# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=417 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 418 --- ## [Teen Boy - First Vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-boy-first-vehicle/57904)
**Author:** [@tsagmoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tsagmoe)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-boy-first-vehicle/57904 "2010-11-24T17:37:48Z")
My paramaters: Under 3.5K (don't plan on paying for collision insurance) Reasonable Maintence costs Easy to handle & safe His Parameters: Not totally uncool (i've been suggesting a Lesabre/Century and he thi… --- ## [Interior modifications--not worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-modifications-not-worth-it/57774)
**Author:** [@Sarahaf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarahaf)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-modifications-not-worth-it/57774 "2010-11-24T16:28:18Z")
I posted earlier about my 09 accord being uncomfortable to drive. The seats and steering wheel are awkward and after a while, somewhat painful for me (I'm on the road a lot). I'm getting ready to trade the car at a los… --- ## [New Car Buying advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-buying-advice/57847)
**Author:** [@LeavinAz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeavinAz)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-buying-advice/57847 "2010-11-24T03:06:39Z")
I drive a 2008 Scion Xb. It's 3.5 years old with 30,000 miles. Soon I will be freeway driving 1.5 hours each way for work three times a week. The Scion blows in the wind or when a larger vehicle zips by; the brakes squea… --- ## [High miles volvo station wagon or VW Jetta?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-miles-volvo-station-wagon-or-vw-jetta/57817)
**Author:** [@anitavandeven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anitavandeven)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-miles-volvo-station-wagon-or-vw-jetta/57817 "2010-11-24T02:56:58Z")
I'm a new driver and mom of first grader, agonizing over which car to buy. I have a friend selling his '97 Volvo station wagon with 175K for $2500, or a '96 VW Jetta from a dealer with 108K, for $3995. I've done as much… --- ## [Sell It or Keep It?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-it-or-keep-it/57885)
**Author:** [@keleko68](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keleko68)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-it-or-keep-it/57885 "2010-11-24T02:26:23Z")
Hello all, I'm pondering a decision on my car and need other opinions. I have a 1996 Acura Integra with around 146,000 miles on it. I bought it new and am the only owner. I've taken great care of the car and its rew… --- ## [Car-related Xmas gift for 18-year-old high-school senior (male)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-related-xmas-gift-for-18-year-old-high-school-senior-male/57844)
**Author:** [@northfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/northfield)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-related-xmas-gift-for-18-year-old-high-school-senior-male/57844 "2010-11-23T23:20:15Z")
What would a good stocking stuffer be (max. $25) for a h.s. senior who is crazy about his car (Toyota) and fixing it up (stereo and other hormonally driven projects). --- ## [Used high-end car vs. brand new ordinary car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-high-end-car-vs-brand-new-ordinary-car/57846)
**Author:** [@westlake16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/westlake16)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-high-end-car-vs-brand-new-ordinary-car/57846 "2010-11-23T19:24:51Z")
With a budget of about $15,000, which will get the most bang on the buck? A brand new car such as Corolla or a used high-end car such as BMW C class? Is high-end car more expensive because of the brand name or because of… --- ## [Should I Return My New Hyundai Elantra?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-return-my-new-hyundai-elantra/57735)
**Author:** [@shirlingtonchristian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shirlingtonchristian)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-return-my-new-hyundai-elantra/57735 "2010-11-23T17:45:49Z")
Help! I just bought a new 2010 Hyundai Elantra SE (literally tonight). I test drove the GLS with the sales rep in the car, and he upsold me on a "better ride" in the SE. I bought the SE without testing it... As I dro… --- ## [Fuel saving device](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-saving-device/57794)
**Author:** [@Nancytb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nancytb)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2010, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-saving-device/57794 "2010-11-22T20:26:18Z")
Does the product called "Fuel Doctor" work? Is there any potential damage to the car from using it? Is it worth buying? --- ## [Congradulations Jimmie](https://community.cartalk.com/t/congradulations-jimmie/57854)
**Author:** [@oldschool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldschool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2010, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/congradulations-jimmie/57854 "2010-11-22T02:32:37Z")
Perhaps nothing to do with fixing a car but everything to do with a very popular offshoot of the automotive industry. I just can't get over Jimmie winning five in a row. The only thing that tempers the story is how … --- ## [Terrible time trying to title this VAN](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terrible-time-trying-to-title-this-van/57841)
