# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=356 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 357 --- ## [Buy older upscale car or keep new one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-older-upscale-car-or-keep-new-one/72237)
**Author:** [@golfdawg11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfdawg11)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2012, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-older-upscale-car-or-keep-new-one/72237 "2012-05-06T06:52:42Z")
A little complicated, so please bear with me. I'm about to inherit a little money and plan to pay bills, but am considering an auto change. I currently own a 2011 Hyundai Elantra, one year old, four more years of payme… --- ## [Why do the manufacturers do that?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-the-manufacturers-do-that/71895)
**Author:** [@JosephEMeehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephEMeehan)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2012, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-the-manufacturers-do-that/71895 "2012-05-05T16:09:04Z")
Why do they design cars that make it very difficult and expensive to change lamps. Back when I got my first car a burned out lamp meant I had to take a couple of dollars to the parts store and with just a couple of min… --- ## [1980s: Audi Quattro. Do you remember the MSRP? Was it crazy expensive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980s-audi-quattro-do-you-remember-the-msrp-was-it-crazy-expensive/72261)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2012, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980s-audi-quattro-do-you-remember-the-msrp-was-it-crazy-expensive/72261 "2012-05-05T08:59:14Z")
As a teen, sometime in the 1980s, I remember thinking the Audi Quattro was an absurdly high priced car. For reference, I do recall a 1984 Eldorado was about $25,000 (And Eldorado was a luxury car that was NOT cheap) Any… --- ## [Problem getting car seat fixed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-getting-car-seat-fixed/72258)
**Author:** [@golfdawg11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfdawg11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2012, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-getting-car-seat-fixed/72258 "2012-05-05T04:57:16Z")
I have another question on the site about selling this car, but I have a more immediate problem with the car regardless. The driver's seat bottom cushion has a microfiber cover. After about six months I noticed the fab… --- ## [Explanation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/explanation/72197)
**Author:** [@Budbiel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Budbiel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2012, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/explanation/72197 "2012-05-04T22:03:51Z")
Will someone please tell me the difference between a 1.4L 4-cylinder car and a 2.4L 4-cylinder car? Which will climb Colorado hills better? Which will get better gas mileage? Can I make a straight comparison between a… --- ## [Car choice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-choice/72209)
**Author:** [@margy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/margy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2012, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-choice/72209 "2012-05-04T15:06:05Z")
Hi, To the best of your knowledge, would a purchase of a 1998 accord with 66,000 miles or a 2003 accord with 110,00 miles be a better choice? Both would be from a very reputable dealer and mechanic. --- ## [High Beam Headlight Switch - on the floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-beam-headlight-switch-on-the-floor/72220)
**Author:** [@GB1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GB1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-beam-headlight-switch-on-the-floor/72220 "2012-05-04T01:53:41Z")
Question #1 - Does anyone know if any US autos/trucks are still manufactured with the high beam switch on the floor? Question #2 - If there are none made now, anyone know the last year/model that had the floor switch for… --- ## [1974 or earlier?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-or-earlier/72093)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2012, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-or-earlier/72093 "2012-05-03T19:28:34Z")
I recently read in here somebody mentioned 1974 0r earlier for a project because there would be no computers and or oxygen sensors ect ect. Can somebody clarify. I want a 4x4 truck that i can fix anything on. Preferably… --- ## [Looking for a car recommendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-car-recommendation/72182)
**Author:** [@jscottsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jscottsmith)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-car-recommendation/72182 "2012-05-02T19:57:37Z")
I'm in the market for my next used vehicle. I've had a string of minivans most recently. That's probably the most obvious answer for the replacement, but my wife would prefer anything else. :slight\_smile: Criteria: .. … --- ## [One or two car family?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-or-two-car-family/72166)
