# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=441 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 442 --- ## [Can my van be towed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-my-van-be-towed/48074)
**Author:** [@pambi4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pambi4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2010, 11:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-my-van-be-towed/48074 "2010-04-28T11:13:21Z")
I have a 93 front wheel drive Pontiac van and need it towed to the junk yard. It is very dead and I lost the keys...will the back wheels turn if the transmission is in Park? --- ## [NHTSA needs new software validation regulations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nhtsa-needs-new-software-validation-regulations/47911)
**Author:** [@fawadquazi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fawadquazi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2010, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nhtsa-needs-new-software-validation-regulations/47911 "2010-04-27T23:49:20Z")
With the shortened development cycles, the hardware and basic software get poorly validated. The complete software validation is very sketchy and for the first 1-2 years the customers are driving on experimental calibrat… --- ## [Years vs. miles on a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/years-vs-miles-on-a-car/48024)
**Author:** [@kbarnes22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kbarnes22)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2010, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/years-vs-miles-on-a-car/48024 "2010-04-27T23:24:43Z")
Is it better to buy a newer car with more miles or an older one with less miles. I am only talking about a 2 year difference. I am looking at a 2000 Subaru outback with 94K versus a 2002 Outback with 130K. Is two years… --- ## [Anti lock brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-brakes/48053)
**Author:** [@dhc742](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhc742)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2010, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-brakes/48053 "2010-04-27T23:20:22Z")
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR CAR HAS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES? When my insurance company puts my VIN # in it comes out that my car has anti-lock brakes. But it has no dashboard indication and does seem to stop as if it has them. N… --- ## [2010 Ford Escape vs Subaru Outback?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-vs-subaru-outback/37353)
**Author:** [@jjfarrell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjfarrell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2010, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-vs-subaru-outback/37353 "2010-04-27T03:51:53Z")
Looking for a new small SUV... have it narrowed down to the 2010 Ford Escape or 2010 Subaru Outback. Any opinions? --- ## [What is a base headliner module?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-base-headliner-module/47940)
**Author:** [@dlwalker123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dlwalker123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2010, 10:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-base-headliner-module/47940 "2010-04-26T10:10:42Z")
Does anyone know what a 2010 Dodge Charger Base Headliner Module is? --- ## [Dogs and Pickups](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dogs-and-pickups/47930)
**Author:** [@beccaanne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beccaanne)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2010, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dogs-and-pickups/47930 "2010-04-26T00:45:19Z")
I am in the process of looking for a truck to replace my current field truck a 1990 SR5 Long Bed Toyota. I am fortunate to have a field job in the mountains for half the year and that my dog can join me. Maybe I am ov… --- ## [Need to buy 2 new cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-buy-2-new-cars/47932)
**Author:** [@Danielleff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielleff)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2010, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-buy-2-new-cars/47932 "2010-04-26T00:35:10Z")
We would like to buy 1 small car for myself to just go around town in. The 2nd car needs to hold 4 of us for travel and when I am showing homes as I am an real estate agent. My husband is short for his weight so 2nd vehi… --- ## [Maternal instinct, repair-shop exploitation, or other?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maternal-instinct-repair-shop-exploitation-or-other/47508)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maternal-instinct-repair-shop-exploitation-or-other/47508 "2010-04-25T22:11:50Z")
Frequently, we get posts here of the nature, "My mechanic wanted to rotate the cupholders, at a cost of $27trillion dollars, and I thought I was being ripped off...but I drive around with my child, and I'd hate to have s… --- ## [Looking for small SUV/hatchback sedan. Recommendations please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-small-suv-hatchback-sedan-recommendations-please/47747)
**Author:** [@Brad\_sk1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brad_sk1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-small-suv-hatchback-sedan-recommendations-please/47747 "2010-04-25T19:02:12Z")
Would prefer these - 1. Good mileage - So not going for large SUV. Anything comfortable for 5 people should be good enough. 2. 4WD/AWD with some hauling room in the back. So hatchback sedan is also fine. For eg:, … --- ## ["OOgah" Horn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oogah-horn/47913)
**Author:** [@graknee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/graknee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oogah-horn/47913 "2010-04-24T19:19:52Z")
The "oogah horn" i had installed on my truck doesnt work all the time mostly when it is colder weather or nearly always early in the morning, by noon or when the weather warms up it just "buzzes" but wont really work?? --- ## [Tow vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-vehicles/47870)
