# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=343 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 344 --- ## [A new 2012 Prius or a new 2012 Honda Insight?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-2012-prius-or-a-new-2012-honda-insight/74602)
**Author:** [@MALU](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MALU)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-2012-prius-or-a-new-2012-honda-insight/74602 "2012-09-22T02:14:19Z")
Have been looking at these 2 cars and wondering what the real diffrences are. Anyone have thoughts/opinions? I started out wanting an Outback but their gas mileage is so lousy. I looked at the Prius v but it's really big… --- ## [Oil treatment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-treatment/74593)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-treatment/74593 "2012-09-19T20:10:30Z")
has anyone tried lucas oil heavy-duty oil stabilizer. --- ## [How to add an extra back up light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-add-an-extra-back-up-light/74598)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-add-an-extra-back-up-light/74598 "2012-09-18T19:44:56Z")
Okay cartalkers, like it or not autumn and winter is coming. it is getting darker earlier and the back up lights on my truck are pretty weak. I do have a standard 7 pin (flat blade) connector, and looking at the wiring… --- ## [Best functional, reliable old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-functional-reliable-old-car/74584)
**Author:** [@london](https://community.cartalk.com/u/london)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2012, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-functional-reliable-old-car/74584 "2012-09-17T04:07:43Z")
Okay. Enough of the worst car stuff. Function over form. Economy over pretty. What's the best value used? No bells, no whistles. Something that will stand up to grocery getting and highway driving and is easy to work on … --- ## [Honda Insight 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-2000/74557)
**Author:** [@JCM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JCM)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-2000/74557 "2012-09-15T20:08:41Z")
According to my local Honda dealer, my 2000 Honda Insight needs a complete new IMA system...to the tune of $6,000.00. I'm not going to go for the repair and want to try to sell the car. Is it worth more than the $300.00 … --- ## [05 caravan hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-caravan-hesitation/74538)
**Author:** [@sawyerjuan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sawyerjuan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-caravan-hesitation/74538 "2012-09-15T03:04:26Z")
my 05 dodge caravan hesitates on acceleration but seems to be ok at higher speeds though. some sites said the egr valve was replaced and corrected this, others were vague. is this all i need? --- ## [What's Your Worst Car Ever?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-your-worst-car-ever/74504)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-your-worst-car-ever/74504 "2012-09-14T17:21:22Z")
Your Worst Car Ever? Tell us! It's Worst Car Week here at Car Talk Plaza. After all the rust-buckets and heaps of scrap we've owned, we managed to narrow it down to just one each. Improbably, we realize… but we did i… --- ## [Slugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slugs/74575)
**Author:** [@stansireland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stansireland)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slugs/74575 "2012-09-12T12:00:51Z")
I think I have slugs in car , as in the morning , I find silvery trails on seats , carpets and dashboard. the Vents look very suspect as an entrance and exit They cant be snails as I would be able to find shells , and t… --- ## [Starter problem 1977 300d](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problem-1977-300d/74549)
**Author:** [@william\_D](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william_D)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problem-1977-300d/74549 "2012-09-12T04:09:55Z")
I just bought the car 2 days ago , and now it will not start ... no noise whatsoever , so I take the starter out ( hint .. top bolt first ) , I take it to have it checked , Auto Parts store ... guy bypasses selonoid.... … --- ## [Update on my internet issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-my-internet-issues/74532)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-my-internet-issues/74532 "2012-09-12T02:39:29Z")
My Cyberonic/Sprint ISP started working better, slow but better, then I got a new card in the mail and instructions to return the old card. My old card was immediately disabled and all the old problems began anew. But … --- ## [Ground clearance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ground-clearance/74483)
**Author:** [@Popes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Popes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 8:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ground-clearance/74483 "2012-09-11T08:56:45Z")
How do you measure ground clearance for a 2006 Ford Freestyle? I have seen specs listed from 5.1" up to 7.0" which one is correct? I was assuming that it would be measured on a level surface from the ground to the lowes… --- ## [Honda FIT 2011 manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2011-manual/74522)
