# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=340 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 341 --- ## [SUV or Pickup, hybrid? renew the discussion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-or-pickup-hybrid-renew-the-discussion/75169)
**Author:** [@mtncat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mtncat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-or-pickup-hybrid-renew-the-discussion/75169 "2012-10-26T05:36:38Z")
a puzzle with a special condition. I intend to move to Seattle area from CO, with some stuff to haul, and I am always carrying sports gear (bicycles, gym bags and rowing gear). I have a 24' long, lightweight rowing shell… --- ## [Opinions on 1998 Mercedes C230 for college student](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-on-1998-mercedes-c230-for-college-student/75138)
**Author:** [@DaveKnapp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveKnapp)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-on-1998-mercedes-c230-for-college-student/75138 "2012-10-26T00:07:39Z")
In the vein of Click and Clack's advice to get your kids a big old Volvo to keep them off the roads, I have available a 1998 Mercedes C230 with 230K miles, good engine, good tires, broken A/C, radio with iPod input and, … --- ## [License plates etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/license-plates-etc/75159)
**Author:** [@blamenty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blamenty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/license-plates-etc/75159 "2012-10-25T22:57:23Z")
Hello, I am a US citizen currently residing overseas and getting ready to relocate back to the US after 20 years out of the country. I plan on purchasing an RV or van conversion to travel around the US for a year befor… --- ## [Insurance on handicapped accessible minivan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insurance-on-handicapped-accessible-minivan/75157)
**Author:** [@Blue\_Dahlia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blue_Dahlia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insurance-on-handicapped-accessible-minivan/75157 "2012-10-25T21:38:46Z")
I just bought a Dodge Grand Caravan minivan which has been converted for wheelchair accessibility and I'm astounded at the insurance premiums quoted. I'd like to hear from other owners of conversion minivans to find out… --- ## [So what's the deal with Manual Trans cars with the Lower Price?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-whats-the-deal-with-manual-trans-cars-with-the-lower-price/75133)
**Author:** [@Personage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personage)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-whats-the-deal-with-manual-trans-cars-with-the-lower-price/75133 "2012-10-25T06:57:35Z")
I'm still looking for a used vehicle and saw a couple of Ford Focus Hatchbacks - but the same year, same mileage and same condition were about $1500 or more difference in price with the manual transmission coming in on t… --- ## [Mechanic broke hood release ?should they fix it free](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-broke-hood-release-should-they-fix-it-free/75119)
**Author:** [@tourist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tourist)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-broke-hood-release-should-they-fix-it-free/75119 "2012-10-25T04:56:12Z")
I recently had my Honda Element (2006) 148,000 miles in for a oil change. When the service rep brought me my keys he told me that the hood release lever broke or seperated from the cable. It would be $209 to replace it. … --- ## [Cut the guy some slack! His car is on fire here!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cut-the-guy-some-slack-his-car-is-on-fire-here/75100)
**Author:** [@mister\_question](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mister_question)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2012, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cut-the-guy-some-slack-his-car-is-on-fire-here/75100 "2012-10-24T21:21:15Z")
I have a problem with their answer about the brakes. I have seen many photos of racing cars with the disks glowing cherry red in long races, say LeMans (24 hours) with no fire, no warping of rotors or claipers. It soun… --- ## [Little Black Cones](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-black-cones/75118)
**Author:** [@Terrible\_Terry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terrible_Terry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2012, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-black-cones/75118 "2012-10-24T06:37:28Z")
Whenever I Vacuum my 1996 Toyota Corolla, I find near my gas pedal a bunch of tiny black plastic cones about 3/8" long and about 1/8" at the base. What the heck are these things. My friend Jim thanks I might be losing my… --- ## [I need used car advice! 2001 Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-used-car-advice-2001-honda-crv/75128)
**Author:** [@Personage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personage)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2012, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-used-car-advice-2001-honda-crv/75128 "2012-10-24T03:43:37Z")
I'm considering buying a used 2001 Honda CRV with 184K miles on it. The vehicle is super clean, nice paint, no damage, Check engine light is on and woman claims her mechanic says it is a sensor and it needs front brakes… --- ## [Very cool pannable/zoomable view of Endeavor's cockpit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-cool-pannable-zoomable-view-of-endeavors-cockpit/74973)
