# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=330 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 331 --- ## [Car for Life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-life/76940)
**Author:** [@Cajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cajun)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-life/76940 "2013-02-05T17:42:52Z")
Currently own a 2002 Nissan Altima with 126,000 miles and no problems. Am approaching 75 years old and would like to trade the Altima for a car to last the rest of my driving years (10-15?). Have heard Mercedes Benz wa… --- ## [Power use and alternator output](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-use-and-alternator-output/77091)
**Author:** [@Slangevar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slangevar)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2013, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-use-and-alternator-output/77091 "2013-02-05T07:16:47Z")
I'm trying to get my head around the issue of "does running my headlights use more gas or cost more money" I believe there are conditions where using my DRL's is tapping into free energy when the engine is running at a s… --- ## [What vehicle should I get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-vehicle-should-i-get/77125)
**Author:** [@ltggb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ltggb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2013, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-vehicle-should-i-get/77125 "2013-02-04T06:51:58Z")
so I'm currently in the process of looking for a new vehicle to drive. I currently own a 96 dodge dakota but its having too many issues that I cant afford to deal with. I live in Wyoming and travel a lot. I'm in the nati… --- ## [Tracking Cookies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tracking-cookies/76943)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2013, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tracking-cookies/76943 "2013-02-03T06:45:19Z")
I notice when loading this web-site, and opening pages within this site has gotten slower and slower..One of the reasons might be all the tracking cookies that load before any page opens...I was watching what was being l… --- ## [Buying my last car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-my-last-car/76147)
**Author:** [@Driving\_Miss\_Nancy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Driving_Miss_Nancy)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-my-last-car/76147 "2013-02-02T03:34:33Z")
I'll be retiring soon. I've had a company car for 30-some years, all various models of Fords. I want to purchase a new car that will last for the rest of my driving life. I can afford to buy a really good car but I don't… --- ## [Fuel station v Fuel station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-station-v-fuel-station/76637)
**Author:** [@Lycan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lycan)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-station-v-fuel-station/76637 "2013-02-02T02:35:44Z")
I have a 98 Ford Ranger 3.0 and was wondering if i needed to continue to use the same station as privious owner. Previous owner bought truck brand new in 98 and used Chevron and has put Chevron in it sence then. Ju… --- ## [Vehicle options for child with mobility walker?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-options-for-child-with-mobility-walker/77043)
**Author:** [@nutmeg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nutmeg)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-options-for-child-with-mobility-walker/77043 "2013-02-02T01:19:36Z")
This is my first post here - hope it works! We have 2 kids, 4 yrs and 2 yrs. Our 4 year old has cerebral palsy that affects her mobility and she uses a small, lightweight walker to get around. There is a chance she'll… --- ## [Hybrid usage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-usage/76450)
**Author:** [@daryleann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daryleann)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2013, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-usage/76450 "2013-02-01T07:57:00Z")
How many miles should I drive a month to make the purchase of a hybrid worthwhile? Thanks for any comments. --- ## [Buick vs. Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-vs-honda/76823)
**Author:** [@marquhue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marquhue)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2013, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-vs-honda/76823 "2013-02-01T07:46:45Z")
I have narrowed my used car search down to 2 cars. A 2008 Buick Enclave with 42,800 miles for $18,900 or a 2003 Honda Pilot with 30,000 miles for $10,900. The Enclave is in immaculate condition, looks brand new on the in… --- ## [Got a bad transmission? Here's a nice fix for it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-bad-transmission-heres-a-nice-fix-for-it/77035)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2013, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-bad-transmission-heres-a-nice-fix-for-it/77035 "2013-02-01T03:55:20Z")
