# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=408 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 409 --- ## [Wi Governer willing to use National guard to bust unions!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wi-governer-willing-to-use-national-guard-to-bust-unions/61212)
**Author:** [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wi-governer-willing-to-use-national-guard-to-bust-unions/61212 "2011-02-12T14:37:42Z")
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) said Friday that he was willing to mobilize the state's National Guard force in order to address the potential repercussions of his stated proposal to eliminate collective bargaining right… --- ## [Hybrid battery replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-replacement/61151)
**Author:** [@dgrinnan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgrinnan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-replacement/61151 "2011-02-12T05:09:30Z")
Now that hybrids have been on the market for a few years, have you seen any studies or had any discussions around the impact to the hybrid market and the impact to the value of hybrids once owner have to start replacing … --- ## [Oil vs Freedom](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-vs-freedom/60783)
**Author:** [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-vs-freedom/60783 "2011-02-12T03:46:11Z")
Egypt, not knowing much about Egypt other than it has been (or is) one of America's most dependable allies in the Middle East. As I learn more I realize the leader is in power 30 years and this really isn't a democracy.… --- ## [Dodge Saratoga Conversion van/RV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-saratoga-conversion-van-rv/61196)
**Author:** [@Jymmis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jymmis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-saratoga-conversion-van-rv/61196 "2011-02-11T23:27:09Z")
I love your show sooo much! I am trying to find out how many of these were made, what size engine & automatic-tranny it has,and with 71k orig. miles all in great condition what it is worth. It is completly self-contained… --- ## [Nissan v. Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-v-toyota/61158)
**Author:** [@riptide](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riptide)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-v-toyota/61158 "2011-02-11T23:19:52Z")
I currently drive a 2010 Nissan Versa SL with 17k -I am thinking of trading it in (and it's payments + the $2000. in equity) for a 2007 Toyota Rav 4 AWD with 34k. I live in VT and think going AWD is smart but yet the Ver… --- ## [For those with too much time: "One Second After" plausibility (long)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-those-with-too-much-time-one-second-after-plausibility-long/61117)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-those-with-too-much-time-one-second-after-plausibility-long/61117 "2011-02-11T04:46:07Z")
"One Second After" was a Novel by William Forstchen. It describes the aftermath of an EMP attack (Electro-Magnetic Pulse--basically nukes set off in the upper atmosphere to send a debilitating power surge over a large ar… --- ## [Flaggers and the Posting Police](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flaggers-and-the-posting-police/61175)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flaggers-and-the-posting-police/61175 "2011-02-11T03:51:09Z")
So earlier today someone had put up a thread with a link to a Fox News story. It had to do with whether or not the US Government owes Toyota an apology. So I was in there typing a reply to something, hit submit, an… --- ## [Does Washington Owe Toyota an Apology?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-washington-owe-toyota-an-apology/61162)
**Author:** [@NuclearMissile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NuclearMissile)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-washington-owe-toyota-an-apology/61162 "2011-02-11T01:24:04Z")
The more I think about this whole Toyota thing (http://www.nhtsa.gov/PR/DOT-16-11), the more pissed off I get - and I don't even own a Toyota. After a year of trashing the company's cars, the government is just saying, "… --- ## [2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 Kia Optima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-6-vs-2011-kia-optima/61160)
**Author:** [@Blwnkl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blwnkl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-6-vs-2011-kia-optima/61160 "2011-02-11T00:13:16Z")
Interested in leasing a new car. Have it narrowed down to the 2011 Mazda 6 and the 2011 Kia Optima. Any compelling reason to choose one over the other? --- ## [Which Car to Keep -- Mazda MX-6 or Subaru Outback?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-keep-mazda-mx-6-or-subaru-outback/61077)
**Author:** [@Fitzychick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fitzychick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-keep-mazda-mx-6-or-subaru-outback/61077 "2011-02-10T15:49:39Z")
My husband and I are getting an all-electric Nissan Leaf this spring and will let go of one of our other cars -- a 1995 Mazda MX-6 and a 2000 Subaru Outback. Originally, we were going to keep the Outback because it is ne… --- ## [All Wheel Drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive/61108)
