# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=377 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 378 --- ## [A good used car in the $5K range](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-good-used-car-in-the-5k-range/68102)
**Author:** [@DJD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2011, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-good-used-car-in-the-5k-range/68102 "2011-09-22T22:01:00Z")
I saw Tom & Ray's list of the 10 cars they hate....because they rarely need maintenance. What I want to know is how concerned should I be about vehicles that have 100-150K of miles on them? Any car in the $5K range will … --- ## [If you only had $3000 to spend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-only-had-3000-to-spend/67042)
**Author:** [@FrankDonato](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankDonato)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2011, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-only-had-3000-to-spend/67042 "2011-09-22T14:10:49Z")
Okay, so here's a quick poll I'm doing to help me decide what I should do. Lets start with a hypothetical... Lets say you were moving to the semi-arid climate of west texas to go to grad school and lets say you had $30… --- ## [Alfa's latest delay spooks Fiat dealers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfas-latest-delay-spooks-fiat-dealers/68079)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2011, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfas-latest-delay-spooks-fiat-dealers/68079 "2011-09-22T00:29:21Z")
Alfa Romeo CEO Harald Wester said last week that three of the brand's U.S.-bound models will be delayed and a fourth will be canceled. Fiat's 130 U.S. dealers never were explicitly promised Alfa models as part of the F… --- ## [Too many miles! Trade in or keep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-many-miles-trade-in-or-keep/68070)
**Author:** [@elemeneohp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elemeneohp)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2011, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-many-miles-trade-in-or-keep/68070 "2011-09-21T22:59:46Z")
Dear car enthusiasts, I currently have a 2010 Prius IV. The current mileage on the car is 32,000 due to my commute to work (I drive about 400 miles a week) and I will have this commute for at least another 8 months. … --- ## [Buy new or used?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-new-or-used/68086)
**Author:** [@markpea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markpea)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2011, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-new-or-used/68086 "2011-09-21T19:03:23Z")
I'm in a quandary here. I'd like to replace my 2001 Accord (133,000 miles) with a newish model Hyundai Sonata. I went over to our friendly local dealer and took a test drive in a 2012 GLS (sticker price $21,750). I liked… --- ## [Toyota Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-prius/68069)
**Author:** [@elemeneohp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elemeneohp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2011, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-prius/68069 "2011-09-21T18:37:07Z")
Does anyone know how many miles does an average toyota Prius last before the battery (or something of the like) fails and needs replacement. --- ## [Car is hard to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-hard-to-start/68051)
**Author:** [@hew1980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hew1980)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2011, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-hard-to-start/68051 "2011-09-21T18:02:54Z")
Car is hard to start when setting about 9 hours or longer to a day without being started up it is hard to crank over, I am at a loss to what is causing it, the car has a new battery, new distributor rotor w/wires and ca… --- ## [Gasoline in a Volkswagen diesel fuel tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-in-a-volkswagen-diesel-fuel-tank/68057)
**Author:** [@waclancy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waclancy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2011, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-in-a-volkswagen-diesel-fuel-tank/68057 "2011-09-21T00:53:44Z")
Gasoline was pumped into my daughter's 2011 Jetta diesel fuel tank. The car was driven about a 1/4 mile or less, as it started running "bad" I'm told. My wife pulled over, turned it off and had it towed to a local shop. … --- ## [My first new car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-first-new-car/68053)
**Author:** [@AlanDrewskee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanDrewskee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2011, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-first-new-car/68053 "2011-09-21T00:26:07Z")
Hello, all. So, my used car has been given about a year to live (Translation, there are a ton of things wrong with it that are not worth fixing, given the fact that making these fixes would cost me several grand; and the… --- ## [Need Advice! Cheap Commuter Car, Winter Driving As Well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-cheap-commuter-car-winter-driving-as-well/68031)
**Author:** [@njohnso6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/njohnso6)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-cheap-commuter-car-winter-driving-as-well/68031 "2011-09-20T23:25:29Z")
I will be starting a new job soon that is located way out in the middle of nowhere in Minnesota. We are not looking into moving because we love the place we live now. So that means I will be commuting around 220 miles … --- ## [Toyota Tests Drives -- Prius and Corolla -- Your thoughts wanted -- Thanks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tests-drives-prius-and-corolla-your-thoughts-wanted-thanks/68013)
