# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=334 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 335 --- ## [New VX Diesel TDIs | Engine so close to front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vx-diesel-tdis-engine-so-close-to-front-end/76267)
**Author:** [@Katbaloo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katbaloo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vx-diesel-tdis-engine-so-close-to-front-end/76267 "2012-12-28T18:25:44Z")
We are considering buying late model or new VX TDI (Golf or Sport-wagon) and have concerns of frame as well as engine so close to front end; anyone out there who could comment on this? We are looking for a longterm (keep… --- ## [Exploding Car Window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploding-car-window/76315)
**Author:** [@Nativeaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nativeaz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploding-car-window/76315 "2012-12-28T15:02:12Z")
My friend, Andrew, was in Breckenridge, CO last weekend skiing. Friday night he parked his Subaru in an open air parking lot adjacent to his lodgings. The following morning he after depositing his boots and bag in the … --- ## [Used 4-wheel drive good mpg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-4-wheel-drive-good-mpg/76065)
**Author:** [@SueO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueO)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-4-wheel-drive-good-mpg/76065 "2012-12-27T23:45:36Z")
I'm not ready to let our 2002 Subaru Outback go at 118,000, but my husband says it's time. What is the best bet to replace it? Must have all-wheel/4-wheel; don't really like SUV's so a hatchback would be good. Looking to… --- ## [Comfort and Safety Lying Down in Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comfort-and-safety-lying-down-in-car/76335)
**Author:** [@Vertical](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vertical)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comfort-and-safety-lying-down-in-car/76335 "2012-12-26T23:57:35Z")
Is there are car in which it is safe to lie down? I don't mean a big RV, but a sedan/small SUV/small van. I can't sit, and need a vehicle in which I can lie all the way flat, not at the usual 140 degree angle of most c… --- ## [2000 Elantra gas tank won't fill - Which part to replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-elantra-gas-tank-wont-fill-which-part-to-replace/76275)
**Author:** [@Tuaregroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tuaregroy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-elantra-gas-tank-wont-fill-which-part-to-replace/76275 "2012-12-26T21:41:05Z")
Like a lot of others, my 2000 Elantra will just barely take gas at the pump. So I've done the research, I think I understand the problem, but when I tried to find the replacement filter, there seem to be 4 different par… --- ## [Why do we need to replace distrib. cap, rotor, and wires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-we-need-to-replace-distrib-cap-rotor-and-wires/76340)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-we-need-to-replace-distrib-cap-rotor-and-wires/76340 "2012-12-26T21:30:41Z")
What happens to each of these 3 that makes them wear out? How do spark plug wires wear out? How does the rotor wear out? How does the cap wear out? --- ## [Defrost/demist without AC?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-demist-without-ac/76203)
**Author:** [@Elihu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elihu)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-demist-without-ac/76203 "2012-12-26T06:26:07Z")
Years ago, directing blower air onto the windshield didn't automatically activate the air conditioner. Every car I've owned or driven recently turns the AC on in any air-flow position that includes the windshield. For … --- ## [Windshield wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/76276)
**Author:** [@mofuman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mofuman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 9:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/76276 "2012-12-25T09:03:42Z")
Why do most car manufacturers have the windshield wipers go from right to left instead of left to right, which cleans the driver's side better? --- ## [What's a good car for transporting a double bass?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-car-for-transporting-a-double-bass/76280)
**Author:** [@BassTaxi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BassTaxi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-car-for-transporting-a-double-bass/76280 "2012-12-23T09:58:22Z")
We bought a Nissan Versa to be able to transport my daughter's 3/4 size bass. We can have a passenger in the front seat, squeeze someone into the back, plus easily transport her bass. --- ## [To tow or not tow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-tow-or-not-tow/76273)
**Author:** [@Jmbo1945](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jmbo1945)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2012, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-tow-or-not-tow/76273 "2012-12-22T20:30:01Z")
Where should one attach a chain to the front end of a typical compact car that is stuck in the snow? --- ## [2013 Toyota Camry Scores "Poor" Rating In New IIHS "Small Overlap" Crash Test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-scores-poor-rating-in-new-iihs-small-overlap-crash-test/76252)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-scores-poor-rating-in-new-iihs-small-overlap-crash-test/76252 "2012-12-21T19:39:22Z")
