# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=403 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 404 --- ## [Scrapping a 95 VW Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrapping-a-95-vw-jetta/62817)
**Author:** [@Lanormal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lanormal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2011, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrapping-a-95-vw-jetta/62817 "2011-03-20T20:45:55Z")
I have a 1995 VW Jetta, 5spd, manual trans car. Unfortunately the body integrity of this car is non-existent. I got a lemon, and it's rusting apart, so much so that yesterday my radiator almost fell out of the front of… --- ## [Van/RV Travel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-rv-travel/62784)
**Author:** [@delkrobert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/delkrobert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2011, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-rv-travel/62784 "2011-03-20T18:09:22Z")
The young couple (Vanna) going to take a year off and travel Mex, US and Canada need to be wary of Mexican travel. they really must do alot of homework before before venturing south. Stay in US and Canada! --- ## [Why is a never-driven but owned car considered used to a buyer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-a-never-driven-but-owned-car-considered-used-to-a-buyer/62698)
**Author:** [@disturbing\_the\_peace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/disturbing_the_peace)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2011, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-a-never-driven-but-owned-car-considered-used-to-a-buyer/62698 "2011-03-20T01:18:53Z")
I won a 2011 car which I'm hoping to sell to the dealer who will be getting it for me. I'm told by many that, by taking title without even starting up the ignition, "my" car will be considered used. This makes no sense… --- ## [Mouse nest in car, brake lights blinkers dont work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-nest-in-car-brake-lights-blinkers-dont-work/62779)
**Author:** [@madashellyeah10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madashellyeah10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2011, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-nest-in-car-brake-lights-blinkers-dont-work/62779 "2011-03-19T16:50:23Z")
2000 jeep cherokee BRAKE LIGHTS will not work!!! Also Rt. hand blinker Doesnt work when lights are ON, Both Blinkers work when lights are Off. Parking lights work, Hazard lights work.. CHANGED AND CHECKED the bulbs, brak… --- ## [Static electric shock when exiting your car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/static-electric-shock-when-exiting-your-car/62549)
**Author:** [@wbaxter1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wbaxter1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2011, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/static-electric-shock-when-exiting-your-car/62549 "2011-03-19T15:16:09Z")
This isn't really a question but a simple solution to static electric shock when exiting your car. When you exit the car place your foot on the ground close to the car. Then as you stand up place the back of your leg aga… --- ## [What happened to the Manuals?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-the-manuals/62755)
**Author:** [@tampico01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tampico01)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2011, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-the-manuals/62755 "2011-03-19T03:03:14Z")
Is it just me are there others out there upset buy the fact that so many new cars are not available with a manual transmission unless you get the base model without many available options. With a Toyota Matrix I can only… --- ## [Toyota Rav4 suv 2011](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-suv-2011/62552)
**Author:** [@mnuur7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mnuur7)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2011, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-suv-2011/62552 "2011-03-19T01:43:33Z")
Hello! I would like to buy My first new car... for this company toyota rav4 suv 22-28Mpg 7 seat... My country there is no any snow or Very cold Seasons.... Would U help me please any information about that car... how is … --- ## [My Hybrid Experience](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-hybrid-experience/62600)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2011, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-hybrid-experience/62600 "2011-03-18T16:34:56Z")
Over the weekend, I drove a 2009 Toyota Camry hybrid approximately 570 miles. Driving a hybrid, I found, is a unique experience. The dashboard display, which can be quite distracting, allows you to see which motor(s) a… --- ## [Good Article on Electric Vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-article-on-electric-vehicles/62477)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2011, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-article-on-electric-vehicles/62477 "2011-03-18T04:43:26Z")
There was a good article last Sunday in the Baltimore Sun: http://www...3995.story What do y'all think? --- ## [Non production production cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-production-production-cars/62696)