**Author:** [@Hypnotoad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hypnotoad)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive/61108 "2011-02-10T15:39:02Z")
Hello, we are in the market for a new car, we are thinking of something small or medium sized. We live in Ashland, Oregon, where it snows heavily maybe twice a year, and we are wondering if it's worth getting an all whe… --- ## [Reliability of 1. Direct Injection (Hyundai) and 2. PowerShift Transmission (Ford)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliability-of-1-direct-injection-hyundai-and-2-powershift-transmission-ford/61097)
**Author:** [@mareakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mareakin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliability-of-1-direct-injection-hyundai-and-2-powershift-transmission-ford/61097 "2011-02-10T00:35:07Z")
Would you consider either technology to be "proven" when it comes to reliability? The dual-clutch automated-manual PowerShift worries me a little bit especially in traffic. That clutch has to engage and disengage m… --- ## [LEASE END PLEASE HELP, Can you negotiate with Acura Finance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-end-please-help-can-you-negotiate-with-acura-finance/61120)
**Author:** [@Dress88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dress88)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2011, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-end-please-help-can-you-negotiate-with-acura-finance/61120 "2011-02-09T23:25:26Z")
Hey guys, this is my first post so go easy. I have an '05 TL with the lease ending very soon. Yes, I was unemployed at the time and made the poor decision of extending my lease an additional 2 years after my initial 3 1/… --- ## [Oil question re paraffinic oil in a recent post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-question-re-paraffinic-oil-in-a-recent-post/61089)
**Author:** [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2011, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-question-re-paraffinic-oil-in-a-recent-post/61089 "2011-02-09T18:58:24Z")
In another place I was trying to answer a question and found this. "Fact: There are two basic types of crude oil, naphthenic and paraffinic. Most conventional engine lubricating oils today are made from paraffinic crud… --- ## [Driving from Houston to Los Angeles and back this weekend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-from-houston-to-los-angeles-and-back-this-weekend/61068)
**Author:** [@longdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-from-houston-to-los-angeles-and-back-this-weekend/61068 "2011-02-08T23:32:18Z")
I'm driving my family from Houston to Los Angeles this weekend. I've done it before but not in February. Are road conditions dangerous this time of the year? --- ## [Nissan Altima vs Hyundai Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-vs-hyundai-sonata/61024)
**Author:** [@dale234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dale234)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-vs-hyundai-sonata/61024 "2011-02-08T16:24:16Z")
Nissan Altima or Hyundai Sonata. Which of these cars will last me the longest, provide the best reliability, and not cost a lot to keep on the road? --- ## [GM Engine Management System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-engine-management-system/30676)
**Author:** [@massey\_wc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/massey_wc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-engine-management-system/30676 "2011-02-08T06:37:14Z")
I have reservations regarding the engine management system. As I recall, this type of program was attempted in the 1970's but was discontinued. I'm particularly concerned with the shift from 8 cylinder to 4 cylinder wh… --- ## [Auto Transport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-transport/54545)
**Author:** [@sjcohen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjcohen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-transport/54545 "2011-02-08T02:06:27Z")
My son wants us to ship his car from California to school in MIami, Florida. Any suggestions on how to do this painlessly and get the car to its destination quickly and without damage? --- ## [Which would you buy - 2011 Volvo XC70 T-6 AWD or Acura RDX SH-AWD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-would-you-buy-2011-volvo-xc70-t-6-awd-or-acura-rdx-sh-awd/60994)
**Author:** [@lragsac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lragsac)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-would-you-buy-2011-volvo-xc70-t-6-awd-or-acura-rdx-sh-awd/60994 "2011-02-08T01:19:24Z")
My husband and I are considering purchasing either the Volvo or the Acura, We are a family of 3, with one young child. I own an Acura now and trust their reliability and service experience. I have never owned a Volvo, s… --- ## [Buying a Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car/61020)