I know Many Car Buyers Shop With Safety In Mind. This New Test Will Be A Part Of What Many Buyers Will Consider While Shopping For A New Car. It Will Probably Cause Some Current Owners To Reconsider Their Purchases. N… --- ## [Black boxes on cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-boxes-on-cars/75988)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-boxes-on-cars/75988 "2012-12-20T20:36:35Z")
http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/20286045/black-boxes-in-cars-raise-privacy-concerns The article says many cars have had black box recorders, for years. Anyone have any idea which cars have them? Or, links which might hel… --- ## [Be a safe driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/be-a-safe-driver/76139)
**Author:** [@vwfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vwfan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 10:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/be-a-safe-driver/76139 "2012-12-20T10:07:26Z")
i am a class a truck driver. I want to drop a friendly reminder to people that if the weather is kind of iffy. please turn on your headlights and if your car is equipped with auto driving lights turn on your running ligh… --- ## [Use of parking gear at stoplight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-parking-gear-at-stoplight/76176)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 9:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-parking-gear-at-stoplight/76176 "2012-12-20T09:49:08Z")
If I come to a stoplight that I think is going to last long, I shift into the parking gear. This drives my wife crazy. She thinks that I am increasing the wear on the parking gear by doing this. I think that's nonsens… --- ## [Rec'd a notice of adverse action, after applying for an auto loan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recd-a-notice-of-adverse-action-after-applying-for-an-auto-loan/76236)
**Author:** [@Dog\_Father](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dog_Father)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 9:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recd-a-notice-of-adverse-action-after-applying-for-an-auto-loan/76236 "2012-12-20T09:13:12Z")
I went to 3 different lending institutions about a auto loan. 2 approved the loan and one wanted more info than I was comfortable giving them. I have had other problems with this Credit Union as well. Like them making si… --- ## [Prius 07](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-07/75977)
**Author:** [@Chef\_Craig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chef_Craig)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-07/75977 "2012-12-19T07:12:39Z")
I bought the 07 Prius new, it now has 92k miles on it. I have had no problems with it so far, oil changes, new tires, I have not have to do any major work on the car. But the 100k mile worrent is almost up. I was thinkin… --- ## [To buy 95 Volvo 850 or not to buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-buy-95-volvo-850-or-not-to-buy/76199)
**Author:** [@tgall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tgall)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-buy-95-volvo-850-or-not-to-buy/76199 "2012-12-19T06:46:52Z")
I teach with a first year teacher who is just chipper about getting rid of her 95 Volvo 850 Wagon for $1,800 dollars. She wants to get a new, more stylish ride. I don’t get it. Owning a Volvo wagon is one of my life ambi… --- ## [Ford Fusion 2012 Leather and Light issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-2012-leather-and-light-issues/76215)
**Author:** [@NotWiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotWiser)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-2012-leather-and-light-issues/76215 "2012-12-19T03:12:29Z")
I purchased a 2012 Ford Fusion with a black leather interior in May 2012. The doors and the seats are starting to look" distressed" at this point and I am getting a bit concerned about this. Although the problem is cosme… --- ## [Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery/76151)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery/76151 "2012-12-18T16:32:40Z")
can you jump a car off.if the alternator is bad. --- ## [Buying a new 2013 subaru forester 2.5x premium manual 5 speed with all weather package](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-2013-subaru-forester-2-5x-premium-manual-5-speed-with-all-weather-package/76167)
**Author:** [@vampira](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vampira)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-2013-subaru-forester-2-5x-premium-manual-5-speed-with-all-weather-package/76167 "2012-12-18T06:07:27Z")
Hello everyone I am in the market for a new 2013 subaru forester 2.5x premium manual 5 speed with the all weather package. which includes heated cloth seats, fog lights,display audio unit with HD radio, auto dim mirrors/… --- ## [Best performance with manual transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-performance-with-manual-transmission/76025)
