# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=394 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 395 --- ## [Keep mice out of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-mice-out-of-car/64994)
**Author:** [@alton17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alton17)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-mice-out-of-car/64994 "2011-05-27T22:05:06Z")
A different kind of automobile maintenance. : \> After a very snowy winter, we found quite a few mice living in our garage and in the engine of a car that sits unused for 5 months out of the year. We also spring cleaned o… --- ## [Need a family friendly vehicle with a towing capacity of approx 3000lbs... suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-family-friendly-vehicle-with-a-towing-capacity-of-approx-3000lbs-suggestions/64960)
**Author:** [@TheRoberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheRoberts)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-family-friendly-vehicle-with-a-towing-capacity-of-approx-3000lbs-suggestions/64960 "2011-05-27T13:18:07Z")
My family needs to buy a used vehicle that meets the following criteria: 1. Safe. We have a three year-old. (good crash ratings, car seat anchors, etc.) 2. Must be able to tow approx. 3000 lbs. (we have a pop-up campe… --- ## [Used Volvo vs new Ford or Chrysler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-volvo-vs-new-ford-or-chrysler/63829)
**Author:** [@kidspac84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kidspac84)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 9:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-volvo-vs-new-ford-or-chrysler/63829 "2011-05-27T09:25:30Z")
Volvo wagons about 3-5 years old go for about 21,000 to 25,000.Our last 3 cars have been used Volvos. My husband thinks it would be better to buy a new ford wagon or minivan or a new chrysler minivan. As far as cost an… --- ## [Stinky vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stinky-vents/64895)
**Author:** [@lorimen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lorimen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stinky-vents/64895 "2011-05-27T02:16:48Z")
My car was smoked in. Every time I put on the heat/air the air coming from the vents stinks! Is there a way to fix this??? --- ## [Book](https://community.cartalk.com/t/book/64996)
**Author:** [@frank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/book/64996 "2011-05-27T02:02:22Z")
IS THE BOOK "EVERY THING YOUR FATHER TOLD YOU ABOUT CARS IS WRONG" STILL AVAILABLE? --- ## [Towing small loads with a Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-small-loads-with-a-hybrid/64968)
**Author:** [@DBrownEyes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DBrownEyes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-small-loads-with-a-hybrid/64968 "2011-05-26T23:39:15Z")
I have Jeep Grand Cherokee, vintage 2001 with 200K miles on it, and to put it mildly the poor thing is showing its age and it is falling to pieces. I need a replacement. Another Cherokee would be nice but prices for ne… --- ## [Price for 1986 Mitsubishi Mirage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-for-1986-mitsubishi-mirage/64985)
**Author:** [@CarlyLynne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlyLynne)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-for-1986-mitsubishi-mirage/64985 "2011-05-26T20:33:04Z")
What is a reasonable price to pay for a 1986 Mitsubishi Mirage with 90,000 miles on it? No mechanical problems that I know of. Body is in pretty nice condition for its age. Seats have a few rips in them. It's a nort… --- ## [Buying car for (with) son age 21](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-car-for-with-son-age-21/64935)
**Author:** [@Tina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-car-for-with-son-age-21/64935 "2011-05-26T18:56:53Z")
Son age 21 to graduate college this Dec 2011. Was driving dad's car until this past weekend. Rod shot through the engine. Mechanic is saying not worth repairing given other items wrong with car. Son drives all over Colo… --- ## [Recommended Mechanics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-mechanics/64974)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 10:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-mechanics/64974 "2011-05-26T10:37:27Z")
Where is the link to find mechanics in my area. I know its here but dont see it --- ## [How long do you keep your cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-do-you-keep-your-cars/64465)
**Author:** [@terrabiped](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terrabiped)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-do-you-keep-your-cars/64465 "2011-05-26T00:19:13Z")
Or, to ask it another way, how do you decide when its time to retire a car? I have a 2001 Chevy Lumina v6 sedan with 124k miles. I bought it used in 2003 and put 100 or those 124k miles on it, so I know its been well c… --- ## [Website tech question: Where'd my post go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/website-tech-question-whered-my-post-go/64964)
