# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=358 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 359 --- ## [The CTC and the new cartalk.com](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ctc-and-the-new-cartalk-com/69588)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2012, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ctc-and-the-new-cartalk-com/69588 "2012-04-09T01:04:51Z")
Dear Car Talk Community friends, Thanks for bearing with us during the launch of the new Car Talk site. You now have the opportunity to unify your community account with the rest of the Car Talk web site. This "S… --- ## [97 toyota camry 225k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-toyota-camry-225k-miles/71650)
**Author:** [@mercurymistake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercurymistake)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2012, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-toyota-camry-225k-miles/71650 "2012-04-08T23:54:14Z")
So this car has high mileage but runs great. Doesn't show any signs of breaking down. It's selling for $2100. I just need to know if it's worth it. PLEASE HELP! I'm only 17 so its hard for me to tell by myself. Thanks gu… --- ## [Perplexing Delaware law](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perplexing-delaware-law/71712)
**Author:** [@Bob\_Graham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob_Graham)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perplexing-delaware-law/71712 "2012-04-08T23:51:50Z")
An Illinois resident, I was in Delaware the other day filling up at a local Wawa. I opened the hood to check the oil... and was scolded by a loudspeaker telling me to close my hood. I turned toward the Wawa and asked the… --- ## [Seeking 2008-2011 used car with gear shift on steering column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-2008-2011-used-car-with-gear-shift-on-steering-column/71692)
**Author:** [@bfaire2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bfaire2)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2012, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-2008-2011-used-car-with-gear-shift-on-steering-column/71692 "2012-04-08T21:55:17Z")
Although I'm not that old, I have arthritis and need to use both hands to operate gear shifts that are between the seats, which isn't very convenient. I'd like to know which cars (automatic transmission) within the last… --- ## [California by Way of Vermont, Second Car Advice for Young Marrieds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/california-by-way-of-vermont-second-car-advice-for-young-marrieds/71522)
**Author:** [@sydmusic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sydmusic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2012, 9:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/california-by-way-of-vermont-second-car-advice-for-young-marrieds/71522 "2012-04-08T09:59:32Z")
Hello fine folks. I'm a Vermonter that is new to California. I married into the Ventura, CA area about 3 years ago. I'm a musician and touring was my main pursuit for about 5 years. For those years my primary vehicl… --- ## [Gas quality](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-quality/71699)
**Author:** [@lecineg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lecineg)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2012, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-quality/71699 "2012-04-08T07:26:13Z")
Have been advised by local GMC dealership, that I should NOT use Costco gas as it is of a lower quality. Any truth to this? --- ## [Sporty Used Mini Ute for under 10k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporty-used-mini-ute-for-under-10k/71781)
**Author:** [@SecurityGate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SecurityGate)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2012, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporty-used-mini-ute-for-under-10k/71781 "2012-04-06T08:55:01Z")
Hello Everyone, Last week, I sold off my 1998 Volvo V70. It had 200k miles, loved leaking fluids and was on it's last legs. Since I still have a job to go to, I'm in need of a vehicle. I loved my Wagon since I could… --- ## [Your expertise and experience with 97-03 F-150 supercrew 4.6L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-expertise-and-experience-with-97-03-f-150-supercrew-4-6l/71758)
**Author:** [@jp360ford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jp360ford)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2012, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-expertise-and-experience-with-97-03-f-150-supercrew-4-6l/71758 "2012-04-06T08:21:17Z")
This is probably gonna open a big can of worms. :slight\_smile: I've got a 96' Taurus with 201,000 miles. I may want to replace it, the whole car. It has been idling rough lately. Can that sometimes be an indication of … --- ## [Will 36" x 30 " object Fit into Subaru Forester (2001)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-36-x-30-object-fit-into-subaru-forester-2001/71782)
**Author:** [@Suzanne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suzanne)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2012, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-36-x-30-object-fit-into-subaru-forester-2001/71782 "2012-04-06T02:17:49Z")
I need to put a 30x36" machine into the back of a Subaru Forester. From the internet: size is 63.1 cu.ft. interior cargo volume w/seats folded Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded Exterior Height 65.0 " exterior heig… --- ## [Rachel Veitch and her 1964 Comet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rachel-veitch-and-her-1964-comet/71772)
