# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=395 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 396 --- ## [Temperature related car colors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-related-car-colors/64836)
**Author:** [@larswalks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larswalks)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-related-car-colors/64836 "2011-05-22T15:18:55Z")
While living in FL I have always been careful to choose a lighter car color when ordering a new car. Aside from this I have always felt that there is nothing better looking than a CLEAN Black car. Have there been any stu… --- ## [I only have a little over $1,000.00 to buy a used car. What would be the best used car to get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-only-have-a-little-over-1-000-00-to-buy-a-used-car-what-would-be-the-best-used-car-to-get/64478)
**Author:** [@ashley87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashley87)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-only-have-a-little-over-1-000-00-to-buy-a-used-car-what-would-be-the-best-used-car-to-get/64478 "2011-05-22T14:04:24Z")
I was wondering for a little over one thousand dollars what is the best used car to get? Also are Chevy Malibu's, Audi's and Volkswagons bad cars? How much maxium should be the most for mileage? What's the best used car … --- ## [Parking Brake - How hard to engage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-how-hard-to-engage/64787)
**Author:** [@scubadrive](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scubadrive)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 9:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-how-hard-to-engage/64787 "2011-05-22T09:04:20Z")
I had been told years ago that when you engage the parking brake, it should be firmly engaged, but not pulled on with maximum force. The reason given was that applying the parking brake as hard as you can pull it up can… --- ## [History Report To Blame For Woman's Total Loss?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/history-report-to-blame-for-womans-total-loss/64815)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2011, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/history-report-to-blame-for-womans-total-loss/64815 "2011-05-21T12:43:45Z")
http://www2.tbo.com/news/news/2011/may/18/incorrect-carfax-report-costs-pinellas-w-81567-vi-22553/ --- ## [Car Safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-safety/64690)
**Author:** [@joe1of6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joe1of6)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2011, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-safety/64690 "2011-05-21T01:13:51Z")
With Hybrids using regenerative braking, as I do allot of in my Prius, I worry about the drivers behind me not knowing that I am slowing down in front of them because I am not using the brakes. I would love to see someo… --- ## [Buying a used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car/63481)
**Author:** [@julianh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/julianh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2011, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car/63481 "2011-05-21T01:08:46Z")
I haven't owned a car for eight years, but in a few months I will be moving for a new job that I will have to have a car. I'm interested in a Scion xA because it has a good reliability record, good gas mileage, and I thi… --- ## [Used Car - What to do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-what-to-do/64779)
**Author:** [@njseeker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/njseeker)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-what-to-do/64779 "2011-05-20T22:59:55Z")
My 1996 honda civic lx (manual) has 320,000 miles on it. I want to get rid of it, but I don't know how. I'm pretty sure I could get $500+ if I posted it on a website, but my conscience won't let me. The reason I'm getti… --- ## [Whistling noise from my 97 Dodge Dakota 4x4 (sounds like high pitch air whistling)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-noise-from-my-97-dodge-dakota-4x4-sounds-like-high-pitch-air-whistling/64818)
**Author:** [@shark49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shark49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-noise-from-my-97-dodge-dakota-4x4-sounds-like-high-pitch-air-whistling/64818 "2011-05-20T19:22:36Z")
I have this whistling noise coming from the front area of my truck (97 dodge dakota). The noise sounds like air at high pitch (just my opinion and friends), happens around 30 to 40 mph when you hear the whistling noise. … --- ## [2006 chevy colorado 4 cyl. fuel economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-colorado-4-cyl-fuel-economy/64748)
**Author:** [@xavier23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xavier23)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-colorado-4-cyl-fuel-economy/64748 "2011-05-20T19:07:28Z")
any advise for upping the fuel efficiency for this small truck/car? i already maintain the tire pressure, change oil, oil filter, air filter. --- ## [Cheap Car for a College Student?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-car-for-a-college-student/64783)