**Author:** [@oblivion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oblivion)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2012, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-cool-pannable-zoomable-view-of-endeavors-cockpit/74973 "2012-10-23T21:14:25Z")
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/10/121012-space-shuttle-endeavour-los-angeles-international-airport-science/ Thought you guys might like this. At least the shuttle has good old switches and knobs and not … --- ## [Fuel out of air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-out-of-air/75079)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2012, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-out-of-air/75079 "2012-10-23T17:51:12Z")
This is just a prototype. But there's a plant in England that has produced a gasoline from CO2 and Water Vapor. Basically engine combustion in reverse. We can't get our hopes up too soon. It's taken them over a month t… --- ## [1993 4 cylinder LX Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-4-cylinder-lx-mustang/75029)
**Author:** [@Nonie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nonie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2012, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-4-cylinder-lx-mustang/75029 "2012-10-23T05:50:34Z")
We want to give our 1993 Mustang LX, 4 cylinder with 105,000 miles that is in very good condition to our 6'2", 240 lb., 17 year old grandson. He fits in it nicely and he loves the car. We want to know if this is a safe… --- ## [Opinions on used car purchase (VW, Subaru,....)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-on-used-car-purchase-vw-subaru/75081)
**Author:** [@DocWafflesPhD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DocWafflesPhD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2012, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-on-used-car-purchase-vw-subaru/75081 "2012-10-23T03:42:48Z")
Greetings ~ We are in the market for a nice, used wagon. At this time we've narrowed our search down to a few models: 07 VW Passat Wagon 2.0T (37K @ $14K) 05 VW Passat Wagon GLS (50K @ $9K) The current family flag… --- ## [Looking for a Great Little Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-great-little-car/75007)
**Author:** [@DooleyMasonJar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DooleyMasonJar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2012, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-great-little-car/75007 "2012-10-20T21:30:08Z")
My sister-in-law loved her little Suzuki Forsa, bought it used, drove it to its natural death, now the same with her Geo Metro (I know it's basically the same car). She's looking for another used subcompact that can rea… --- ## [Leaving mechanic for lure of high MPG?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-mechanic-for-lure-of-high-mpg/74687)
**Author:** [@berryman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/berryman)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-mechanic-for-lure-of-high-mpg/74687 "2012-10-20T21:04:59Z")
We have a great mechanic, who has helped us keep our 98 Caravan and 93 toyota pickup alive and happy for a long time. We want to replace the Caravan though, and are looking for a family wagon with good gas mileage. Think… --- ## [EV Battery Manufacturer Files for Bankruptcy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-battery-manufacturer-files-for-bankruptcy/75074)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2012, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-battery-manufacturer-files-for-bankruptcy/75074 "2012-10-20T20:18:37Z")
And after getting $249 million in loans from the US Government, too. A123 Systems filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy so that they could reorganize their debt and avoid default on a loan with a payment due. What do you thi… --- ## [Now that's a car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-thats-a-car/75044)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2012, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-thats-a-car/75044 "2012-10-20T15:47:11Z")
A Texan has purchased the pristine 1948 Lincoln Continental that was owned by Babe Ruth, and this car is...absolutely gorgeous...at least IMHO. For a few minutes of pleasurable reading about--and viewing--this beautifu… --- ## [Need to get rid of leased prius after 2 years of lease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-get-rid-of-leased-prius-after-2-years-of-lease/74902)
**Author:** [@ilaria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilaria)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2012, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-get-rid-of-leased-prius-after-2-years-of-lease/74902 "2012-10-20T02:18:24Z")
Hi, we are leasing a 2010 Prius (no money down). We love it but we need to get rid of it because we are moving to NYC. At the time of the move we will still have 11 months of payment left. I know we can try to sell it… --- ## [Jiffy Lube Employee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jiffy-lube-employee/75004)
