# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=439 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 440 --- ## [How hard will autocrossing be on my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-will-autocrossing-be-on-my-car/47872)
**Author:** [@Scrabbler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrabbler)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-will-autocrossing-be-on-my-car/47872 "2010-05-13T18:41:33Z")
Thinking of taking up autocrossing as a sport. From what I understand, this involves driving around a short coned track at speeds of no more than about 50mph. Plenty of braking, accelerating, and hard turns. First or … --- ## [Solar Panels in Cars for Charging Small Accessories](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solar-panels-in-cars-for-charging-small-accessories/48739)
**Author:** [@PattyLou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PattyLou)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solar-panels-in-cars-for-charging-small-accessories/48739 "2010-05-13T13:37:32Z")
This is a comment about a subject mentioned in a Click and Clack newspaper column on April 17 of this year. The question was about using a car's cigarette lighter for charging a cell phone or iPod. Tom and Ray's answer… --- ## [Need help deciding between a few used subarus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-deciding-between-a-few-used-subarus/48762)
**Author:** [@boggsg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boggsg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-deciding-between-a-few-used-subarus/48762 "2010-05-13T13:35:24Z")
I am in the market for a used, all wheel drive car. My small budget of $4000 has led my car search to subarus. I know very little about subarus and cars in general other than the research I have done on the internet. I… --- ## [New truck, lots of miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-truck-lots-of-miles/48679)
**Author:** [@ATLOffroad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ATLOffroad)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-truck-lots-of-miles/48679 "2010-05-13T12:14:41Z")
I am in the market for a used pickup and came across a 2006 Toyota Tundra with 213,000 miles. I went out to the dealership and checked it out. It is fully loaded, excellent shape inside and out, and seems to drive just… --- ## [Tire Size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-size/48746)
**Author:** [@chukiboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chukiboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 10:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-size/48746 "2010-05-13T10:27:32Z")
if i change my tires from 205x60x15 to 205x65x15 what will happen to to speed? --- ## [Adding Tow Package to Honda PIlot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-tow-package-to-honda-pilot/48720)
**Author:** [@Robhuang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robhuang)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-tow-package-to-honda-pilot/48720 "2010-05-12T20:07:53Z")
We have a 2007 Pilot EXL and considering adding a hitch to tow a 4x8 trailer. Nothing heavy, just some brush and firewood. The dealer wants to add power steering cooler & transmission cooler for over $1200. Our questi… --- ## [Value of 1986 Mercedes 560 SL Convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/value-of-1986-mercedes-560-sl-convertible/48694)
**Author:** [@rb30022](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rb30022)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/value-of-1986-mercedes-560-sl-convertible/48694 "2010-05-12T15:45:25Z")
I have a 1986 Mercedes 560 SL Convertible that I would like to sell and am having trouble coming up with a reasonable value for he car. KBB and other similar sites don't go back that far and asking prices on Craig's Lis… --- ## [Finding a Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-car/48742)
**Author:** [@Dan\_n\_Texas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan_n_Texas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-car/48742 "2010-05-12T14:46:54Z")
We're trying to find a new or (1 or 2) year old car. We've had minivans for nearly 20 years and the last kid is graduating high school. We like the "height" of a minivan but don't need the space anymore. For new cars, we… --- ## [Used car $8000 WV, Honda, Jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-8000-wv-honda-jeep/48700)
**Author:** [@rebecca28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rebecca28)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-8000-wv-honda-jeep/48700 "2010-05-12T05:22:23Z")
Hi, I'm looking for some advise on buying used. I would like to get a nice, clean, dependable car or small suv for around 7 or 8k cash. I've seen some Jetta's, Civic's,Volvo's and Jeeps in my price range but with very … --- ## [Why can't we sell this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cant-we-sell-this-car/32065)
