# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=332 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 333 --- ## [Leaving a Tiguan for a Prius V...mistake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-a-tiguan-for-a-prius-v-mistake/76715)
**Author:** [@Magpie813](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Magpie813)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-a-tiguan-for-a-prius-v-mistake/76715 "2013-01-17T06:13:19Z")
Im debating trading in my VW Tiguan and was wondering what this car community thought as you have such real world grounded ideas. I have a 2010 SEL AWD VW Tiguan that is staring to act up . Specifically, the park… --- ## [Saving gas with air conditioning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-gas-with-air-conditioning/76688)
**Author:** [@RosieMN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RosieMN)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-gas-with-air-conditioning/76688 "2013-01-17T01:53:54Z")
When the air conditioning gets too cold in the car, we can either adjust the fan speed (slower) or adjust the temperature (turn it a bit warmer). I am wondering which choice is better for saving on gas mileage. --- ## [About electronic parts install](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-electronic-parts-install/76707)
**Author:** [@LetsPlayArmis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LetsPlayArmis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-electronic-parts-install/76707 "2013-01-16T23:17:17Z")
received my master control box (all windows) today, I'd like to know the protocol for installation Last week when I removed the other part because it wasn't working properly, two days later I decided to reconnect it, … --- ## [Are "ALL SEASON" tires really "3 SEASON" tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-season-tires-really-3-season-tires/76367)
**Author:** [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-season-tires-really-3-season-tires/76367 "2013-01-16T22:13:38Z")
We have finally had a couple of good snowfalls in my area this year, Northeastern PA. The last one was about 8", started as snow and then shifted to snow and sleet mix. I was in a busy business area, lots of shops and … --- ## [First Car Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-help/76676)
**Author:** [@CCS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CCS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-help/76676 "2013-01-16T08:29:06Z")
I'll be graduating from college soon and I'm hoping to purchase my first car after graduation. Honestly, I don't know much about cars.(If there's a book/website I should look at to educate myself, I'd be happy to hear… --- ## [Best mpg minivan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-mpg-minivan/76724)
**Author:** [@eradical](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eradical)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 8:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-mpg-minivan/76724 "2013-01-16T08:23:38Z")
what minivan, 5 yrs or older, has the best MPG and is capable of towing 2000 lbs.? --- ## [Wheel falls off when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-falls-off-when-driving/76717)
**Author:** [@mikemegurk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikemegurk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-falls-off-when-driving/76717 "2013-01-16T08:22:58Z")
my 2006 honda element was taken into a national tire and repair service that i use often . told them to check my brakess for grinding sound . they concluded that the brakes were safe but could remove a rust or g… --- ## [1993 Chrysler Imperial](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chrysler-imperial/76713)
**Author:** [@29210](https://community.cartalk.com/u/29210)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chrysler-imperial/76713 "2013-01-16T06:25:02Z")
I started to take apart the brake pedal assembly, then learned the car had a recall on it. My problem is I can't get the rod that comes off the master cylinder to line up with the pin that connects it to the brake pedal … --- ## [Trade in 2009 Honda Fit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-2009-honda-fit/76561)
**Author:** [@kuenzl76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kuenzl76)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-2009-honda-fit/76561 "2013-01-16T03:44:37Z")
I have a 2009 Honda Fit that I've put about 60,000 highway miles on in the past three years. It is at 80k+ miles right now, and I'm wondering if I should trade it in before it reaches 100,000. Since owning it at 20k mi… --- ## [Replacement IMA battery warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-ima-battery-warranty/76692)
**Author:** [@Zerger3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zerger3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-ima-battery-warranty/76692 "2013-01-16T01:22:16Z")
Recently received IMA replacement battery on my 2007 Civic Hybrid at 103,000 mi. It was at no cost under my HondaCare policy. Dealer says warranty on this expires with HondaCare at 10yrs/120,000mi. That is, warranty i… --- ## [Lot of rusted cars PLEASE HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lot-of-rusted-cars-please-help/76649)
