# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=353 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 354 --- ## [MPG for Toyota Corolla 2010](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-for-toyota-corolla-2010/72800)
**Author:** [@Paul\_z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul_z)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-for-toyota-corolla-2010/72800 "2012-06-07T02:52:51Z")
Bought a 2010 Corolla with 14,000 miles on it from Toyota dealer a few months ago. Car was only owned by Toyota. I am getting 17.5 MPG. I only do city driving, 3 or 4 days a week and average about 30 miles per week of dr… --- ## [Which one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-one/72876)
**Author:** [@cakegirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cakegirl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-one/72876 "2012-06-07T00:46:14Z")
For an almost-to-be college student which would you recommend and why?? 2004 Audi A4 with 84xxmls 4cyl turbo....2007 Hyundai Azera with 986xx mls 6 cylinder...or 2010 ford focus with 46xxx mls 4 cal. I am looking for on… --- ## [How many miles is too many miles on a used Acadia?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-miles-is-too-many-miles-on-a-used-acadia/72863)
**Author:** [@tallcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tallcar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-miles-is-too-many-miles-on-a-used-acadia/72863 "2012-06-06T00:50:49Z")
Hi everyone! We are a family looking for a 3rd row car. Because of my height there are only a few cars that I fit comfortably in, namely American. I have run into (literally) almost every dealer on the automile to sit… --- ## [Neighbor says 30 MPG from a 1967 427 V-8; I say boooooooogus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neighbor-says-30-mpg-from-a-1967-427-v-8-i-say-boooooooogus/72788)
**Author:** [@snafubar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snafubar)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neighbor-says-30-mpg-from-a-1967-427-v-8-i-say-boooooooogus/72788 "2012-06-05T06:13:34Z")
I don't know how he calculates his mileage, but I'm pretty sure it must involve dividing by the cube root of wishful thinking and multiplying by the coefficient of imagination. (Avagadro's number may be involved, but he … --- ## [What should I replace my 1998 Honda Civic Ex with?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-replace-my-1998-honda-civic-ex-with/72717)
**Author:** [@ReliableR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReliableR)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-replace-my-1998-honda-civic-ex-with/72717 "2012-06-05T04:00:19Z")
I also had a RAV 4 Sport (the year before they made it longer). Looking for a certified pre-owned that's reliable and fuel-efficient (not too big but also sometimes fits 2 boosters and a car seat). I like the fact that … --- ## [Stupid low-profile tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-low-profile-tires/72645)
**Author:** [@GKH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GKH)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-low-profile-tires/72645 "2012-06-05T00:58:45Z")
Any performance-oriented new car I look at has stupid low-profile tires. Where I drive the streets ain't that good. Don't want low-profile tires, can't use them. Can a buyer substitute smaller-diameter wheels and more no… --- ## [Fording a creek](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fording-a-creek/72678)
**Author:** [@Owned\_by\_cats](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Owned_by_cats)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fording-a-creek/72678 "2012-06-04T05:41:18Z")
I ford a creek daily, have 2005 Honda CR-V w/100,000 miles. Husband has same car, few more miles. Thinking one of us should get a new car. Better mpg would be nice. Can't afford to build a bridge, prop taxes would go up … --- ## [Auto Transport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-transport/72787)
**Author:** [@mrkamikaze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrkamikaze)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-transport/72787 "2012-06-04T05:35:23Z")
My wife has just purchased her grandfather's 1941 Plymouth. The car is in a town just outside of Guadalajara Mexico and we would like to transport it to our house in southern California. Does anyone know of a reputable a… --- ## [Consumer Reports tests small eco car models](https://community.cartalk.com/t/consumer-reports-tests-small-eco-car-models/72733)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2012, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/consumer-reports-tests-small-eco-car-models/72733 "2012-06-03T07:41:51Z")
Focus SFE, Civic HF and Cruze eco(auto). Focus fuel saved $145/year SFE package costs $495 Civic saved $135/year HF package costs $800 Cruze saved $20/year Eco package costs $770 http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/29/con… --- ## [In need of a family car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-need-of-a-family-car/72798)
**Author:** [@familycar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familycar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2012, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-need-of-a-family-car/72798 "2012-06-02T22:09:05Z")
Our 1999 Subaru Forester just died and is not worth the cost to repair. So, we are looking for a new family car. We are a family of four (2 young boys). We loved the Forester, but it was pretty cramped if we ever trie… --- ## [2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Volvo S40](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-vs-2005-volvo-s40/72679)