**Author:** [@lucasgreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucasgreen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2010, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terrible-time-trying-to-title-this-van/57841 "2010-11-22T02:14:35Z")
I have a van that I've owned for a couple years now but I never got the title for it. It's still legally owned by someone else. I don't have contact with that person any more nor do I have a bill of sale. Is there … --- ## [New car buying advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-buying-advice/57835)
**Author:** [@bestung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bestung)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2010, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-buying-advice/57835 "2010-11-22T01:40:44Z")
I'm looking to buy a car (95% sure a new, compact or small midsized SUV) and I'm curious to hear which car you feel would work best for me: Not a car guy at all (know nothing), but my 14 year old car got stolen about a… --- ## [Keep 2003 Avalon or 2003 LS?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-2003-avalon-or-2003-ls/57728)
**Author:** [@theshowpro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theshowpro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2010, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-2003-avalon-or-2003-ls/57728 "2010-11-22T00:26:05Z")
I have inherited a 2003 Avalon XL with 58k miles (leather, power seats and JBL sound). I have a 2003 Lincoln LS V6 Premium with 41k miles. Question is which car to keep? I bought the Lincoln new and it is paid for. I bou… --- ## [Cabin filter 07 civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-filter-07-civic/57836)
**Author:** [@puddyguy1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/puddyguy1966)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-filter-07-civic/57836 "2010-11-21T22:00:19Z")
I recently bought an 07 civic lx, after my 02 was wrecked, where is the cabin filter?? nothing in the owners manual except how often to change it, my 02 was behind the glove box and it just popped it off, this one doesn… --- ## [Stopping at an icy intersection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopping-at-an-icy-intersection/57792)
**Author:** [@Beavertail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beavertail)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopping-at-an-icy-intersection/57792 "2010-11-21T14:57:11Z")
One day last winter while approaching a very icy intersection on a slight downhill grade - it was a four-way stop - I started to brake and, as expected, the ABS came on immediately. Nevertheless, my front-wheel drive Vol… --- ## [Lost Remote Keyless Entry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-remote-keyless-entry/57760)
**Author:** [@hopeburns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hopeburns)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-remote-keyless-entry/57760 "2010-11-21T12:23:53Z")
My son recently bought a used 02 Nissan altima which has it's own set of problems but it didn't come with the remote keyless entry device. Since he is of the generation that has never had to use a key to get into the ca… --- ## [Rumble in the Rockies-Ford vs. Chevy!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rumble-in-the-rockies-ford-vs-chevy/57747)
**Author:** [@DfromSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DfromSD)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rumble-in-the-rockies-ford-vs-chevy/57747 "2010-11-21T03:10:35Z")
Great article on a test between Ford and Chevy HD trucks. They drive up Eisenhower Pass fully loaded pulling trailers loaded to capacity. Quite a shootout, but one truck excelled and even exceeded expectations in the con… --- ## [Female Interested in becoming a Mechanic. Any adivce or info?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/female-interested-in-becoming-a-mechanic-any-adivce-or-info/56852)
**Author:** [@InterestedInAuto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/InterestedInAuto)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/female-interested-in-becoming-a-mechanic-any-adivce-or-info/56852 "2010-11-21T03:04:17Z")
I'm 18/female and considering going to school to be a automotive technician. I don't know to much about cars but I'd really like to work with my hands and not behind a desk all day. I'm married, w/ my husband in the mili… --- ## [70mph in 1st gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/70mph-in-1st-gear/57585)
**Author:** [@paperclip-9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paperclip-9)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/70mph-in-1st-gear/57585 "2010-11-21T01:01:01Z")
I was hoping to get some confusion cleared up. I have a 2010 Honda Accord and as I was driving about 70mph on the freeway, I was approaching a steep downhill. I wanted to slow the car down by downshifting the transmissio… --- ## [World's Ugliest Car (in production)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worlds-ugliest-car-in-production/56545)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worlds-ugliest-car-in-production/56545 "2010-11-20T06:39:14Z")
