# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=430 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 431 --- ## [Which car to sell? Please advise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-sell-please-advise/52865)
**Author:** [@DeepG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeepG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-sell-please-advise/52865 "2010-08-03T01:59:18Z")
Hi, I need a little help in deciding about a car that I will be selling. Here is the scenario. I have two cars. One 2002 Hyundai Accent and the other 1996 Toyota Corolla. The Accent has nearly 99500 miles on it an… --- ## [1968 Barracuda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1968-barracuda/49650)
**Author:** [@nchl102](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nchl102)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1968-barracuda/49650 "2010-08-03T00:17:51Z")
I have a 68' Barracuda that I am looking to sell but I have no idea what it's worth. It is the non-hemi version and at this time it does NOT run. It has all the original parts and emblems. It also has a little bit of rus… --- ## [Looking for midsize used car, where to start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-midsize-used-car-where-to-start/52717)
**Author:** [@mjjohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjjohnson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-midsize-used-car-where-to-start/52717 "2010-08-02T17:51:13Z")
I'm going to be buying a car (my first) in a few months and I'm trying to figure out where to start. I think I'd like a midsize (or possibly larger compact) car; something that can comfortably accommodate people in the … --- ## [New Car or Keep Fixing Current Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-or-keep-fixing-current-car/52855)
**Author:** [@kresso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kresso)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-or-keep-fixing-current-car/52855 "2010-08-02T17:01:47Z")
I have a 1995 Buick Regal, 3.8 L Custom with 125,000 miles. I looked back this past year and have spent about 250 dollars in repairs that I have done myself. I have had the car for about 3 years and am not certain of t… --- ## [Powersteering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powersteering/52847)
**Author:** [@s4lter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/s4lter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powersteering/52847 "2010-08-02T16:38:48Z")
hi i just brought a renault clio 1988 1.9 and it doesnt have power steering is there a way to add this ? --- ## [Car with rooms for bikes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-with-rooms-for-bikes/52764)
**Author:** [@Karen\_W](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen_W)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-with-rooms-for-bikes/52764 "2010-08-02T05:24:18Z")
I am looking for a car with room for 2 bicycles to fit inside. One bike is smaller with aerobars and the other is larger and longer because my husband is tall. They seem to fill well in the Honda Element. Are there other… --- ## [2011 Ford fiesta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta/52819)
**Author:** [@chefmerveilleux](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chefmerveilleux)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta/52819 "2010-08-02T00:32:51Z")
I am interested in purchasing a new 2011 Ford Fiesta SE with a 5 speed transmission. I really like the Euro design, the colors and the fuel efficency. Although, the car has a good reputation in Europe, all my American fr… --- ## [Which car - the old Volvo or the less old Kia?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-the-old-volvo-or-the-less-old-kia/52650)
**Author:** [@Mikedraws](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikedraws)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-the-old-volvo-or-the-less-old-kia/52650 "2010-08-02T00:03:49Z")
Hey, what do you think? Do I trade in my 1994 Volvo 850 (blue book about $1100, about 160,000 miles) for a 2007 Kia Rondo, 40,000 miles? Looking for more passenger room, tired of the sedan, but the Volvo is nice. There a… --- ## [AC button: To leave on constantly, or turn off when interior is cold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-button-to-leave-on-constantly-or-turn-off-when-interior-is-cold/52802)
**Author:** [@maozone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maozone)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-button-to-leave-on-constantly-or-turn-off-when-interior-is-cold/52802 "2010-08-01T21:31:23Z")
Do you save gas by pushing the ac button on and off when the vehicle gets really cold inside, or is it better to leave it on constantly and adjust the temp? Is it excessive wear on the ac system versus saving a lil on g… --- ## [Which car will have less issues: lexus or acura?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-will-have-less-issues-lexus-or-acura/52752)
**Author:** [@pkgbooshcom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pkgbooshcom)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-will-have-less-issues-lexus-or-acura/52752 "2010-08-01T19:24:44Z")
Here is my issue: My mom has two cars. a 1996 Acura RL with 120,000 miles on it , and 1997 Lexus es300 with 101,000 miles on it. Recently, she put in $5000 into the Acura b/c it was stalling sometimes. Since then, i… --- ## [Downhill with a stick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downhill-with-a-stick/52762)
