# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=348 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 349 --- ## [New driver told not to use mirrors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-driver-told-not-to-use-mirrors/73710)
**Author:** [@jknightcs1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jknightcs1)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-driver-told-not-to-use-mirrors/73710 "2012-07-26T01:10:06Z")
Hi folks, My wife recently started taking driving lessons, and her instructor has told her not to use her mirrors, even during lane changes. He insists that she should be turning her head all the way to check behind her,… --- ## [High Mileage BMW's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-bmws/63926)
**Author:** [@Jraymond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jraymond)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-bmws/63926 "2012-07-25T22:56:03Z")
I live in Los Angeles and there are a lot of BMW's out here. I've considered getting one but most of the ones that i can afford tend to be high mileage. I don't know much about the longevity of these vehicles, but i know… --- ## [Request for Web Site improvement: Make thread page numbers easier to read](https://community.cartalk.com/t/request-for-web-site-improvement-make-thread-page-numbers-easier-to-read/73749)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/request-for-web-site-improvement-make-thread-page-numbers-easier-to-read/73749 "2012-07-25T22:22:00Z")
You know those page numbers at the bottom of the page when you are reading a thread w/a lot of posts? The current, active page number (the one you are looking at) is supposed to be a different color, so you can see wher… --- ## [I wish more people would utilize the like agree buttons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-wish-more-people-would-utilize-the-like-agree-buttons/73656)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-wish-more-people-would-utilize-the-like-agree-buttons/73656 "2012-07-25T20:13:07Z")
OK, we are all in this mess together, but I like being able to hit an agree or like button instead of posting the same thought a second time. These buttons are seriously underused by commentors, and am asking why you pre… --- ## [Help me select the right car for me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-select-the-right-car-for-me/73706)
**Author:** [@Living\_A\_Rich\_Life](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Living_A_Rich_Life)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-select-the-right-car-for-me/73706 "2012-07-25T04:42:47Z")
Please recommend a car for me. I currently drive a 2003 Chevy Tracker. I want to change cars to a diesel - biodiesel, automatic, 2 door, hard top with a sunroof, jeep or jeep like mini suv car. I think my options are jee… --- ## [97 subaru legacy transaxle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-subaru-legacy-transaxle/73727)
**Author:** [@emefa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emefa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-subaru-legacy-transaxle/73727 "2012-07-25T03:40:49Z")
there is a knocking, hesitation in the wheel rotation any input? --- ## [Best H-13 headlight capsule for 2008 Expedition to reveal deer, elk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-h-13-headlight-capsule-for-2008-expedition-to-reveal-deer-elk/73708)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-h-13-headlight-capsule-for-2008-expedition-to-reveal-deer-elk/73708 "2012-07-25T03:30:43Z")
Mountain hospitals have been increasingly calling for STAT bloodeliveries in the middle of the night. Due to deer and elk I drive more slowly but still get surprised by large animals near the roadways. Any suggestions f… --- ## [My 2012 AWD nissan Rogue was towed from the front wheels. Any damage could have happened?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2012-awd-nissan-rogue-was-towed-from-the-front-wheels-any-damage-could-have-happened/73714)
**Author:** [@bass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bass)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2012-awd-nissan-rogue-was-towed-from-the-front-wheels-any-damage-could-have-happened/73714 "2012-07-24T18:04:03Z")
MY 2012 Nissan Rogue was towed by the Parking Authority because it was parked in the wrong spot. It's an AWD drive and in the manual says that it should be towed using a flat bed or severe damage could happen. Well, wh… --- ## [Small SUV suggestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-suv-suggestion/73658)
**Author:** [@grilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grilla)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-suv-suggestion/73658 "2012-07-24T17:33:33Z")
My wife and I are searching for our first small SUV. I drive over 40K a year for work and deliver material up to 5 ft long from time to time. Needless to say I depreciate a car to death. What small SUV would you recommen… --- ## [How much for a 1995 Mercedes S420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-for-a-1995-mercedes-s420/73721)
**Author:** [@Brendad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brendad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-for-a-1995-mercedes-s420/73721 "2012-07-24T07:57:03Z")
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… --- ## [Honda: DOHC Vs SOHC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-dohc-vs-sohc/73703)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-dohc-vs-sohc/73703 "2012-07-24T01:36:07Z")
