# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=364 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 365 --- ## [Toyota Prius Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-prius-battery/69512)
**Author:** [@clockmaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clockmaker)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2012, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-prius-battery/69512 "2012-01-25T00:50:32Z")
I would like to make aware to Prius owners or potential Prius buyers that when you replace the hybrid battery for about 3,000.00, your warranty on the new battery is one year. I replaced my hybrid battery on my 2001 Priu… --- ## [2008 Malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-malibu/70533)
**Author:** [@Cldavis17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cldavis17)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2012, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-malibu/70533 "2012-01-24T17:04:46Z")
I have a 2008 Chevy Malibu. Lately when the engine is cold I will get to the end of the street and when I apply the brakes the car will make a clunking noise and a couple of times it has actually died and I have to rest… --- ## [Equinox, CRV or Sorento?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/equinox-crv-or-sorento/70544)
**Author:** [@LeftWingLock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeftWingLock)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2012, 11:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/equinox-crv-or-sorento/70544 "2012-01-24T11:55:49Z")
Long story short, our dealership is buying back our 2011 Kia Sorento. We like the car for it's size and features but have had multiple problems with it and no longer trust it. Therefore, we are in the market for a new mi… --- ## [2011 Gmc Sierra 1500 vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-sierra-1500-vibration/70604)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_V](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff_V)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2012, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-sierra-1500-vibration/70604 "2012-01-23T22:53:39Z")
Just bought a new 2011 gmc sierra 1500. I am getting a vibration at 40 to 60 mph. Brought truck back to the dealership at 400 miles and they re-balanced all 4 tires. Didn't work. The second time back they had the car for… --- ## [Cost of a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-a-car/70490)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Aiello](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam_Aiello)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-a-car/70490 "2012-01-22T23:15:34Z")
Can anyone out there tell me the true cost of a car. Just the metal and plastic. Exclude insurance, advertising, labor, etc. I know I heard it somewhere before but I can't find it again. Maybe just a generic toyata corol… --- ## [What's the Gimmick with Gummout Fuel additive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-gimmick-with-gummout-fuel-additive/70435)
**Author:** [@katidid79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katidid79)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-gimmick-with-gummout-fuel-additive/70435 "2012-01-20T21:42:17Z")
Is it really beneficial to put Gummout in your gas tank every 3,000 miles as it suggests on the bottle? I have a 2010 car with only 12,500 miles on it and I've never put gummout in the gas tank...I get my oil changed ev… --- ## [Posting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/posting-issue/70532)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/posting-issue/70532 "2012-01-20T07:08:03Z")
When you get too long winded in a post, the text box fails to expand, leaving you typing blind. Expanding it manually with the handle works, but as soon as you start typing it shrinks again. Also there's an issue with th… --- ## [Site glitches...Lost posts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/site-glitches-lost-posts/69096)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/site-glitches-lost-posts/69096 "2012-01-20T07:00:47Z")
I've been having trouble posting to open threads. Half the time,..When I click "submit post" , after a while, an error message appears and the post is lost...Anyone else experiencing this? --- ## [Front Wheel vs. Snow!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-vs-snow/70056)
**Author:** [@katidid79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katidid79)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-vs-snow/70056 "2012-01-20T04:31:23Z")
I own a 2010 Versa and its front wheel drive, it snowed about 2 feet the other night and I drove home in it, and it handled well. Now I've read posts about front wheel drive, rear wheel drive etc..etc..etc...Personally … --- ## [Used truck-older low mileage worth more?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-truck-older-low-mileage-worth-more/70493)
**Author:** [@work512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/work512)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-truck-older-low-mileage-worth-more/70493 "2012-01-19T17:57:04Z")
Am looking at used small pick up trucks (Tacoma, Ranger, etc.) and due to the high prices, will need to look at 1998 to 2005 or so. Everything else being equal am I better off with an older low mileage or newer high mile… --- ## [Detroit Auto Show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detroit-auto-show/70410)
