# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=425 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 426 --- ## [Honda or Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-or-camry/54943)
**Author:** [@michelle1976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michelle1976)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-or-camry/54943 "2010-09-12T13:01:43Z")
2011 Camry SE or 2011 Camry LE or 2010 Honda LX-P. 2011 SE is the highest priced but looks great in red exterior and black interior. --- ## [Latest view on 7 seaters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latest-view-on-7-seaters/54209)
**Author:** [@jnbroo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jnbroo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latest-view-on-7-seaters/54209 "2010-09-12T03:19:28Z")
I would like to find a relatively fuel efficient vehicle that I can seat 7 people in, has all 4 wheel drive and can accomodate 4 bikes on a rack in the back? Are there options other than the Toyota Highlander? It is pri… --- ## [Tips for buying used car from a friend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-buying-used-car-from-a-friend/54913)
**Author:** [@ladylauras](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladylauras)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-buying-used-car-from-a-friend/54913 "2010-09-12T02:39:49Z")
hi all, i am buying my friend's car and i wanted to take it to a mechanic to have a look at it. not much seems to be "wrong," i just wanted a report on it's health from a professional. is there anything in particular i… --- ## [Roof luggage carriers and gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roof-luggage-carriers-and-gas-mileage/54923)
**Author:** [@birdermom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdermom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roof-luggage-carriers-and-gas-mileage/54923 "2010-09-12T02:27:54Z")
How significantly do soft-sided roof luggage carriers affect mpg? I am looking for specific numbers if anyone has them. How about "aerodynamic" hard shell carriers? --- ## [Squirrels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squirrels/54957)
**Author:** [@ChristinaF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristinaF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squirrels/54957 "2010-09-11T17:12:06Z")
What can be used to deter squirrels from chewing on hoses in my car, if parking in a garage is not an option. --- ## [1976 VW Westfalia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-vw-westfalia/50453)
**Author:** [@destefanox713](https://community.cartalk.com/u/destefanox713)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 10:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-vw-westfalia/50453 "2010-09-11T10:00:44Z")
Hello all- so I just purchaced a 1976 VW camper and this is all new to me. I bought it more as a hobby because I have a lot of crappy things going on right now in my life and wanted a pick me up and something to occupy … --- ## [Vehicle Satisfaction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-satisfaction/54681)
**Author:** [@margmay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/margmay)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-satisfaction/54681 "2010-09-10T23:08:01Z")
Hi everyone! If anyone has a few minutes to spare I would really appreciate you filling out my survey. I developed it for a class project and need 100 responses. It relates to vehicle satisfaction, so I thought this… --- ## [2007 Honda CR-V EXL vs. 2010 Subaru Forester (base)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-exl-vs-2010-subaru-forester-base/54776)
**Author:** [@vermonter\_out\_west](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vermonter_out_west)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-exl-vs-2010-subaru-forester-base/54776 "2010-09-10T18:19:30Z")
Hi all, I've been on and off the forum quite a bit lately, trying to decide what to do about my ailing, but much beloved 2000 Subaru Forester. I've narrowed my choice down to two new/used vehicles: 2007 Honda C… --- ## [What to sell?/A little attached](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-sell-a-little-attached/54738)
**Author:** [@Mark54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark54)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-sell-a-little-attached/54738 "2010-09-10T01:56:26Z")
I'm in a quandary. My wife fell in love with and purchased a '09 Subaru wagon a while back. We have two other wagons, a '97 Honda Accord and a '00 Saab 9-5. Both the older cars are in excellent shape and have just over… --- ## [Cross Country Road Trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-country-road-trip/54826)
**Author:** [@b.houck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b.houck)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-country-road-trip/54826 "2010-09-09T23:03:28Z")
If I am driving east to west coast in early October, what should I do to get the car ready (?95 Mercury Marquis with 100,000 miles) and what should I take with me for any car emergency? --- ## [Best used car for a teen on a budget](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-used-car-for-a-teen-on-a-budget/53992)
**Author:** [@ASickler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ASickler)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-used-car-for-a-teen-on-a-budget/53992 "2010-09-09T06:15:36Z")
I am a high school senior looking to buy my first car. I'm looking for something small that is reliable and good on gas. i was thinking something like a Honda Civic or a VW Jetta I'm looking to spend between 2,500 and 4'… --- ## [Good mechanic wants more!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-mechanic-wants-more/54779)
**Author:** [@pegasusnova](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pegasusnova)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-mechanic-wants-more/54779 "2010-09-08T21:31:12Z")
You fellas really blew it! How does the lady being hit on by her mechanic \> \> tell him" the truth," to shove off , without having him stop caring for her \> \> car? \> \> --- ## [Best Brand gasoline for 2010 4 Cylinder Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-brand-gasoline-for-2010-4-cylinder-civic/54598)
**Author:** [@chevlum97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chevlum97)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-brand-gasoline-for-2010-4-cylinder-civic/54598 "2010-09-08T16:26:53Z")
Bought a 2010 Civic this week, and was told the Dealer has used QT gas in it. I want to do one of the major brands - BP, Phillips 66, Shell, Mobile. I read that all gas is the same, and the difference is the additives … --- ## [Best "mechanical" car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-mechanical-car/54160)
**Author:** [@asc.pgh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asc.pgh)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-mechanical-car/54160 "2010-09-07T23:19:39Z")
Prius owners are chapped en masse for economy numbers less than the window sticker claims while my friend's 1960 Morris Minor continues to get 40 MPG with an engine shared with my long ago MG Midget. Pretty much ev… --- ## [349000km Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/349000km-toyota-corolla/54713)
**Author:** [@ijusttesting](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ijusttesting)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/349000km-toyota-corolla/54713 "2010-09-07T18:44:59Z")
My friend has a 1993 Toyota Corolla which has 349000KM on it. I would like to know what kind of problem or repair I would expect? --- ## [Found Something Sexy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/found-something-sexy/54653)