**Author:** [@jjill21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjill21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2011-manual/74522 "2012-09-11T04:07:03Z")
I recently (July 2012) bought a 2011 Honda Fit because it seemed to offer many features I would enjoy including good use of interior space and great gas mileage at 33 mpg highway, 31 city driving. I thought to continue… --- ## [Best Tire for Toyota Sienna '06](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tire-for-toyota-sienna-06/74501)
**Author:** [@portland\_maine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/portland_maine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tire-for-toyota-sienna-06/74501 "2012-09-11T01:18:50Z")
Hi all, The Pirelli Scorpions I currently have on my Toyota Sienna LE 2006 have bitten the dust after only 20,000. (They are warrantied for 60,000) I can have then replaced for free, but the new ones wont' have a new… --- ## [Searching for a Vega owner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-for-a-vega-owner/74486)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-for-a-vega-owner/74486 "2012-09-10T20:22:41Z")
Recently Manchester NH had their annual car show, where they close off the main street on Saturday and allow only hot rods and customs, who pay a fee to "show" their cars. One car there this year was a red 1972 Vega with… --- ## [Chainsaw powered bike](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chainsaw-powered-bike/74445)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chainsaw-powered-bike/74445 "2012-09-10T03:34:59Z")
\[image\] Perfect for high density urban riding!! --- ## [Hydrogen on Demand Technology/Global Energy Devices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-on-demand-technology-global-energy-devices/74541)
**Author:** [@LUISP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LUISP)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2012, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-on-demand-technology-global-energy-devices/74541 "2012-09-09T18:19:31Z")
I recently came across this website about Hydrogen on Demand Technology. I wanted know if anyone has installed this equipment on your car or truck and what is your opinion on the product based on the website detail. It s… --- ## [Hybrid Kit For Any Car.....Truth or Scam?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-kit-for-any-car-truth-or-scam/74491)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2012, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-kit-for-any-car-truth-or-scam/74491 "2012-09-09T09:15:55Z")
I just ran across this article on Yahoo. It has all the earmarks of a scam. What do you say? http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/this-could-be-big-abc-news/kit-turns-car-hybrid-170717691.html --- ## [How much should a 1995 S420 Sedan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-should-a-1995-s420-sedan/74516)
**Author:** [@Brendad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brendad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-should-a-1995-s420-sedan/74516 "2012-09-08T20:04:55Z")
Hi, I have volunteered to sell my dad's 1995 Mercedes S420 Sedan. Unfortunately air conditioner is broken and just got new rotors so now it is running smoothly. It also has 92,000 miles on it and it is in very good condi… --- ## [Need help with new car decision! 2012 Honda CR-V or 2012 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-new-car-decision-2012-honda-cr-v-or-2012-vw-jetta-sportwagen-tdi/73095)
**Author:** [@MECindylou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MECindylou)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-new-car-decision-2012-honda-cr-v-or-2012-vw-jetta-sportwagen-tdi/73095 "2012-09-08T10:58:23Z")
After driving and researching Honda Civic, Accord, CR-V, and Insight, Toyota Prius, Suburu Outback and Forrester, Ford Focus, Escape, and Edge, Hyundai Elantra Touring, 2013 Mazda CX-5 and VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI, the de… --- ## [Kia Soul 5 door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-soul-5-door/74513)
**Author:** [@SacKathy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SacKathy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-soul-5-door/74513 "2012-09-08T07:42:47Z")
A good car or no? My personal mechanic isn't "sold yet" on it, but then he just came around to Huinda.. But he is a cartalk kinda guy in Sacramento I want the 2013 5 door --- ## [2002 Mazda with 210,000 miles, longevity expectations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-with-210-000-miles-longevity-expectations/74233)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-with-210-000-miles-longevity-expectations/74233 "2012-09-08T00:50:25Z")