**Author:** [@disturbing\_the\_peace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/disturbing_the_peace)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/website-tech-question-whered-my-post-go/64964 "2011-05-25T17:38:49Z")
Was typing a long entry for my thread "Need VERY short-term basic auto liability..." When I was about three words from finishing it off, it was automatically swept into position at the end of the thread -- I didn't even… --- ## [Cylinder head, spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-head-spark-plugs/64963)
**Author:** [@meksicko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meksicko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-head-spark-plugs/64963 "2011-05-25T16:13:49Z")
I was replacing the spark plugs on my 88 subaru gl, when i was puttting the new plug in i messed up and cross threaded the threads on the cylinder case. IS there any thing i can do? i have mnever had this problem before.… --- ## [Comparing 3 vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comparing-3-vehicles/64928)
**Author:** [@kelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kelly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comparing-3-vehicles/64928 "2011-05-25T14:20:11Z")
Hi! I'm a divorced mom of two (ages 11 and 14) and love my Honda CRV but I will need a new car soon since mine is very high mileage and starting to have problems. I'm comparing the Toyota Rav 4, the Honda CRV and the H… --- ## [Volt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volt/64753)
**Author:** [@barbaraja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barbaraja)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volt/64753 "2011-05-25T12:36:03Z")
does anyone think the Volt is worth the money? --- ## [Fatal error: Call to a member function GetUserPermissions() on a non-object in /var/www/frontend/app](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fatal-error-call-to-a-member-function-getuserpermissions-on-a-non-object-in-var-www-frontend-app/64951)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fatal-error-call-to-a-member-function-getuserpermissions-on-a-non-object-in-var-www-frontend-app/64951 "2011-05-25T11:59:35Z")
Fatal error: Call to a member function GetUserPermissions() on a non-object in /var/www/frontend/applications/vanilla/settings/class.hooks.php on line 114 --- ## [Car recomendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-recomendation/64923)
**Author:** [@thehaukes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thehaukes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-recomendation/64923 "2011-05-25T02:20:06Z")
I was hoping to get a recommendation on a good car. We have a 1999 Grand Prix GTP that is starting to “show it’s age” by frequent problems. My wife and I (my wife since it is her car and myself since I have to do the … --- ## [Long distance comfort?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-distance-comfort/64850)
**Author:** [@Suds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suds)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-distance-comfort/64850 "2011-05-24T21:18:20Z")
I just completed a 5,300 mile road trip in our 2003 Ford Taurus and it was torture on my aging body! Lack of leg room and positions of the passenger seat added to my discomfort. What reasonably/moderately priced vehicl… --- ## [Kids Dogs and Mopeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kids-dogs-and-mopeds/64915)
**Author:** [@nevadasmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nevadasmith)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kids-dogs-and-mopeds/64915 "2011-05-24T14:57:50Z")
I Just got my self and my wife some 49cc scooters/mopeds, old 80's Honda ones that I have fixed up. I would like to take my dog to work with me, and my wife wants to take our 4 year old daughter with her. After some disc… --- ## [Trailer hitch 2007 subaru outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailer-hitch-2007-subaru-outback/64905)
**Author:** [@anne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anne)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailer-hitch-2007-subaru-outback/64905 "2011-05-24T13:21:35Z")
I enjoy riding my bike w my friends. I am not tall enough to use a car top bike rack, nor am I coordinated enough to stand on a ladder while I hoist my bike on top of the car. We have a bike rack that we used on our old … --- ## [VW GTI Diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-gti-diesel/64900)
