# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=363 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 364 --- ## [What is the advantage of a rear engine car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-advantage-of-a-rear-engine-car/70583)
**Author:** [@Amit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amit)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2012, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-advantage-of-a-rear-engine-car/70583 "2012-02-08T01:57:33Z")
if we look at high performance sports car,we can see most of their engines at rear portion but as usual cars we see engines at front portion.........except from normal cars what kind of benefit do the rear engine cars gi… --- ## [New Emissions Rules Will Kill Cars as We Know Them](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-emissions-rules-will-kill-cars-as-we-know-them/70661)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 7:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-emissions-rules-will-kill-cars-as-we-know-them/70661 "2012-02-07T07:18:12Z")
CARB has just passed sweeping new changes to their motor vehicle emissions regulations. This is going to be hard for many people to swallow.. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2012/01/27/national/a112411… --- ## [Honda Accord 1992 questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-1992-questions/70810)
**Author:** [@BenjaminBunny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BenjaminBunny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-1992-questions/70810 "2012-02-07T06:19:42Z")
What should be the RPM when cruising at 65 m.p.h. on a flat, well paved freeway? The car is carrying only the driver in this case. My transmission was replaced and my RPM is now 3,100 rather than, as I recall, around 2… --- ## [Which G6 convertible model is the best](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-g6-convertible-model-is-the-best/70802)
**Author:** [@Janet04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janet04)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-g6-convertible-model-is-the-best/70802 "2012-02-06T02:02:03Z")
I am considering a G6 convertible. I have read to stay away from the 06 model because Pontiac did not consider the design changes that a convertible hard top would place on the body structure of the car, so the body wil… --- ## [What to drive ATL-San Diego](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-drive-atl-san-diego/70783)
**Author:** [@StuSho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StuSho)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-drive-atl-san-diego/70783 "2012-02-05T22:43:15Z")
I have a '97 Acura 3.5RL with 125K miles. I've maintained it well, but I will be moving from Atlant to San Diego in June and I'm not sure I want to chance driving it 2200 miles across country including thru the desert so… --- ## [700,000 Barrels Of Oil Per Day Will Be Coming Our Way Thanks To Our Canadian Neighbors!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/700-000-barrels-of-oil-per-day-will-be-coming-our-way-thanks-to-our-canadian-neighbors/68433)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/700-000-barrels-of-oil-per-day-will-be-coming-our-way-thanks-to-our-canadian-neighbors/68433 "2012-02-05T19:24:31Z")
A 1,700 mile underground TransCanada pipeline will carry oil from the Canadian tar sands in Western Canada, through Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma, to the Texas Gulf Coast. This is great news beca… --- ## [What do you guys think of this used 2006 Mazda6s V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-guys-think-of-this-used-2006-mazda6s-v6/70793)
**Author:** [@sodiumkpump](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sodiumkpump)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-guys-think-of-this-used-2006-mazda6s-v6/70793 "2012-02-05T04:41:59Z")
It's a 2006 Mazda6s V6 with power everything, has 61k miles. Has clean carfax but has had 5 owners. The fellow selling it bought it from his friend 5 months ago but he is moving back to India and needs to sell it. He sai… --- ## [To Carla in Homer Alaska](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-carla-in-homer-alaska/70789)
**Author:** [@blevad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blevad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-carla-in-homer-alaska/70789 "2012-02-05T03:20:30Z")
I had a '75 Toyota Pickup and I needed to borrow a fuse for another vehicle. I think it was the heater or hazard fuse that I borrowed and the truck soon had fuel delivery problems. I spent a few hours troubleshooting b… --- ## [Car for teenager--audi or?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-teenager-audi-or/70733)
**Author:** [@duhem7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duhem7)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-teenager-audi-or/70733 "2012-02-04T21:37:46Z")
My teenage grandson--a good kid, hard worker, athlete, good grades--is due to get a car of his own after he gets his license this spring. After visiting the Philadelphia Auto Show, he's become enthused about an Audi. … --- ## [Used Car & Mileage -- Especially a Subaru!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-mileage-especially-a-subaru/70714)
**Author:** [@tasselbunny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tasselbunny)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-mileage-especially-a-subaru/70714 "2012-02-04T04:27:52Z")
Hi folks, So, My 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix gave out on me last week. I hated the thing, so I'm looking to trade it in for something new(ish). I'm only 23, so my mother -- unfortunately -- has to help me out with financin… --- ## [Timing Chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain/70771)