**Author:** [@Mayday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mayday)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2012, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rachel-veitch-and-her-1964-comet/71772 "2012-04-06T01:45:55Z")
I just saw that Rachel Veitch- whom you may remember for her 1964 Mercury Comet with 576,000 one-owner miles- has to give it up due to blindness. At one time there were links to videos about her and her car on the Car Ta… --- ## [Something new to keep drivers distracted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-new-to-keep-drivers-distracted/71775)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2012, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-new-to-keep-drivers-distracted/71775 "2012-04-05T23:48:28Z")
http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/deal-google-crazy-augmented-reality-glasses-225744545.html This could have the potential of being more dangerous then texting --- ## [What do I do with my points?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-my-points/71731)
**Author:** [@Ikaris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ikaris)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2012, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-my-points/71731 "2012-04-05T23:42:06Z")
I've noticed the more I post the more points I acquire. What's the point of acquiring points? Are they like the points on "Whose Line is it Anyway" where the points don't mean anything, or are they redeemable for merc… --- ## [GM - Largest Company](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-largest-company/71719)
**Author:** [@littlemouse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/littlemouse)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2012, 10:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-largest-company/71719 "2012-04-05T10:44:41Z")
Vice President Joe Biden mentioned today on Face the Nation that GM is once again "the biggest company in the world." Good, I was worried. --- ## [VolksWagen AutoStadt, Wolfsburg Germany](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-autostadt-wolfsburg-germany/71773)
**Author:** [@Mechaniker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mechaniker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2012, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-autostadt-wolfsburg-germany/71773 "2012-04-05T08:06:39Z")
http://www.chicagotribune.com/videogallery/69206494/Business/World's-biggest-car-delivery-center --- ## [Which used car for me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-used-car-for-me/71748)
**Author:** [@lotfegirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lotfegirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2012, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-used-car-for-me/71748 "2012-04-05T04:10:14Z")
I am driving a 1999 BMW 528i that I really, really love--bought it used in 2002 in Los Angeles, got a divorce, then drove all the way home to New Orleans. But it is having transmission issues, water leakage to the inter… --- ## [License plate reforms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/license-plate-reforms/71722)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/license-plate-reforms/71722 "2012-04-02T17:31:30Z")
This discussion was created from comments split from: Seeking your ideas: Tips for new posters. --- ## [I am considering buying a 2003 subaru outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-considering-buying-a-2003-subaru-outback/71620)
**Author:** [@MickeyIII](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MickeyIII)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-considering-buying-a-2003-subaru-outback/71620 "2012-04-02T08:03:36Z")
56,500 miles --- ## [St Louis Cardinals Give Away a Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/st-louis-cardinals-give-away-a-silverado/71711)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/st-louis-cardinals-give-away-a-silverado/71711 "2012-04-02T02:34:59Z")
Sort of. See the link for the story. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/dailypitch/post/2012/04/lance-berkman-april-fool-prank-adam-wainwright-/1#.T3jDB2EgeAg Hey, it's car-related... --- ## [Turn of AC before stopping at end of day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-of-ac-before-stopping-at-end-of-day/71611)
**Author:** [@Volvo\_Dave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Volvo_Dave)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2012, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-of-ac-before-stopping-at-end-of-day/71611 "2012-04-01T04:02:01Z")
Hey, you guys, and the guy in Phoenix, are missing the point about why to turn off the AC before engine....it is to evaporate the condensate in the interior air handling system so as to dry it out and prevent mold and mi… --- ## [Driving at extreme altitude](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-at-extreme-altitude/71600)
**Author:** [@ElOsito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElOsito)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2012, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-at-extreme-altitude/71600 "2012-03-31T18:04:21Z")
In a few weeks, I'm planning to drive to an elevation of about 15,200ft (outside of the US, of course) -- I'm going to fly to a city near my destination and then rent a car. Unfortunately, the selection of rental cars a… --- ## [New car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/71640)
