# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=342 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 343 --- ## [Buy car in CO or CA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-car-in-co-or-ca/74741)
**Author:** [@Paulchat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paulchat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-car-in-co-or-ca/74741 "2012-09-30T16:02:50Z")
I am moving to CO from CA. I will probably be buying an AWD vehicle. Should I wait till I am in CO to do so? And why? I also currently have a Toyota Tacoma Access Cab SR5 PreRunner. Will they be good enough for CO? Tho… --- ## [What to do with 2003 Saturn L300 that needs a new transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-2003-saturn-l300-that-needs-a-new-transmission/74720)
**Author:** [@marcydel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marcydel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-2003-saturn-l300-that-needs-a-new-transmission/74720 "2012-09-30T01:20:13Z")
Our trusted mechanic told us our 2003 Saturn L300 with 120,000 miles on it needs a new (or rebuilt) transmission. We don't want to put the money into it to fix it as the cost is more that the car is worth. Should we tr… --- ## [Tracking Down An Impounded Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tracking-down-an-impounded-car/74709)
**Author:** [@o2bnlv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/o2bnlv)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tracking-down-an-impounded-car/74709 "2012-09-29T20:36:53Z")
Hello, My uncle, now deceased, was a hoarder and owned a handful of cars that were impounded a year or two ago. I have clear titles to all of these cars. Is there any way to track them down? The police were no help.… --- ## [CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANMISSIONS compared to traditional 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/continuously-variable-tranmissions-compared-to-traditional-4-speed-automatic-transmissions/74674)
**Author:** [@Sally\_A](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sally_A)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/continuously-variable-tranmissions-compared-to-traditional-4-speed-automatic-transmissions/74674 "2012-09-29T08:44:24Z")
The newer Subaru Outbacks have the continuously variable transmissions and the newer Foresters still have the traditional style automatic transmissions. I am considering buying an Outback or a Forester, comparing and co… --- ## [2006 Kia Sorento EX AWD, Transmission noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sorento-ex-awd-transmission-noise/74726)
**Author:** [@jdb0722](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdb0722)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sorento-ex-awd-transmission-noise/74726 "2012-09-29T04:50:01Z")
Just started yesteday. Transmission makes a loud clicking noise when put into reverse or drive, once car is driving it shifts fine throughtout the gears. Only happens when car is started up everytime. Any ideas???? --- ## [Should I Purchase A 2012 or Wait for a 2013?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-purchase-a-2012-or-wait-for-a-2013/74710)
**Author:** [@Gayledamelin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gayledamelin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-purchase-a-2012-or-wait-for-a-2013/74710 "2012-09-29T01:03:37Z")
Hi Everyone, I find myself being so inept at the MATH of selecting a car. I'm about to purchase a Toyota Prius V OR a Honda CRV (still on the fence). I want to purchase a Prius V but understand that they are terribl… --- ## [Jetta: Too Much Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-too-much-oil/74716)
**Author:** [@Jon29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jon29)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-too-much-oil/74716 "2012-09-28T21:51:15Z")
I own a 2001 VW Jetta. Yesterday, the oil light came flashed. I checked the dipstick and it was completely dry (I had driven 2,000 miles since my last oil change). Stupidly, I was thinking that oil tank was was completel… --- ## [Will 70s-80s cars ever be "classics"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-70s-80s-cars-ever-be-classics/74596)
**Author:** [@TieAFly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TieAFly)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-70s-80s-cars-ever-be-classics/74596 "2012-09-28T17:32:46Z")
I'm a twenty-something-year-old guy who enjoys classic cars, anything from Model Ts to muscle cars. I've always been under the impression that part of the mystique of classic cars was nostalgia people have/had for their … --- ## [Chevy Captiva MPG and safety ratings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-captiva-mpg-and-safety-ratings/74688)
**Author:** [@Willster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Willster)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 7:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-captiva-mpg-and-safety-ratings/74688 "2012-09-27T07:50:08Z")
I am considering buying a used fleet Chevy Captiva but can't find expected city/hwy MPG or crash safety information anywhere. Nothing in Consumer Reports, nothing from www.iihs.org and nothing from www.fueleconomy.gov. T… --- ## [Jetta vs Civic vs Impreza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-vs-civic-vs-impreza/74616)
