# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=366 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 367 --- ## [Mileage or age](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-or-age/70126)
**Author:** [@maggi545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maggi545)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2011, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-or-age/70126 "2011-12-28T23:12:14Z")
Our son wants to give my husband his 2007 4runner. It has 100,000 miles on it. Should we buy an older car with less mileage or take the newer car with higher mileage? --- ## [Use engine or disc brake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-engine-or-disc-brake/69996)
**Author:** [@nebin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nebin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-engine-or-disc-brake/69996 "2011-12-27T18:51:30Z")
Automatic transmission. Should I use an engine break (save the brakes and discs) or brake pedal (save the trans) on hills? I am not talking coming down pikes peak long. Like maybe a quarter to half mile long. --- ## [Is it possible? stealing from the car trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-stealing-from-the-car-trunk/70095)
**Author:** [@waterboy02135](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy02135)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-stealing-from-the-car-trunk/70095 "2011-12-27T17:48:01Z")
Hey guys, My aunt recently have her bag stolen from that car trunk when she was parked in front of a shopping mall. The interesting part of the story is, my uncle was sitting/sleeping/reading in the car for the whole … --- ## [Has anyone seen this reported on the media?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-seen-this-reported-on-the-media/68095)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-seen-this-reported-on-the-media/68095 "2011-12-27T05:37:41Z")
I ran across this on the internet but find no media source reporting it. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023\_3-20109134-93/yahoo-blocked-e-mails-about-wall-street-protests --- ## [Saab's Demise for the Car Talk Blog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saabs-demise-for-the-car-talk-blog/70058)
**Author:** [@jim\_the\_car\_talk\_blo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim_the_car_talk_blo)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2011, 9:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saabs-demise-for-the-car-talk-blog/70058 "2011-12-26T09:04:52Z")
Anybody want to share some thoughts or maybe a tear or two about the passage of Saab from the earth? Do you have a soft spot for the Swedish carmaker with the key on the floor and the much-invoked aircraft heritage? Any … --- ## [Organic crude](https://community.cartalk.com/t/organic-crude/70121)
**Author:** [@koosras](https://community.cartalk.com/u/koosras)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2011, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/organic-crude/70121 "2011-12-26T05:29:55Z")
The definition of "organic" is plant or animal products that are produced using methods that do not involve modern synthetic inputs such as synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers, do not contain genetically modifi… --- ## [Car Recommendations Needed...sporty, AWD, baby seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-recommendations-needed-sporty-awd-baby-seat/69938)
**Author:** [@jessistone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessistone)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2011, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-recommendations-needed-sporty-awd-baby-seat/69938 "2011-12-25T09:15:43Z")
I am returning from an international work assignment with a new baby, and we need to buy a used car. I prefer something sporty. It must have AWD to get up and down our snowy street in the Midwest, and I must be able to f… --- ## [Merry Christmas To All](https://community.cartalk.com/t/merry-christmas-to-all/70090)
**Author:** [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2011, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/merry-christmas-to-all/70090 "2011-12-25T03:12:27Z")
I simply want to wish merry Christmas to all and may God bless you and your family in the coming year. --- ## [2011 Ford Fiesta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta/70075)
**Author:** [@oldbodyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldbodyman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2011, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta/70075 "2011-12-24T22:12:14Z")
Watch this Ford Fiesta. 650 Hp 660 FT #'S of toroue at the wheels. 0=60 9 sec's. The track has 51 degrees banking. This car would would make the drive to work a lot of fun! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMMMXNfYLU… --- ## [Honda Accord Emissions and Questionable "Upgrades"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-emissions-and-questionable-upgrades/70100)
**Author:** [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2011, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-emissions-and-questionable-upgrades/70100 "2011-12-24T20:32:58Z")
I advised an acquaintance to AVIOD buying her son a cold air intake and high-flow exhaust system for a 2007 Honda Accord as a Christmas gift. My reasoning was that here in Maryland these things will possibly damage t… --- ## [Should I buy another car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-another-car/70099)