**Author:** [@numberwizard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/numberwizard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-car-for-a-college-student/64783 "2011-05-20T17:41:53Z")
As a college student going to enter his sophomore year, I'm allowed to bring a car with me on-campus. Being that I'm going to have to be travelling about 50 miles each way, once or twice a week, I've set off to find a ca… --- ## [A dumb question: What does "refinement" mean? (in a car review.)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-dumb-question-what-does-refinement-mean-in-a-car-review/64758)
**Author:** [@mareakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mareakin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-dumb-question-what-does-refinement-mean-in-a-car-review/64758 "2011-05-20T17:14:00Z")
Dictionary saids: noun /riˈfīnmənt/ refinements, plural The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance - the refinement of uranium The improvement or clarification of something by the maki… --- ## [1995 GMC sierra 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-gmc-sierra-1500/64715)
**Author:** [@xavier23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xavier23)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-gmc-sierra-1500/64715 "2011-05-20T15:50:35Z")
any updates recommended for a 1995 GMC sierra 6 cyl. truck? --- ## [Moving Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-help/64812)
**Author:** [@AngieS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AngieS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-help/64812 "2011-05-20T15:50:21Z")
I am currently living in Salt Lake City, UT and will be moving this fall to Eugene, OR and have too much stuff to fit it all in my Toyota Corolla, and also too much stuff to be able to fit it in a trailer behind my car. … --- ## [Highway speeds, high RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-speeds-high-rpm/63085)
**Author:** [@Miss\_my\_Rambler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Miss_my_Rambler)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-speeds-high-rpm/63085 "2011-05-20T13:02:51Z")
I just bought a 2005 Scion XA for commuting but am considering driving it from Maine to Maryland and am concerned about driving long distance at highway speeds with 3200 RPM at 65 MPH. Is this ok? --- ## [Anything on 2001 BMW 330i \[comment\]](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anything-on-2001-bmw-330i-comment/64788)
**Author:** [@ark92704](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ark92704)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anything-on-2001-bmw-330i-comment/64788 "2011-05-20T00:09:50Z")
:slight\_smile: I would really appreciate it. 22.1 to 22.4 MPG average Sport Package \[low for ordinary jack to jack-up\] --- ## [Won 2011 GMC Acadia Denali. Must sell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/won-2011-gmc-acadia-denali-must-sell/62283)
**Author:** [@disturbing\_the\_peace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/disturbing_the_peace)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/won-2011-gmc-acadia-denali-must-sell/62283 "2011-05-19T18:11:41Z")
Seriously. Haven't recd yet, won't drive it. Will try dealers. Is MSRP same as Monroney price? Is dealers' selling price yet another? If I sell under "constructive ownership," not taking title, what happens about taxes, … --- ## [Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas/64675)
**Author:** [@jwv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwv)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas/64675 "2011-05-19T17:12:47Z")
Does driving a car on a low tank of gas hurt the engine. --- ## [Which car should I keep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-should-i-keep/64765)
**Author:** [@levityspotion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/levityspotion)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-should-i-keep/64765 "2011-05-19T15:07:08Z")
We have an '02 Saturn S series with 156,000 mi on it. It gets 38mpg, has manual transmission, manual windows, manual locks--all the things we like. We haven't had any major problems with it, and my husband is diligent on… --- ## [Anything on 2000 Daewoo Nubira \[2.0L D-Tech engine\]](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anything-on-2000-daewoo-nubira-2-0l-d-tech-engine/64790)
**Author:** [@ark92704](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ark92704)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anything-on-2000-daewoo-nubira-2-0l-d-tech-engine/64790 "2011-05-19T14:26:52Z")
not good MPG for 4 cylinder engine \[26-28 MPG\] Automatic Transmission is sluggish rust-like substance exterior doors on side-panels --- ## [Coasting in Neutral with Automatic Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coasting-in-neutral-with-automatic-transmission/64773)
**Author:** [@GazTheFaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GazTheFaz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 10:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coasting-in-neutral-with-automatic-transmission/64773 "2011-05-19T10:32:29Z")
I notice my instantaneous gas millage goes up if I coast in neutral in my new Volvo V50; say when cruising up to stop lights or coming down a hill. I appear to be saving gas, but am I damaging my automatic transmission? --- ## [Toyota Sienna \[mini van\] 6 cylinder vs. 4 cylinder engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-mini-van-6-cylinder-vs-4-cylinder-engine/64777)