**Author:** [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tests-drives-prius-and-corolla-your-thoughts-wanted-thanks/68013 "2011-09-20T10:59:49Z")
Looking for a commuter car and daily driver. The car needs to be dependable and fuel efficient. I test drove Kias yesterday. Today it was a Prius and Corolla S. What do you think about these models? Both were 2011 m… --- ## [If I sell a car that is damaged, and the buyer gets hurt when the car falls apart, am I liable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-i-sell-a-car-that-is-damaged-and-the-buyer-gets-hurt-when-the-car-falls-apart-am-i-liable/67978)
**Author:** [@mike932](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike932)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2011, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-i-sell-a-car-that-is-damaged-and-the-buyer-gets-hurt-when-the-car-falls-apart-am-i-liable/67978 "2011-09-19T22:53:00Z")
The right side of my 2000 Mazda Protege was hit by a car 13 months ago. I never got the dent fixed. The car drives fine. If I sell the car, will I be liable if the car frame falls apart during a drive and hurts the ne… --- ## [Car MD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-md/68027)
**Author:** [@jaytunmore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaytunmore)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2011, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-md/68027 "2011-09-19T19:08:25Z")
I am thinking about purchasing the Car MD to diagnose potential problems with my car. Is this a good investment? Please tell me everything you know about this product. You can find more info at CarMD.com Thanks, Jay … --- ## [Anti freeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-freeze/67995)
**Author:** [@chuckbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chuckbo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2011, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-freeze/67995 "2011-09-19T19:01:27Z")
Hi, I'm using non-toxic RV anti freeze in a set of solar hotwater panels used for radiant heat in my shop. How often does the fluid need to be changed? Thanks, --- ## [Which Car To Trade In?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-trade-in/67925)
**Author:** [@snathan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snathan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2011, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-trade-in/67925 "2011-09-19T16:04:35Z")
We have a 2000 Nissan Maxima with approximatly 86,000 miles and a "Made on a Monday" lemon of a 2003 Honda Accord that is literally falling apart with about 115,000 miles on it. We are thinking of buying a Honda CRZ. We… --- ## [1996-1999 - Which is better - RAV4 or CRV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-1999-which-is-better-rav4-or-crv/68008)
**Author:** [@frank438](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank438)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2011, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-1999-which-is-better-rav4-or-crv/68008 "2011-09-19T14:35:50Z")
I am looking for something my elderly parents can get in and out of easier than our 2008 Honda Fit (which I love by the way). They range in height between 5'6" and 5'11". I look for cars that are low maintenance, not … --- ## [New car - when to do first oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-when-to-do-first-oil-change/67992)
**Author:** [@oldoutbackowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldoutbackowner)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2011, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-when-to-do-first-oil-change/67992 "2011-09-19T12:00:28Z")
I'm still in the process of breaking in the engine on my new car, and I'm about half-way to the magic 1000-mile mark. In the past, my dad always told me to change the oil and filter after that first 1000 miles. His rat… --- ## [2012 VW Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-vw-jetta/68014)
**Author:** [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2011, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-vw-jetta/68014 "2011-09-19T00:43:57Z")
test driving one on Monday -- what should I expect? This car is 26K with navigation, automatic. Thanks --- ## [Mother in law gave us her clunker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mother-in-law-gave-us-her-clunker/67991)
**Author:** [@Beer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2011, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mother-in-law-gave-us-her-clunker/67991 "2011-09-18T23:12:54Z")
My mother in law gave her 1995 Subaru to us last year. She told me not to use the parking brake because the wheels seize up and to drive it often. We did not need a third car and every third day of not driving it the r… --- ## [GM trying to get out of warranties, your thoughts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-trying-to-get-out-of-warranties-your-thoughts/67323)
**Author:** [@rwee2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwee2000)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2011, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-trying-to-get-out-of-warranties-your-thoughts/67323 "2011-09-18T22:38:45Z")
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/19/gm-impala-lawsuit-idUSN1E77I0Z820110819 GM is saying that they don't have to cover cars that pre-date the new GM but when we were forced to bail them out we were told by Obama … --- ## [Locked Inside Audi4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locked-inside-audi4/67954)
