# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=350 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 351 --- ## [Maybe Ford does have a better idea](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maybe-ford-does-have-a-better-idea/73405)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maybe-ford-does-have-a-better-idea/73405 "2012-07-11T00:47:25Z")
Move over, Prius. Ford's new C-Max wants your lunch. The C-Max is supposed to get better gas mileage than the Prius-v with a MSRP that is $1300 less. And it has 40% higher horsepower than the Prius v. Do you know any… --- ## [Do think I can get any more wood on this load? (in response to the Pinto)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-think-i-can-get-any-more-wood-on-this-load-in-response-to-the-pinto/73419)
**Author:** [@oldbodyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldbodyman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-think-i-can-get-any-more-wood-on-this-load-in-response-to-the-pinto/73419 "2012-07-10T21:50:09Z")
This photo was taken at a gas station near me. This truck is seen most days with a load like this. --- ## [Most efficient use of AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-efficient-use-of-ac/73403)
**Author:** [@Vtoyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vtoyguy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-efficient-use-of-ac/73403 "2012-07-10T15:16:15Z")
There are times when the AC is too cold. Is it more efficient to turn it off for a while and then turn it on again when the air is too warm, or is it more efficient to change the heater setting from max cool to something… --- ## [Let the sun shine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/let-the-sun-shine/73392)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/let-the-sun-shine/73392 "2012-07-10T02:52:00Z")
Well this may not be very automotive related (unless you have an electric rechargeable auto) but this is general discussion and there are alot of smart people on this forum that are capable of thinking outside of the box… --- ## [Could it be a scam?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-it-be-a-scam/73414)
**Author:** [@SoNewSammie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SoNewSammie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-it-be-a-scam/73414 "2012-07-10T02:24:34Z")
Does anyone have advice about buying a car that has to be shipped from a private owner? I found an ad on Craigslist that has a great deal on a car and emailed the owner for more info asking if I could come check it out. … --- ## [Cat omg!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-omg/73427)
**Author:** [@shootie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shootie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-omg/73427 "2012-07-10T02:22:28Z")
i have a 2010 chevy colbalt that my cat likes sleeping in. the car stays in garage so my cat is an inside cat. problem is he has fleas. had him dipped and powdered and sprayed the car twice. now my cat is not in car but … --- ## [What creates the loud rumble of 1960s muscle cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-creates-the-loud-rumble-of-1960s-muscle-cars/73321)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-creates-the-loud-rumble-of-1960s-muscle-cars/73321 "2012-07-10T00:57:57Z")
How much of that is on purpose (to sound cool) vs necessary (to provide 400hp) ? They have a massive big block engine, but new cars are also big (5.0L = 300CI) How much relates to emissions issues in 1974 ? Catalytic… --- ## [Manual Transmission = Theft Deterrent?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-theft-deterrent/73413)
**Author:** [@Mayday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mayday)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-theft-deterrent/73413 "2012-07-09T18:13:46Z")
Two nights ago my 1996 Plymouth Breeze (one owner for the car, 4 for the Manufacturer) was broken into; the would be thief pulled the ignition switch- so the car starts easily with a screwdriver- but did not steal the ca… --- ## [Recommendation for a Cool Air Vent Cooler Fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendation-for-a-cool-air-vent-cooler-fan/73402)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendation-for-a-cool-air-vent-cooler-fan/73402 "2012-07-09T16:43:20Z")
The one that goes on the window When u park, it sends the hot air out. Any product and place you would recommend? I called around and Kragen has one that they recommend. Thanks --- ## [Should I love it, or list it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-love-it-or-list-it/73219)
**Author:** [@Decalgal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Decalgal)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-love-it-or-list-it/73219 "2012-07-09T04:37:35Z")
I have a 2000 Ford Windstar, with 147,000 miles. Car has been regularly maintained (synthetic oil since purchased with 19,000 miles). I now drive only about 6,000 miles per year. Will retire in another year, possibly wil… --- ## [Spout swimming in gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spout-swimming-in-gas-tank/73410)