Probably not the BEST fix for a broken tranny, but waste not, want not. \[ photo 319789\_3893084802114\_1063518689\_n.jpg\] --- ## [Weird Way to Control Descent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-way-to-control-descent/77031)
**Author:** [@ancatdubh2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ancatdubh2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-way-to-control-descent/77031 "2013-02-01T01:43:15Z")
I did some Google searching this morning to see if I could find any information on this topic...there is nothing. Which probably indicates how crazy this topic really is. So I was talking with someone yesterday—that so… --- ## [Recalls are dealers supposed to tell you when you have work done?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recalls-are-dealers-supposed-to-tell-you-when-you-have-work-done/77040)
**Author:** [@ken\_p](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_p)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recalls-are-dealers-supposed-to-tell-you-when-you-have-work-done/77040 "2013-01-30T22:35:03Z")
The dealer never told me about the recall. should ford be responsible after the expiration? --- ## [BMW regen braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-regen-braking/77013)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-regen-braking/77013 "2013-01-30T22:19:12Z")
New BMW x5 only charges battery while braking,coasting. So it uses the vehicles momentum to drive motor which is connected to alt of course to generate elec which is stored in battery. It can gain approx 3% in fuel econo… --- ## [2003 BMW 525i seat covers trigger airbags?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-525i-seat-covers-trigger-airbags/77038)
**Author:** [@MER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MER)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-525i-seat-covers-trigger-airbags/77038 "2013-01-30T16:32:20Z")
Hi everybody, I have a 2003 BMW 525i where the driver's side seat leather is wearing out due to the car's age. Putting in new leather is out of the question ($$$), so I thought of some nice seat covers. When I asked the … --- ## [Lexus rx400 with low miles good buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx400-with-low-miles-good-buy/77037)
**Author:** [@rubs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rubs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 9:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx400-with-low-miles-good-buy/77037 "2013-01-30T09:03:27Z")
We are looking for a SUV and got 2 current options: 2006 RX400H with 10k miles (own by a old lady in florida and have clean carfax and service records) or 2008 RX 400H with 55k miles for almost same price, which is the b… --- ## [Can I remotely start Expedition using a cable run from our bedroom?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-remotely-start-expedition-using-a-cable-run-from-our-bedroom/76957)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-remotely-start-expedition-using-a-cable-run-from-our-bedroom/76957 "2013-01-30T08:49:54Z")
More emergency calls are coming in in the middle of the night. (04:49 this morning.) Remote starters are $200 to $300. From the nightstand, can a wire be run to the vehicle and start it before using the bathroom and gett… --- ## [New car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/76935)
**Author:** [@puffer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/puffer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/76935 "2013-01-30T07:51:54Z")
so i live in Grand Rapids MI and we are going to the auto show and i am some what looking for a new wheels( new car ) i drive a jeep and i work on a farm and would need the 4 wheel drive. so what would be something to lo… --- ## [Large, soft-bristled paint brush good to clean a vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-soft-bristled-paint-brush-good-to-clean-a-vehicle/77039)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-soft-bristled-paint-brush-good-to-clean-a-vehicle/77039 "2013-01-30T06:58:43Z")
Returned from a 361-mile round trip bloodelivery. The whitExpedition is covered with road grime. With garden hose flushing loose dirt off while I use a soft terrycloth wash cloth, the cloth still misses too many places -… --- ## [Ice storm preparation- any ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-storm-preparation-any-ideas/76989)
**Author:** [@Mayday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mayday)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-storm-preparation-any-ideas/76989 "2013-01-30T05:46:51Z")
I live in Wisconsin, which gets a good amount of snow- and I can deal with that- but not a lot of ice storms. But we are getting one today/tonight. I leave my daily commuter- a "96 Plymouth Breeze- outside. Any tips on m… --- ## [3:39 a.m. Frigid engine. Hospital says:"Red lights and siren and HURRY!"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-39-a-m-frigid-engine-hospital-says-red-lights-and-siren-and-hurry/76555)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-39-a-m-frigid-engine-hospital-says-red-lights-and-siren-and-hurry/76555 "2013-01-30T00:37:14Z")
