# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=368 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 369 --- ## [Decal fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decal-fire/69758)
**Author:** [@Jetra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jetra)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decal-fire/69758 "2011-12-02T18:00:36Z")
My daughter put a decal from her med school on the rear window of her Corolla some 6 years ago. When she used the rear defogger for the first time this year, the decal caught fire filling the car with smoke. Has anyone h… --- ## [Will the police state bust you?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-police-state-bust-you/69341)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-police-state-bust-you/69341 "2011-12-02T14:05:11Z")
There is an interesting case at the US Supreme Court today. A drug dealer was busted by DC police when he was found in a house with 200 pounds of cocaine and oodles of money. How did they get the tip? GPS. They got a… --- ## [Looking for a used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-used-car/69678)
**Author:** [@japrile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/japrile)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-used-car/69678 "2011-12-02T05:32:59Z")
My wife and I have 4 grandchildren. We are looking for a used vehicle reasonably-priced and reliable that can seat 6 safely; the last two rows can fold flat, has enough room for us to sleep in when we are on the road, a… --- ## [Pickup with moonroof?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-with-moonroof/69684)
**Author:** [@TuckP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TuckP)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-with-moonroof/69684 "2011-12-02T03:56:54Z")
Hi all, Got a question for everyone. So I'm planning on buying a small pickup over the summer. Something like a Tacoma. My only issue is that I really want a moonroof. Never had one myself, but every time I have been in … --- ## [Help me with choosing a used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-with-choosing-a-used-car/69765)
**Author:** [@zerog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zerog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-with-choosing-a-used-car/69765 "2011-12-01T05:09:19Z")
Hello everyone. I am hoping to get some help in buying a used car, and here's my story to give you an idea of my situation. I'm a grad student (read very poor, but not quite as bad as undergrads) living in Los Angeles… --- ## [More negative info regarding Carfax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-negative-info-regarding-carfax/69728)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-negative-info-regarding-carfax/69728 "2011-11-30T21:32:55Z")
In my local newspaper, a very good consumer-affairs reporter helps folks to sort-out problems that they are having with merchants and other businesses. In today's paper, she reports on one woman's problems with Carfax. … --- ## [Help Us Find the Right SUV!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-us-find-the-right-suv/69734)
**Author:** [@NeuroDoc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeuroDoc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 8:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-us-find-the-right-suv/69734 "2011-11-30T08:30:54Z")
My wife and I are looking to buy a new SUV (or crossover), and (as usual) we each have some definite requirements: Her: Third row of seats (e.g. room for 7 or 8 people) to ferry around the kids and their friends, while… --- ## [Photo album](https://community.cartalk.com/t/photo-album/69763)
**Author:** [@thdrbat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thdrbat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/photo-album/69763 "2011-11-30T02:10:34Z")
How does one find their input to photo album? And, how can you tell if it has been listed? --- ## [2000 Mercury Villager](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-villager/69743)
**Author:** [@Lostgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lostgirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-villager/69743 "2011-11-30T00:34:55Z")
My 2000 Mercury Villager won't start the motor turns over,it just won't start. I ran the battery dead trying to start it. Can anyone help please !!! --- ## [Purchasing extended warranties, etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-extended-warranties-etc/69635)
**Author:** [@jimster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimster)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-extended-warranties-etc/69635 "2011-11-29T04:18:52Z")
Yesterday I purchased a 2010 Acura TSX with 5700 miles. A loyal customer of the dealership changes leases every three years, but Acura bought him out of his lease early because, obviously, he doesn't drive much, the car… --- ## [Long term love affair; long term ownership; nice salesman](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-love-affair-long-term-ownership-nice-salesman/69738)
**Author:** [@jimster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-love-affair-long-term-ownership-nice-salesman/69738 "2011-11-29T04:03:52Z")
Many of the postings here occasionally mention long term ownership. When I see those it reminds me of my own long term love affair and ownership that began in 1973. My buddy Scott and I spent our spare time checking ou… --- ## [Bug protection films](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bug-protection-films/69740)
**Author:** [@TB62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TB62)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bug-protection-films/69740 "2011-11-29T02:02:18Z")
I recently tried a bug protective film called EZ Shield Paint Protector. It worked really well. Has anyone else tried such a product? --- ## [Mystery Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-problem/69676)
**Author:** [@KPCPTLD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KPCPTLD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-problem/69676 "2011-11-29T01:13:51Z")
I parked my BMW X3 in my driveway yesterday and then went inside. I live in Oregon and it's been cold and raining for the last several weeks. When my wife and I went to get in the car about an hour later, we discovered… --- ## [Happy Thanksgiving Day, Everybody!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-day-everybody/69659)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-day-everybody/69659 "2011-11-29T00:22:45Z")
Save Room For The Pie ! CSA --- ## [Farewell to a great 'car guy'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/farewell-to-a-great-car-guy/69661)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2011, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/farewell-to-a-great-car-guy/69661 "2011-11-28T06:33:02Z")
In his 96 years Ace Rosner owned over 200 cars, but that's just the beginning. He won 4 Purple Hearts and three Bronze Stars in WWII, worked for the CIA and was once mistaken for a king: http://tinyurl.com/7v5tann --- ## [Snow Tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires/69720)
**Author:** [@likemytoyota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/likemytoyota)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2011, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires/69720 "2011-11-28T06:19:26Z")
I live in the upper central plains,have a 2003 Toyota Avalon and drive about 20K/year - SD and MN, on quite well maintained roads; however, I live on a street that is always one of the last to be plowed, so frequently ne… --- ## [Looking to buy a Volvo in Seattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-to-buy-a-volvo-in-seattle/69677)