**Author:** [@Slinky\_SL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slinky_SL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spout-swimming-in-gas-tank/73410 "2012-07-08T19:59:00Z")
Hi! I have a 1964 Mercedes 230 SL. While I was adding gas, the detachable plastic spout from a 5 gallon gas can fell into my car's gas tank. I asked our mechanic how to find and remove the spout; he said I'd have to em… --- ## [Car that is cool in Summer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-that-is-cool-in-summer/73399)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-that-is-cool-in-summer/73399 "2012-07-08T17:03:19Z")
A driver in my home has issues with Sun light - especially between 11am to 3pm - we are in Northern calif. Is there a car that minimizes this effect? We currently drive 87 and 99 Integra (Acrua). --- ## [Can your car drive better than you do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-your-car-drive-better-than-you-do/73373)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2012, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-your-car-drive-better-than-you-do/73373 "2012-07-07T17:04:53Z")
No! But you know that. Now IIHS know it. too. Lane departure warning systems offer more trouble than they cure by annoying us. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/more-crashes-safety-systems… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra/73396)
**Author:** [@mamajayne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mamajayne)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2012, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra/73396 "2012-07-07T02:46:50Z")
Hi, our 2011 new Hyundai Elantra was bought because it was advertised to get 29/40 mpg. we average about 22 mpg combined. no where near where we need to be. A quick internet search shows that there are many others across… --- ## [Suggestion for new parents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestion-for-new-parents/73377)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2012, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestion-for-new-parents/73377 "2012-07-07T01:27:19Z")
From time to time people asking what should they do regarding their vehicle with a baby on the way. Here is my suggestion: do not put a "baby on board" sticker on the back of your car. Stick it to your dash so you can s… --- ## [No more Porsche in less than one month](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-porsche-in-less-than-one-month/73391)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2012, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-porsche-in-less-than-one-month/73391 "2012-07-06T20:12:47Z")
VW will finally buy the remaining 50.1% of Porsche that they do not own already by 8/1/2012 according to James Healey (USA Today). What do you think? Will it be the end of the marque, the beginning of something good fo… --- ## [In praise of higher speed limits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-praise-of-higher-speed-limits/73381)
**Author:** [@f848](https://community.cartalk.com/u/f848)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2012, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-praise-of-higher-speed-limits/73381 "2012-07-06T16:30:37Z")
It's being discussed elsewhere how Texas raised the maximum speed limit last year to 85. The bill that did that was removing references to the Trans-Texas Corridor from statute, and it left that speed limit in place. T… --- ## [Stock market](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stock-market/73369)
**Author:** [@shootie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shootie)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2012, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stock-market/73369 "2012-07-06T14:37:49Z")
why is it when we have a holiday they raise gas prices? blame it on us because we want to see our kin. NO, IT'S THEM. THEY KNOW WE ARE GOING TO SPEND THE MONEY TO DRIVE THERE!!! SHAME SHAME!!! PRICE SHARKS!! --- ## [Air Ratchet Attack on Amateur Mechanics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-ratchet-attack-on-amateur-mechanics/73231)
**Author:** [@jbond22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbond22)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2012, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-ratchet-attack-on-amateur-mechanics/73231 "2012-07-06T04:13:28Z")
As the old, wrench-wielding mechanics retire and young mechanics crank up the torque on their air tools it gets harder and harder for regular guys like me to perform routine maintenance on our cars using traditional tool… --- ## [Snow tires are better than having AWD/4WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires-are-better-than-having-awd-4wd/73267)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2012, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires-are-better-than-having-awd-4wd/73267 "2012-07-05T22:33:50Z")
A FWD with winter tires is as good or better than a Subaru AWD with all season tires on snowy winter roads. I'd like to discuss this. I have read that AWD/4WD is really just good for traction. ie: Getting started … --- ## [OK to tow a trailer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-tow-a-trailer/73363)
