# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=362 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 363 --- ## [Metal Car Bumper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-car-bumper/70874)
**Author:** [@jessg15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessg15)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2012, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-car-bumper/70874 "2012-02-19T23:30:39Z")
I have a metal car piece for sale. It looks like a front or back bumper of a car. Unfortunately, I do not know what model car it belongs too. I want to see if someone knows what it is, because I would hate to just throw… --- ## [How to get a ticket for sure!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-a-ticket-for-sure/70089)
**Author:** [@06\_Speed6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/06_Speed6)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2012, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-a-ticket-for-sure/70089 "2012-02-19T21:47:38Z")
I know blogs include how to avoid getting a citation issued in the event you are stopped for your driving behavior. I do not recall seeing any postings which will assure that you earn a ticket. Here is my input as a po… --- ## [File under "I did not just see that!"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/file-under-i-did-not-just-see-that/70872)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2012, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/file-under-i-did-not-just-see-that/70872 "2012-02-19T06:46:03Z")
I usually keep my comments on the technical side but I have to share this one. There was a bit of sleet in South Jersey last night so it took a few minutes to clear the windshield. I was about half way to work when a … --- ## [IndyCar back in Baltimore next year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/indycar-back-in-baltimore-next-year/71003)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2012, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/indycar-back-in-baltimore-next-year/71003 "2012-02-18T23:06:33Z")
A new group, Downforce Racing, cut a deal with the city to bring the IndyCar Grand Prix back to Charm City on 9/2/12 (Labor Day weekend). ALMS will also stage a Grand Prix on 9/1/12 (Saturday). There will likely be oth… --- ## [Month-by-month mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/month-by-month-mileage/70969)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Bozich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_Bozich)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2012, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/month-by-month-mileage/70969 "2012-02-18T16:17:01Z")
I know that the average person drives 13,476 miles per year; how are those miles distributed on a per month basis? I'm guessing people drive more in November (Thanksgiving) than February, so just dividing 13,476 by 12 w… --- ## [Will I really be able to buy a NEW Studebaker?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-i-really-be-able-to-buy-a-new-studebaker/71005)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2012, 11:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-i-really-be-able-to-buy-a-new-studebaker/71005 "2012-02-18T11:28:17Z")
...Probably not, given the likelihood of this new start-up not surviving long enough to produce a few cars, but...hope springs eternal... http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/02/17/colorado-man-plots-return-studebaker/ --- ## [04 Honda Odyssey vs. 05 Town & Country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-honda-odyssey-vs-05-town-country/70885)
**Author:** [@Momof2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Momof2)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2012, 9:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-honda-odyssey-vs-05-town-country/70885 "2012-02-18T09:51:51Z")
Ok, I promise I will eventually commit to a vehicle purchase, and I really appreciate everyone's comments. My back story is I'm entering the minivan stage of my life. We have been a single car (2door) car for 2 yrs, and … --- ## [Fix or buy another car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-buy-another-car/70876)
**Author:** [@adamsdad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamsdad)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2012, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-buy-another-car/70876 "2012-02-17T01:56:34Z")
I have an 06 Subaru outback with 98,000 miles. The catalytic converter is shot and our emissions test is coming up soon. The car is valued between 9 and 10 grand. The cat converter fix will cost about 1500. I love my Sub… --- ## [1996 Chevrolet s10 blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-s10-blazer/70657)
**Author:** [@stinkey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stinkey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2012, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-s10-blazer/70657 "2012-02-17T00:30:56Z")
I recently had the torque drive raplaced. I tried to go into 4 wheel drive and it would not engage.Could this be related to the repair or is it a seperate problem. --- ## [Formula for Engine Displacement (Cubic Inches)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/formula-for-engine-displacement-cubic-inches/70962)