**Author:** [@Tara09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tara09)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cant-we-sell-this-car/32065 "2010-05-12T01:58:58Z")
Hi, hoping I could get some feedback. My husband and I are trying to sell our 2001 VW GOLF. It has 118,000 miles and is automatic transmission. It runs great. We have never had any mechanical problems with the car. … --- ## [Good substantial car for my 82 year old mother?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-substantial-car-for-my-82-year-old-mother/48599)
**Author:** [@travgal2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/travgal2000)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-substantial-car-for-my-82-year-old-mother/48599 "2010-05-12T01:42:55Z")
My 82 year old mother in Florida has recently had her wonderful 1993 Buick Roadmaster 9-passenger wagon totaled in an accident. She loves having that "Detroit iron" around her and, her love is certainly justified since s… --- ## [Problem of Ford 1.9 & 2.0 Liter SOHC dropping Intake Valve Seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-of-ford-1-9-2-0-liter-sohc-dropping-intake-valve-seats/46361)
**Author:** [@Marky-B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marky-B)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-of-ford-1-9-2-0-liter-sohc-dropping-intake-valve-seats/46361 "2010-05-11T23:15:54Z")
Problem of Ford 1.9 & 2.0 Liter SOHC dropping Intake Valve Seats Does anybody have any idea as to why the SOHC 1.9 & 2.0 enginess have a tendency to drop intake valve seats? I have a 2000 Focus that lost an engine to t… --- ## [More hp please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-hp-please/48626)
**Author:** [@DESANANTONIO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DESANANTONIO)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-hp-please/48626 "2010-05-11T22:22:45Z")
I'd like to know what my best option is for adding HP to my truck's engine. I own a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 3.7L/226 6 speed manual tranny, and I really would love to add a little 'oomph' to it. With the A/C running and load… --- ## [Hand brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-brake/48641)
**Author:** [@Mary\_Pfeifer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary_Pfeifer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-brake/48641 "2010-05-11T19:35:31Z")
I hae a 2000 Toyota Camry with 40,000 miles on it. Yesterday, I drove 5 miles yesterday, at slow residential street speed. When I got to my destination and turned the car off, I found that the handbrake was engaged a… --- ## [Talk about being overcharged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/talk-about-being-overcharged/48612)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/talk-about-being-overcharged/48612 "2010-05-11T14:55:09Z")
Lady buys a demo car and pays $25,000 over sticker, and no, it's not a #5 out of 10 kinda vehicle either. It's a Mazda 6 http://www...el-dealer/ gets resolved, but the damage is done: http://www...y-refunded … --- ## [Random banging sound maybe coming from roof- 2001 model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-banging-sound-maybe-coming-from-roof-2001-model/48665)
**Author:** [@Margobert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Margobert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-banging-sound-maybe-coming-from-roof-2001-model/48665 "2010-05-11T02:42:47Z")
The last few weeks we have been hearing a random, sudden BANG! at no particular time; standing at a light, driving, anytime. Once we heard two in quick succession. The first time was simply driving 55 mph on a highway. I… --- ## [Nitrogen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nitrogen/45989)
**Author:** [@Transplant\_Terry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Transplant_Terry)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nitrogen/45989 "2010-05-11T00:44:10Z")
I recently purchased a new Honda and the dealer asked me if I wanted nitrogen in the tires, which I declined. Is there anything to this or is it just hot air? --- ## [Need help picking a bmw m3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-picking-a-bmw-m3/48629)
**Author:** [@akrebs20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/akrebs20)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-picking-a-bmw-m3/48629 "2010-05-10T23:30:25Z")
I want to buy an older (90s model) M3. Im not really a big gear head though so I don\`t know how to pick a year. Does anyone have any recommendations? Explain your answer please. thanks --- ## [OK4450...Are you ok up there with this crazy weather?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok4450-are-you-ok-up-there-with-this-crazy-weather/48659)
**Author:** [@BadaBing2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BadaBing2010)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok4450-are-you-ok-up-there-with-this-crazy-weather/48659 "2010-05-10T23:16:14Z")
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**Author:** [@spark33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spark33)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-a-manual/48574 "2010-05-10T22:51:54Z")
I recently purchased a vw jetta sport wagon 6 speed manual. I live with my boyfriend who also drives my car. He likes to drive the car in the highest gear possible at around 1100rpms while not stalling. He thinks it s… --- ## [How to convert mechanical RPM to a digital signal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-convert-mechanical-rpm-to-a-digital-signal/48356)
