# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=373 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 374 --- ## [Detailing supplies for scion xd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detailing-supplies-for-scion-xd/68868)
**Author:** [@plainsong76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plainsong76)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detailing-supplies-for-scion-xd/68868 "2011-10-22T21:57:09Z")
i had my 2008 scion xd detailed last year and they said they used this black dye on the cloth seats which made them look like new. the guy who worked on my car said i could do it myself- just need to buy the dye. where… --- ## [Front suspension evolution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-suspension-evolution/68581)
**Author:** [@pjsemmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pjsemmer)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-suspension-evolution/68581 "2011-10-22T17:39:33Z")
Manufacturers, review sites and people in general say that today's cars handle better than cars did in the past. My 1990 Mazda MX-6, my 2006 Subaru Legacy GT and the 2012 Kia Optima that I'm considering buying, all have… --- ## [Auto draft save](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-draft-save/68782)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-draft-save/68782 "2011-10-22T17:10:04Z")
Can you delete this "feature". I think it is hogging up your bandwidth. It causes issues with me when I try using this site. --- ## [Toyota Sienna - AWD or FWD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-awd-or-fwd/68841)
**Author:** [@likemytoyota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/likemytoyota)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-awd-or-fwd/68841 "2011-10-22T15:58:34Z")
I am considering a Sienna, currently drive an Avalon, drive at least 20,000/yr, upper midwest, so winter driving needs. Would appreciate thoughts/experience on FWD vs AWD on a Sienna. --- ## [Attention Audi drivers:](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attention-audi-drivers/68833)
**Author:** [@PiptheDog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PiptheDog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 11:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attention-audi-drivers/68833 "2011-10-22T11:35:07Z")
Just bought a 2006 Audi A-3 with 68k miles on it- god help me-- it is a 6 speed and needs to go into 6th gear at about 55mph! I thought this gear is overdrive- for cruising at 70-80 but when I'm going 80mph, the rpms are… --- ## [F250 5.4l automatic 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f250-5-4l-automatic-4x4/68815)
**Author:** [@frankauthenreith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankauthenreith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f250-5-4l-automatic-4x4/68815 "2011-10-22T02:38:50Z")
is there a legitimate way to improve performance for a 2007 F250 5.4l gas automatic 4x4 crew cab long bed? --- ## [Going Slow To Go Fast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-slow-to-go-fast/68608)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-slow-to-go-fast/68608 "2011-10-22T00:46:33Z")
I thought I would share this article, titled "Go Slow To Go Fast: Why highways move more swiftly when you force cars to crawl along at 55 mph" and get your comments. http://www.slate.com/articles/life/transport/2011/10… --- ## [Toyota Rav 4 Reviews](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav-4-reviews/68828)
**Author:** [@trametta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trametta)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav-4-reviews/68828 "2011-10-22T00:11:20Z")
Hello! I'm looking into buying a new car in the near future and wondering what people think of the Rav 4? Good? Bad? Thanks!! --- ## [A Fiat for Free? Am I nuts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-fiat-for-free-am-i-nuts/68774)
**Author:** [@stwaldo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stwaldo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-fiat-for-free-am-i-nuts/68774 "2011-10-21T22:33:13Z")
So a friend of the family has a '69 Fiat 124 Coupe that she's offered to me free for the taking, just have to make the trip from DC to Birmingham, AL and back. Supposed to be in pretty good nick, she hasn't driven it mu… --- ## [Remember that discussion a few months back about the most expensive car key?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-that-discussion-a-few-months-back-about-the-most-expensive-car-key/68785)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-that-discussion-a-few-months-back-about-the-most-expensive-car-key/68785 "2011-10-21T17:42:14Z")
I just found it. http://most-expensive.net/car-key $34,000 for a transponder key to an Aston Martin DBS. It's integrated with an AMVOX2 wrist watch, though, so unlike your lame little Ferrari key, it also tells you w… --- ## [How a ratchet works](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-a-ratchet-works/68746)