**Author:** [@Grandma2-2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grandma2-2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2011, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-another-car/70099 "2011-12-23T22:03:01Z")
Hello, I have a 1994 Honda Civic that I have just put $3000, in to. It still needs another part that will cost another $400. The guys that are working on my car will buy it for $ 3000. Should I bite the bullet and get an… --- ## [Pay extra for a car still in warranty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pay-extra-for-a-car-still-in-warranty/70010)
**Author:** [@arnoldmm54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arnoldmm54)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2011, 8:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pay-extra-for-a-car-still-in-warranty/70010 "2011-12-23T08:27:45Z")
I want to buy a 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S from Hertz car sales and I am trying to figure out what's the best way to go: 1) Altima with 30,000 miles for $14k giving me about 6,000 miles of warranty left, about 8 - 9 m… --- ## [Lament for a beloved repair shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lament-for-a-beloved-repair-shop/69927)
**Author:** [@pmmeaney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmmeaney)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2011, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lament-for-a-beloved-repair-shop/69927 "2011-12-23T06:34:15Z")
In Hanover, NH, the local repair shop is the service center at the COOP - ostensibly a series of upscale grocery stores. This service station has an outstanding reputation with many of the locals. In fact, it was even … --- ## [Thanks for further screwing up the site!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-for-further-screwing-up-the-site/69547)
**Author:** [@oblivion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oblivion)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2011, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-for-further-screwing-up-the-site/69547 "2011-12-23T05:57:25Z")
It now no longer appears to work correctly with Firefox... Anyone else having this problem? --- ## [Hesitation after stopping at light, etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation-after-stopping-at-light-etc/69963)
**Author:** [@Dickens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dickens)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2011, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation-after-stopping-at-light-etc/69963 "2011-12-23T04:20:14Z")
When I stop for a few minutes, such as at a light, or making a left hand turn, my car hesitates. The place I take it to cannot find the problem and they have replaced a lot of things in it, but still no change. It is a… --- ## [Good first car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-first-car/70064)
**Author:** [@Enzo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Enzo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2011, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-first-car/70064 "2011-12-23T03:22:59Z")
Im 19 and thinking about buying my first car. I want something more exciting than a camry or civic. I have been looking at late 80's 500SL's, Porsche 944's and 924's and Corvette's, but they seem iffy and tough to mainta… --- ## [Volvo vs subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-vs-subaru/69987)
**Author:** [@bredmakr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bredmakr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2011, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-vs-subaru/69987 "2011-12-23T00:57:11Z")
My wife and I have been looking and looking for our next car. We found 2 and we can't decide which is best. Car #1 is 2001 Volvo V70XC 2.5L 5cyl turbo with 96,000 miles. Car #2 is a 2005 Subaru Outback LL Bean edition… --- ## [Sound output from In-Dash CD Player](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-output-from-in-dash-cd-player/70091)
**Author:** [@SunnyAl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SunnyAl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2011, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-output-from-in-dash-cd-player/70091 "2011-12-22T18:02:30Z")
Dear Readers: At unpredictable times, when I am listening to music from the in-dash CD player, the sound output cuts out for a second when I perform another electric function, such as shifting gears to park or reverse,… --- ## [Cars accelerating out of control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-accelerating-out-of-control/70066)
**Author:** [@Indiana\_Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Indiana_Rick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2011, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-accelerating-out-of-control/70066 "2011-12-21T23:18:48Z")
Concerning cars accelerating out of control. I have a 98 pontiac gtp. The garage has not checked out the cable yet. They were thinking it was something else. Thought they had it fixed. Still not fixed. Every time I step… --- ## [F-150 4.6 L V-8 power upgrade?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-4-6-l-v-8-power-upgrade/70035)
