# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=352 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 353 --- ## [When did Volvos get their great reputation (and when did it stop being true)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-volvos-get-their-great-reputation-and-when-did-it-stop-being-true/73080)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-volvos-get-their-great-reputation-and-when-did-it-stop-being-true/73080 "2012-06-20T03:08:50Z")
What was the last "real" Volvo that was truly a great car? Was it the 240 series? This ran from the 1970s and ended in 1993, correct? I still see a lot of these on the road, actually. Are these 240s DIY friendly? Were … --- ## [What kind of car is this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-is-this/73098)
**Author:** [@katiechambers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katiechambers)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 6:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-is-this/73098 "2012-06-19T06:43:16Z")
I hope someone can help me out! I'd like to know what kind of car this is (and the year, of course). You can see the car relatively well around the 39 second mark in this clip: http://youtube.com/watch?v=GXvo7U4kDwg and … --- ## [Alternative Fuel Vehicle: Hybrid, Electric or Diesel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-fuel-vehicle-hybrid-electric-or-diesel/72978)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-fuel-vehicle-hybrid-electric-or-diesel/72978 "2012-06-19T03:36:30Z")
Insight seems lacking in power - would PriusV better as a 5 dr hybrid? How about Diesel alternative? Purpose is buying a midsize car that can be used in town and also for interstate drive? Thanks --- ## [What's going to happen to this site](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-going-to-happen-to-this-site/72982)
**Author:** [@sccubsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sccubsfan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-going-to-happen-to-this-site/72982 "2012-06-18T19:32:46Z")
Now that Tom and Ray are retiring will this site be kept going. --- ## [Transmission wont shift into high. dangerous?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-wont-shift-into-high-dangerous/73096)
**Author:** [@bobbru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobbru)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2012, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-wont-shift-into-high-dangerous/73096 "2012-06-17T23:11:46Z")
hi my 2001 altima wont shift to high gear. driving around town seems to be ok, will driving on the highway be dangerous? thanks --- ## [Me and animals aren't getting along very well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/me-and-animals-arent-getting-along-very-well/73070)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/me-and-animals-arent-getting-along-very-well/73070 "2012-06-16T18:03:33Z")
I had to make the 400 mile round trip to the cabin Wednesday for some repair work. About 5 miles from home on the interstate, a raccoon decided to amble across the road in front of me. I braked and swerved a little but… --- ## [Used Volvo vs. New Honda/Toyota/Subaru/etc?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-volvo-vs-new-honda-toyota-subaru-etc/73004)
**Author:** [@msjules](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msjules)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-volvo-vs-new-honda-toyota-subaru-etc/73004 "2012-06-16T16:14:24Z")
Hi! My husband and I are looking for a second car. We have been looking at getting a new crossover (Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV, Subaru Forester, etc.) but today a friend mentioned that he would be willing to sell me his 20… --- ## [Ethanol?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol/72944)
**Author:** [@dotty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dotty)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol/72944 "2012-06-16T13:19:14Z")
Hi! new to the cartalk community and sorry to hear that you guys are going to hang it up! before you go, I have a question about the "up to10% ethanol" at the pump. I thought I noticed a big fall off in our gas mileag… --- ## [Applying Muppet Chaos Theory to Driving Styles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/applying-muppet-chaos-theory-to-driving-styles/73062)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 10:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/applying-muppet-chaos-theory-to-driving-styles/73062 "2012-06-16T10:49:43Z")
There is a new theory about personality types, and thankfully, it isn't as difficult as understanding Descartes or Freud. Basically, the idea is that there are Chaos Muppets and Order Muppets, and which one you are is d… --- ## [Middle bench seat safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/middle-bench-seat-safety/73066)
**Author:** [@Escurves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Escurves)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/middle-bench-seat-safety/73066 "2012-06-16T07:29:25Z")
Is the middle bench seat in my 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 safe even though there is no shoulder belt? Taking my Teenage kids and a couple friends on a couple hundred mile trip. It is the crew cab, backseats all have shoul… --- ## [Roll starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roll-starting/72827)