**Author:** [@chelsea-chas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chelsea-chas)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-performance-with-manual-transmission/76025 "2012-12-18T04:56:09Z")
Help! I am looking for a 4-door manual transmission car that offers excellent performance and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I like the look of the Golf GTI or Audi A3 but am concerned about the lack of size for a the … --- ## [Mercedes E500 4matic 2006](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-e500-4matic-2006/76181)
**Author:** [@vsv2020](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vsv2020)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-e500-4matic-2006/76181 "2012-12-17T06:38:00Z")
Hi, This is the first time it happen to me. I was dropping off my friend, stopped about 10 feet behind the car in his driveway. my car running and was still in Drive Shift. I got out of the car to help him, forgot to p… --- ## [83 or 85 Seville?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/83-or-85-seville/75716)
**Author:** [@smustephen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smustephen)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/83-or-85-seville/75716 "2012-12-17T04:16:29Z")
I love old Cadillacs...I've had two, a 93 DeVille, pretty good...and a 91 Seville...pretty bad...I currently drive an 84 Mercedes 300D turbo but found a couple of old Sevilles I'm thinking of getting as a second car. Th… --- ## [Buying a car for cross country trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-for-cross-country-trip/76089)
**Author:** [@CrossCountryNewbie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CrossCountryNewbie)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-for-cross-country-trip/76089 "2012-12-16T09:35:31Z")
Ok - My best friend and I have decided to take a cross country trip to round out our 20s. The problem is - we don't have a car! Another thing to consider: we're native New Yorkers which means we're not the most experien… --- ## [Diesel Trucks and Biodiesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-trucks-and-biodiesel/76131)
**Author:** [@MJC66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MJC66)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-trucks-and-biodiesel/76131 "2012-12-16T07:36:30Z")
I'm in the market for a diesel truck, and would like to run it on my homebrewed diesel. I'm in CA and have been reading a lot of differing information. If we take the warranty out of the equation, is it OK to run a 2008 … --- ## [Transmission Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-question/76160)
**Author:** [@tootfruit1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tootfruit1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-question/76160 "2012-12-16T06:06:17Z")
I checked the transmission fluid in my car because the it seemed to be slipping. After checking, it registered as extremely low. I added 3/4 of a quart of fluid, whch seemed to bring it to the regular level. However, … --- ## [Cross over...Infinity EX35 or VW Tiguan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-over-infinity-ex35-or-vw-tiguan/76117)
**Author:** [@pogi105](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pogi105)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-over-infinity-ex35-or-vw-tiguan/76117 "2012-12-16T02:57:08Z")
I am in the market for a new car (or at least new to me) for the first time in a very long time. I have had a company car as a perk of my job since 1989. I am changing jobs and will have an allowance instead of a comp… --- ## [Keep my truck or get something new?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-my-truck-or-get-something-new/76094)
**Author:** [@T\_Dawg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T_Dawg)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-my-truck-or-get-something-new/76094 "2012-12-15T19:38:55Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner V6 with 95,000. I'm getting a job that would require being on the road for 8 months out of the year and put about 30,000 miles. So I'm wondering what the best options might be. I do … --- ## [First time car buyer needing advice!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-time-car-buyer-needing-advice/75633)
**Author:** [@Mzee24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mzee24)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-time-car-buyer-needing-advice/75633 "2012-12-15T10:30:39Z")
I'm a 17 year old highschool student looking to buy his first car! I have two options. The first option is a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport with 203,000 miles on it and is priced at $5500. The second option is a 1998 Toyo… --- ## [Which crossover? I'm Cross and Over it- Help! Advice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-crossover-im-cross-and-over-it-help-advice/76101)
**Author:** [@totalandcompletenovi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/totalandcompletenovi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-crossover-im-cross-and-over-it-help-advice/76101 "2012-12-15T09:52:52Z")
Thanks In Advance for your help. I'm in the market for a small suv/cuv. I'm a single mom- so no man to go shopping with, and on a tight budget. (sorry for the sexism- it's blatant in the auto buying world.) I have 2 … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=333) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=335)