**Author:** [@Kerkls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kerkls)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2011, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-4-6-l-v-8-power-upgrade/70035 "2011-12-21T00:55:53Z")
My stock '98 F-150 4.6L V-8 4WD Automatic with 3.5:1 rear end and 112,000 miles is maxed out towing my 5,000 lb travel trailer. Is it reasonable to expect that a cold air intake and after market muffler would measurably… --- ## [Stop honking at me - i'm a good driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-honking-at-me-im-a-good-driver/70045)
**Author:** [@faye-SVL\_CA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faye-SVL_CA)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-honking-at-me-im-a-good-driver/70045 "2011-12-20T23:24:17Z")
Why is it ever since I bought a Lexus RX350 all the men in the world who can't wait 30 seconds for me to make a turn, decide they need to honk at me? They didn't do it when I drove a Isuzu Rodeo. And this isn't even in… --- ## [How hard to pull the parking brake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-to-pull-the-parking-brake/70042)
**Author:** [@Redrum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Redrum)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-to-pull-the-parking-brake/70042 "2011-12-20T22:25:26Z")
A mechanic once told me (I'm female) to pull my (hand-operated) parking brake only one click, so I don't stretch the cable. When other people drive my car...ok, when guys drive my car (which is an automatic)...they pull … --- ## [Remember when I said?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-when-i-said/70018)
**Author:** [@chaissos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaissos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-when-i-said/70018 "2011-12-19T19:43:33Z")
In a recent post that devolved to a discussion about people refusing to upgrade their systems (most may remember it) I believe I brought the whole thread to a virtual standstill with my post. Well, the biggest of those p… --- ## [US products sold overseas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/us-products-sold-overseas/69890)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/us-products-sold-overseas/69890 "2011-12-19T00:18:12Z")
I saw a couple of articles two days ago that I thought you'd be interested in. One says that the US exported 430,000 more barrels of gasoline in September than we imported. Much of the oil used to manufacture the gas i… --- ## [What Is The Best Vehicle For A Roadtrip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-vehicle-for-a-roadtrip/69922)
**Author:** [@HazelHermit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HazelHermit)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-vehicle-for-a-roadtrip/69922 "2011-12-18T01:38:20Z")
Hey folks. I would like to purchase an used vehicle for under $10,000 that will be reliable for a cross-country road trip. I'd love to hear your feedback and opinions! Preferences: -Either a camper van of sorts, or a … --- ## [Exhaust configurations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-configurations/70012)
**Author:** [@dsledge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dsledge)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-configurations/70012 "2011-12-18T01:23:53Z")
I have dual after market mufflers in place of the rear "suitcase" muffler on my Touareg. I'm wanting to also remove the secondary muffler/resonator on the system, I was wondering what the differences were between running… --- ## [Auto Insurance Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-insurance-question/69931)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-insurance-question/69931 "2011-12-17T15:34:20Z")
Our Cobalt was stolen a couple of weeks ago. We got it back, undamaged, a few hours later. But we couldn't find the keys. We must assume that the thieves kept them so they would have a convenient getaway vehicle whene… --- ## [Checking out a used subaru to buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-out-a-used-subaru-to-buy/69834)
**Author:** [@claudia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/claudia)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 8:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-out-a-used-subaru-to-buy/69834 "2011-12-17T08:56:17Z")
going to look at a 1998 subaru forester s--only 135,000 miles, AUTO--only $5600. What should I look for? How expensive are repairs? Thanks! --- ## [Carchip data loggers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carchip-data-loggers/69902)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carchip-data-loggers/69902 "2011-12-17T00:01:05Z")
In a recent thread a poster suggested the use of a Carchip data logger. It got me to wondering.......... Have any of you used one of these? Are they any good? Are there any alternative recommendations? --- ## [Fuel Economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy/69798)
**Author:** [@oldsport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsport)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy/69798 "2011-12-16T06:26:43Z")
On my way to the golf course I drive through rolling hills, up and down for a mile or so from hollow to hollow. Am I better off gently coasting downhill maintaining a fairly constant speed up and down, or should I gun it… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=365) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=367)