**Author:** [@xyts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xyts)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roll-starting/72827 "2012-06-16T05:33:13Z")
Is it OK to roll start a manual transmission car in reverse? --- ## [Heat soak in a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-soak-in-a-car/72958)
**Author:** [@harleystratos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harleystratos)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2012, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-soak-in-a-car/72958 "2012-06-15T20:53:29Z")
used to have a problem with "heat soak" with an outboard motor. have a coworker that has a car that won't restart on a hot day. can you get "heat soak" in a car?? gonna say its a 12 yr old buick something. v6, has … --- ## [The Baroness and her lost Mercedes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-baroness-and-her-lost-mercedes/73043)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-baroness-and-her-lost-mercedes/73043 "2012-06-14T14:39:17Z")
This is quite a car, and quite a story. Enjoy! http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/12/the-baroness-and-her-lost-mercedes/ --- ## [Zap!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zap/73020)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zap/73020 "2012-06-14T13:00:47Z")
It has been my experience that the original equipment battery in a vehicle lasts much longer then anything you put in thereafter.Also whats the wierdest battery trouble you have had? Any comments or anecdotes on this sub… --- ## [Moving from DC to Chicago - suggestions for a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-from-dc-to-chicago-suggestions-for-a-new-car/72887)
**Author:** [@ByeByeDC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ByeByeDC)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-from-dc-to-chicago-suggestions-for-a-new-car/72887 "2012-06-13T12:36:26Z")
We own a 2002 Mercedes C230 that has approximately 85,000 miles on it. So far the car is in good shape and we had planned to keep it so long as we had no significant ($$$) repairs. However, we will be moving from Washing… --- ## [Kool cigarettes advertisement on a VW beetle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kool-cigarettes-advertisement-on-a-vw-beetle/24264)
**Author:** [@sids750s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sids750s)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kool-cigarettes-advertisement-on-a-vw-beetle/24264 "2012-06-13T06:37:29Z")
back in the late 60's early 70's kool cigarettes were advertising on VW beetles i have a freind (that collects VW's)about this and he thinks im nutz ive looked all over the internet all i can find is a small reference he… --- ## [DOT requirements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dot-requirements/73017)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dot-requirements/73017 "2012-06-13T04:25:33Z")
I recently replaced two tires due to wear and was told that th feds (DOT) were now requireing that the new tires be placed on the rear axle. I know that some of you, particularly Capriracer, are in the industry and woul… --- ## [What do you love?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-love/72818)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-love/72818 "2012-06-13T02:55:20Z")
Well to start off with,if anyone is interested you can go to the"Uncle Spy admits it " on LewRockwell.com today and read the 377 words the govt security agencies monitor for on the internet-its a blog by Simon Black.Nuff… --- ## [Lease vs. Purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-vs-purchase/72990)
**Author:** [@Deck\_oven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deck_oven)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-vs-purchase/72990 "2012-06-12T23:30:05Z")
I am moving, job hunting, and also need to have a car. Not sure of my budget until I get my new job, but need a car for job hunting. Considering Swapalease vs. buying a cheap car - 3k - until I can finance the car I wan… --- ## [Intersection Etiquette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intersection-etiquette/72960)
**Author:** [@RandNotAyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandNotAyn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intersection-etiquette/72960 "2012-06-12T21:11:15Z")
When I cross the street at the corner, lets say a four-way stop sign, the driver of the intersecting vehicle will wave me across thinking that it's good etiquette. But I then often have to proceed to have a hand-waving b… --- ## [Costco Gas competitors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-gas-competitors/73014)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-gas-competitors/73014 "2012-06-12T19:46:22Z")