My son is about to start a residency in Internal Medicine, God willing as some say. He has a 2002 Mazda, I think it's a Protege, but can't remember. Not sure if it matters, it is a small one. It has 210,000 miles on i… --- ## [Which car should I buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-should-i-buy/74417)
**Author:** [@Jennam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennam)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-should-i-buy/74417 "2012-09-08T00:43:30Z")
need a new car. I would like the quietest car with the smoothest ride I can get. I also want all the bells and whistles, but still want to spend under $50,000. Used is OK. Any suggestions? --- ## [Major Title Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-title-problems/74478)
**Author:** [@ZakJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZakJ)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-title-problems/74478 "2012-09-07T18:08:25Z")
Hello, I recently bought a 97 Subaru Outback in CO. The problem starts with the fact that the title was signed over to him but he did not have the title in his name, me, being the optimist, was told by friends and … --- ## [Friend needs gently used car, any suggestion?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-needs-gently-used-car-any-suggestion/74457)
**Author:** [@ilaria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilaria)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 8:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-needs-gently-used-car-any-suggestion/74457 "2012-09-07T08:09:19Z")
Hi, my friend used to own (paid off) a Toyota Corolla. She recently had a bad accident and needs to buy another car. She is getting about $ 9K for them insurance company and would like to buy a gently used car (less t… --- ## [Gas or diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-or-diesel/74450)
**Author:** [@MJM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MJM)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-or-diesel/74450 "2012-09-07T03:28:05Z")
I am looking to buy a VW hatchback be it the Golf, or the GTi. But I cannot decide between the two. I hear some people say the golf with the tdi because gas prices are only going to go up and others say the gti because i… --- ## [Reliable Used Car for $1K to $5K, what should I look for? -- Needed ASAP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-used-car-for-1k-to-5k-what-should-i-look-for-needed-asap/74433)
**Author:** [@ipsittingdown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ipsittingdown)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-used-car-for-1k-to-5k-what-should-i-look-for-needed-asap/74433 "2012-09-07T03:19:16Z")
I'm looking for a car that will survive an 88 mile daily commute (round trip). I have $1K on hand to either purchase a car outright, or use as a down payment. I can't afford anything over $5K (to keep the monthly payme… --- ## [Heavy Wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-wheels/74463)
**Author:** [@DJR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJR)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-wheels/74463 "2012-09-07T00:46:11Z")
I was recently driving a friend’s car and noticed how easily it rolled when I let my foot off the accelerator. I drive a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe V6 front wheel drive, and when I let my foot off the gas, the car immediatel… --- ## [MA Ballot measure: "Availability of Motor Vehicle Repair Information"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ma-ballot-measure-availability-of-motor-vehicle-repair-information/74422)
**Author:** [@KensAudio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KensAudio)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2012, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ma-ballot-measure-availability-of-motor-vehicle-repair-information/74422 "2012-09-05T23:04:28Z")
After looking at VoteSmart.org, I find that one of the ballot measures I'll be voting on is regarding the "Availability of Motor Vehicle Repair Information". As I read the summary, and the measure text, (http://votesm… --- ## [1st gear vs. neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1st-gear-vs-neutral/73154)
**Author:** [@JTS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JTS)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2012, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1st-gear-vs-neutral/73154 "2012-09-05T18:46:08Z")
Regarding a stick shift, I was taught that you are supposed to leave the car in 1st gear with the emergency brake on when parking, however my husband says that you are supposed to leave it in neutral with the emergency b… --- ## [New or 1 year old?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-or-1-year-old/74378)
**Author:** [@ckhatcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ckhatcher)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2012, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-or-1-year-old/74378 "2012-09-05T17:45:31Z")
Would it be better to buy a new(2013) Nissan Altima, or get a 2012 (new) now? I understand that the 2012 would be considered a year old, since the 2013 cars have come out. Thanks. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=342) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=344)