**Author:** [@katidid79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katidid79)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 10:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detroit-auto-show/70410 "2012-01-19T10:53:51Z")
I saw some pictures from the Detroit Auto show and instantly fell in love with the 2013 Dodge Dart....What a hot looking car! I want one! I know I'll have to wait a few years because, I bought a new car 18 months ago a… --- ## [Manual Transmission for Dummies!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-for-dummies/70498)
**Author:** [@katidid79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katidid79)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 10:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-for-dummies/70498 "2012-01-19T10:32:42Z")
Okay so a friend of mine bought a Nissan Juke...I'm not a huge fan of it. I think the front end of it looks like an insect but it seems to suit her fine. One problem...The Gear Shifter on it! My friend couldn't figure… --- ## [Would the forum mind taking a listen to this BMW 318i and playing "guess any bad parts?"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-the-forum-mind-taking-a-listen-to-this-bmw-318i-and-playing-guess-any-bad-parts/70515)
**Author:** [@MCBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCBMW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-the-forum-mind-taking-a-listen-to-this-bmw-318i-and-playing-guess-any-bad-parts/70515 "2012-01-18T18:56:03Z")
This is the sound of an M10 Engine from a BMW 318i circa 1985. I just want a few more pairs of ears to listen in to see if they hear anything troubling. I'm more experienced with cars with timing belts, so I'd just lik… --- ## [I have a challenging car search](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-challenging-car-search/70439)
**Author:** [@KD1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KD1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-challenging-car-search/70439 "2012-01-17T23:57:08Z")
I am trying to find a car that meets all my requirements. This car needs to be able to get me to the hospital in the middle of the night in a snowstorm in western MN. I have problems with my hands getting cold and so i… --- ## [4 wheel drive clunk disengaging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-wheel-drive-clunk-disengaging/70489)
**Author:** [@goodlife1954](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goodlife1954)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 9:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-wheel-drive-clunk-disengaging/70489 "2012-01-17T09:02:54Z")
I own a 2002 Chev. small blazer with 4 wheel drive available. Largest V-6 available. There is a clunk sound I can hear and feel as this vehicle is shifting OUT of 4 wheel into 2 wheel drive. Going from 2 to 4 wheel drive… --- ## [Misibusi lancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misibusi-lancer/70409)
**Author:** [@DODGER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DODGER)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misibusi-lancer/70409 "2012-01-17T05:46:57Z")
I am looking to purchase a car for my 17 yr old son. He wants the lancer 2002. Is the car a reliable car --- ## [Features to add in future upgrades](https://community.cartalk.com/t/features-to-add-in-future-upgrades/70479)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2012, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/features-to-add-in-future-upgrades/70479 "2012-01-15T23:16:59Z")
Web lackies, There are a couple of features I would like you to consider for future upgrades/changes. The first is to include the original posters ID next to the title of the post. This will help us to determine when… --- ## [Please suggest a car for me - downsizing from huge truck and divorcing!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-suggest-a-car-for-me-downsizing-from-huge-truck-and-divorcing/70322)
**Author:** [@frankien](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankien)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2012, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-suggest-a-car-for-me-downsizing-from-huge-truck-and-divorcing/70322 "2012-01-15T23:14:54Z")
Hello! I currently drive a very large and very tall 4-door, manual transmission Dodge pickup. It was a great vehicle when I was a stay-at-home mom carting around baby gear and 2 big dogs (100+ lbs!). Fast forward to toda… --- ## [Electronic Door Locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-door-locks/70462)
**Author:** [@LJB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LJB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-door-locks/70462 "2012-01-15T19:39:02Z")
We have a 2000 Ford Explorer and the Driver's side electronic door lock will only unlock during warm weather. The lock will work to lock the doors, but if the temperature is below a certain degree, the door won't unlock… --- ## [Unintended Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unintended-acceleration/70335)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2012, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unintended-acceleration/70335 "2012-01-15T03:44:42Z")
The somewhat recent thing about runaway Toyotas seemed to bring the issue of unintended acceleration to a real head. My personal opinion is that while it can happen (worn cable, sticky throttle plate, faulty IAC which ma… --- ## [Engine swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap/70339)
**Author:** [@huntermett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huntermett)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2012, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap/70339 "2012-01-15T00:04:20Z")
will a 4.3 v6 fit upto the tranny of a 2.2 4cyl gmc sonoma --- ## [Best decent new small cars for small person (windows OS)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-decent-new-small-cars-for-small-person-windows-os/70411)