**Author:** [@OmegaMan62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OmegaMan62)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2012, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/formula-for-engine-displacement-cubic-inches/70962 "2012-02-16T21:37:54Z")
From all the intelligent, interesting posts on this forum, I'd gather that many, if not most contributors know the mathematical formula for the cubic inch dispacement of a piston engine. For those who don't, and wondered… --- ## [The End Of The Pneumatic Tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-end-of-the-pneumatic-tire/70894)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2012, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-end-of-the-pneumatic-tire/70894 "2012-02-16T02:48:09Z")
While I can see where the Military would be interested in this, it seems Michelin Tire is working on a version of these solid rubber tire/wheels for the civilian market...In this system, the wheels become flexible enough… --- ## [Deciding on a Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deciding-on-a-car/70869)
**Author:** [@AlexKarp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexKarp)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deciding-on-a-car/70869 "2012-02-15T05:32:29Z")
I am looking to buy a car so that I can commute to and from an internship this summer. It's about 30-40 miles each way. Also, I'd be using it to visit my girlfriend on the weekends, 60 miles, during the summer as well as… --- ## [Aargh. Damn mice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aargh-damn-mice/70933)
**Author:** [@Trombenik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trombenik)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aargh-damn-mice/70933 "2012-02-15T05:05:00Z")
Yeah, it's been covered before, but this year mice decided to nest in my shed-stored snow blower, locking up the drive belt. Then today I brought in the outside-stored Ranger for its normal service, and got a call that … --- ## [Oil Consumption 07' Chevy Avalanche](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-07-chevy-avalanche/70945)
**Author:** [@TeaRock10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TeaRock10)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-07-chevy-avalanche/70945 "2012-02-15T03:41:47Z")
Silly clarifying question first: Do the little circles on the the oil dipstick still correlate to the amount of oil? I have a 2007 Chevy Avalanche (5.3L FlexFuel) that consumes oil. According to the dealership its 2… --- ## [Mazda protege 5 2002](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege-5-2002/70934)
**Author:** [@fpsfreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fpsfreak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege-5-2002/70934 "2012-02-14T18:43:14Z")
does the protege 5 wagon get same mpg as the non wagon? these cars look pretty cool --- ## [What do you guys think of red light/speed cameras?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-guys-think-of-red-light-speed-cameras/70831)
**Author:** [@oblivion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oblivion)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2012, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-guys-think-of-red-light-speed-cameras/70831 "2012-02-12T04:18:38Z")
The city I live in has a couple dozen of these and is buying more. To their credit, the speed cameras seem to be calibrated to only nab you if you're going more than 5 over the limit, and do not seem to flash when the l… --- ## [Rant.......I just need to vent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rant-i-just-need-to-vent/70804)
**Author:** [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2012, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rant-i-just-need-to-vent/70804 "2012-02-12T00:50:51Z")
Had 2 people in this week that put a dark cloud on decent week. Guy brought his silver vehicle in and claimed he hit a racoon. He in fact did not. All animal hits leave a calling card, hair, poop, blood, saliva, steak… --- ## [Have you ever been caught speeding by an airplane?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-been-caught-speeding-by-an-airplane/70861)
**Author:** [@Hope4Grace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hope4Grace)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-been-caught-speeding-by-an-airplane/70861 "2012-02-11T22:32:04Z")
My husband and I saw a "speed patrolled by aircraft" sign while driving back to San Diego from Sedona this weekend. We wondered: Does anybody ever really get a ticket because somebody in an aircraft caught them speeding?… --- ## [Whatever happened to](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whatever-happened-to/70852)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whatever-happened-to/70852 "2012-02-11T03:26:14Z")
...some of our long-term forum members, such as CSA, Oldschool, and Whitey? It seems that I have not seen Oldschool in this forum for...at least 6 months, and CSA seems to be among the missing for over 1 month. I don't… --- ## [They're getting close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theyre-getting-close/70884)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theyre-getting-close/70884 "2012-02-11T02:58:20Z")
http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/\_news/2012/02/10/10372901-tesla-reveals-new-model-x-crossover --- ## [Which one should i get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-one-should-i-get/70867)