**Author:** [@SadisticMagician](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SadisticMagician)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2012, 7:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jiffy-lube-employee/75004 "2012-10-19T07:34:09Z")
Hey guys, A bit of background information before I ask my question(s) - I have been employed by Jiffy Lube for a little while now. Before employment, I knew nothing of this company. Since I was old enough to drive, I hav… --- ## [Push Lawn Mower, Rake, Shovel, and Ax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/push-lawn-mower-rake-shovel-and-ax/74934)
**Author:** [@LetsPlayArmis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LetsPlayArmis)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 8:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/push-lawn-mower-rake-shovel-and-ax/74934 "2012-10-17T08:01:11Z")
Push Lawn Mower, Rake, Shovel, and Ax ... Best exercise equipment on earth. Just completed a little "yard workout" that I"m sure my back will have a 'little discussion' with me tomorrow about. --- ## [Ford GT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-gt/74893)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-gt/74893 "2012-10-17T02:48:33Z")
Of the 4,500 GTs originally planned, approximately 100 were to be exported to Europe, starting in late 2005. An additional 200 were destined for sale in Canada. Production ended in 2006 without reaching the planned lot. … --- ## [Woman asks best way to buy a Lexus. On line?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-asks-best-way-to-buy-a-lexus-on-line/75012)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-asks-best-way-to-buy-a-lexus-on-line/75012 "2012-10-17T02:04:57Z")
I do her tree care. I tried to talk her out of buying a Lexus. Is it not an over-priced Toyota? She wants NEW, NOT USED. Can they be purchased on line from a web site? Thank you. --- ## [Stalled Caddy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalled-caddy/75000)
**Author:** [@Franks\_Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Franks_Roadrunner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalled-caddy/75000 "2012-10-16T06:07:12Z")
My Caddy 2002 keeps stalling at different times. This last time (Saturday night) I was on the freeway in the middle of 10 lanes of traffic, dark and the car just died. No lights; no power, nothing. I managed to get to… --- ## [Free archive downloads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-archive-downloads/74976)
**Author:** [@rifraf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rifraf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-archive-downloads/74976 "2012-10-16T04:25:45Z")
How do I download free shows from the past --- ## [Lexus ES300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es300/74948)
**Author:** [@panos80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/panos80)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es300/74948 "2012-10-15T01:11:43Z")
Hello guys, I've started looking for buying my first car! One of the cars I saw and liked a lot is a 2002 Lexus ES300. It has some 90,000 miles on it, but was owned by a single person. I took her for a test drive and… --- ## [Please identify the make and model of this car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-identify-the-make-and-model-of-this-car/74972)
**Author:** [@hockeyfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hockeyfan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-identify-the-make-and-model-of-this-car/74972 "2012-10-14T21:32:45Z")
Can anyone identify positively the make and model of this vehicle????? --- ## [Mercedes SL380 1981](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-sl380-1981/74919)
**Author:** [@crusader](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crusader)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-sl380-1981/74919 "2012-10-14T03:18:51Z")
Car is driven seldom. Less than 1000 mpy. Initially it will start on first turn of key. After driving for an hour or so and then letting the car sit and cool down for an hour or so it is very difficult to start. It seems… --- ## [Stolen Amphicar-Have they no shame?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-amphicar-have-they-no-shame/74940)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-amphicar-have-they-no-shame/74940 "2012-10-13T14:32:06Z")
A high school classmate of mine had a 67 Amphicar. You know one of those that drives on land or in water. I ran into him a couple years ago and he talked about all the parts he had replaced restoring it. Went to take … --- ## [What happens if one burns TWO-STROKE fuel in their vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-one-burns-two-stroke-fuel-in-their-vehicle/74941)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-one-burns-two-stroke-fuel-in-their-vehicle/74941 "2012-10-13T06:23:27Z")
Friend does not want to waste 2-stroke lawn mower gasoline. Thank you. --- ## [Help a waffler decide to keep or replace 12 year old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-a-waffler-decide-to-keep-or-replace-12-year-old-car/74837)
**Author:** [@ppg677](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ppg677)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-a-waffler-decide-to-keep-or-replace-12-year-old-car/74837 "2012-10-13T02:53:01Z")
Stop right now if you don't want to read about a waffler trying to decide whether or not to buy a new car. Me: been driving the same 2000 Nissan Maxima for 12.5 years. 95,000 miles. Nice 222hp v6 with 5-speed manual… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=339) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=341)