**Author:** [@Coffeebuzz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coffeebuzz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2012, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-vs-2005-volvo-s40/72679 "2012-06-02T20:41:50Z")
My husband and I currently own a 2004 Ford Focus with 78,000 miles. We recently were presented with an opportunity to buy a 2005 Volvo S40 with 68,500 miles for $10,000. The Volvo is in good shape according to the owne… --- ## [Which car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car/72774)
**Author:** [@wnjguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wnjguy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car/72774 "2012-06-01T21:45:31Z")
I have a '05 Honda Element EX with 120K miles on it. I bought it used with 46K on it, and have been a very good boy about regular maintenance. I have recently inherited my mother's 2003 Taurus wagon with only 38K miles… --- ## [Hybrid vs not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-vs-not/72699)
**Author:** [@cakegirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cakegirl)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-vs-not/72699 "2012-06-01T12:57:55Z")
If you're going to get a ford escape, few years old, would you get a hybrid or not a hybrid? why/why not? ThAnks in advance!! --- ## [MPG: Auto tranmission vs. Manual a fair comparison?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-auto-tranmission-vs-manual-a-fair-comparison/72638)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-auto-tranmission-vs-manual-a-fair-comparison/72638 "2012-06-01T12:53:30Z")
Is it a fair comparison to say manuals and auto transmission get the same MPG in newer cars? The 2012 Toyota Corolla has a 132 HP engine and this same engine is paired with either an auto or manual transmission. Acco… --- ## [Golf, Anyone?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-anyone/72738)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-anyone/72738 "2012-06-01T05:03:23Z")
GM showed a concept electric car (EN-V 2.0) at the Beijing car show that looks like a fancy golf car to me. I understand that it is a city car, but I don't find it appealing. What do you think? http://www2.electronic… --- ## [Will Airbag Deploy If Car is Off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-airbag-deploy-if-car-is-off/72777)
**Author:** [@flvolleyballboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flvolleyballboy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-airbag-deploy-if-car-is-off/72777 "2012-06-01T03:40:39Z")
Will an airbag still deploy if the car was on, but while driving you turn the key to the off position, specifically a 2006 Lexus Hybrid RX 400H? --- ## [To Sell or Not to Sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-sell-or-not-to-sell/72606)
**Author:** [@CGNC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CGNC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2012, 10:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-sell-or-not-to-sell/72606 "2012-05-31T10:51:50Z")
I have a 2000 Honda Accord EX V6 Coupe with 89k miles. I purchased the car in 2005 when it had 39k miles and have driven it no more than 7-8k miles per year. The car is in pretty decent condition--a few places where the … --- ## [Used car dealer wants check for full price of car to 'hold' vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-dealer-wants-check-for-full-price-of-car-to-hold-vehicle/72640)
**Author:** [@rosensl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rosensl)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2012, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-dealer-wants-check-for-full-price-of-car-to-hold-vehicle/72640 "2012-05-31T05:23:44Z")
So this practice seems very odd to me which is why i pose the question. I'm looking at a vehicle (about $20k). When i asked what i needed to do in order to make the car off limits for potential buyers until my auto-dr… --- ## [In general, should strut-mounts be replaced along with struts (the dampers/shocks)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-general-should-strut-mounts-be-replaced-along-with-struts-the-dampers-shocks/72700)
**Author:** [@mareakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mareakin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-general-should-strut-mounts-be-replaced-along-with-struts-the-dampers-shocks/72700 "2012-05-30T22:38:29Z")
Even though I often drive on the punishing pothole-ridden roads in Manhattan NYC, my 2007 Corolla @ 70,000 miles has given me no indication of needing any suspension work as of yet. ^^^^^useless drivel, the real quest… --- ## [How to get rid of a car and get my college kid a little of his investment back?!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-a-car-and-get-my-college-kid-a-little-of-his-investment-back/72732)
**Author:** [@AnitaKay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnitaKay)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-a-car-and-get-my-college-kid-a-little-of-his-investment-back/72732 "2012-05-30T21:25:11Z")
Any tips on selling a damaged car that is in Fremont, California? The college kid is on his way back to Corvallis, Oregon (via Greyhound) for finals and me...the worried mom...is in Seattle, Washington. My son's car ha… --- ## [Solar Eclipse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solar-eclipse/72742)