**Author:** [@disqgolfer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/disqgolfer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-or-two-car-family/72166 "2012-05-02T04:47:38Z")
My wife and i are trying to decide if it makes sense for us to get a second car. I am blind so my wife is the only driver. We currently have a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7L CTD 4x4 pickup that we need to tow our 12000lb + 5t… --- ## [No more Scion xB and xD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-scion-xb-and-xd/72133)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-scion-xb-and-xd/72133 "2012-05-02T04:26:39Z")
Are you going to miss them? http://wardsauto.com/management-amp-strategy/scion-killing-xb-xd-favor-all-new-models http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/toyota-to-drop-iconic-scion-xb-also-homel… --- ## [A Subaru Impreza WRX STI and an infant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-and-an-infant/71973)
**Author:** [@swamptater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swamptater)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-and-an-infant/71973 "2012-05-02T02:01:18Z")
My husband and I are expecting in August. He just bought a 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI from a friend and insists it's a family car because it has 4 doors. After riding in it I can't imagine putting our newborn in the c… --- ## [Driving in Croatia - car recommendations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-croatia-car-recommendations/70639)
**Author:** [@BalkanRobin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BalkanRobin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-croatia-car-recommendations/70639 "2012-04-30T00:16:17Z")
I am an anthropologist traveling to Croatia for fieldwork for the next 2 years, visiting rural areas, and I need to buy a "cheap but reliable" car that can be easily maintained in the country. I was hoping for a Westphal… --- ## [To Saab or not to Saab...that is the question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-saab-or-not-to-saab-that-is-the-question/72138)
**Author:** [@caradviceplease](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caradviceplease)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-saab-or-not-to-saab-that-is-the-question/72138 "2012-04-29T19:44:35Z")
Hello. Would you or would you not buy a Saab? I thought this was a simple question, but never knew the fury it would unleash. I have scoured the internet, polled family, friends, co-workers, internet automotive chat ro… --- ## [2012 Mazda CX-5: Pro/con](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-cx-5-pro-con/72113)
**Author:** [@karl-sieger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karl-sieger)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-cx-5-pro-con/72113 "2012-04-29T02:27:59Z")
A friend of my brother's is interested in the 2012 Mazda CX-5. I know very little about this vehicle, from a consumer's point of view. Anyone know much about this car? Good/bad? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Than… --- ## [Why would anyone buy a Volkswagen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-anyone-buy-a-volkswagen/72036)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-anyone-buy-a-volkswagen/72036 "2012-04-29T00:29:58Z")
VW is not a sports car brand, with amazingly fast and powerful performance cars. VW does not have high brand prestige ...It is like Honda or Mazda. So, VW gives you all the downside of Euro imports (poor reliability… --- ## [2012 Ford Focus SE reviews](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-se-reviews/71961)
**Author:** [@megnh1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megnh1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-se-reviews/71961 "2012-04-28T20:21:40Z")
I wanted awd, and am looking at a used Subaru Outback and a used Honda CRV, but ... I'm also thinking about a 2012 Ford Focus SE hatchback manual trans. I'd like a manual trans, hard to find in a good used car, and I lik… --- ## [Cars tell story of postwar America...From a frenzy over tail fins to the politics of pickup trucks,](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-tell-story-of-postwar-america-from-a-frenzy-over-tail-fins-to-the-politics-of-pickup-trucks/72035)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-tell-story-of-postwar-america-from-a-frenzy-over-tail-fins-to-the-politics-of-pickup-trucks/72035 "2012-04-28T08:17:21Z")
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303513404577351831618547096.html?mod=WSJ\_hp\_editorsPicks\_5 --- ## [Need to make a car decision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-make-a-car-decision/72078)
**Author:** [@brookg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brookg)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-make-a-car-decision/72078 "2012-04-28T07:13:12Z")
I live in Bismarck, ND and have a one year old. I am single mom. I drive a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, uses lots of gas, costs 350 a month including insurance, but has traction control and never once has had a problem sta… --- ## [Farrari Pickup Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/farrari-pickup-truck/72125)
**Author:** [@Jolly\_Roger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jolly_Roger)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/farrari-pickup-truck/72125 "2012-04-28T05:18:55Z")
I wish I had a way to show pictures, but I dont. I have contacted many kit car sites looking for any information on my truck. It is on a 1984 Toyota frame, however unlike all other kits this one is solid steel. Hope so… --- ## [Badges and Reactions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/badges-and-reactions/71312)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/badges-and-reactions/71312 "2012-04-27T23:49:26Z")
