# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=404 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 405 --- ## [Cheap Double beds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-double-beds/62512)
**Author:** [@sarahparish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarahparish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 10:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-double-beds/62512 "2011-03-12T10:27:52Z")
In London from where I can buy the Cheap Double beds. --- ## [Older BMWs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-bmws/62502)
**Author:** [@nnblueyes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nnblueyes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-bmws/62502 "2011-03-12T03:01:59Z")
My son just turned 16 and wants to find an old, decent used car. A friend has a 1987 BMW 528e that he wants to sell for $1500. It runs well, but needs some work. We want to have it inspected to find out just what need… --- ## [Bench front seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bench-front-seat/62450)
**Author:** [@mcphix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcphix)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bench-front-seat/62450 "2011-03-11T23:32:11Z")
can anyone give me a valid reason why we no longer are offered a bench front seat thus making a full sized sedan a 6 passenger auto, so we don't have to purchase a 'minivan' or a 'large' SUV, just so we can haul 6 people… --- ## [Would You Buy A New Car From These Guys?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-buy-a-new-car-from-these-guys/62461)
**Author:** [@elcastorgrande](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elcastorgrande)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-buy-a-new-car-from-these-guys/62461 "2011-03-11T22:32:00Z")
http://fin...et=&ccode= 4 CEOs since IPO, now 14-month-old CFO bails. Who's minding the store we just bailed out? --- ## [Traction Control on Ice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-on-ice/56245)
**Author:** [@MrJagxke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrJagxke)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-on-ice/56245 "2011-03-11T21:46:19Z")
I live near the top of a hill that is almost 700 feet tall with curves and cars that have traction control tend to really loose ground on this hill. So, I was wondering if there are any new or late model cars where the t… --- ## [Help identify antique car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-identify-antique-car/62472)
**Author:** [@Elmer\_Curl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elmer_Curl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-identify-antique-car/62472 "2011-03-11T03:14:11Z")
Hello. I could use some assitance identifying an antique automible. I would like to upload a picture but don't see a way to do so here. Is there a way I can attach a jpeg for you guys to look at? I'm hoping to find o… --- ## [Happy with the Elantra Touring Purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-with-the-elantra-touring-purchase/62457)
**Author:** [@Misha\_s\_Mom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Misha_s_Mom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-with-the-elantra-touring-purchase/62457 "2011-03-11T01:37:11Z")
A couple of months ago I asked for feedback on buying a Hyundai Elantra Touring v. Toyota Matrix, and the feedback favored the Hyundai. I focused in on shopping for the Elantra, and found a great deal for a GLS, manual t… --- ## [Ethanol15 and my babied 1997 Ford Escort](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol15-and-my-babied-1997-ford-escort/62291)
**Author:** [@WallyPoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WallyPoppa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol15-and-my-babied-1997-ford-escort/62291 "2011-03-11T00:10:18Z")
I've babied my 84000 mile Escort to keep me company for many additional miles. Retired, a DIYer, I drive 5000 miles per year, locally only, in CNY snow country. How can I safeguard my investment when I'm informed E15 i… --- ## [Railroad tracks II](https://community.cartalk.com/t/railroad-tracks-ii/62420)
**Author:** [@abxxx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abxxx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/railroad-tracks-ii/62420 "2011-03-10T18:44:31Z")
The cars are going the speed limit but I always slow down somewhat, much to the chagrin of the cars following me. Also, a quarter-inch is quite an intrusion. How would you like to drive over a qusrter-inch high pipe? abx… --- ## [What percentage of new cars are leased vs. purchased?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-percentage-of-new-cars-are-leased-vs-purchased/47504)
**Author:** [@Ranck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ranck)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 8:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-percentage-of-new-cars-are-leased-vs-purchased/47504 "2011-03-10T08:42:15Z")
Does anyone have a decent cite for this info? I poked around with google and yahoo, but all that comes up are tons of web sites comparing leasing vs. buying from the car shopper's perspective. I'm just trying to find o… --- ## [Windows open or closed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-open-or-closed/62270)
