# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=400 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 401 --- ## [2010 Tiguan vs 2012 Focus hatch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-tiguan-vs-2012-focus-hatch/63632)
**Author:** [@mcvdoc28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcvdoc28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2011, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-tiguan-vs-2012-focus-hatch/63632 "2011-04-12T23:27:03Z")
2010 VW Tiguan Wolfsburg ed vs. 2012 Focus Titanium hatchback I can't decide. Both are obviously very different, but I found a 2010 Tiguan with 6000 miles and I am being tempted away from the good gas mileage of th… --- ## [Specifications](https://community.cartalk.com/t/specifications/63621)
**Author:** [@ClassicFan62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClassicFan62)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2011, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/specifications/63621 "2011-04-12T18:29:59Z")
A couple weeks ago I submitted a question on swapping engines in a truck I'm thinking about buying. I decided that if I buy this truck (provided it's roadworthy), I will keep the original engine and just trick it out som… --- ## [Used Toyota van purchase advice needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-toyota-van-purchase-advice-needed/63628)
**Author:** [@cucinamaria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cucinamaria)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2011, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-toyota-van-purchase-advice-needed/63628 "2011-04-12T03:21:37Z")
I am looking at a 1990 Toyota Previa with 235,000 miles on it. The owner says it runs very well. That's a lot of miles - do Toyota vans run as long as the smaller cars if they're well maintained (which this owner says it… --- ## [Kia Sorento Production numbers 2005](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sorento-production-numbers-2005/63614)
**Author:** [@rickywheeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rickywheeler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sorento-production-numbers-2005/63614 "2011-04-11T22:19:33Z")
Does any body know how to find the exact production numbers of a vehicle? I have a 2005 KIA Sorento LX with a 5 speed and have never seen another one. --- ## [Five-speed transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/five-speed-transmission/63607)
**Author:** [@wxf048](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wxf048)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/five-speed-transmission/63607 "2011-04-11T21:54:08Z")
My first car was a 1986 Hyundai Excel. I spent about as much time fixing it as driving it, but it taught me how to work on cars, which has saved me a lot of money over the years. It had some quirks. When I turned … --- ## [Car recommendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-recommendation/63576)
**Author:** [@Jillandthom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jillandthom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-recommendation/63576 "2011-04-11T21:27:29Z")
Hi - I'm in the market for a new (to me) car. I live in the mountains of Colorado, commute 60 miles M-F, and 5 of those are on gravel and dirt roads. I need space for 3 medium-sized dogs, too. I prefer a car/suv over a p… --- ## [Changing lanes in toll booth plaza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-lanes-in-toll-booth-plaza/63333)
**Author:** [@mpellet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mpellet)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-lanes-in-toll-booth-plaza/63333 "2011-04-11T13:08:56Z")
I was a passenger in a car where the driver changed lanes 5 times in a toll plaza in the last ~100 ft. before the booth. I ten had a disagreement with the driver about whether this an example of safe driving. I say no.… --- ## [Is it ok to drive in a hail storm?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-drive-in-a-hail-storm/63368)
**Author:** [@h0nda\_fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/h0nda_fan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-drive-in-a-hail-storm/63368 "2011-04-11T12:13:23Z")
So, my Wife and I have a major disagreement going. We had a prodigious(for Wisconsin) hail storm recently. A huge volume of 3/8" diameter hail fell in just a few minutes, covering everything in sight. We were at home, … --- ## [New Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/63527)
**Author:** [@Bonnie\_Lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bonnie_Lee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/63527 "2011-04-11T04:12:26Z")
My husband and I are moving to Kilimat, CA. It's at the very southern tip of the Alaskan Panhandle. We are torn between three cars and would appreciate your input. We're looking at a Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Town and C… --- ## [Ignition Rod Stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-rod-stuck/63548)
**Author:** [@mr.patterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mr.patterson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-rod-stuck/63548 "2011-04-10T22:46:02Z")
My was complaining of white smoke coming from the back of the car and that she smelled gasoline. So I took her 1999 Nissan Maxima to the shop and they put it on the machine and told me that the ignition rod was stuck ope… --- ## [Can this car be sold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-car-be-sold/63534)
**Author:** [@tayo3600](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tayo3600)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2011, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-car-be-sold/63534 "2011-04-10T04:14:18Z")
if any one remembers my recent query about how i can get more time out of my car with the cracked cylinder, i am now ready to sell it. i intend to be completely honest about it's issues with any prospective buyers. my qu… --- ## [What year Scion tC is best?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-year-scion-tc-is-best/63409)
**Author:** [@crimsonblaze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crimsonblaze)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2011, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-year-scion-tc-is-best/63409 "2011-04-09T12:51:00Z")
What year Scion tC is best (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)? --- ## [Buying a used Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-toyota/63453)
**Author:** [@Robynella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robynella)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2011, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-toyota/63453 "2011-04-09T02:52:51Z")
I'm looking at an '08 Toytoa Yaris sedan (manual transmission) with 28k miles. The warehouse selling it is asking below KBB, just $11k. Should I be really worried? Or do warehouses generally start out at rock-bottom p… --- ## [Subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru/63425)
**Author:** [@JAllen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAllen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru/63425 "2011-04-09T02:47:32Z")
I'm looking for a vehicle that can handle all kinds of inclement weather good on gas. i'm getting mixed reviews on Subarus from friends. is this vehicle a not-so-good choice? --- ## [Car search](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-search/63490)