**Author:** [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2011, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-production-production-cars/62696 "2011-03-18T01:19:21Z")
Do any of you guys remember regular production vehicles that were altered to meet a specific need? When I was a kid Lambert Field Airport in STL had Olds Toronados with 6 doors for transportation to and from hotels. Now … --- ## [Can any engineers answer this nagging question?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-any-engineers-answer-this-nagging-question/62547)
**Author:** [@bwardrop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bwardrop)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2011, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-any-engineers-answer-this-nagging-question/62547 "2011-03-17T12:38:05Z")
A couple of months ago my father and I were watching a show about American Truckers driving the high passes of India. At one point they came to a small dilapidated bridge. The driver's spotter got out and guided the driv… --- ## [Timestamps boogus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timestamps-boogus/62578)
**Author:** [@iputthelotionintheba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iputthelotionintheba)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2011, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timestamps-boogus/62578 "2011-03-17T02:46:27Z")
Any reason all the last comment timestamps say 3/13/2011? --- ## [Who drives stick?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-drives-stick/62513)
**Author:** [@Boxful\_of\_neutrals](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Boxful_of_neutrals)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2011, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-drives-stick/62513 "2011-03-17T02:38:41Z")
A couple of questions about driving in the US. Do people generally learn on an auto? Do most people drive auto. Here in the UK most people learn on a stick and drive a stick. --- ## [Vehicle Recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-recalls/62663)
**Author:** [@stormchaser88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stormchaser88)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2011, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-recalls/62663 "2011-03-17T02:31:48Z")
I recently had a problem with my Ford Crown Victoria. Upon doing some research, I found out that the problem that I have is part of a recall that Ford had put out. My vehicle falls under all of the criteria of the recall… --- ## [High Beams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-beams/62640)
**Author:** [@mcesario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcesario)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2011, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-beams/62640 "2011-03-17T02:08:41Z")
I learned to drive on an early-80's, forest green Ford Thunderbird. To turn the high beams on or off, there was a little button on the floor that I clicked with my left foot. My dad's next car was a gigantic Chrysler T… --- ## [Help me find the perfect car please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-find-the-perfect-car-please/62659)
**Author:** [@crimsonblaze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crimsonblaze)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2011, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-find-the-perfect-car-please/62659 "2011-03-16T17:21:57Z")
I have been looking at Cars for months trying to pick one but there are sooo many. Please help me find the right one. I need: 1.Front wheel, four wheel, or all wheel drive 2. Used or New 2003-2011 3. A relati… --- ## [Is AWD necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-awd-necessary/62527)
**Author:** [@skhaydin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skhaydin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2011, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-awd-necessary/62527 "2011-03-16T15:12:29Z")
I am looking at a 2004 Honday Odyssey. I drive weekly between Salida, CO (7000 feet elevation) to Denver (2.5 hours). Weather can get tricky and I have to go over a few mountain passes. He thinks I have to have AWD or… --- ## [Need cheap, reliable used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-cheap-reliable-used-car/46053)
**Author:** [@CindyVickery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CindyVickery)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-cheap-reliable-used-car/46053 "2011-03-15T19:44:16Z")
I need a used pickup or SUV or something that will seat 2 adults and 3 child seats with room to store a wheelchair. I only have $3000 and need something that is reliable and good in snow. What do you suggest? --- ## [Driving speed for gently driven older auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-speed-for-gently-driven-older-auto/62605)
**Author:** [@Dennis\_K](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis_K)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-speed-for-gently-driven-older-auto/62605 "2011-03-15T13:44:45Z")
My mother in law has a 1989 Ford Taurus with 47,000 miles on it. She drove it mostly around town. Now she's selling it to friends of ours who drive a lot on the freeway. What is the recommended procedure for breakin… --- ## [Things on a car you can't do without](https://community.cartalk.com/t/things-on-a-car-you-cant-do-without/62558)