**Author:** [@carilliterateindenve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carilliterateindenve)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-vs-civic-vs-impreza/74616 "2012-09-27T02:01:46Z")
Hi- I'm buying a new car for the first time ever, and first time buying in 7 years. I've narrowed it down to the VW Jetta, Honda Civic, and Subaru Impreza. I've had my heart set on a Jetta for some time, but I know t… --- ## [Towing Large Trailer With Small Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-large-trailer-with-small-truck/74633)
**Author:** [@Jeremymm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremymm)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2012, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-large-trailer-with-small-truck/74633 "2012-09-26T20:31:44Z")
I am moving from Oregon to Northern California at the end of the month. The plan is to fill my 94 toyota 2wd 4cly Pickup and tow an enclosed 6 x 12 trailer behind. I do have to go over some mountains to get there. Is thi… --- ## [Buy or lease?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-or-lease/74461)
**Author:** [@Iggie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iggie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2012, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-or-lease/74461 "2012-09-26T20:23:45Z")
I leased a 2011 Corolla (worth about 18k) and the 3 year lease expires in 2013. I am paying $225 a month (also paid $1,100 fee in 2011). I can buy it for about 11k. It will have about 30,000 miles on it when the lease… --- ## [Bmw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw/74502)
**Author:** [@AndrewK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndrewK)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2012, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw/74502 "2012-09-26T03:22:55Z")
Do you like BMWs? --- ## [Classic Car Purchase - Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-purchase-help/74653)
**Author:** [@Yolo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yolo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2012, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-purchase-help/74653 "2012-09-26T00:57:51Z")
I've got my eye on a car that's in Prophetstown Illinois. I'm in Renssealaer New York - 1,000 miles away. I need somebody from that area who can inspect the car and give me an objective opinion of the car's condition. … --- ## [Car damaged by a forest fire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-damaged-by-a-forest-fire/74666)
**Author:** [@rkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rkins)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2012, 7:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-damaged-by-a-forest-fire/74666 "2012-09-25T07:47:42Z")
Cartalkers, help! Two weeks ago my wife and I were backpacking near Mt Adams in Washington state, and as we lay in our tent during our last night, we were awakened by a notably large thunderstorm. The next morning we b… --- ## [Luxury cars for longer commutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/luxury-cars-for-longer-commutes/74636)
**Author:** [@sam1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2012, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/luxury-cars-for-longer-commutes/74636 "2012-09-25T01:31:22Z")
Any suggestions for upscale/luxury brand/model for longer commutes (like 1 hour each way) for taller guy (6' 3"). Reliability is important factor. Some of 2-3 years used upscale cars like BMW 6 series can be had lower … --- ## [Rustproofing in Hawaii](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rustproofing-in-hawaii/74217)
**Author:** [@Teenie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teenie)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2012, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rustproofing-in-hawaii/74217 "2012-09-24T19:31:11Z")
Hi all! I live in Hawaii, about a few miles from the ocean, and I just bought a new Highlander. I park it in a parking structure both at home and at work. Still trying to decide whether or not I should rustproof my vehi… --- ## [Engine sounds like it's about to stall each time I step on the gas pedal from a stop position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-sounds-like-its-about-to-stall-each-time-i-step-on-the-gas-pedal-from-a-stop-position/74646)
**Author:** [@lolaeng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lolaeng)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2012, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-sounds-like-its-about-to-stall-each-time-i-step-on-the-gas-pedal-from-a-stop-position/74646 "2012-09-24T07:51:26Z")
I've got a 1982 automatic chevy 454 engine with only 46,000 miles on it (in my Winnebago RV). It runs just fine except each time I step on the gas pedal from a stopped position for an instant it sounds like the engine i… --- ## [Subaru Baja with high mileage purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-baja-with-high-mileage-purchase/74650)
**Author:** [@Jarvs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jarvs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2012, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-baja-with-high-mileage-purchase/74650 "2012-09-24T00:41:44Z")
I came upon a 2003 Subaru Baja today oddly at a car dealer. The odd part being that I stopped to look at the Baja and it didn't belong to the dealer, but to a family that was looking into buying a new car for their son.… --- ## [The oldest Toyota still on the road?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-oldest-toyota-still-on-the-road/74595)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-oldest-toyota-still-on-the-road/74595 "2012-09-23T19:14:46Z")