**Author:** [@hjmccarthy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hjmccarthy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2011, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-search/63490 "2011-04-09T02:40:59Z")
I am looking for a fun, sporty mom of one vehicle - any suggestions? I have a Miata, which I love, but it really does not work with the baby. I am not a fan of station wagons or family vans. Really like the Infiniti FX… --- ## [Unregistered car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unregistered-car/63426)
**Author:** [@novicecarbuyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/novicecarbuyer)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unregistered-car/63426 "2011-04-08T18:35:42Z")
My car is currently unregistered. Can I use it as a trade-in at a dealership in Massachusetts? --- ## [351 windsor, 1995 mercury cougar?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/351-windsor-1995-mercury-cougar/63477)
**Author:** [@jacobaugust](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacobaugust)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/351-windsor-1995-mercury-cougar/63477 "2011-04-08T15:47:31Z")
I have a 1995 mercury cougar xr-7 with a 281 v-8 engine. I recently bought a 351 windsor and i've been looking all over to see if it would fit into my car but i have not been able to find an answer to my question. Is it … --- ## [Rav4, Elantra or Matrix? What to buy...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-elantra-or-matrix-what-to-buy/63366)
**Author:** [@breecat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/breecat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-elantra-or-matrix-what-to-buy/63366 "2011-04-08T12:40:28Z")
Greetings, fellow CarTalk enthusiasts! I've been used-car shopping for a cheap, reliable and fun hatchback. I finally have 3 good possibilities lined up to look at/test drive tomorrow, all in the same suburb. Each… --- ## [What car should I buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-should-i-buy/63431)
**Author:** [@FredWB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredWB)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-should-i-buy/63431 "2011-04-08T03:48:07Z")
I will be in the market for a new vehicle next year. I want something very comfortable for open road driving, with some storage capacity (photography gear), but able to handle off-road terrain if necessary for photo sho… --- ## [Drove to the crusher](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-to-the-crusher/63447)
**Author:** [@John\_Z\_Wetmore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Z_Wetmore)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-to-the-crusher/63447 "2011-04-07T23:54:48Z")
I drove my 1984 Camry to the salvage yard today. Got a small check for the scrap value, left them the keys, and caught the Number 59 bus to the DMV to turn in the tags. 366,042.6 miles. I figure over 8,000 hours i… --- ## [Car not driven for 6 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-driven-for-6-months/63442)
**Author:** [@mechanicallychalleng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mechanicallychalleng)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-driven-for-6-months/63442 "2011-04-07T23:31:34Z")
Is there anything we should do before we start up our car after it has not been driven for 6 months --- ## [Discontinued model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discontinued-model/63412)
**Author:** [@jonathan55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonathan55)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discontinued-model/63412 "2011-04-07T13:23:25Z")
I have an old highlander and have been looking around for something new. I'm a woodworker by hobby and want a lumber friendly vehicle. Not open like a pickup and washable. I'd pretty much settled on the Honda Element but… --- ## [GM to be sold to SAIC of China?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-to-be-sold-to-saic-of-china/63440)
**Author:** [@my2cents](https://community.cartalk.com/u/my2cents)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-to-be-sold-to-saic-of-china/63440 "2011-04-07T00:34:41Z")
A friend of mine just emailed me this link: http://blo...13985.html I heard nothing about this on the news. Anyone have any info? Any thoughts? --- ## [VW Golf pulling a U-haul?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-pulling-a-u-haul/62823)
**Author:** [@rzperllian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rzperllian)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-pulling-a-u-haul/62823 "2011-04-06T12:23:11Z")
I'm planning a 1,500 mile move in a couple months and trying to weigh my options for hauling my stuff. I'll be driving my 2001 Volkswagen Golf 4 DR/4 cylinder manual transmission. My question: any thoughts on whethe… --- ## [What to do about lane weavers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-about-lane-weavers/63324)
**Author:** [@Nathaniel\_Firethorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nathaniel_Firethorn)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-about-lane-weavers/63324 "2011-04-06T09:38:53Z")
Lately I'm noticing more people weaving out of lane on my local superslab. Near misses are becoming routine. What's the right thing to do if someone comes at you from the side? Regards, - NF --- ## [Parts metaphors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-metaphors/62580)
**Author:** [@ccoleman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccoleman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-metaphors/62580 "2011-04-06T00:05:43Z")
I'm in the midst of writing a manuscript and am coming up short with the relevant linkages between "spare parts" and human genetic engineering. That is, discourse associates current "designer babies" with the search for … --- ## [Car ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-ride/63378)
**Author:** [@marvinmac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marvinmac)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-ride/63378 "2011-04-05T23:44:59Z")
quite riding cars? --- ## [Enjoy the ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/enjoy-the-ride/63358)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/enjoy-the-ride/63358 "2011-04-05T23:27:39Z")
Short video from Australia that kinda follows the one video where the "driver's" family being the seatbelt. --- ## [What are some quite riding cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-some-quite-riding-cars/63379)
**Author:** [@marvinmac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marvinmac)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-some-quite-riding-cars/63379 "2011-04-05T20:42:34Z")
what are the quietest riding cars? --- ## [Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/63391)
**Author:** [@wst4bst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wst4bst)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/63391 "2011-04-05T20:16:01Z")
Mercedes Benz 2000 C230 Compressor has fuel problem. Replaced fuel pump pressure checks were normal. Scan read fuel trim malfunction cylinder misfire detected...Where do I go from here? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=399) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=401)