**Author:** [@zebe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zebe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-mini-van-6-cylinder-vs-4-cylinder-engine/64777 "2011-05-19T01:08:17Z")
Since I plan no heavy load carrying or towing useage \[and am used to a 4 cylinder engine in my presnt Plymoth Voyager mini van with 265,000 miles on it\] is there any reason to buy a 6 cylinder engine in the 2011 Sienna. … --- ## [Car starts easily in cold weather but struggles in warm or hot weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-easily-in-cold-weather-but-struggles-in-warm-or-hot-weather/64780)
**Author:** [@JoeHahn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeHahn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-easily-in-cold-weather-but-struggles-in-warm-or-hot-weather/64780 "2011-05-19T00:50:42Z")
I have a 2000 Saturn that starts up very quickly and wasily when the weather is cool or cold but struggles to start when the weather is warm or hot. Any idea as to what may be the cause of this? --- ## [Pros & Cons - Buy a high MPG car & Park the Truck or Spend the $$ on Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pros-cons-buy-a-high-mpg-car-park-the-truck-or-spend-the-on-gas/64762)
**Author:** [@laredo98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laredo98)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pros-cons-buy-a-high-mpg-car-park-the-truck-or-spend-the-on-gas/64762 "2011-05-19T00:46:46Z")
I drive a 2005 F150 4x4 about 14000 miles a year - at about 13-14 mpg average - about $4300 a year for fuel (at $4 per gal). I'm thinking of buying a 2012 Ford Focus or Chevy Cruz and parking the truck except when I nee… --- ## [Problem with a 2006 Buick rendevous rado (AM only static) when car is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-a-2006-buick-rendevous-rado-am-only-static-when-car-is-on/64652)
**Author:** [@peggels812](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peggels812)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-a-2006-buick-rendevous-rado-am-only-static-when-car-is-on/64652 "2011-05-18T15:49:52Z")
Whne the radio is on AM and the car is running, there is static . When the car is turned off and the radio remains on, the static disappears. We have had the antena replaced, the radio replaced and all worked for a while… --- ## [Purchasing a used car in another state and driving it across the country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-used-car-in-another-state-and-driving-it-across-the-country/64685)
**Author:** [@adray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adray)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-used-car-in-another-state-and-driving-it-across-the-country/64685 "2011-05-18T13:06:32Z")
I'm planning on purchasing a friend's Honda civic in Washington D.C. and driving it back to New Mexico. My friend wants to take her license plate off the car when I take the car, but there's no way for me to register th… --- ## [Looking for a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-new-car/64558)
**Author:** [@JAllen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAllen)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-new-car/64558 "2011-05-18T01:12:00Z")
I live near the Boston, Massachusetts (MA) area all of my life. I drive from the Boston area to Shrewsbury (it's right next to Worcester). I drive on main roads and sometimes there are uphills as well as downhills alon… --- ## [Problems with the forum?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-the-forum/64664)
**Author:** [@chaissos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaissos)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-the-forum/64664 "2011-05-17T20:34:48Z")
Anyone else getting this? \[OverCapacity\] --- ## [I've heard of 'junk in the trunk', but](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ive-heard-of-junk-in-the-trunk-but/64677)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ive-heard-of-junk-in-the-trunk-but/64677 "2011-05-17T19:29:33Z")
this is ridiculous: \[image\] --- ## [What is the best, most road worthy, repairable, camper van on the market?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-most-road-worthy-repairable-camper-van-on-the-market/64424)
**Author:** [@tteane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tteane)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-most-road-worthy-repairable-camper-van-on-the-market/64424 "2011-05-17T04:37:03Z")
I'm thinking of chucking it all and taking this show on the road, caravan style w/a few friends. What should I be looking for in the way of traveling self containment? --- ## [Old or new for teenager?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-or-new-for-teenager/64640)
**Author:** [@hope](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hope)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-or-new-for-teenager/64640 "2011-05-16T23:26:28Z")
I am looking for a car and have a few in mind. I am a junior in high school so I need this car to last through high school AND college. I need it to be safe and reliable for those weekends coming home from college. Which… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=394) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=396)