**Author:** [@BBneedhelp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BBneedhelp)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 9:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lot-of-rusted-cars-please-help/76649 "2013-01-15T09:00:26Z")
Long story short I have about 30 cars I am trying to get rid of and I know nothing about cars or how much they are worth. These cars are in horrible condition. They have not had human contact in decades and suffer years … --- ## [Is $2,577 worth it for a 2002 Mercury Cougar with 124,133 miles on it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-2-577-worth-it-for-a-2002-mercury-cougar-with-124-133-miles-on-it/76657)
**Author:** [@Sportygirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sportygirl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-2-577-worth-it-for-a-2002-mercury-cougar-with-124-133-miles-on-it/76657 "2013-01-15T08:39:00Z")
This is my first car, I was browsing on carmax.com and fell inlove when I seen this little black 2 door Car, I have a daughter so I don't want the car to break down with my daughter possibly being inside, these were the … --- ## [Needs steering rack-fix or get another car?-2000 grand prix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/needs-steering-rack-fix-or-get-another-car-2000-grand-prix/76668)
**Author:** [@Ed-Wood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed-Wood)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/needs-steering-rack-fix-or-get-another-car-2000-grand-prix/76668 "2013-01-15T00:38:05Z")
I have a 2000 Grand Prix GT with 135K in decent shape, or was. It has a few dings and minor GM electrical bugs, but is one of the more dependable cars I have drove, and is a great driver. That was until the steering ra… --- ## [Help! Animals are eating holes in my car cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-animals-are-eating-holes-in-my-car-cover/76698)
**Author:** [@ambrose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ambrose)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-animals-are-eating-holes-in-my-car-cover/76698 "2013-01-14T22:40:48Z")
We live in an urban neighborhood with plenty of smaller wildlife-birds,squirrels,possums,and racoons-but no deer or bears. For the last year or so I have kept my Mercedes covered with a ty-vek car cover. Suddenly, this w… --- ## [Out the door price of a Nissan Rogue... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP US!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/out-the-door-price-of-a-nissan-rogue-please-please-please-help-us/76678)
**Author:** [@djengo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djengo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/out-the-door-price-of-a-nissan-rogue-please-please-please-help-us/76678 "2013-01-14T03:21:49Z")
First time car buyer! First off, we're looking at a Nissan Rogue, 2010 standard, good condition, 25,000 miles, no accident, and being offered 15,500 - would oyu consider this a good deal, even if it's not much below th… --- ## [Fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel/76630)
**Author:** [@MACav417](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MACav417)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel/76630 "2013-01-13T20:18:15Z")
Do I REALLY need to use Unleaded Premium in my 2004 Subaru Forester (turbo) --- ## [Short-Term Memory Loss Strikes Again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-term-memory-loss-strikes-again/76607)
**Author:** [@LetsPlayArmis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LetsPlayArmis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-term-memory-loss-strikes-again/76607 "2013-01-13T17:38:32Z")
I've got a really bad short-term memory, sadly my car gets hurt because of it This time I forgot to return to the car after removing a stack of hot pizzas from it. When I returned to the car late that night, after some… --- ## [My RAV4 Committed Suicide - how and why](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-rav4-committed-suicide-how-and-why/76627)
**Author:** [@mainsf1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mainsf1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-rav4-committed-suicide-how-and-why/76627 "2013-01-13T06:21:10Z")
I lent my manual transmission 1998 RAV4 to a friend, who parked it in his sister's driveway. After 12 hours parked in the driveway, the car rolled down the driveway, across the street, down another hill, and hit a wall,… --- ## [Safe to pull a trailer with my VW Jetta tdi?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-pull-a-trailer-with-my-vw-jetta-tdi/76426)
**Author:** [@Goatmother](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goatmother)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-pull-a-trailer-with-my-vw-jetta-tdi/76426 "2013-01-13T04:33:37Z")
Hi. I just purchased a 2003 VW Jetta GLS tdi wagon, automatic transmission. I want to put a hitch on it to pull a small trailer to haul my scooters (Honda Elite 110 and Honda Helix 250) and also to haul a few goats now … --- ## [Place to rent manual transmission car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/place-to-rent-manual-transmission-car/76545)