I have this integra with DOHC that produces 140hp. The newer Civics (2006 onward) have SDHC and 140hp Suppose these Civics are DOHC, would they produce more power? Other thing when they already have VTEC engine, why… --- ## [What is more reliable for the long haul](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-more-reliable-for-the-long-haul/73599)
**Author:** [@jimmycc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmycc)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2012, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-more-reliable-for-the-long-haul/73599 "2012-07-23T17:23:43Z")
I want to pass down a car to my daughter. While I would think this is a no brainer, mechanics I have asked don't necessarily agree. Should I pass down a 2001 Sebring sedan (6 cylinder) with 92,500 miles or a 2001 Impala … --- ## [High Mileage or New Parts? What's most important when buying a used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-or-new-parts-whats-most-important-when-buying-a-used-car/73678)
**Author:** [@Ben-Jamin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-Jamin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2012, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-or-new-parts-whats-most-important-when-buying-a-used-car/73678 "2012-07-23T02:37:22Z")
I have an interesting question about what to look for in a used car. I am currently in the market for such a vehicle with a limited budget of approximately $7000 (I'm a grad student). I have decided that I want station… --- ## [Audi TT vs Porsche Targa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-tt-vs-porsche-targa/73365)
**Author:** [@Sebas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sebas)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-tt-vs-porsche-targa/73365 "2012-07-22T23:24:20Z")
Hi there, I am facing a difficult decision and all my pleas and calls on Click and Clack's voicemail have until now remained unanswered... My problem is a rather comfortable one to have, nevertheless it eats me up and I'… --- ## [New AWD car for me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-awd-car-for-me/73547)
**Author:** [@plnelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plnelson)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-awd-car-for-me/73547 "2012-07-22T22:02:05Z")
My 2003 Forester has had nothing but annoying problems since I bought it. CR says they're supposed to be reliable so I'll assume mine is an exception. But I want to replace it. Forester Likes: AWD (I go up into the… --- ## [Fuel splash back problem, Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-splash-back-problem-honda-odyssey/73692)
**Author:** [@emcc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emcc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-splash-back-problem-honda-odyssey/73692 "2012-07-22T21:33:22Z")
On a recent trip, my wife's 2010 Odyssey splashed back fuel even when first filling and the tank was near empty. A very small trickle of fuel was all that could go in without splash back and cutting off the flow of fuel… --- ## [Lesser of the evils...Old Jeep, Old Mazda or unkown?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesser-of-the-evils-old-jeep-old-mazda-or-unkown/73672)
**Author:** [@RoadTrippinMom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoadTrippinMom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesser-of-the-evils-old-jeep-old-mazda-or-unkown/73672 "2012-07-22T20:51:24Z")
I will soon be embarking on a cross-country road trip departing from Georgia and driving to A) Texas to drop the kid and his stuff off at college, B) Denver to visit friends and drop the cats off, and C) to Northern Cali… --- ## [CA smog check - catch 22](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ca-smog-check-catch-22/73677)
**Author:** [@Ronnie\_K](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronnie_K)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ca-smog-check-catch-22/73677 "2012-07-22T19:54:24Z")
bought a used 92 Nissan pickup 4 cyl 5speed two years ago. I think the car was from CO. I'm in CA and registration came due. Did the required pre-registration CA smog check.. All good except failed for "no" check engi… --- ## [Puzzler answers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-answers/73686)
**Author:** [@Scott1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott1972)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-answers/73686 "2012-07-22T19:41:50Z")
I am sure this question has been answered but I cant seem to find it doing a quick serch on the web. What puzzler question has had the least amount of correct answers, what was the question, and how many correct answers… --- ## [Trailer Towing and Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailer-towing-and-lights/73669)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailer-towing-and-lights/73669 "2012-07-21T23:44:20Z")
Here is a neat little work-around for trailer lighting problems..Install replacement L.E.D. 1157 bulbs in the trailer light sockets..Many cars (and trucks) will rebel when a trailers wiring is spliced into the cars syste… --- ## [Saab 99 restoration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-99-restoration/73528)