**Author:** [@jwilkins500](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwilkins500)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downhill-with-a-stick/52762 "2010-08-01T16:47:42Z")
I live in San Francisco and drive a stick shift. The stick is good as an option to killing the breaks when going down a steep hill, but I worry about the noise caused by high RPMs. How many RPMs can the engine take? --- ## [Warranty on used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-on-used-car/52684)
**Author:** [@Samwise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samwise)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-on-used-car/52684 "2010-08-01T01:33:00Z")
Hi, I am planning to buy a used car and 1 have narrowed it down to 2 cars (Nissan Altima and Honda Accord) from private seller(s). Both have run ~21k miles and it has 3/36k warranty. If I buy any of the cars 1. Does … --- ## [Old VW right for teen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-vw-right-for-teen/52323)
**Author:** [@RichardGee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardGee)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-vw-right-for-teen/52323 "2010-07-31T22:48:53Z")
My 18 yr. old drummer son needs wheels for transporting his equipment. I would like to see him in an old VW microbus; I was a drummer and drove a '67. My wife is against this vehicle due to a total lack of safety and c… --- ## [Noise when car is moving not when idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-car-is-moving-not-when-idle/52736)
**Author:** [@lonewolf1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lonewolf1963)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-car-is-moving-not-when-idle/52736 "2010-07-31T18:25:03Z")
I have a 2004 Pontiac Aztec when the car is sitting idle no noise from engine but whne driving it is noisy but dont know if it is engine or bad hub bearings . the RPM gage stays on 2 and the engine temp gage always stays… --- ## [Options.keep current modle or replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/options-keep-current-modle-or-replace/52716)
**Author:** [@JaneMA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaneMA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/options-keep-current-modle-or-replace/52716 "2010-07-31T00:15:31Z")
I have a 1993 Honda accord wagon,282,500 miles. I follow maintenance,replace parts that wear out.Engine good as is transmission. I like the vision but considering a new/use car for our aging bodies. Need good mileage,eas… --- ## [New car dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-dilemma/52636)
**Author:** [@willmoe84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willmoe84)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2010, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-dilemma/52636 "2010-07-30T23:40:47Z")
I've been taking my time in deciding on a new car to finance and I thought I had it solved until one of my car dealers called me in to test drive a car. I landed on a 2010 Nissan Altima. I really enjoy the vehicle'… --- ## [Dedicated phone/laptop charger vs. inverter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dedicated-phone-laptop-charger-vs-inverter/52695)
**Author:** [@trubliphone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trubliphone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2010, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dedicated-phone-laptop-charger-vs-inverter/52695 "2010-07-30T19:47:43Z")
Hello. I will be going on a roadtrip soon. My wife and I will both have to do a bit of work while we're away. So that means we'll be bringing 2 cell phones and 2 laptops. We need a way of charging them on the road. … --- ## [Mouse or Rat in my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-or-rat-in-my-car/52694)
**Author:** [@sltoth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sltoth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2010, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-or-rat-in-my-car/52694 "2010-07-30T19:27:28Z")
Any ideas how to get rid of a mouse or rat that has found it's way into my car. I have set glue traps with no luck. The animal has taken crackers from my arm rest and I have found cracker remains in the spare tire well. … --- ## [Injector cleaners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injector-cleaners/52363)
**Author:** [@Ronny\_Speir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronny_Speir)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injector-cleaners/52363 "2010-07-29T21:20:06Z")
I have a 1996 toy in very good shape and want to know if adding fuel injector cleaner about evrey 5 or 6 tank fill helps if so any particular brand is reccomended car has 14400mi on it and is maintained according to manu… --- ## [Push-starting newer cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/push-starting-newer-cars/52648)
**Author:** [@sirned](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sirned)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/push-starting-newer-cars/52648 "2010-07-29T20:53:47Z")
How come my '06 stickshift Subaru with dead battery refused to start with ignition on, rolling downhill, unlike my old cars? When the battery was charged it worked. --- ## [History of Auto Trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/history-of-auto-trans/52619)