**Author:** [@fpsfreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fpsfreak)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-one-should-i-get/70867 "2012-02-11T00:17:09Z")
i'm looking for a car that is good on gas,mainly a wagon to put my dogs in the back when hiking or just big stuff like groceries.at the moment i'm looking into pontiac vibe,scion xb,toyota matrix or the malibu maxx.i'm … --- ## [What would your ideal car include](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-your-ideal-car-include/70626)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-your-ideal-car-include/70626 "2012-02-10T23:57:05Z")
Okay, I've got some time on my hands today. Lake many, I've long wondered what it would be like to build my own car from scratch. I've often thought of ideas to include. I've included some below. What would yours include… --- ## [Ran over a skunk, my truck smells!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ran-over-a-skunk-my-truck-smells/70844)
**Author:** [@katidid79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katidid79)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ran-over-a-skunk-my-truck-smells/70844 "2012-02-10T23:51:08Z")
I ran over a skunk the other day with the truck and it stinks! I haven't used the heater in two days because every time I turn it on, the inside smells like skunk! So how do you get rid of eau de skunk? I took the tru… --- ## [Sell 97 Camry Vs 03 Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-97-camry-vs-03-civic/70878)
**Author:** [@Naveen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Naveen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-97-camry-vs-03-civic/70878 "2012-02-10T23:37:12Z")
Recently I bought a used 2011 Town and Country van. I still have my two old cars. Civic - 2003 Honda Civic LX with 62k miles. Has an accident in 08. Feel little cramped in civic while driving. Camry - 1997 Toyota Camry … --- ## [Buying a used car,](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car/70882)
**Author:** [@ZForce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZForce)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car/70882 "2012-02-10T23:32:06Z")
So, this is my first time buying a used car and i'm wondering what steps I should take. I know that you should check the car, but what kind of mechanic-like person should I bring the car into for them to examine it. But … --- ## [Chinese-made cars now offered for sale in North America!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chinese-made-cars-now-offered-for-sale-in-north-america/70760)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chinese-made-cars-now-offered-for-sale-in-north-america/70760 "2012-02-10T21:37:01Z")
No, it's not any make of car that you would be likely to guess. Additionally, Canada is the only North American nation where the cars are being sold at this point. For the somewhat surprising (at least, to me) informa… --- ## [Cross Country Drive: Civic Hybrid vs. BMW 325xi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-country-drive-civic-hybrid-vs-bmw-325xi/68497)
**Author:** [@EcovLux](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EcovLux)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 11:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-country-drive-civic-hybrid-vs-bmw-325xi/68497 "2012-02-10T11:11:29Z")
My husband and I will be driving cross country (Seattle to Boston) at the end of November. We will be taking I90 to I80. We have a 2004 Civic Hybrid (70,000 miles) and a 2003 BMW 325xi (85,000 miles). Which car do we dri… --- ## [Largest passenger footwell for Minivan or Wagon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/largest-passenger-footwell-for-minivan-or-wagon/70868)
**Author:** [@Arne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/largest-passenger-footwell-for-minivan-or-wagon/70868 "2012-02-10T06:17:30Z")
Help! My wife is disabled and needs a vehicle that is low entry and has a large passenger side footwell. Currently we have a Totota Avalon that fits the bill, but we need to move to a larger vehicle to carry around a s… --- ## [1951 Chevy 3/4 ton truck in very good condition. Keep or Sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1951-chevy-3-4-ton-truck-in-very-good-condition-keep-or-sell/70828)
**Author:** [@CarolinaMom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolinaMom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2012, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1951-chevy-3-4-ton-truck-in-very-good-condition-keep-or-sell/70828 "2012-02-08T04:58:28Z")
Several years ago, my daughter was very ill and confined to our home for months on end. Her illness lingered for years, but she is now much improved. During the time she was home bound, she fell in love with a beautiful … --- ## [Super Bowl, Lucas Oil Stadium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/super-bowl-lucas-oil-stadium/70800)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2012, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/super-bowl-lucas-oil-stadium/70800 "2012-02-08T03:51:28Z")
How much are tickets going for? Well a crappy seat in an end zone corner has a face value of $900...But on an eBay auction two tickets in this section (234) are currently offered at $3700 with 1.5 hours to go...Scalpers… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=361) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=363)