Who would compete in quality and price for Gas with that of Costco? My spouse made a observation that the mileage you get is low if you go to a cheap gas place. Any other places to buy gas in Northern California that… --- ## [Replacing a truck that's declared totaled --2000 Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-truck-thats-declared-totaled-2000-ford-ranger/72957)
**Author:** [@Bambooer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bambooer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 7:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-truck-thats-declared-totaled-2000-ford-ranger/72957 "2012-06-12T07:24:23Z")
Our fully paid for 2000 Ford Ranger XLT has likely been totaled. It was a good reliable truck even with its 155K. I'm looking for advice on finding a replacement that won't give us a car payment. How do we negotiate the … --- ## [The Daily Show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-daily-show/73007)
**Author:** [@Mgucc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mgucc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-daily-show/73007 "2012-06-12T04:57:43Z")
I was at the Daily Show with Jon Stewart today \*June 11) and suggested he have you as guests since you are retiring. The entire audience cheered and started chanting Click and Clack! It was awesome. If he calls you, you… --- ## [In winter, how do car dealerships deal with sports cars that come with summer tires from the factory](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-winter-how-do-car-dealerships-deal-with-sports-cars-that-come-with-summer-tires-from-the-factory/72831)
**Author:** [@mareakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mareakin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-winter-how-do-car-dealerships-deal-with-sports-cars-that-come-with-summer-tires-from-the-factory/72831 "2012-06-10T18:31:40Z")
Take for example: the newly released Scion FR-S and Subaru BR-Z sports cars, both come with summer tires from the factory. How do dealerships deal with selling these type of cars in the winter? What if it's December and … --- ## [Does anyone care to elaborate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-care-to-elaborate/72232)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-care-to-elaborate/72232 "2012-06-09T19:15:52Z")
Does anyone care to elaborate on the little horsepower vs big horsepower debate?eg;truck HP vs car HP.Are we clear on the difference between force and power?Should we go to a better system for expressing power output?KWs… --- ## [First car help - - 1976 Fiat Spider](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-help-1976-fiat-spider/72744)
**Author:** [@n0rar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/n0rar)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-help-1976-fiat-spider/72744 "2012-06-09T16:45:56Z")
Hello! First of all, I'm 18 years old and I normally drive my mother's 2006 prius. Its nice but I'd like my own car. Recently I saw an ad for a 1976 Fiat Spider. I think its the coolest car I've ever seen. Its been r… --- ## [Duct tape specialist is a bad designation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/duct-tape-specialist-is-a-bad-designation/72647)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/duct-tape-specialist-is-a-bad-designation/72647 "2012-06-09T03:12:03Z")
Mind you in WI duct tape or duck tape has it's uses, but most of the answers I propose are not duct tape solutions, and consider the classification of duct tape specialist funny but misleading if not condescending to som… --- ## [File a Complaint for Reckless Driving....and then what?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/file-a-complaint-for-reckless-driving-and-then-what/72906)
**Author:** [@isleofjura](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isleofjura)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/file-a-complaint-for-reckless-driving-and-then-what/72906 "2012-06-08T22:47:40Z")
I was reading a thread about how to best handle a "road rage incident" and someone recommended calling the police and giving them the plate number of the offending driver. What happens after you've filed a complaint for … --- ## [Roadside assistance for company travel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roadside-assistance-for-company-travel/72794)
**Author:** [@Misha\_s\_Mom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Misha_s_Mom)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roadside-assistance-for-company-travel/72794 "2012-06-08T22:19:36Z")
Employees in my company drive across the state all the time on business including at night. I used to have AAA for me but since I bought a new personal car with roadside assistance I dropped AAA. Most of my colleagues do… --- ## [Dealer fraud?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-fraud/72914)
**Author:** [@Earhymommy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Earhymommy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-fraud/72914 "2012-06-08T17:06:43Z")
I bought what I thought was a 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring last fall. I recently had to have my front windshield replaced because it was hit by a rock while driving down the highway. The glass replacer tried to fit it … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=351) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=353)