**Author:** [@misskat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/misskat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain/70771 "2012-02-04T03:54:31Z")
I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla which has a timing chain and not belt. Any suggestions at to when to have it replaced before I have problems with it? My current mileage is 126,500. --- ## [Kia Sedona Hybrid Ads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sedona-hybrid-ads/70766)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sedona-hybrid-ads/70766 "2012-02-04T02:49:13Z")
Have you noticed the advertizing for the new Kia Sedona Hybrid vehicles?? They have pioneered the use of the Lithium Polymer battery technology which leap-frogs the competition by providing amazing performance and batte… --- ## [Donate '95 Corolla?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/donate-95-corolla/70763)
**Author:** [@Froggyturtle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Froggyturtle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/donate-95-corolla/70763 "2012-02-04T02:12:00Z")
Hello, It might be time to donate my 1995 Corolla. Where is the best place to donate? Should I sell for scrap? Other options? It is cared for and in good shape, except for normal wear and tear, scratches, one window that… --- ## [Selling car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-car/70756)
**Author:** [@juke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juke)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-car/70756 "2012-02-03T19:09:22Z")
how do i go about selling my car which i bought 6 mos. ago but can't afford due to illness, i may have a possible buyer --- ## [Looking for Subcompact Car- Are first year productions bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-subcompact-car-are-first-year-productions-bad/70710)
**Author:** [@PeterQStorm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterQStorm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-subcompact-car-are-first-year-productions-bad/70710 "2012-02-02T10:18:06Z")
I have a few questions lined up. I am a college student who is looking (with the financial help from the parents) for a decent subcompact car that will last me through graduate school and into the workforce- I.E. 10 year… --- ## [Need help deciding on two 2007 Mazda 3s vehicles, with different miles/prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-deciding-on-two-2007-mazda-3s-vehicles-with-different-miles-prices/70716)
**Author:** [@sodiumkpump](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sodiumkpump)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 9:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-deciding-on-two-2007-mazda-3s-vehicles-with-different-miles-prices/70716 "2012-02-01T09:31:40Z")
So both these cars are identical, color everything except one has about 88000 miles but also has a sunroof and is selling for $10k while the other is selling for $11700 but has 61000 miles. Is it worth paying the extra $… --- ## [Do we really need this feature in our cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-we-really-need-this-feature-in-our-cars/70707)
**Author:** [@Trombenik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trombenik)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-we-really-need-this-feature-in-our-cars/70707 "2012-02-01T02:01:16Z")
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/opinion/warning-the-next-sound-you-hear-will-not-be-your-engine.html --- ## [No wonder Ford discontinued the Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-wonder-ford-discontinued-the-ranger/70538)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-wonder-ford-discontinued-the-ranger/70538 "2012-01-31T21:46:27Z")
http://special-reports.pickuptrucks.com/2012-midsize-shootout.html The referenced test finds the Ford Ranger to be 7th of 7 midsize pickup trucks. Ford is doing so well with the F-series; why should the manufacture an… --- ## [Good Tires for 2007 Hyundai Elantra Size P205/55R16](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-tires-for-2007-hyundai-elantra-size-p205-55r16/70703)
**Author:** [@hrossi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hrossi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-tires-for-2007-hyundai-elantra-size-p205-55r16/70703 "2012-01-31T03:28:22Z")
Hi, I need to get two new tires for my Elantra (size mentioned in title) and someone from Adirondack Tire mentioned the Hercules tire (60,000 mile tire). Is that considered to be a good tire? Any other recommendation… --- ## [Searching a little city car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-a-little-city-car/70546)
**Author:** [@singer27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/singer27)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-a-little-city-car/70546 "2012-01-31T02:49:21Z")
Hi folks, I am in the market for a small car. I have a $5000 budget. My hope is to buy a used car for roughly that amount. I would love to get a smart car but I want to avoid monthly payments. I currently have a 199… --- ## [Foggy windshield problem on a sunny day when no one else has a foggy one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foggy-windshield-problem-on-a-sunny-day-when-no-one-else-has-a-foggy-one/70682)