**Author:** [@mtm99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mtm99)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-99-restoration/73528 "2012-07-21T23:10:39Z")
I inherited two Saab 99s, a 1976 LE and 1978 EMS. They have been sitting around my parents place on the West coast since 2005, since at minimum one needs a new starter and the other a water pump. By now they need the sea… --- ## [Noisy Mazda 626](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-mazda-626/73643)
**Author:** [@Fordfriend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fordfriend)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-mazda-626/73643 "2012-07-21T21:22:08Z")
My Mazda 626 makes alot of noise. I can hardly hear the radio without blasting it. My mechanic (Firestone) says it's normal for that car. I have had a wheel bearing replace 2 years ago and the tires (Firestone FR) are re… --- ## [Purchased used car 6 months ago - now have longer commute - trade in for fuel efficiency?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchased-used-car-6-months-ago-now-have-longer-commute-trade-in-for-fuel-efficiency/73657)
**Author:** [@Robotarm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robotarm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchased-used-car-6-months-ago-now-have-longer-commute-trade-in-for-fuel-efficiency/73657 "2012-07-21T20:45:12Z")
I recently purchased a 2009 pre-owned certified VW Jetta SE (5 cylinder automatic); I love the car, and there's no problem with it other than that my commute has unexpectedly increased by close to 70 miles round trip (to… --- ## [Mud/Splash Guards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mud-splash-guards/73558)
**Author:** [@Susan24450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan24450)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mud-splash-guards/73558 "2012-07-21T19:52:53Z")
I recently purchased 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS, and I'm trying to decide if I should have splash/mud guards installed on the car. Does anyone have any advice about whether or not splash/mud guards are worth it? And, will… --- ## [After market gas savers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-gas-savers/73460)
**Author:** [@azwhiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/azwhiz)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-gas-savers/73460 "2012-07-21T16:16:19Z")
My wife made a slight mistake a few months ago. She bought a 2008 Nissan Titan, 6 pac, 3.6 liter automatic. Now, the mistake. She bought it about 15 minutes before gas prices went from $2.85 to $3.85. Now, if we drive it… --- ## [Buying end of year new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-end-of-year-new-car/73627)
**Author:** [@silkhibiscus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silkhibiscus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-end-of-year-new-car/73627 "2012-07-21T06:33:38Z")
Looking at 2012 cars with almost no interest rates that are good until end of July. I may need to buy at the end of August. Will there be any incentives to purchase a 2012 model then? In other words, do car dealership… --- ## [Cars drive themselves - I really mean it this time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-drive-themselves-i-really-mean-it-this-time/73486)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-drive-themselves-i-really-mean-it-this-time/73486 "2012-07-21T04:17:45Z")
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/story/2012-07-09/self-driving-cars/56119632/1 The article at the end of the URL discusses initiatives from Ford, GM, Mercedes Benz, and Audi. While most are for traffic jams, the Ca… --- ## [Red line on the tach](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-line-on-the-tach/73570)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-line-on-the-tach/73570 "2012-07-20T21:07:33Z")
I was always curious about the red markings on the tach. Let's say it is red at 6600 rpm. I assume the engine will not blow up at 6601, or even at 6610. So what will happen if it is tuning on the red line for a while? I… --- ## [Opinions on what to do with an old van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-on-what-to-do-with-an-old-van/73615)
**Author:** [@friedo82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/friedo82)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-on-what-to-do-with-an-old-van/73615 "2012-07-20T19:27:36Z")
Hello everyone I have an old van in decent shape. Its an 85 dodge caravan. Base model. With about 65,000 miles on it. 2.2 carb'ed engine. 3 speed auto. The interior is in great shape. No rips in the cloth or cracks on … --- ## [New advice on which make and model used car will fit my situation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-advice-on-which-make-and-model-used-car-will-fit-my-situation/73623)
**Author:** [@Texas1900](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Texas1900)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-advice-on-which-make-and-model-used-car-will-fit-my-situation/73623 "2012-07-20T19:19:25Z")
I have decided to buy a used car. My criteria are conflicting. My doctors say I may only have a few years left to live so I want it to drive a car that is fun and tight without a lot of road noise so I can listen to grea… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=347) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=349)