**Author:** [@Fesser\_Nohair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fesser_Nohair)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 6:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solar-eclipse/72742 "2012-05-30T06:43:02Z")
Dear Click and Clack and Fans: Long time listener; first time poster. Thought you should know about a recent astronomical phenomenon I have personally observed. You've all heard of the "total" eclipse of the sun, wh… --- ## [2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Volvo S40](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-vs-2005-volvo-s40/72680)
**Author:** [@Coffeebuzz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coffeebuzz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-vs-2005-volvo-s40/72680 "2012-05-30T04:13:28Z")
My husband and I currently own a 2004 Ford Focus with 78,000 miles. We recently were presented with an opportunity to buy a 2005 Volvo S40 with 68,500 miles for $10,000. The Volvo is in good shape according to the owne… --- ## [Is it legal to change a Toyota emblem to a BMW emblem? Ethical?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-legal-to-change-a-toyota-emblem-to-a-bmw-emblem-ethical/72535)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-legal-to-change-a-toyota-emblem-to-a-bmw-emblem-ethical/72535 "2012-05-30T02:57:38Z")
Toyota seems to borrow their body styling from Mercedes and BMW. A lot of people just looking at a car couldn't tell the difference, except by the emblem. The current Toyota Corolla styling is very similar to one of t… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Sonata Cruise Control problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-cruise-control-problem/71176)
**Author:** [@Dara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-cruise-control-problem/71176 "2012-05-30T00:15:15Z")
Bought a Sonata Limited with 5500 miles on it from local dealership. Soon after I noticed that the cruise did not always engage. Problem is that when I brought it in for service, no one was able to duplicate the proble… --- ## [Rain water on passenger floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-water-on-passenger-floor/72721)
**Author:** [@RicardVinas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RicardVinas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2012, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-water-on-passenger-floor/72721 "2012-05-29T23:29:42Z")
Hello! This question is related to last show's question from Steve (but without the ethical undertone; I don't want to sell or trade in my car). I drive a 2009 Honda Fit (and I am very happy with it). Last week, after … --- ## [Buying Used 2010 Insight LX - any comments?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-used-2010-insight-lx-any-comments/72676)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2012, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-used-2010-insight-lx-any-comments/72676 "2012-05-29T01:34:23Z")
I thought there had been improvements on later models Any thoughts and warnings about getting a 2010 Insight LX? --- ## [The Saturn Vue is back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-saturn-vue-is-back/72649)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-saturn-vue-is-back/72649 "2012-05-28T23:51:07Z")
...under a new name. The "new" vehicle is called the Chevy Captiva, but even in the unlikely event that you are captivated by it, you will not be able to walk into a dealership and buy one. GM has designated this vehi… --- ## [Should I buy this Odyssey?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-odyssey/72688)
**Author:** [@Wunderwuf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wunderwuf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2012, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-odyssey/72688 "2012-05-28T15:34:47Z")
I own a 2006 Honda Odyssey EX with 114,000 miles in very good condition. I have the opportunity to purchase a 2005 Odyssey Touring model with 57,000 miles from a dear elderly friend. He is asking for $15,000. I think … --- ## [EVAPORATE fuel into FUMES rather than Fuel Injection?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evaporate-fuel-into-fumes-rather-than-fuel-injection/72573)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2012, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evaporate-fuel-into-fumes-rather-than-fuel-injection/72573 "2012-05-26T06:56:59Z")
Rather than injecting a mist of very fine fuel particulates, would it not be.tter to EVAPORATE the fuel into combustible fumes at the IDEAL fuel to air ratio and blow the fumes into the cylinder? Thank you. --- ## [Additives for ethanol?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/additives-for-ethanol/72610)
**Author:** [@CharlieW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlieW)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2012, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/additives-for-ethanol/72610 "2012-05-26T00:16:33Z")
An old Mantis (two cycle mini tiller) would not run right. I took it for repair and was told the ethanol in the gas ruined parts in the carburetor. They rebuilt it and told me to use an additive going forward. There was … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=352) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=354)