**Author:** [@williamclang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamclang)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-open-or-closed/62270 "2011-03-10T00:50:06Z")
My wife likes to drive with the windows of our 2004 Chrysler Sebring open when the weather is warm. I say it costs no more fuel to close them and run the ac because at 60mph having open windows affects the aerodynamics o… --- ## [Best New Car For Arthritic Senior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-new-car-for-arthritic-senior/62163)
**Author:** [@grtaft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grtaft)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-new-car-for-arthritic-senior/62163 "2011-03-09T23:49:42Z")
I am having difficulty entering, exiting and getting comfortable in my 05 Subaru Forester. I have had both hips and both shoulders replaced and have increasingly painful episodes using my car which seems too low and cra… --- ## [Fast cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-cars/62329)
**Author:** [@musicmaster404](https://community.cartalk.com/u/musicmaster404)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-cars/62329 "2011-03-09T17:34:11Z")
What is in your opinion the fastest (all around) street legal manufactured car in America? --- ## [Buy older used for college kid or newer used for parental units](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-older-used-for-college-kid-or-newer-used-for-parental-units/62325)
**Author:** [@Emmamess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emmamess)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-older-used-for-college-kid-or-newer-used-for-parental-units/62325 "2011-03-09T16:55:38Z")
We need to add a car to our driveway. Our college age son will be driving daily for his internship this summer. We have a 2003 Crown Victoria with 105,000 miles that runs very well. We're trying to figure out if it would… --- ## [Getting new hatchback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-new-hatchback/62370)
**Author:** [@nthompso1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nthompso1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-new-hatchback/62370 "2011-03-09T16:34:38Z")
I love the looks of my 2007 VW GTI but not the mileage or the fact that it is a foreign car. I am from Michigan and want to buy a Ford. I still owe some on my GTI (less than it is worth so I'll still come out ahead) an… --- ## [AWD, 4WD or 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-4wd-or-4x4/62383)
**Author:** [@JAllen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAllen)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-4wd-or-4x4/62383 "2011-03-09T16:00:07Z")
what is the difference with AWD, 4WD and 4x4? is one better than the other? --- ## [Recommendations for auto service center](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-auto-service-center/62382)
**Author:** [@carlene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carlene)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-auto-service-center/62382 "2011-03-09T14:58:08Z")
First time poster here so I hope I am posting this in the correct forum. I just need recommendations for an auto service center in the Freehold/Manalapan area in New Jersey. For years I have been going to the dealer… --- ## [Mercedes Made of White Gold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-made-of-white-gold/47498)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-made-of-white-gold/47498 "2011-03-09T06:18:50Z")
If you haven't seen this, you should check it out. http://www...edes-benz/ \[image\] --- ## [Towing Capacity of a RAV4 V6 2010 model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-capacity-of-a-rav4-v6-2010-model/62411)
**Author:** [@DeepG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeepG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-capacity-of-a-rav4-v6-2010-model/62411 "2011-03-09T05:07:03Z")
Hi, I found that the towing capacity of a Toyota RAV4 V6 2010 Limited model is 3500 lb. Does this include the self weight of the vehicle? Will I be able to tow my other vehicle (Hyundai Accent, about 2400 lb weight)… --- ## [F&I to merge with sales in some places](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-i-to-merge-with-sales-in-some-places/62408)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-i-to-merge-with-sales-in-some-places/62408 "2011-03-09T01:16:53Z")
http://www…79964/1400 On its Web site, Wilsonville Toyota boasts that it offers “One-person help from start to finish: No closers. No finance managers.” A customer testimonial on the site enthuses that the store prov… --- ## [Volkswagon Golf TDI extended warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagon-golf-tdi-extended-warranty/62385)
**Author:** [@Larry\_GA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry_GA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2011, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagon-golf-tdi-extended-warranty/62385 "2011-03-08T21:27:08Z")
Anyone had good or bad experience with such a warranty. --- ## [2006 Toyota Prius Starting Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-starting-problems/62386)