**Author:** [@london55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/london55)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car/61020 "2011-02-08T01:02:15Z")
I will be looking to buy a car in March. My two requirements are that I can fit a wheelchair in the back and that the car get better gas milage that I currently am getting(15/mpg).I don't want a minivan. Thanks You. --- ## [Frozen windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-windshield/60946)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-windshield/60946 "2011-02-07T21:56:32Z")
I live near Buffalo NY and we get a lot of thick hard ice on our windshields. My Town & Country minivan has a huge windshield and takes a long time to warm up. I have been using a pail of hot water to take the i… --- ## [Genrational Gap or a Serious Problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/genrational-gap-or-a-serious-problem/60162)
**Author:** [@my2cents](https://community.cartalk.com/u/my2cents)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/genrational-gap-or-a-serious-problem/60162 "2011-02-07T21:39:32Z")
Consumer Reports (Feb issue) was highly critical of the new MyFord Touch system (available on the Ford Edge and other Ford and Lincoln Models). Calling the system"...much-hyped but over complicated...". I went to m… --- ## [DMV Registration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dmv-registration/61028)
**Author:** [@debinewport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debinewport)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dmv-registration/61028 "2011-02-07T21:25:27Z")
How can I get my registration from the DMV if I have tried everything to get my 1998 BMW 740i to pass the emission test and I still fail the test after replacing the catalytic converters 3 times with Magna -flow state ce… --- ## [Wife wants a used car (manual transmission). Which?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wife-wants-a-used-car-manual-transmission-which/60836)
**Author:** [@gberkson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gberkson)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wife-wants-a-used-car-manual-transmission-which/60836 "2011-02-07T18:02:46Z")
My wife is looking for an expensive used car with manual transmission. She has always loved the VW Golf/Rabbit models but has also been looking at the Toyota Yaris. All things being equal, any recommendations? As regards… --- ## [Acura rsx w/ K24/k20 hybrid swap or 06 Subaru wrx sti?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-w-k24-k20-hybrid-swap-or-06-subaru-wrx-sti/60981)
**Author:** [@s2kvtec](https://community.cartalk.com/u/s2kvtec)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-w-k24-k20-hybrid-swap-or-06-subaru-wrx-sti/60981 "2011-02-07T14:01:32Z")
Hi my name is Zakk and I am a college student that has a strong passion for cars which was instilled in me by my father at a young age. Of course he is into the older cars and i am too, but i much preffer the newer techn… --- ## [Used SUV X5 v/s Cayenne](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-x5-v-s-cayenne/60971)
**Author:** [@gautam\_pai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gautam_pai)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-x5-v-s-cayenne/60971 "2011-02-06T21:09:32Z")
I'm looking at buying an used SUV for use in MInneapolis and the choice is between a 2004 BMW X5 with 112k miles and a 2004 Porsche Cayenne S with 84k miles. I usually drive about 200 miles every month when I visit here.… --- ## [Delivering Pizzas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delivering-pizzas/60673)
**Author:** [@jp020752](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jp020752)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delivering-pizzas/60673 "2011-02-06T04:57:13Z")
I deliver pizzas for a second job and I'm wondering if it would be better in general for the car to keep it running for each delivery (it takes about 4-5 minutes) or shut it off. What about during the summer and winter? … --- ## [Need to downsize](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-downsize/60455)
**Author:** [@rushilad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rushilad)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-downsize/60455 "2011-02-05T23:38:30Z")
I have a 2006 Subaru Forester that I love, but I cannot really afford to keep making the payments. I'm trying to decide if I should sell it and buy something cheaper but reliable. Is this even possible? --- ## [Want to buy a used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-buy-a-used-car/60593)
**Author:** [@Just\_don\_t\_know](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Just_don_t_know)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-buy-a-used-car/60593 "2011-02-05T23:35:12Z")
My credit is screwwed up and want to buy a sed car to finace to reestablish my credit. I have been approved for 10,200.00 on a used car. the two cars I am looking at are a continental ls 2002, or a pt cruiser 2003. both … --- ## [Who Killed The Electric Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-killed-the-electric-car/60675)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-killed-the-electric-car/60675 "2011-02-05T21:07:31Z")
There is an excellent documentary film available titled "Who Killed The Electric Car".. Every automotive enthusiast should obtain a copy of this film and see how GM, Big Oil and the California Air Resources Board (C… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=407) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=409)