**Author:** [@Boxful\_of\_neutrals](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Boxful_of_neutrals)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 6:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/things-on-a-car-you-cant-do-without/62558 "2011-03-15T06:00:59Z")
Out of all the features on your car which would you miss if you had to downgrade? I wouls really miss the Power steering, especially when parking. Then the aircon ( tho i use this less to save gas ). Then the electr… --- ## [Buying a car out of state from a dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-out-of-state-from-a-dealer/62622)
**Author:** [@hpowders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hpowders)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-out-of-state-from-a-dealer/62622 "2011-03-15T03:32:30Z")
I bought a car out of state from a dealer. My out of state dealer (Virginia) told me he will handle getting my Florida license plate for my vehicle. The vehicle was shipped to me on March 11th with a temporary cardboard … --- ## [Buying a car out of state from a dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-out-of-state-from-a-dealer/62623)
**Author:** [@hpowders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hpowders)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-out-of-state-from-a-dealer/62623 "2011-03-15T01:20:43Z")
I bought a car out of state from a dealer. My out of state dealer (Virginia) told me he will handle getting my Florida license plate for my vehicle. The vehicle was shipped to me on March 11th with a temporary cardboard … --- ## [CarMD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carmd/58861)
**Author:** [@MGYSGT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MGYSGT)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carmd/58861 "2011-03-14T12:58:28Z")
Is the CarMd as advertised on TV as good as they claim it to be resulting in huge savings in repair bills?? --- ## [Revenge!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revenge/62504)
**Author:** [@719Frontier719](https://community.cartalk.com/u/719Frontier719)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revenge/62504 "2011-03-13T05:54:31Z")
I'm 18 years old and have worked three jobs since I was 14 to pay all expenses for my vehicle, housing, food, etc. I like to keep my car looking the same as it did the day I brought it home. I have all kinds of detailing… --- ## [Buying pickups from dealers who got vehicle at auction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-pickups-from-dealers-who-got-vehicle-at-auction/62523)
**Author:** [@DKWAGGS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DKWAGGS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-pickups-from-dealers-who-got-vehicle-at-auction/62523 "2011-03-12T22:35:02Z")
Is buying a vehicle the dealer acquired through an auction a safe deal? --- ## [Railroad tracks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/railroad-tracks/62417)
**Author:** [@abxxx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abxxx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/railroad-tracks/62417 "2011-03-12T17:51:15Z")
With regard to railroad tracks that cross the highways or roads, some railroad tracks are very rough. On some of the crossings the tracks stick up from the road about one-fourth inch and I can hear my car banging. My que… --- ## [Backwards Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backwards-driving/61914)
**Author:** [@ShiftKicker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShiftKicker)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backwards-driving/61914 "2011-03-12T16:54:36Z")
I was wondering if it would be possible to permanently damage a car's drivetrain and engine by pushing it backwards while the car is in a forward gear. I doubt it, but I'm not sure. ShiftKicker --- ## [How do I trade "down"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-trade-down/62427)
**Author:** [@theclaff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theclaff)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-trade-down/62427 "2011-03-12T16:52:19Z")
I'm planning to purchase a vehicle that is worth considerably less than the trade in value of my current vehicle (also less than my current loan balance). How does this work? It's difficult for me to imagine a dealer wri… --- ## [5.4 f150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-4-f150/62267)
**Author:** [@fentonbubba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fentonbubba)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-4-f150/62267 "2011-03-12T15:33:14Z")
My 5.4 ford engine with 6 speed transmission does not run smooth between 35 an 40 mph. The rpms fluctuate. Is this normal? --- ## [Low Gears driving down a hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-gears-driving-down-a-hill/62511)
**Author:** [@paperclip-9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paperclip-9)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-gears-driving-down-a-hill/62511 "2011-03-12T13:39:47Z")
I am going on a camping trip this weekend and I thought I'd get some insight to mountain driving. I understand that going down a steep hill, one should stay in the lower gears to slow the car and prevent constant braking… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=402) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=404)