Hi everyone, Just posting to let you know that I've switched on a couple of new features developed by Vanilla: Badges and Reactions. As the Vanilla folks describe them, "the Reactions can be used to highlight interesti… --- ## [Looking for a car with jump seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-car-with-jump-seats/72121)
**Author:** [@SzS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SzS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-car-with-jump-seats/72121 "2012-04-27T23:07:35Z")
Visiting in Europe, we twice rented small moderately priced wagons with seating for five and two fold down jump seats in the trunk area. I think at least one was an Opel. This was a great arrangement for us, with two … --- ## [Fog Lamps and HID Headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-lamps-and-hid-headlights/72022)
**Author:** [@terrabiped](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terrabiped)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-lamps-and-hid-headlights/72022 "2012-04-27T18:48:22Z")
I’m starting to think about buying a new car and one feature I’m looking for in a new vehicle is excellent headlights. My night vision is not as good as I would like, and If I’m going to get a new car, I would like a ca… --- ## [Ideas for my next car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-for-my-next-car/72108)
**Author:** [@Rufus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rufus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2012, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-for-my-next-car/72108 "2012-04-26T18:42:26Z")
My Subaru Baja is perfect for me but since they are no longer made, what comes closest for my next car? --- ## [1970s Urban Legends: Cars that required engine removal to replace spark plugs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970s-urban-legends-cars-that-required-engine-removal-to-replace-spark-plugs/72015)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2012, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970s-urban-legends-cars-that-required-engine-removal-to-replace-spark-plugs/72015 "2012-04-26T03:42:52Z")
I recall hearing this about the Chevy Vega. Was this ever true? Had to crane the engine to access 1 or more plugs? Does anyone actually know the actual reality? And was it the Vega? Any other horror story engine… --- ## [2007 Subaru Outback Limited auto with 85k or 2004 Honda CRV manual with 56k?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-outback-limited-auto-with-85k-or-2004-honda-crv-manual-with-56k/71948)
**Author:** [@megnh1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megnh1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2012, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-outback-limited-auto-with-85k-or-2004-honda-crv-manual-with-56k/71948 "2012-04-26T00:04:11Z")
I'm looking for a used vehicle, awd preferred. I'm a little concerned about Subaru repairs, though this car will have head gasket, timing belt and water pump replaced. No service records, though. The CRV has maintenance … --- ## [MB 300D vs VW Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mb-300d-vs-vw-passat/72021)
**Author:** [@kmac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmac)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2012, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mb-300d-vs-vw-passat/72021 "2012-04-25T22:06:26Z")
I have been offered the opportunity to purchase a 2001 VW Passat with 100,000 miles from a friend for bluebook. (approx $4,000) I own a 1984 MB 300D diesel with 321,000 miles. I'm told I might be able to get $2,000. Do… --- ## [Mitsubishi montero sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-montero-sport/72072)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2012, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-montero-sport/72072 "2012-04-25T21:54:30Z")
Starts sometimes but stalls out when you drive it???? --- ## [When were Warning Lights introduced into vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-were-warning-lights-introduced-into-vehicles/71951)
**Author:** [@digmick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/digmick)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2012, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-were-warning-lights-introduced-into-vehicles/71951 "2012-04-25T16:41:26Z")
What car manufactureer introduced warning lights and when? --- ## [1998 Mazda driving cross-country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-driving-cross-country/72089)
**Author:** [@JayMazda626](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayMazda626)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2012, 9:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-driving-cross-country/72089 "2012-04-25T09:32:18Z")
Hey guys, I have a 98 Mazda 626, which has about 170K miles on it. I am planning to move and would like to drive my car, the total distance would be around 2500 miles. My initial plan would be to drive 10hrs/day, woul… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=355) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=357)