**Author:** [@Mechaniker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mechaniker)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-a-ratchet-works/68746 "2011-10-21T12:48:37Z")
For the curious ...\[image\] Technically, this is known as a double pawl ratchet. They can also be made with a single pawl; cheap ratchets often are. --- ## [Need recomendations for a three row vehicle that has decent towing abilities](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-recomendations-for-a-three-row-vehicle-that-has-decent-towing-abilities/68735)
**Author:** [@altaji0097](https://community.cartalk.com/u/altaji0097)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 11:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-recomendations-for-a-three-row-vehicle-that-has-decent-towing-abilities/68735 "2011-10-21T11:21:43Z")
I am interested in buying a different vehicle for my wife. We currently have a 2003 Ford Taurus Station Wagon. It did well but we have three kids age 16, 14, and 10 and it just doesn’t fit all of us anymore. We would … --- ## [Sunroof or Moonroof, that is the question?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunroof-or-moonroof-that-is-the-question/68575)
**Author:** [@MikeChm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeChm)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunroof-or-moonroof-that-is-the-question/68575 "2011-10-21T02:03:12Z")
Just wondering, what is the difference between a sunroof and a moonroof? I just bought a 2006 Honda Civc EX Coupe and it has a moonroof. Does anyone know? Thanks. --- ## [Tom & Ray @ the scene of a murder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-ray-the-scene-of-a-murder/68814)
**Author:** [@rjoriez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rjoriez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-ray-the-scene-of-a-murder/68814 "2011-10-20T21:41:55Z")
My ears may have been decieving me, but I could swear I heard Tom and Ray's voice coming out of the radio as a convienence store clerk was blown away on "The Good Wife" Sunday. I've looked around for some mention, but I … --- ## [Help Buying a 1960's Ford Falcon!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-buying-a-1960s-ford-falcon/68758)
**Author:** [@evanasher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanasher)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-buying-a-1960s-ford-falcon/68758 "2011-10-20T19:47:50Z")
So over the past couple of years my love of the Ford Falcon has blossomed into full blown obsession and now I must own one. I'm not a wealthy guy so I am looking at spending about $8,000 on one, which seems doable. The… --- ## [Cars of the future--63 years ago](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-of-the-future-63-years-ago/68793)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-of-the-future-63-years-ago/68793 "2011-10-20T15:32:07Z")
This video shows three independently-designed cars from 1948 that were truly revolutionary for their time. The first one, the three-wheeled Davis automobile, died a quick death after very limited production. The second… --- ## [Purge plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purge-plug/68712)
**Author:** [@honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honda)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purge-plug/68712 "2011-10-20T15:25:11Z")
Where the heck is the anti- freeze purge plug on a 2006 Honda CRV located? --- ## [Tell me about buying a rental](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-about-buying-a-rental/68756)
**Author:** [@driver001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/driver001)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-about-buying-a-rental/68756 "2011-10-20T05:16:48Z")
I have heard mixed views about buying an ex-rental car from an agency. Some contend that the cars have been driven to death by hundreds of different drivers, others argue that the cars have been inspected and maintained … --- ## [Is the 1998 BMW 740i a safe car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-1998-bmw-740i-a-safe-car/68720)
**Author:** [@hlwellenius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hlwellenius)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-1998-bmw-740i-a-safe-car/68720 "2011-10-19T03:47:38Z")
Hi, My nanny is buying a car which would be used to transport my 3 children. She has chosen a 1998 BMW 740i with 100K miles, and I'm unable to find any safety ratings on Edmunds or ConsumerReports for this make/model/yea… --- ## [Carfax details on 2005 Altima...your opinions please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax-details-on-2005-altima-your-opinions-please/68711)
**Author:** [@Altimagirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Altimagirl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax-details-on-2005-altima-your-opinions-please/68711 "2011-10-18T19:39:25Z")
I'm considering the purchase of a 2005 Altima with 98,500 miles. I will of course have a used car inspection done by my mechanic. I have attached the Carfax details below. I read some other postings about using the Carf… --- ## [Cartalk not keeping track of posts I read](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartalk-not-keeping-track-of-posts-i-read/68747)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartalk-not-keeping-track-of-posts-i-read/68747 "2011-10-18T18:51:03Z")