I saw a stylish little car the other day. Waiting in the drive-through lane at Taco Bell. The car was sort of -- well --- old. And small. But still stylish. I made a mental note of the model # from the emblem on t… --- ## [Good Used Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-used-car/74630)
**Author:** [@lt1286](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lt1286)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-used-car/74630 "2012-09-23T18:28:47Z")
I am looking to buy my first car. I want something cheap, used, reliable, and with good gas mileage. I also don't want something that I have to keep repairing either. What type of car should I be looking at? And what kin… --- ## [High MPG, 4-Door, used cars for under 10k?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mpg-4-door-used-cars-for-under-10k/74624)
**Author:** [@xochairse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xochairse)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mpg-4-door-used-cars-for-under-10k/74624 "2012-09-23T17:15:05Z")
I need at least 35 mpg highway. Also safe, good crash test ratings, reliable, 4-door, automatic. And easy to find in the 5-10k range with under 90,000 miles. I like hatchbacks but a sedan would be fine too. AWD would be … --- ## [What's the most reliable off-road mini-SUV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-most-reliable-off-road-mini-suv/74509)
**Author:** [@ArizonaTrinkle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArizonaTrinkle)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-most-reliable-off-road-mini-suv/74509 "2012-09-23T06:49:19Z")
I work for an organization that often goes to remote locations to do work. By work, I mean that we often have to haul people, heavy equipment, messy equipment, and gear to places that take us off road. We were consider… --- ## [High RPM at highway speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rpm-at-highway-speeds/74644)
**Author:** [@kmtwopoint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmtwopoint)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rpm-at-highway-speeds/74644 "2012-09-23T03:04:43Z")
i have a 2004 Mitsubishi lancer es 2.0 engine, and it's an automatic. I seem to consistently get a little under 23 mpg no matter how i drive. I've noticed that when going down the highway at 65 mph, it is at like 2900 RP… --- ## [Whoosh!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whoosh/74619)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whoosh/74619 "2012-09-22T14:58:29Z")
Be considering an electric supercharger for my Dakota(the electrical system will handle it) yeah or nay?-Kevin --- ## [Keeping automotive ramps from sinking in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-automotive-ramps-from-sinking-in/74626)
**Author:** [@nw2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nw2012)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-automotive-ramps-from-sinking-in/74626 "2012-09-22T14:45:13Z")
I am considering buying or building a set of ramps similar to the first set on the page (w-w-w.carrampstore.com/. My only concern is where I use them. A concrete slab is unavailable and I plan to use them on a compacte… --- ## [Used Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-transmission/74623)
**Author:** [@Felic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Felic)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-transmission/74623 "2012-09-22T08:34:49Z")
I recently had a new transmission installed in my 2002 VW Golf. My problem is that I have the old transmission and I am not sure what to do with it. The mechanic who installed my new transmission said the bearings were… --- ## [Strange things/behavior you have seen on the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-things-behavior-you-have-seen-on-the-road/74592)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-things-behavior-you-have-seen-on-the-road/74592 "2012-09-22T05:29:57Z")
I saw something last night that had me shaking my head in disbelief. The weather has been very nice and dry allowing for open window commutes lately. Driving home from work on a 4 lane highway that passes lots of malls… --- ## [Truck stalls with no warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-stalls-with-no-warning/74611)
**Author:** [@pamelabil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pamelabil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-stalls-with-no-warning/74611 "2012-09-22T03:30:08Z")
My 1995 Chevy Silverado 1-ton diesel stalls with no warning at various times while driving, such as at intersections, on the freeway, coasting, idling. It may go days or weeks without doing it, then all of a sudden stal… --- ## [Anyone Own A Chevy Volt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-own-a-chevy-volt/74235)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-own-a-chevy-volt/74235 "2012-09-22T02:40:49Z")
If you actually own one of these cars and have a few months experience driving it, I would like to know your impressions..It's pure electric range in the real world, it's real world mileage when traveling on the gasoline… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=341) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=343)