**Author:** [@annie22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annie22)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/place-to-rent-manual-transmission-car/76545 "2013-01-11T03:33:07Z")
I'm interested in learning how to drive a stick shift car ( I recently got my license) and am looking for a place to rent a car to practice on for the day. My dad's car, which I've tried several times, is very temperamen… --- ## [Car brochures available on line for FREE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-brochures-available-on-line-for-free/76526)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-brochures-available-on-line-for-free/76526 "2013-01-10T23:01:28Z")
I just got this link in my email. I thought I'd share it here since I'm not a facebook sort of guy. My first car is prominently shown. Is yours? http://www.lov2xlr8.no/broch1.html --- ## [Enerpulse: stand-up company](https://community.cartalk.com/t/enerpulse-stand-up-company/76606)
**Author:** [@DavidMLewis831](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidMLewis831)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/enerpulse-stand-up-company/76606 "2013-01-10T09:14:51Z")
For many years, I have used Pulstar plugs. I can't speak to other vehicles, but in my 2006 Ducati M900, back-to-back dyno runs showed about 3% power increase over the whole power band in comparison to the nearest equival… --- ## [Sell, Trade In or Keep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-trade-in-or-keep/76514)
**Author:** [@MaAWD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaAWD)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-trade-in-or-keep/76514 "2013-01-10T05:27:29Z")
Our 2006 Subaru Forester (67,000 miles) stopped on the interstate. The check engine light came on. A sound like a jackhammer ensued, and the cruise light came on intermittently. We were on a road trip, so we had it to… --- ## [Automatic transmission JERK](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-jerk/76591)
**Author:** [@Gecko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gecko)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-jerk/76591 "2013-01-09T20:33:38Z")
Hi everyone, First off I really don't own a Civic. I live in Jakarta (Indonesia) and I own something called a Honda City which is basically a small four door Civic. It has an automatic transmission and has about 70,0… --- ## [Mazda 3 6-gear on steep hills?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-6-gear-on-steep-hills/76388)
**Author:** [@lkat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lkat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-6-gear-on-steep-hills/76388 "2013-01-09T07:03:13Z")
Hi Car Talk community, I have a Mazda 3 6-gear and have trouble staring from a standstill on a very steep hill. I roll back, skid to move forward; it is a generally scary experience. Does anyone else have this problem? D… --- ## [How to protect a 2000 Honda from theft?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-protect-a-2000-honda-from-theft/76567)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-protect-a-2000-honda-from-theft/76567 "2013-01-08T11:41:58Z")
It is a 2000 integra with low miles. A month ago found the door unlocked and stuff taken away. They might have also tried to remove the after market car stereo even though the face plate was removed. Now they came aga… --- ## [All Wheel Drive vs. Front Wheel Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive-vs-front-wheel-drive/76580)
**Author:** [@fadam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fadam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 10:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive-vs-front-wheel-drive/76580 "2013-01-08T10:12:34Z")
My wife and I are buying a car to replace her Pontiac Aztec. We are going to be doing lots of traveling and pulling a trailer during the next several years since I am retiring soon. We are looking at either a Ford Flex… --- ## [Better to buy or lease then buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-to-buy-or-lease-then-buy/76552)
**Author:** [@kw18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kw18)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-to-buy-or-lease-then-buy/76552 "2013-01-08T02:55:15Z")
I am leasing a 2011 Toyota Rav 4 Sport and my lease is up in November. Is it better to buy something new with probably a higher monthly payment or lease an automobile for the 3 years at maybe a lower monthly payment and… --- ## [Buy or Bye-Bye 2010 VW TDI Golf](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-or-bye-bye-2010-vw-tdi-golf/76516)
**Author:** [@Katbaloo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katbaloo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-or-bye-bye-2010-vw-tdi-golf/76516 "2013-01-07T19:03:13Z")
Having a time making the decision to buy a 2010 TDI Golf (50k miles)...am driving 75 mile round trip commute and love the gas mileage of the car -- but am not up to date on new Diesel engines especially VWs...I'd appreci… --- ## [Buying a used SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-suv/76568)
**Author:** [@SylT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SylT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-suv/76568 "2013-01-07T16:25:09Z")
I need some help and suggestions on buying a reliable used 4WD SUV for under $13,000. I would prefer one that gets at least 19 MPG. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=331) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=333)