**Author:** [@patrick44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patrick44)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2011, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locked-inside-audi4/67954 "2011-09-18T22:15:42Z")
I own a 2007 Audi 4 Turbo-diesel. I live in France and recently watched a television news report about a guy who was locked asleep and drunk late one evening inside an Audi A4 by his buddy. The buddy lived in a small vil… --- ## [Fuel Efficiency - Does having to buy premium gas counteract a better mpg?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficiency-does-having-to-buy-premium-gas-counteract-a-better-mpg/67838)
**Author:** [@karlpmitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlpmitchell)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2011, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficiency-does-having-to-buy-premium-gas-counteract-a-better-mpg/67838 "2011-09-18T22:02:35Z")
My grandma passed away last month, and my parents informed me that my wife and I are inheriting her 2010 Chevy Impala. It gets about 24 mpg on the highway, and takes regular gas. However, my dad offered his 2001 (03, may… --- ## [Plastic popping noise near back seat of 2011 Volvo XC70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-popping-noise-near-back-seat-of-2011-volvo-xc70/67988)
**Author:** [@Sunbiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sunbiz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2011, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-popping-noise-near-back-seat-of-2011-volvo-xc70/67988 "2011-09-18T21:39:00Z")
I'm hearing a popping sound similar to a plastic bottle popping coming somewhere from the back seat of my Volvo XC70. This usually occurs while driving a few miles after first starting the vehicle and happens only once.… --- ## [Gasoline efficiency](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-efficiency/64606)
**Author:** [@BruceW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceW)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2011, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-efficiency/64606 "2011-09-18T17:35:41Z")
Here's a question I've always wondered about: if you live (and are driving) in a country that uses kilometers instead of miles, how do you rate fuel efficiency? You clearly can't talk about "mileage," because those un… --- ## [A used Honda from the dearler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-used-honda-from-the-dearler/68001)
**Author:** [@Piky5050](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Piky5050)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2011, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-used-honda-from-the-dearler/68001 "2011-09-18T15:40:30Z")
I found out this week that my daughter bought a Honda two week ago, I forgot the Model. She bought from a Honda deale, It is a used one owner 2004 Honda with 90,000 some miles on it. It looks and runs good according to h… --- ## [Crank the wheel before or after the car starts moving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-the-wheel-before-or-after-the-car-starts-moving/67825)
**Author:** [@rad2dude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rad2dude)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2011, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-the-wheel-before-or-after-the-car-starts-moving/67825 "2011-09-18T01:28:20Z")
Please (someone with actual steering mechanics knowledge) settle an arguement. My wife and I disagree - one states the steering system is strong enough to handle cranking the wheel at a dead stop when trying to make sha… --- ## [UAW "leans toward" striking Ford if deal isn't reached](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uaw-leans-toward-striking-ford-if-deal-isnt-reached/67821)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2011, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uaw-leans-toward-striking-ford-if-deal-isnt-reached/67821 "2011-09-17T23:50:05Z")
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/06/uaw-leans-toward-striking-ford-if-deal-isnt-reached/ http://detnews.com/article/20110903/AUTO01/109030320/1148/rss25 The grievance attests that hourly workers should have received rai… --- ## [New Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires/68002)
**Author:** [@Sitinin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sitinin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2011, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires/68002 "2011-09-17T23:46:08Z")
I hear a lot of talk among friends that certain tires are better for different passenger cars & now not sure what to believe! I have a 2008 Ford Fusion with 2. Litre engine & do a lot of Highway/ Interstate driving so I … --- ## [Buy an 2011 or wait until dealer gets the 2012 models?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-an-2011-or-wait-until-dealer-gets-the-2012-models/67993)
**Author:** [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2011, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-an-2011-or-wait-until-dealer-gets-the-2012-models/67993 "2011-09-17T23:30:47Z")
I have a question about buying at the end of the model year. I plan to finance my car for five or six years and will put a lot of miles on it by commuting to work and back. I found an '11 model I like, but I am wonderi… --- ## [Purchase Advice: Car for Daily Commute, Everyday Use (Honda, Kia)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchase-advice-car-for-daily-commute-everyday-use-honda-kia/67983)
**Author:** [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2011, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchase-advice-car-for-daily-commute-everyday-use-honda-kia/67983 "2011-09-17T18:09:35Z")
Thanks for your advice. It's time for me to purchase a new car, and I would appreciate your feedback and experience. I drive approximately 100 miles round-trip five days a week for my job commute. My current gas bill … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=376) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=378)