I saw a couple of these on the road over the weekend, and I think it has to be the ugliest car currently in production. http://www...-exterior/ It still isn't as ugly as the Pontiac Aztec, but they don't make t… --- ## [Invisishield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/invisishield/57460)
**Author:** [@larochf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larochf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/invisishield/57460 "2010-11-19T15:57:38Z")
I am buying a Mini and the dealer is suggesting invisishield at 600+$. Is it worth it --- ## [State inspection procedures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-inspection-procedures/57632)
**Author:** [@oldwrench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwrench)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2010, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-inspection-procedures/57632 "2010-11-19T14:36:20Z")
The state of Va. is now in the process of doing away with the windshield sticker. Vehicles must be inspected in order for tag renewal.Inspection stations must enter the information to DMV computers. Have their … --- ## [Jeep parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-parts/57739)
**Author:** [@rickster66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rickster66)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2010, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-parts/57739 "2010-11-19T13:00:48Z")
Here's a message I left today for Mopar Parts: I am unable to order through the shopping cart or phone system so would appreciate a reply. Are you guys going out of business? If you guys are unable to provide part # 6… --- ## [Is this a question or a puzzler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-question-or-a-puzzler/57664)
**Author:** [@HansMassage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HansMassage)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2010, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-question-or-a-puzzler/57664 "2010-11-19T02:44:40Z")
My wife and I come from the era of 60's VWs where if you stepped on the clutch or the accelerator and nothing happened you got out your coil of tie wire tied it to the broken cable end pulled it through tied it off and w… --- ## [Frozen windshield - deicing with hot water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-windshield-deicing-with-hot-water/40712)
**Author:** [@Shoeclerk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shoeclerk)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-windshield-deicing-with-hot-water/40712 "2010-11-18T21:49:46Z")
I've recently moved to western Washington from Southern California and having to scrape icy windshields is a new (and very painful experience). How risky would it be to pour hot water over the windshield rather than usi… --- ## [What is a "Spyder"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-spyder/57668)
**Author:** [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-spyder/57668 "2010-11-18T19:00:44Z")
Is there a difference between a "spyder" and a soft top convertible? Or different meanings between the different spellings of "spyder" and "spider"? --- ## [Anti-freeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-freeze/57660)
**Author:** [@condos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/condos)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-freeze/57660 "2010-11-18T17:45:55Z")
Have a 2006 Honda CRV. I have read so much about different makes of Anti-freeze ,silicates no silicates, borates etc.I don't know what to think. Should I really only use Honda Anti-freeze or is that just a money maker fo… --- ## [What PSI! 265/70R 17 Nokian Nordman SUV 1 Max 47 psi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-psi-265-70r-17-nokian-nordman-suv-1-max-47-psi/57701)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-psi-265-70r-17-nokian-nordman-suv-1-max-47-psi/57701 "2010-11-18T16:41:55Z")
2008 Ford Expedition. I would like 43 psi back, 44 in front. What should I put in? Thank you. Robert --- ## [Foreign vs comestic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foreign-vs-comestic/57678)
**Author:** [@golfgal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfgal)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foreign-vs-comestic/57678 "2010-11-18T16:25:40Z")
I keep my cars for 11-12 years. Will I still appreciate a domestic car after its 10th year? Will the interior hold up? Will the automatic windows still work? I had a 1987 Acura Legend until it blew an engine in 1999.… --- ## [Kindness to our OPs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kindness-to-our-ops/57440)
**Author:** [@Scrabbler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrabbler)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kindness-to-our-ops/57440 "2010-11-18T16:02:11Z")
Not a question--a comment. I wish the people on this board would make the utmost effort to be polite. In particular, recognize that not everyone is a car person. Here's what I mean, specifically 1) Criticizing OP… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=416) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=418)