# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=429 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 430 --- ## [Tail lights wont go off and brake lights wont come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tail-lights-wont-go-off-and-brake-lights-wont-come-on/53248)
**Author:** [@ktrotter2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ktrotter2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tail-lights-wont-go-off-and-brake-lights-wont-come-on/53248 "2010-08-09T18:42:10Z")
I recently got a new battery and my tail lights wont go off and my brake lights wont come on.. Do you know whats the cause for that --- ## [Are lower rolling resistance tires worthe higher co$t?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-lower-rolling-resistance-tires-worthe-higher-co-t/53159)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-lower-rolling-resistance-tires-worthe-higher-co-t/53159 "2010-08-09T13:15:46Z")
An EMS volunteer says the tires are more expensive. Over their life, do they savenough fuel to pay for their greater expen$e? Any recommendations on such tires for a 2005 Toyota Corolla and/or 2008 Expedition? (… --- ## [Information on Dodge 2500 Ram Trucks 4X4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/information-on-dodge-2500-ram-trucks-4x4/53230)
**Author:** [@dodgebro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dodgebro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 10:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/information-on-dodge-2500-ram-trucks-4x4/53230 "2010-08-09T10:13:11Z")
I am in the process of shopping for a 3/4 ton pickup truck to tow a 5th wheel camping rig. Anyone have any experience with a Dodge Ram 2500 diesel? --- ## [Used Toyotas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-toyotas/53206)
**Author:** [@lynda641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lynda641)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-toyotas/53206 "2010-08-09T01:00:16Z")
Are the older Toyotas involved in the acceleration issues? I am looking at older models of the Rav4/Scion XB, but am a little leary of them. --- ## [Car Shipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shipping/50122)
**Author:** [@umichcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/umichcar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shipping/50122 "2010-08-08T19:15:48Z")
I have a car that I'd like to ship from Colorado to Michigan. Any suggestions on shipping companies? I'm having a hard time finding any reliable reviews on-line? Is there anything other than insurance that I should be… --- ## [Advice on new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-new-car/53097)
**Author:** [@cuh148](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cuh148)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-new-car/53097 "2010-08-08T19:01:55Z")
I am about to retire my 219,000 mile Ford Windstar. I want the safest car, with best gas mileage, cheapest price. Don't care about much else. Also do not want to buy from Toyota, Ford, and Volkswagen Any ide… --- ## [Arm rests](https://community.cartalk.com/t/arm-rests/53109)
**Author:** [@pollysue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pollysue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/arm-rests/53109 "2010-08-08T02:51:33Z")
I am looking for a new car with an arm rest that is attched to the seat, not "built in" to the middle console of the car. I am short, also have some medical issues, and need the arm rest that is attached to the driver's… --- ## [Volvo s60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60/53158)
**Author:** [@Leon\_Davis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leon_Davis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60/53158 "2010-08-08T02:41:19Z")
We're considering purchasing a 01' s60 w/155,000 mi. on it. Its had about $7000 put into it since 08'. We would like to get a car that is under $5000, able to put 100,000 mi on. Do you think its worth it? --- ## [Dodge Neon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon/53102)
**Author:** [@1cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1cylinder)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon/53102 "2010-08-07T22:24:52Z")
Does anyone have any input on Dodge Neons ? I am thinking about buying a 2001 Neon with 140000 miles. It's clean, runs well,we;; maintained, but I've been warned away from the make by several people. --- ## [Manual vs paddle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-vs-paddle/52369)
**Author:** [@danquan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danquan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-vs-paddle/52369 "2010-08-07T21:43:00Z")
BUYING 2011 CORVETTE WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. SINCE QUALITY AND LONGEVITY OF MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS ARE GREATLY IMPROVED, HAVE NOT CONSIDERED PADDLE TRANSMISSION BUT I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THEM AND WOULD APPRECIATE … --- ## [Muscle Car and Pony Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muscle-car-and-pony-car/53071)
**Author:** [@CamaroBeau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CamaroBeau)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muscle-car-and-pony-car/53071 "2010-08-07T20:49:59Z")
Whats the difference between Muscle Car and Pony Car? --- ## [Insulation glump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insulation-glump/53131)
**Author:** [@ltroopjeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ltroopjeff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insulation-glump/53131 "2010-08-07T19:27:28Z")
We own a 2009 Toyota Camry and periodically on the passenger side floor board appears to be chunks of pink insulation/pet hair. Unable to tie it to any particular actvitity (ie use of heating/cooling)or where is comes f… --- ## [Switching motors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switching-motors/52912)
**Author:** [@celicaST](https://community.cartalk.com/u/celicaST)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switching-motors/52912 "2010-08-07T18:51:08Z")
can i switch out a 1.8L out with a 2.3L from a toyota TC to a toyota celica ST --- ## [NYC Taxicab radiator paint/exhaust experiment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nyc-taxicab-radiator-paint-exhaust-experiment/53004)
**Author:** [@AlexUB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexUB)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nyc-taxicab-radiator-paint-exhaust-experiment/53004 "2010-08-07T15:58:32Z")
It was just a few years ago, I think it was Ford, painted a newly invented polymer on the front of (idling)NYC taxicabs that was intended to suck up exhaust from car idling immediately in front of that vehicle.Is there a… --- ## [What is the flowing sound when I turn the steering wheel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-flowing-sound-when-i-turn-the-steering-wheel/53098)
**Author:** [@paperclip-9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paperclip-9)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-flowing-sound-when-i-turn-the-steering-wheel/53098 "2010-08-07T15:33:14Z")
This happens with every car and there is nothing wrong with the car but out of curiousity I was just wondering what makes the flowing sound when you turn the steering wheel the whole way. When I turn the steering wheel f… --- ## [Rubber spacers for springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-spacers-for-springs/52770)