**Author:** [@Marky-B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marky-B)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2011, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-starting-problems/62386 "2011-03-08T18:48:17Z")
My brother in law and sister are away for vacation and they left me in chaege of driving their cars (once/week). Both of them are identical Toyota Priuses. I follow the proper procedure to start them, but one of the… --- ## [Saturn LS 2002 Trivia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ls-2002-trivia/62350)
**Author:** [@Isaac744](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isaac744)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2011, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ls-2002-trivia/62350 "2011-03-08T01:15:38Z")
Hi everyone, I'm an intern working on a new upcoming car themed reality show. Can't talk about it too much, but one of the things I've been tasked with by one of the producers is finding some interesting fun facts/ trivi… --- ## [After filling up my car sputters and stalls 2-3 times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-filling-up-my-car-sputters-and-stalls-2-3-times/62319)
**Author:** [@Chrisb\_2004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chrisb_2004)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-filling-up-my-car-sputters-and-stalls-2-3-times/62319 "2011-03-07T22:28:09Z")
yea i have a 09 chevy aveo5 and just recently when i fill up my car it sputters and stalls 2-3 times before it stays on, i never let it get completely empty could this be a air in my gas line? --- ## [Best Used Car 7000 and under for 19-yr old male](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-used-car-7000-and-under-for-19-yr-old-male/62171)
**Author:** [@alounsbury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alounsbury)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-used-car-7000-and-under-for-19-yr-old-male/62171 "2011-03-07T19:23:27Z")
My son is in need of a different car. He is 19, so insurance cost is a big factor since he is in the high risk bracket. Also wants something a little sporty and under $7000. Any suggestions? --- ## [Painless economy options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painless-economy-options/62295)
**Author:** [@benblood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benblood)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painless-economy-options/62295 "2011-03-07T16:32:42Z")
My vehicle (1993 s10 blazer) has a 4.3 vortec engine. I am planning on making a few modifications and would like some input and maybe some more cost effective suggestions. I am strongly considering building my own Hydr… --- ## [Car in Storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-in-storage/62335)
**Author:** [@snasm74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snasm74)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-in-storage/62335 "2011-03-07T12:50:24Z")
My family has a 1974 Chevy Caprice Classic titled in the State of Illinois. The car, however, has been in storage, in the State of Florida, since 1983. The family moved to FL that year and the car was never registered, t… --- ## [Better buy? 90 Mazda 626 or 80 Toyota corolla wagon...MOM needs new car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-buy-90-mazda-626-or-80-toyota-corolla-wagon-mom-needs-new-car/61724)
**Author:** [@sola.erica](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sola.erica)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-buy-90-mazda-626-or-80-toyota-corolla-wagon-mom-needs-new-car/61724 "2011-03-06T16:25:15Z")
Hello everyone! I'm in dire need of a car with a budget of about 3000. My tranny just went out on my 86 Jimmy.. and I'm a new mom and being stuck in the house isn't always the most fun. SO I'm looking craigslist.… --- ## [New (used) car recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-used-car-recommendations/62263)
**Author:** [@millerdavenport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/millerdavenport)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-used-car-recommendations/62263 "2011-03-06T14:07:08Z")
I'm looking to upgrade from my '94 Tercel to a newer, nicer used car with fewer miles, and am aiming to spend less than $5K. My instinct is to get another Toyota or a Honda, but they have such high resale values that I'm… --- ## [Used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car/62250)
**Author:** [@astro\_pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/astro_pilot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 9:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car/62250 "2011-03-06T09:06:24Z")
I'm considering purchasing a 2001 Avalon with all the bells and whistles. It has 95K miles and they're asking $9K.....I've driven it and it's really in good shape...any comments? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=403) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=405)