Cartalk use to keep track of all the posts I read. The forum is still showing posts that I read as un-read. If I logout then log back in...it then shows that I read those posts. There are also a couple of posts that no m… --- ## [What is the best car for snow? Subaru, Honda CRV or Audi?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-car-for-snow-subaru-honda-crv-or-audi/68610)
**Author:** [@pbfireball](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pbfireball)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-car-for-snow-subaru-honda-crv-or-audi/68610 "2011-10-18T04:03:17Z")
What is the best car for snow? Subaru, Honda CRV or Audi? --- ## [Long-term storage or sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-storage-or-sell/68693)
**Author:** [@elsie457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elsie457)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-storage-or-sell/68693 "2011-10-18T02:57:13Z")
We're expat-ing to China for 3 years. I have a 2001 Audi TT Roadster (not quattro) with 52K miles. It's in really good shape, all servicing done at a dealer; new convertible-top installed ~15 months ago. It's been ga… --- ## [Ram Trucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ram-trucks/68710)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ram-trucks/68710 "2011-10-18T00:35:57Z")
Chrysler will no longer use the word "Dodge" when it markets it's light and medium duty trucks. TV and print advertising will refer to them only as "Ram Trucks" . While the Dodge logo will still show up on the trucks her… --- ## [Kia Sportage & Winter Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sportage-winter-driving/68724)
**Author:** [@sgranger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgranger)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sportage-winter-driving/68724 "2011-10-18T00:02:40Z")
I own a 2006 Kia Sportage EX that I LOVE- except when it comes to winter driving. It handles horribly on even the slightest bit of ice. And it's downright dangerous on the highway! It has brand new Cooper All Weather T… --- ## [I think I can prove that speeding is safer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-i-can-prove-that-speeding-is-safer/51285)
**Author:** [@vocalistbob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vocalistbob)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-i-can-prove-that-speeding-is-safer/51285 "2011-10-17T20:42:32Z")
I think I can prove that, in some cases, speeding is safer than driving the speed limit, but I?m willing to accept the possibility that my argument may be flawed. I live in Cleveland - Chicago is about 300 miles awa… --- ## [Horrible Experience dealing with Chrysler, any suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-experience-dealing-with-chrysler-any-suggestions/67395)
**Author:** [@jokma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jokma)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-experience-dealing-with-chrysler-any-suggestions/67395 "2011-10-17T17:48:56Z")
I'm getting the runaround by Chrysler Case management regarding my Town & Country with only 60,000 miles. I've had the rod bearings go on the vehicle TWICE in 3 months. They are saying I've neglected the vehicle (I wen… --- ## [Adding Head Rests to an Econoline?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-head-rests-to-an-econoline/68699)
**Author:** [@LillyLou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LillyLou)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-head-rests-to-an-econoline/68699 "2011-10-17T02:13:53Z")
We own a 12 passenger Ford Econoline and would like to add head rests to the bench seats. We have 4 children; 3 in car seats and 1 in a high back booster, but she's quickly outgrowing it, and I don't want to take her ou… --- ## [Problem logging in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600)
**Author:** [@rwee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwee)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600 "2011-10-16T17:42:47Z")
Has anyone else had a problem logging in? I can log in under my normal user name, so I created a new log in to post this. It tell me I can't be found under my old user name, but it I can't pick that name because its in u… --- ## [Kerosene in the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kerosene-in-the-car/68534)
**Author:** [@auto-owner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/auto-owner)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kerosene-in-the-car/68534 "2011-10-16T13:26:06Z")
I saw the question about leftover 2-stroke fuel disposed of in the car gas tank, and wondered about leftover kerosene (for a space heater) at winter's end. Say, 1 gallon per 10? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=372) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=374)