**Author:** [@jimlovessubaru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimlovessubaru)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-spacers-for-springs/52770 "2010-08-07T12:52:32Z")
can I put rubber spacers in my springs to raise the car up about 2 inches without damaging my car? --- ## [99 hyundai elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-hyundai-elantra/53103)
**Author:** [@1cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1cylinder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-hyundai-elantra/53103 "2010-08-07T12:27:53Z")
I am thinking of buying a 99 Hyundai Elantra with 120000 miles on it. Does anyone have any input on the reliability of so old a model of Hyundai ? --- ## [99 hyundai elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-hyundai-elantra/53104)
**Author:** [@1cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1cylinder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-hyundai-elantra/53104 "2010-08-07T12:27:01Z")
I am thinking of buying a 99 Hyundai Elantra with 120000 miles on it. Does anyone have any input on the reliability of so old a model of Hyundai ? --- ## [Should my mom and step dad borrow my new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-my-mom-and-step-dad-borrow-my-new-car/53100)
**Author:** [@Warmgray2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Warmgray2010)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-my-mom-and-step-dad-borrow-my-new-car/53100 "2010-08-07T06:53:19Z")
So I just got a slightly used 2010 hyudai sonata, fully loaded, approximately 5 months ago. I have also temporarily moved back home after being on my own for 10 years. I drove my car from the West coast to the East coas… --- ## [If two snow tires, where on 4WD Expedition?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-two-snow-tires-where-on-4wd-expedition/52852)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-two-snow-tires-where-on-4wd-expedition/52852 "2010-08-06T23:46:57Z")
Someone kindly donated three F-150 wheels for our medical transport SUV. (He damaged his fourth wheel and replaced all with custom wheels.) (The SUV takes blood and components, etc. to hospitals on highways and int… --- ## [Bogus car review](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogus-car-review/52744)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogus-car-review/52744 "2010-08-06T18:06:35Z")
I give Warren a solid C on this review: http://www...01379.html His reviews are more about entertainment than info, so he takes a paragraph to say he liked the car, then another paragraph to defend his reviewing s… --- ## [This truck puts most hot cars to shame](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-truck-puts-most-hot-cars-to-shame/52930)
**Author:** [@Red-Tail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Red-Tail)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-truck-puts-most-hot-cars-to-shame/52930 "2010-08-06T00:28:04Z")
This is a serious sleeper truck. A youtube vid of it is amazing. http://www...rembedded it is a 1970 chevy pickup that is still used for everyday farm work and fishing trips. it's running a BBC. There are othe… --- ## [What is best on sand?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-best-on-sand/52811)
**Author:** [@railronin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/railronin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-best-on-sand/52811 "2010-08-05T21:03:55Z")
what is best on sand ,going to the outer banks, carova north Carolina and we have a 1999 Subaru legacy outback wagon all wheel drive 30th anniversary limited ,my mother in law has a 2007 Toyoda rav4 with 4 wheel drive wi… --- ## [Rust show stopper?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-show-stopper/52726)
**Author:** [@carbuyer25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carbuyer25)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-show-stopper/52726 "2010-08-05T19:11:13Z")
I'm on the market for a used car (my first car) and I recently came across a 2004 Mazda 3 hatchback with 40,000 miles, for sale by the owner, who bought it new in 2004. Since the owner was a student who lived near campu… --- ## [Buying a new car with trade in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-car-with-trade-in/52958)
**Author:** [@Leefjb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leefjb)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-car-with-trade-in/52958 "2010-08-05T05:26:11Z")
I am looking at buying a new car and I have 2 cars, both 2001's. Has any one traded in 2 cars when buying a new one? Or am I just going to get a bad deal? I have tried to sell one and have had no luck. Buick LaSabre & Ol… --- ## [Mass Car Sales Tax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mass-car-sales-tax/52928)
**Author:** [@Carrse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carrse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mass-car-sales-tax/52928 "2010-08-04T16:57:54Z")
I will be buying my son's car when I visit him in Oregon next month. Which state do I pay sales tax to? --- ## [Mazda Miata "A Girl's Car!"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-miata-a-girls-car/52615)
**Author:** [@myamericandream](https://community.cartalk.com/u/myamericandream)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-miata-a-girls-car/52615 "2010-08-04T16:33:02Z")
So, everyone, I have been doing research. I've seen this question asked 6 years ago, and again 3 years ago. And here I go again. I am 24 years old and a male. I want a Mazda Miata. I've been reading men complaining the… --- ## [Run Flat Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-flat-tires/52781)
**Author:** [@Pipe\_Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pipe_Man)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-flat-tires/52781 "2010-08-03T23:10:11Z")
Is it safe to change to regular tires on a 2006 Sienna AWD, as long the load rating is the same. --- ## [Baja bugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baja-bugs/52897)
**Author:** [@bklynspringer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bklynspringer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baja-bugs/52897 "2010-08-03T23:04:10Z")
I have been looking into getting or building a baja bug but ive noticed I don't think they are 4x4. Can anyone give me some advice on how to make a bug 4x4? I was thinking I would go to a junk yard and take the front… --- ## [Remote Transmission Filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-transmission-filter/52924)
**Author:** [@kresso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kresso)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-transmission-filter/52924 "2010-08-03T17:59:18Z")
I am wondering what people's thoughts are on Remote Transmission Filters? Since a transmission is such an inexpensive fix I was thinking a 30 dollar install and a yearly 5 dollar filter isn't very much. Does anyone kno… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=428) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=430)