**Author:** [@Gilad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gilad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-to-buy-a-volvo-in-seattle/69677 "2011-11-27T21:23:00Z")
I live in Seattle and am looking to buy a Volvo Station wagon. My budget is $5000. I’ve owned Volvo’s before, but newest one I had was a 1983. Can anyone recommend a newer model that is safe, reliable, and can be found (… --- ## [How big a deal is a replaced idler pulley?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-big-a-deal-is-a-replaced-idler-pulley/69693)
**Author:** [@Cgb1976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cgb1976)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 9:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-big-a-deal-is-a-replaced-idler-pulley/69693 "2011-11-27T09:43:28Z")
Hello, I'm looking at a used Impala with13,000 miles. The car looks like it's in good shape, but the carfax shows that the idler pulley was replaced at 3,000 miles. It has Chevrolet pre owned certification. Does tha… --- ## [No brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-brakes/69599)
**Author:** [@daisy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daisy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 9:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-brakes/69599 "2011-11-27T09:12:12Z")
After towing my 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT front wheels up on a tow dolly (according to the manual this is ok to do, and a call to Pontiac confirmed it), I had no brakes until I pumped them. The brake fluid reservoir is f… --- ## [Car vibrates during acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-during-acceleration/69662)
**Author:** [@NeedtoNo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeedtoNo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-during-acceleration/69662 "2011-11-27T07:56:15Z")
Hi, have a honda odyssey 07. I just I just got an alignment done on Tuesday night. I think it drove okay. I sent my car to Costco last night to get 2 new front tires replaced. Took the local road home last night and… --- ## [Recommend a family car under $4,000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommend-a-family-car-under-4-000/69648)
**Author:** [@ncantrell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ncantrell)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommend-a-family-car-under-4-000/69648 "2011-11-27T03:28:26Z")
Hello all, We haven't owned a car in 4 years. We've had the luxury of a new company vehicle every year. Now the Hubby is switching jobs and we have to buy a car. I have $4,000 TOTAL to spend. We have two kids (4yrs a… --- ## [Looking for Station Wagon, Van or Camper for weekend camping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-station-wagon-van-or-camper-for-weekend-camping/69628)
**Author:** [@ijusttesting](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ijusttesting)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-station-wagon-van-or-camper-for-weekend-camping/69628 "2011-11-27T00:19:06Z")
This year, I start camping and I like it. I would like to know should I get a station wagon, van or camper. I am on a limited budget $3500. I will use it as day to day commute and weekend camping. Require as follow: r… --- ## [1999 F 350 Dually 4 door motors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-f-350-dually-4-door-motors/69681)
**Author:** [@murray1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murray1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2011, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-f-350-dually-4-door-motors/69681 "2011-11-26T23:23:32Z")
I am trying to research to find info about the types of motors Ford installed in the 1999 F 350 4 door Dually pickup ? A person from church is selling one with this title and I want to know if it is a diesel or Gas motor… --- ## [Looking for Station Wagon for weekend camping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-station-wagon-for-weekend-camping/69643)
**Author:** [@ijusttesting](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ijusttesting)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2011, 8:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-station-wagon-for-weekend-camping/69643 "2011-11-26T08:18:07Z")
I would like to know should I get a station wagon. I am on a limited budget $3500. I will use it as day to day commute and weekend camping. Require as follow: reliable fwd it will be 2 people go for camping with very… --- ## [Problem with Internet Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-internet-explorer/69601)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2011, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-internet-explorer/69601 "2011-11-26T05:34:54Z")
Anybody else having problems with the upgraded site and IE8? Any attempt to open Cartalk causes an error page. I had to download Firefox just to post the question. Ed B. --- ## [Car shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes/69663)
**Author:** [@AK1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AK1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2011, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes/69663 "2011-11-25T15:34:02Z")
I have a 2008 Chevrolet with a V8 5.3 liter engine. When idle or at low speed the car shakes. When accelerating there is a drag. What could be the problem? And how can I resolve it? --- ## [What kind of car should I get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-should-i-get/69664)
**Author:** [@lena83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lena83)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2011, 8:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-should-i-get/69664 "2011-11-25T08:24:42Z")
I'm a single mom who drives round-trip about 800 miles a month so my daughter can see her dad. This is in the rainy pacific northwest. I've been driving a 92 Honda that I adore, it has been so reliable. But it leaks, whi… --- ## [Tires-longevity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-longevity/69598)
**Author:** [@jade14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jade14)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2011, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-longevity/69598 "2011-11-24T21:50:55Z")
I drive only 5k miles per year, I'm looking for new tires to last as long as I own car (avg-7-10 years) will tires last that long, forget mileage, before they become safety problem-dry rot, side cracking, etc. --- ## [Terms of Endearment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terms-of-endearment/69596)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2011, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terms-of-endearment/69596 "2011-11-24T04:25:21Z")
Hello all ye Troubled Motorists. I thought I would take some time to write up a little Automotive Glossary Page. We are CONSTANTLY BEFUDDLED on this site when trying to help people with Automotive Questions. We try an… --- ## [What's a proper discount for a new "demo" car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-proper-discount-for-a-new-demo-car/69597)
**Author:** [@JenIsis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JenIsis)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2011, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-proper-discount-for-a-new-demo-car/69597 "2011-11-24T02:21:13Z")
I'm close to closing a deal on a new Ford Escape Limited 2012, fully loaded. After we agreed on the price they told me that the dealership owner's wife has been driving it, it has 2100 miles on it, and knocked $400 off t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=367) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=369)