Dealer ship is asking $10,000 . Now I am not a car person, just so you know. Lets say the vehicle is in good shape would the asking price be out of line? Also are … --- ## [Roof racks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roof-racks/77371)
**Author:** [@allium](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allium)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roof-racks/77371 "2013-02-20T00:18:07Z")
Hello, I have a 2010 Prius and love to Kayak. I was told by an (expert) rack person that they would have to drill into the roof to install the proper rack system for my car to be able to transport two kayaks. It wou… --- ## [Lexus and Porsche are the most reliable 2010 cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-and-porsche-are-the-most-reliable-2010-cars/77394)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-and-porsche-are-the-most-reliable-2010-cars/77394 "2013-02-19T20:06:29Z")
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/13/j-d-power-vehicle-dependability-at-all-time-high-lexus-and-po/ http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/02/post\_32.html Any flaws in the method of analysis? Top cars have least issues because the… --- ## [How much fix before selling trading in?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-fix-before-selling-trading-in/77478)
**Author:** [@Not2Lucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Not2Lucky)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-fix-before-selling-trading-in/77478 "2013-02-19T18:27:31Z")
I have a '11 Honda Insight, which is a wonderful car, but it served it purpose, (75mile commute for an 18 month job @44.5mpg average), and it is time to get a car that can fit my whole family in. The problem is that I ha… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=326) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=328)