**Author:** [@marktuthdr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktuthdr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2012, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foggy-windshield-problem-on-a-sunny-day-when-no-one-else-has-a-foggy-one/70682 "2012-01-30T01:17:22Z")
I got off work at 4:30 pm the other day, and came out to my new (for me) 2009 car, and the front windshield was foggy. No other windows were foggy in my car, and no windows were foggy on any one of the 50 cars in the pa… --- ## [Repair car before trading in with high mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-car-before-trading-in-with-high-mileage/70665)
**Author:** [@slvbeard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slvbeard)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2012, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-car-before-trading-in-with-high-mileage/70665 "2012-01-30T01:04:48Z")
I've got a 2006 Chevy Impala with around 140,000 miles on it. Getting ready to trade in to the dealer, but here's the thing. The engine itself runs great, transmission runs good as well, mechanically the car is pretty … --- ## [Do I need winter tires or increase my psi?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-winter-tires-or-increase-my-psi/70456)
**Author:** [@Scooter82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scooter82)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2012, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-winter-tires-or-increase-my-psi/70456 "2012-01-29T23:21:01Z")
My wife and I are in a debate whether or not we should buy snow tires or if running a higher psi will fix our cars terrible traction. We own a 2004 Pontiac Vibe (fwd) and since the first winter we have had the car its h… --- ## [While running errands this morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/while-running-errands-this-morning/70672)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2012, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/while-running-errands-this-morning/70672 "2012-01-29T22:29:49Z")
I saw something very funny. I though you'd enjoy it, too. I pulled up behind an Accord with this bumper sticker: "Hang Up and Drive" The driver of that same Accord had a cell phone glued to her ear. We were stopp… --- ## [ALMS at Daytona this weekend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alms-at-daytona-this-weekend/70676)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2012, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alms-at-daytona-this-weekend/70676 "2012-01-29T21:41:00Z")
24 hours of racing; almost 22 hours left. If you get SpeedTV, you can watch some good sports car racing. --- ## [Why do People insist on buying big SUV's or Pickup's and don't have a clue how to drive them?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-people-insist-on-buying-big-suvs-or-pickups-and-dont-have-a-clue-how-to-drive-them/70047)
**Author:** [@katidid79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katidid79)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2012, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-people-insist-on-buying-big-suvs-or-pickups-and-dont-have-a-clue-how-to-drive-them/70047 "2012-01-29T02:52:17Z")
People need to realize that driving a large pickup or an SUV requires a little more skill than drivng a smaller compact car. Trucks and SUV's have different blind spot areas, you have to be extra careful when parking th… --- ## [The new Dodge Dart?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-dodge-dart/69872)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2012, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-dodge-dart/69872 "2012-01-28T03:07:20Z")
For those folks who are yearning for a new Dodge Dart, here it is. Okay, it is apparently a rebadged Alfa Romeo, but at least it replaces the very mediocre Dodge Caliber! http://jalopnik.com/5865454/2013-dodge-dart-is-… --- ## [Odometer Rollback in Costa Rica?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-rollback-in-costa-rica/70554)
**Author:** [@GoingLikeSixty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GoingLikeSixty)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2012, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-rollback-in-costa-rica/70554 "2012-01-27T20:15:53Z")
Conventional wisdom in Costa Rica is that ALL dealers roll back the odometers. I've checked the archives and read the responses about odometer rollback and am still unconvinced that a small used car dealer (10 cars on th… --- ## [RWD wheel spin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rwd-wheel-spin/70432)
**Author:** [@TAardvark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TAardvark)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2012, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rwd-wheel-spin/70432 "2012-01-25T23:30:14Z")
I own a 2010 Jeep Liberty and this is my first RWD vehicle (when set in the normal 2WD mode of course). I notice that whenever I accelerate from a stop, on even a slightly wet road, the rear wheels spin and I get the tr… --- ## [Can anyone tell me what these bullet lights came from?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-what-these-bullet-lights-came-from/70593)
**Author:** [@d0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d0n)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2012, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-what-these-bullet-lights-came-from/70593 "2012-01-25T01:51:15Z")
Hi folks. I bought these chrome bullet lights from an estate sale of a "car guy". I would like to find out what they go to and/or were from. There are 5 of them and they are 15 inches long by roughly 4 inches in diamet… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=362) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=364)