2008 Expedition 5.4L is garaged but hasn't been driven in several days. It's ICE COLD. Engine starts immediately. No problem. But I am accelerating before the engine gets warm. Can I attach a magnetic block heater … --- ## [Can a $20 torque wrench from Harbor Freight, etc., be good enough for lug nuts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-20-torque-wrench-from-harbor-freight-etc-be-good-enough-for-lug-nuts/76736)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-20-torque-wrench-from-harbor-freight-etc-be-good-enough-for-lug-nuts/76736 "2013-01-29T23:34:35Z")
We should recheck lug nuts 100 miles after intitial tightening? --- ## [Ford Explorer 2004 blown head gasket(s)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-2004-blown-head-gasket-s/77017)
**Author:** [@ldybug37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldybug37)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-2004-blown-head-gasket-s/77017 "2013-01-29T16:39:44Z")
Hey, I have been informed that my Ford Explorer 2004 6 cylinder with 4.0L head ( I think that is right) with approximately 120,000 miles has a blown head gasket possible two. Also that I have 4 misfiring cylinders and a … --- ## [Wiggly Ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiggly-ride/77008)
**Author:** [@em01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/em01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiggly-ride/77008 "2013-01-29T08:31:18Z")
I recently got 4 new snow tires for my 2008 Honda Fit. After installing them I noticed my steering to be much more sensitive (my tires were much more grippy). Now that I've had them on for a month I've gotten used to t… --- ## [Additives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/additives/76975)
**Author:** [@hormet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hormet)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/additives/76975 "2013-01-27T22:28:11Z")
Does anyone care to comment on the effectiveness of Motorkote. On ATN the truckers highly endorse it. Thanks --- ## [QUESTION: Buying from a sales lot with "cash"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-buying-from-a-sales-lot-with-cash/76410)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-buying-from-a-sales-lot-with-cash/76410 "2013-01-27T21:28:25Z")
I will be purchasing a car on a sales lot without dealer financing or bank loan. For the first time, I'll be paying "cash" in full. The car's final price will be unknown until after negotiations. Then, I'll have t… --- ## [Chevy metro 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-metro-2000/76947)
**Author:** [@moppysita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moppysita)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-metro-2000/76947 "2013-01-27T19:31:03Z")
Hi. Have you had any experience with a Chevy Metro car? I saw a car like that with 29,000 original miles being sold for 5000. I could be interested in buying it, but I have never driven a Chevy car. What do you think… --- ## [Discussions are disappearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discussions-are-disappearing/76970)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discussions-are-disappearing/76970 "2013-01-27T06:04:06Z")
I started a new thread this morning on Pinewood derby because at the time, I could not see where someone else started one. It showed up for a while and then disappeared. I used the search function and found another thr… --- ## [Whats a 1977 Camaro worth to you in a private sale?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-1977-camaro-worth-to-you-in-a-private-sale/76939)
**Author:** [@Dabig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dabig)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-1977-camaro-worth-to-you-in-a-private-sale/76939 "2013-01-26T22:54:35Z")
Alright so the title kind of gives away the question. I am looking to sell my 1977 Camaro and I have no clue for how much. I have an offer on the table for $4,500 and I was looking around online and almost everything s… --- ## [Engine Swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap/76845)
**Author:** [@Terrell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terrell)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap/76845 "2013-01-26T20:14:17Z")
Will a 2003 Suburban engine fit in a 1995 Suburban? --- ## [Did't get the SUV I asked for](https://community.cartalk.com/t/didt-get-the-suv-i-asked-for/76910)
**Author:** [@Lucas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lucas)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/didt-get-the-suv-i-asked-for/76910 "2013-01-26T10:26:46Z")
I brought a ford edge 2013 in August 2012, told dealer I wanted AWD....drove to Canada in December ....could not go up a snowy driveway and slipping and sliding on highway don't think car has AWD...called dealer today hi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=329) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=331)