**Author:** [@abservicity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abservicity)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/history-of-auto-trans/52619 "2010-07-29T20:47:41Z")
Reading a story recently in which a 1949 Buick (no model specified)played a part. The driver "flipped the shift lever to park." Did a 1949 Buick have "Park" as a shift lever option, or was 'Park' a later development? --- ## [Fuel injection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injection/52632)
**Author:** [@miss.mitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miss.mitchell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injection/52632 "2010-07-29T20:02:12Z")
is there any way you can flood a jeep liberty fuel injection system? --- ## [70's land Rover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/70s-land-rover/52643)
**Author:** [@peggymillar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peggymillar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/70s-land-rover/52643 "2010-07-29T19:40:49Z")
I am interested in buying a 70's or 80's Land rover. --- ## [Trying to buy a truck and need good advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-buy-a-truck-and-need-good-advice/52618)
**Author:** [@malcolmxstreme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/malcolmxstreme)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-buy-a-truck-and-need-good-advice/52618 "2010-07-29T00:54:25Z")
Here's my dilemma. I am looking at purchasing a 1997 Chevrolet 1500 Truck with 124,000 miles for $7500. Or a 2003 Nissan Frontier 5 speed 4 cyclinder with 157,000 for $7400. I like the chevy but the v-8 and gas seems lik… --- ## [Which Compact SUV - Rav4, CR-V, or Tucson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-compact-suv-rav4-cr-v-or-tucson/52605)
**Author:** [@bgl1313](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bgl1313)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-compact-suv-rav4-cr-v-or-tucson/52605 "2010-07-29T00:30:25Z")
I am driving myself crazy trying to assess which of the compact SUV's I should buy. One side of my brain says stick with proven reliability of the Honda or Toyota. The other side really likes the Hyundai Tucson. (I kn… --- ## [Trying to buy a truck and need good advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-buy-a-truck-and-need-good-advice/52617)
**Author:** [@malcolmxstreme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/malcolmxstreme)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-buy-a-truck-and-need-good-advice/52617 "2010-07-28T20:51:39Z")
Here's my dilemma. I am looking at purchasing a 1997 Chevrolet 1500 Truck with 124,000 miles for $7500. Or a 2003 Nissan Frontier 5 speed 4 cyclinder with 157,000 for $7400. I like the chevy but the v-8 and gas seems lik… --- ## [Variation in fuel economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/variation-in-fuel-economy/52463)
**Author:** [@witbier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/witbier)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/variation-in-fuel-economy/52463 "2010-07-28T02:58:12Z")
I have noticed my mpg has varied over the last 8 or 9 months in a peculiar pattern unrelated to the weather. Could the root cause be periodic variations in the chemistry of the gasoline that I use? I always buy the 87! … --- ## [Buying a used 2008 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-2008-nissan-altima/52555)
**Author:** [@Samwise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samwise)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2010, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-2008-nissan-altima/52555 "2010-07-27T17:49:24Z")
Hi, I enjoy the show and since I have no idea regarding cars, would like to post a question and get some suggestions. I have looked at a 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4 dr (private seller). e'thing looks good but I hav… --- ## [Lack of Fuel Economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-fuel-economy/52505)
**Author:** [@bbeshlian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbeshlian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2010, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-fuel-economy/52505 "2010-07-26T20:22:00Z")
My 2003 Chevy Blazer gets approximately 12-13 mpg around town. I previously owned a 1999 Blazer that averaged 16-17 mpg around town. They both had the same 4.3L engine in it and I don't drive my 2003 any different then… --- ## [Looking For 7-10 small SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-7-10-small-suv/52438)
**Author:** [@dreafecht](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dreafecht)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2010, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-7-10-small-suv/52438 "2010-07-26T19:31:35Z")
I just started my small fitness business,(women's only boot camp) I've recently started. I want to buy a small, used SUV for marketing purposes that I can have wrapped or decaled. Looking for something that is dependable… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=429) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=431)