**Author:** [@La\_Ribere\_a](https://community.cartalk.com/u/La_Ribere_a)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/found-something-sexy/54653 "2010-09-06T14:22:23Z")
Would like feedback to avoid making a big mistake. Yummy '05 Avalon Limited, 62,500 miles, a dream to drive. Car has history of being backed into (parking lot). Carfax says to have frame checked out. All else good. As… --- ## [Heavy Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-acceleration/54680)
**Author:** [@Arifad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arifad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2010, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-acceleration/54680 "2010-09-05T23:40:21Z")
Is the minivan heavier to drive (puts more pressure on the right knee when accelerating)than other smaller cars and sedans just because of its comparably larger body and weight? My right knee is killing me and I believe … --- ## [Purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchase/54697)
**Author:** [@Lili\_Zirahuen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lili_Zirahuen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2010, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchase/54697 "2010-09-05T21:13:17Z")
What is your choice of make and model of a 10 year old van, and where to find it? --- ## [Electric cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-cars/54693)
**Author:** [@waynecp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waynecp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2010, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-cars/54693 "2010-09-05T20:18:35Z")
Why is it not possible to make an electric car capable of recharging itself by means of mechanical generation of electricity? My idea for such an electric car involves using a generator similar to that of a bicycle … --- ## [I received a slanderous Email from car talk RE: the FIAT 124](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-received-a-slanderous-email-from-car-talk-re-the-fiat-124/54650)
**Author:** [@Roarrr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roarrr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2010, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-received-a-slanderous-email-from-car-talk-re-the-fiat-124/54650 "2010-09-05T15:10:12Z")
First of all, I have never, don't and don't perceive owning a 124 BUT have spent decades wrenching on cars from many countries and find the 124 to be the easiest to work on and ESPECIALLY back when the 124 came out the m… --- ## [Packrat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/packrat/54687)
**Author:** [@conniemaze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/conniemaze)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2010, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/packrat/54687 "2010-09-05T14:59:28Z")
I have a packrat (?) nesting under the hood of my car. How to get rid of it for good? --- ## [Motor oil question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-question/54596)
**Author:** [@Muddy4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muddy4)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-question/54596 "2010-09-04T19:20:39Z")
Will synthetic motor oil make my engine run cooler then regular 10/40 motor oil? I own a 1964 Pontiac GTO that runs around 200 degrees. I have heard that by using synthetic oil, the oil stays cooler and that also brings … --- ## [Older Volvo 240s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-volvo-240s/54268)
**Author:** [@VeggieReg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VeggieReg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-volvo-240s/54268 "2010-09-04T19:16:37Z")
Looking for an inexpensive (can't spend more than $2000 for car, any initial repairs upfront, etc.) and am wondering about older Volvos. Does anyone know in general if they are expensive to repair? I have seen several on… --- ## [Why Isn't BP Gasoline on the Top Tier List?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-isnt-bp-gasoline-on-the-top-tier-list/54635)
**Author:** [@chevlum97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chevlum97)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-isnt-bp-gasoline-on-the-top-tier-list/54635 "2010-09-04T15:50:46Z")
Why Isn't BP Gasoline on the Top Tier List? It's a major company, right? Used to be Amoco. BP is so huge, I can't see them not meeting the EPA Standard - before the oil spill. --- ## [Crossing the Rockies towing a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crossing-the-rockies-towing-a-car/54525)
**Author:** [@clnbailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clnbailey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crossing-the-rockies-towing-a-car/54525 "2010-09-04T01:07:50Z")
Im getting out of the Army in a couple months and am going to be driving from Seattle to Indy. I am considering trailing a 1999 Corolla with my 2008 F-150. I could go way south to SF or LA then head East through the SW… --- ## [New SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-suv/54473)
**Author:** [@ealreryba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ealreryba)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-suv/54473 "2010-09-04T00:35:59Z")
Looking to purchase a new, moderately-sized SUV to replace my wife's 2002 Kia Sportage. We have two definite requirements: manual transmission & 4WD....the real kind, not AWD or full-time 4WD. Are there any such v… --- ## [Used Car Expectations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-expectations/54582)
**Author:** [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-expectations/54582 "2010-09-03T23:58:29Z")
Is it my imagination or do other readers notice that people's questions indicate they expect used cars sometimes 10+ years old to be like new cars? Meaning that they are "reliable", don't break down, and have low mainte… --- ## [Which car to sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-sell/54530)
**Author:** [@Litchy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Litchy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-sell/54530 "2010-09-03T22:19:36Z")
Hi, My husband and I just bought a new car...and need to get rid of one of our two old cars. Of course, we disagree over which to ditch. His - 1992 Honda Accord with 212,000 + Hers - 1997 Subaru Outback with 214… --- ## [A real puzzle!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-real-puzzle/54549)
**Author:** [@Gloriab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gloriab)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-real-puzzle/54549 "2010-09-02T22:42:31Z")
So I've always wanted to see the Rocky Mountains. I flew to Denver and when I was picking up the rental car I was told I'd need a 6 cylinder to drive in the mountains. One of my options was a 6 cylinder 2010 Forester. … --- ## [You can't work on your own car now!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-cant-work-on-your-own-car-now/54208)
**Author:** [@donman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donman)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-cant-work-on-your-own-car-now/54208 "2010-09-02T20:46:54Z")
I have been hearing for years that nobody can work on their own car these days with all the computers and such. This is so not true. I can remember guessing, changing parts just in case, etc. At least now a simple scann… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=424) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=426)