**Author:** [@fineaubrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fineaubrey)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2012, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-tow-a-trailer/73363 "2012-07-05T19:47:02Z")
Hello, I own a 1999 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 with about 120,000 miles, and have had this car for just over a year now. I am moving from mid-Missouri to mid-Pennsylvania in the beginning of August (about 900 miles), and… --- ## [Rough idle and a steady misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-and-a-steady-misfire/73382)
**Author:** [@punjkora](https://community.cartalk.com/u/punjkora)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2012, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-and-a-steady-misfire/73382 "2012-07-05T17:35:05Z")
I have a 2000 Toyota Avalon XLS with 134k miles, engine is a v6 (3.0). It has a rough idle and a steady misfire. You can drive it sometimes and it will run perfect and you can drive it sometimes and it will misfire. I am… --- ## [Buying a New Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-car/73262)
**Author:** [@Marvelous\_Mark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marvelous_Mark)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2012, 11:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-car/73262 "2012-07-05T11:22:20Z")
My wife and I are considering buying the totally new and remodeled 2013 Ford Escape. In the past I have always avoided buying a totally new remodeled car in the first year of manufacture because of the posssibility of pr… --- ## [Focus on the past](https://community.cartalk.com/t/focus-on-the-past/73368)
**Author:** [@shootie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shootie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2012, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/focus-on-the-past/73368 "2012-07-05T03:00:26Z")
wonder what if we had todays cars in the 70's.what kind of mpg they would have got off that purer gas? --- ## [An observation regarding onboard MPG readouts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-observation-regarding-onboard-mpg-readouts/73347)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2012, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-observation-regarding-onboard-mpg-readouts/73347 "2012-07-04T23:58:03Z")
Several times, in various threads, people have been told that they should not rely on the onboard MPG readouts on their dashboard, due to a lack of accuracy from these devices. I am currently driving my first car th… --- ## [Hybrid Taxes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-taxes/73301)
**Author:** [@Fergie\_12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fergie_12)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2012, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-taxes/73301 "2012-07-04T22:37:58Z")
It wasn't too many years ago when cities were giving free parking and tax incentives to people who drove and or purchased hybrids. I was recently in Seattle and it seems that every taxi is a Prius hybrid; however, I hea… --- ## [Trying to identify a car/suv I saw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-a-car-suv-i-saw/73222)
**Author:** [@veronicadoodles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/veronicadoodles)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-a-car-suv-i-saw/73222 "2012-07-03T19:33:28Z")
Today I saw an suv type car that I was not familiar with, had different lines than anything I'd seen. I drove around to see who the manufacturer was and all it said on front and back was CTG. I googled this but nothing c… --- ## [Name that gadget!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-that-gadget/73336)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-that-gadget/73336 "2012-07-03T17:21:43Z")
While recently in Croatia I spotted this at a highway convenience store: \[image\] Appears to be some device claimed to save fuel. Gives it swirl as you fill up? However, no English on the package. This kind of thing i… --- ## [Sparkplug blows out of 2003 Expedition. Roadside fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparkplug-blows-out-of-2003-expedition-roadside-fix/73342)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 8:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparkplug-blows-out-of-2003-expedition-roadside-fix/73342 "2012-07-03T08:04:36Z")
Transporting blood to a mountain hospital, at westbound I-70 scenic overlook I am sleeping because I am falling asleep athe wheel. Woman heading to Orange County, CA drives in wither 2003 Expedition sounding like a spark… --- ## [Buying an old diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-an-old-diesel/73272)
**Author:** [@Trickster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trickster)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-an-old-diesel/73272 "2012-07-03T06:27:32Z")
So here is the deal. I am at an internship in Lansing, Michigan for the summer and I am looking to buy a car to drive back to Tucson at the end of the summer. my budget is 4k max for the car, so that limits me a lot. I h… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=349) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=351)