**Author:** [@coffeejack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coffeejack)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-convert-mechanical-rpm-to-a-digital-signal/48356 "2010-05-10T01:51:58Z")
TOTALLY UNRELATED TO CARS BUT THOUGHT THERE'S PLENTY OF SMART PEOPLE ON THIS FORUM (except Tom and Ray ;p) Help! We're working on a project here to use a bike mounted on a stationary bike trainer and, based on how f… --- ## [Electric Porsche 1968 100% ELECTRIC PORSCHE 912](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-porsche-1968-100-electric-porsche-912/48590)
**Author:** [@JackieV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackieV)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-porsche-1968-100-electric-porsche-912/48590 "2010-05-10T01:48:36Z")
There are some websites I also encourage you to visit and in the voice of a 'fan' post something along the lines of, "Has anyone but me seen this amazing ORANGE ELECTRIC PORSCHE for sale on EBay? Is it Jay Leno's? http:… --- ## [Can anyone identify the make and model of this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-the-make-and-model-of-this-car/48489)
**Author:** [@bill09205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill09205)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2010, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-the-make-and-model-of-this-car/48489 "2010-05-09T23:53:30Z")
I really like the look of the car in the picture below, but I'm not sure what it is. Can anyone identify it? Thanks! Picture: http://img...320102.jpg --- ## [Gas fumes danger!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-fumes-danger/48516)
**Author:** [@DIANEWALTERS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DIANEWALTERS)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-fumes-danger/48516 "2010-05-08T21:28:36Z")
My partner has a Model A parked in our garage and it reeks of gas fumes. He swears he has "fixed" the problem but I still smell it, it wafts into the house. I am afraid of an explosion but he thinks I am over reacting.… --- ## [1998 Subaru Forester S](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-forester-s/48531)
**Author:** [@Debbie48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debbie48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-forester-s/48531 "2010-05-08T13:34:35Z")
My mechanic (who has serviced by 91 Acura Legend for years) has suggested it was time for a "new" car (the electrical system is going, the windows don't work...rain comes in...mold grows, etc.) He has a 1998 Subaru For… --- ## [Used Saturns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-saturns/48502)
**Author:** [@cmtoland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmtoland)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-saturns/48502 "2010-05-08T11:58:11Z")
What do you think about buying a used Saturn Vue? It's a 2006 with about 53,000 miles. It also comes with a 2yr, 100,000 warranty. --- ## [Got a question for Secretary LaHood?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-question-for-secretary-lahood/48121)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2010, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-question-for-secretary-lahood/48121 "2010-05-07T22:21:41Z")
Talk about dunderheaded career moves! In a moment of dubious judgement, Secretary of the Department of Transportation Ray LaHood has said he's willing to submit to a Q&A with yours truly. What questions do you have for t… --- ## [Light turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-turn-on/48510)
**Author:** [@rahnrm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rahnrm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2010, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-turn-on/48510 "2010-05-07T21:16:42Z")
I parked my car yesterday afternoon in a carport, open on four side with a roof with an asphalt floor. I wanted to protect my car as we were expecting severe thunderstorms and hail in Kansas City later on that night. … --- ## [Sluggish Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sluggish-honda/48497)
**Author:** [@sandeelee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandeelee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2010, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sluggish-honda/48497 "2010-05-07T13:02:30Z")
My 2001 Civic, after stopping at a light, suddenly refused to go more than 20mph. Anyone else had this problem? --- ## [Which would you choose?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-would-you-choose/48431)
**Author:** [@cmtoland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmtoland)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2010, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-would-you-choose/48431 "2010-05-07T02:20:58Z")
I am looking at a 2006 Ford Escape and a 2004 Honda CR-V. They are both about the same price and have about the same mileage. They both have clean carfax reports. The Escape is blue and the Honda is silver (with a sun… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=438) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=440)