**Author:** [@PabloM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PabloM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-gti-diesel/64900 "2011-05-24T12:50:22Z")
Thinking of buying a VW GTI, Manual Trans, with a TDI engine. Thinking of going Bio-diesel down the road, would liek to hear feedback from you guys out there, specially people who've either own or owned a Biodiesel --- ## [Fuel system quick-connects reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-quick-connects-reliability/64893)
**Author:** [@ibm1130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibm1130)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-quick-connects-reliability/64893 "2011-05-23T23:59:12Z")
I have a 2005 Mercury Montego with under 50000 miles on it. Only place I have taken it was to a dealer for the routine maintenance. About 6 months ago, the advisor suggested that the fuel filter be replaced. I authori… --- ## [Car import regulations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-import-regulations/64737)
**Author:** [@danjpalmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danjpalmer)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-import-regulations/64737 "2011-05-23T17:58:37Z")
I'm looking to import my car from the UK to the USA as I plan on spending more time in the US than I do in the UK. I drive a 2001 Porsche Boxster S and I was wondering will the car need to be changed in any way to conf… --- ## [Should i trade this car? Saab 97x SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-trade-this-car-saab-97x-suv/64692)
**Author:** [@ToyotaGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToyotaGuy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-trade-this-car-saab-97x-suv/64692 "2011-05-23T06:10:05Z")
I have a 2006 SAAB 97x with 100,600 miles. It is a rebadged Chevy Trailblazer/Envoy vehicle. It was my first venture into a "domestic" vehicle and after a 11mos, i an thinking of selling it. In short. I love the car, whi… --- ## [Mustang rims and tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-rims-and-tires/64863)
**Author:** [@mustang07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mustang07)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-rims-and-tires/64863 "2011-05-23T03:43:35Z")
I have a 2007 mustang gt with 18 inch factory rims. Can I mount 275/40/18 tires on these rims in the rear. --- ## [How your headlights work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-your-headlights-work/64883)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-your-headlights-work/64883 "2011-05-23T01:24:34Z")
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/maintenance/how-your-headlights-work?src=rss&utm\_source=feedburner&utm\_medium=feed&utm\_campaign=Feed%3A+pm%2Fautomotive%2Fnew\_cars+%28Automotive%3A+New+Cars%2C+Trucks+%26+Motor… --- ## [Anything on 2000 Honda Accord EX \[V6 engine\]](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anything-on-2000-honda-accord-ex-v6-engine/64789)
**Author:** [@ark92704](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ark92704)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anything-on-2000-honda-accord-ex-v6-engine/64789 "2011-05-22T15:53:23Z")
22-24 MPG :slight\_smile: --- ## [Restoring a Triumph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-a-triumph/64651)
**Author:** [@Brian1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-a-triumph/64651 "2011-05-22T15:52:30Z")
Yes, I know that I'm crazy, but I'm considering buying an old Triumph to play with. I like the old TRs and Spitfires. Which of their models are easier to work on, and more reliable? I can't do my own bodywork. I don't wa… --- ## [Sniped tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sniped-tires/64804)
**Author:** [@ronmitch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronmitch)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sniped-tires/64804 "2011-05-22T15:45:59Z")
Recently when purchacing new tires the dealer tried to sell me on having my new tires "sniped" wich as you may know means having new tire treads finely sliced about a half inch deep all around the tire. The dealer claim… --- ## [Gomer Pyle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gomer-pyle/57247)
**Author:** [@Camille\_LaPlume](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Camille_LaPlume)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gomer-pyle/57247 "2011-05-22T15:45:31Z")
General chat --- ## [Mazda CX-9 vs Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-cx-9-vs-honda-pilot/60796)
**Author:** [@janefitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janefitz)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-cx-9-vs-honda-pilot/60796 "2011-05-22T15:22:09Z")
I'm trying to decide which vehicle will be the better buy. I'm looking at a 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L and a 2009 or 2010 Mazda CX-9. I need lots of storage space for hockey bags and the occasional 3rd row. Drove both but … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=393) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=395)