**Author:** [@Nawi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nawi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2012, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/71640 "2012-03-31T03:13:33Z")
I'm moving from NY to Miami at the end of the week and have no idea what kind of car to get. I've always driven 240 Volvo sedans (I've had 3) but they are just too old and too expensive to maintain at this point. So now … --- ## [Steering wheel wrap, Circuit Style!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-wrap-circuit-style/71435)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-wrap-circuit-style/71435 "2012-03-30T21:43:27Z")
My "Sport Grip" steering wheel cover was getting a little tattered and I didn't care for the plastic cord wrap and the fact that it doesn't cover all the way around. So I had an extra roll of bicycle cork handlebar tape … --- ## [Used Car Sale QUESTIONS about the Sale Transaction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-sale-questions-about-the-sale-transaction/71625)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-sale-questions-about-the-sale-transaction/71625 "2012-03-30T20:08:31Z")
3-27-2012 (new question added below @ 8:30AM PDT ): I've used this thread so far to get some great suggestions about selling my used car (since I have never done it before). My next question: There is always a risk… --- ## [Long term vehicle storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-vehicle-storage/71581)
**Author:** [@REO\_man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/REO_man)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-vehicle-storage/71581 "2012-03-30T05:51:33Z")
I will need to store my vehicles for several years while I am out of the country. The vehicles are an '06 Toyota 4Runner and a near perfect, all original '71 Chevy Cheyenne pick up. I'm looking for advise from those wh… --- ## [Not sure how much to ask for my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure-how-much-to-ask-for-my-car/71653)
**Author:** [@mconboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mconboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure-how-much-to-ask-for-my-car/71653 "2012-03-29T18:36:24Z")
I have a 1996 Honda Accord DX with a salvage title. I was recently in an accident and the auto shop has told me it'll cost about 2,000 to repair it, but they have offered to buy it from me. I'm not sure how much I shou… --- ## [Cheap 4wd or AWD for student driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-4wd-or-awd-for-student-driver/71364)
**Author:** [@gnlface](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnlface)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-4wd-or-awd-for-student-driver/71364 "2012-03-29T14:43:30Z")
I need to find an expensive, used 4WD or AWD vehicle for my daughter who goes to school in Bozeman, MT. It snows a lot there! Any suggestions for under $10,000? Gas mileage, repair record is important --- ## [Is 30K worth $2650 when buying a used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-30k-worth-2650-when-buying-a-used-car/71651)
**Author:** [@redecho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redecho)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 8:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-30k-worth-2650-when-buying-a-used-car/71651 "2012-03-29T08:32:11Z")
We are considering two Mazda 5s, one having 30,000 miles more than the other, and costing $2,650 less. Can anyone comment on this in general, and in specific to this car? Thank you! --- ## [Used car for sale - 2 previous owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-for-sale-2-previous-owners/71615)
**Author:** [@MikeH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeH)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-for-sale-2-previous-owners/71615 "2012-03-28T04:30:51Z")
I'm looking to purchase a bmw 328i. there is a 2008 RWD - great option and great price. Its a MT6. It's previous 2 owners only owned the car for just over 1 year. Between owners, it sat at a dealership for 6mo. 2nd owner… --- ## [Big Trucks in the Movies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-trucks-in-the-movies/71574)
**Author:** [@OmegaMan62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OmegaMan62)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-trucks-in-the-movies/71574 "2012-03-28T02:48:11Z")
A couple months ago, there was a thread about famous CARS in the movies, and the subject of trucks was brought up as well. In one of my postings I mentioned the Green Goblin "Happy-Toyz" truck from "Maximum Overdrive", w… --- ## [The Tetris theory of traffic flow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-tetris-theory-of-traffic-flow/71491)
**Author:** [@f848](https://community.cartalk.com/u/f848)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-tetris-theory-of-traffic-flow/71491 "2012-03-28T02:35:10Z")
I live in a medium-sized town just on the edge of the DFW congestion zone. I don't go to the big city much, so I don't have a lot of experience on the urban freeways. I was in Fort Worth today, crossing the south side … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=357) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=359)