**Author:** [@stickshift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stickshift)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2012, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-decent-new-small-cars-for-small-person-windows-os/70411 "2012-01-14T22:06:16Z")
Hi, ok, the "windows OS" is a silly tag line, but there's some truth there too. Read on. My wife & I's ("I's" ? ok, ok) best friend is a small person, about 5 ft. even. She currently drives a 98 or so Saturn 4-door t… --- ## [Reliable car under $5k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-car-under-5k/70416)
**Author:** [@arbliss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arbliss)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2012, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-car-under-5k/70416 "2012-01-14T14:40:23Z")
I have $4,500 from the insurance company, after I wrecked my 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. I'm in Des Moines, IA looking for a reliable car for $5,000 or under. I have a 2 year old daughter, and drive a lot of miles, mostly… --- ## [Undecided buyer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undecided-buyer/70351)
**Author:** [@moppysita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moppysita)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2012, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undecided-buyer/70351 "2012-01-14T00:07:26Z")
I'm in the process of purchasing a new car. I'm undecided between a Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord 2012. I drive an average of 25K miles a year and need a reliable and fuel efficient vehicle. My last vehicle was a Honda… --- ## [Authorised agency and its Preset conditions & Procedure for ascertaining Mileage of a Car in India](https://community.cartalk.com/t/authorised-agency-and-its-preset-conditions-procedure-for-ascertaining-mileage-of-a-car-in-india/70399)
**Author:** [@Shail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shail)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2012, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/authorised-agency-and-its-preset-conditions-procedure-for-ascertaining-mileage-of-a-car-in-india/70399 "2012-01-13T23:10:23Z")
I would like to know in detail about the Auto Industry / Government accredited central agency authorised to set Conditions and Procedure norms for ascertaining the Mileage per litre of fuel of a car and its control over … --- ## [Road trip, need suggestion on a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-trip-need-suggestion-on-a-car/70403)
**Author:** [@kevin512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin512)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2012, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-trip-need-suggestion-on-a-car/70403 "2012-01-13T20:39:57Z")
Hey to all! I am planning to drive from Florida to Alaska. Here are the details: I want to avoid the interstate as much as possible, camp where possible to keep cost down, only goal is to get to Alaska, and make it back … --- ## [Overcooling? YEP! overcooling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overcooling-yep-overcooling/70168)
**Author:** [@leadfoot1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leadfoot1)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2012, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overcooling-yep-overcooling/70168 "2012-01-13T00:09:44Z")
after an engine change ("new" rebuild top+bottom) my car is running quite cool, 160 deg f, stat is 192. I have installed multiple stats, tested them in hot water, i have an after mkt temp gauge. Both the stock gauge a… --- ## [Unique 1960's Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unique-1960s-cars/70254)
**Author:** [@OmegaMan62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OmegaMan62)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2012, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unique-1960s-cars/70254 "2012-01-12T20:28:30Z")
I am posting this discussion because I am curious to see, how many folks remember the full-size Mercury cars (Monterey, Montclair, Park Lane) from 1963 thru 1966 model years, with the "Breezeway" roof (backward-slanting … --- ## [Why not greater availability of hybrid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-not-greater-availability-of-hybrid/70362)
**Author:** [@TuckP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TuckP)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2012, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-not-greater-availability-of-hybrid/70362 "2012-01-12T19:42:04Z")
Okay, maybe some of you all can help me understand. Up here in NH I see a lot of people driving pickups, jeeps, and other assorted SUV types. Granted, some of these people need dedicated 4 wheel drive and hauling power o… --- ## [Impulsive used Audi purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impulsive-used-audi-purchase/68940)
**Author:** [@PiptheDog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PiptheDog)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2012, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impulsive-used-audi-purchase/68940 "2012-01-12T05:47:53Z")
I'd like to know how many people think I am crazy for buying a 2006 Audi A-3 2.0T with 68,900 miles on it...and no service records. And no, I am not independently wealthy. It's already died on me once (leak in seal, wate… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=363) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=365)