**Author:** [@rheller52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rheller52)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-vehicles/47870 "2010-04-24T18:50:43Z")
Is it possible to flat tow a 2007 Mercury Milan behind an RV --- ## [Http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/1976010.page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/http-action-publicbroadcasting-net-cartalk-posts-list-1976010-page/47899)
**Author:** [@dccammaroto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dccammaroto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/http-action-publicbroadcasting-net-cartalk-posts-list-1976010-page/47899 "2010-04-24T17:59:09Z")
4/24/2010- RE: TAKING CURVES RESPONSES \> 12/08 by: jtsanders 12/06/2008 4:12:22 PM Re: Re: Re: Re: TAKING CURVES I agree. There is no centrifugal force, only centripital and your description is correct. Rem… --- ## [Is the price right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-price-right/47862)
**Author:** [@smileyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smileyguy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 7:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-price-right/47862 "2010-04-24T07:01:34Z")
Hi im tryin to find a good vehicle.I just checked out a 2000 ford e150 millenia luxury conversion van. One with a triton v8 power everything,leather,great stereo system,tv set up,and 97.000 miles.It has lots of paint chi… --- ## [Buying a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-car/46892)
**Author:** [@sanfores](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sanfores)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-car/46892 "2010-04-24T02:33:11Z")
I am planning to buy a new car this evening. I have done all my research on a few makes and models and i have narrowed it down to the Toyota Highlander SE. I have an idea of what i want to pay but can anyone give me any … --- ## [Dangerous to drive with foot on seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dangerous-to-drive-with-foot-on-seat/47781)
**Author:** [@LizBarksdale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LizBarksdale)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dangerous-to-drive-with-foot-on-seat/47781 "2010-04-24T02:19:07Z")
I sometimes drive with my left leg bent at the knee and my foot on the seat. My right leg, of course, is controlling the pedals. My husband says it looks very uncomfortable, but it isn't to me. Now, I know it … --- ## [What's like a Jeep Patriot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-like-a-jeep-patriot/47574)
**Author:** [@Autodad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Autodad)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-like-a-jeep-patriot/47574 "2010-04-23T23:07:04Z")
We're buying a used car for our new-driver daughter. We have come up to $8,000 from $5,000 in our search. The car she would really like -and we like it as well - is the Jeep Patriot, which rarely starts for less than $10… --- ## ['10 Mercedes E350 or '09 Mercedes CLS550 or 08 Mercedes S550?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-mercedes-e350-or-09-mercedes-cls550-or-08-mercedes-s550/47757)
**Author:** [@HyeGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HyeGuy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-mercedes-e350-or-09-mercedes-cls550-or-08-mercedes-s550/47757 "2010-04-23T21:55:43Z")
so im going to choose an car which one will be comfortable,(rear seats comfortability don't matter so much, im single 19yrs old guy) reliability and i would like if car elso attract attention and also i don't su much c… --- ## [Production numbers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/production-numbers/47866)
**Author:** [@LESTER57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LESTER57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/production-numbers/47866 "2010-04-23T20:50:53Z")
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE I CAN GO TO CHECK PRODUCTION NUMBERS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES TO SEE HOW MANY WERE PRODUCED. I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY IMPALA SS AND A LATE 2002 CHEVY IMPALA LS w/ THE F… --- ## [Nissan vs. Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-vs-toyota/47361)
**Author:** [@byager23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/byager23)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-vs-toyota/47361 "2010-04-23T17:37:59Z")
I have a 2000 Nissan Altima. It has 110,000 miles on it, but has not given me any major problems (knock on wood). Actually, this past weekend the radiator broke and i had to put in a new one, but other than that, it runs… --- ## [Car choice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-choice/47800)
**Author:** [@antfu59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/antfu59)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-choice/47800 "2010-04-21T23:35:01Z")
Hi there, I just got my driver's license and am planning to buy a car (my first car). I will use it in Wisconsin, Madison and I am single. As you know the winter there is not that nice. I wonder whether you may give… --- ## [Left foot accelerator pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-foot-accelerator-pedal/47643)
**Author:** [@tomeeo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomeeo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-foot-accelerator-pedal/47643 "2010-04-21T01:21:00Z")
My wife recently had a hip replacement and has not yet fully regained full mobility in her right leg. Years ago (60's/70's) JC Whitney used to sell a simple device for left foot control of the accelerator. I couldn't f… --- ## [Integra Vs CR-V on a winding road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/integra-vs-cr-v-on-a-winding-road/47715)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/integra-vs-cr-v-on-a-winding-road/47715 "2010-04-21T00:44:55Z")
I was driving on a rented Fusion on a winding road - I missed my Integra - I thought that it would have been easier for me in handling the curves. Any thoughts on how would it be on a CR-V, Honda? --- ## [Home car lifts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/home-car-lifts/47622)
**Author:** [@surfbud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/surfbud)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/home-car-lifts/47622 "2010-04-20T23:02:04Z")
Hi All I'm looking to buy a lift for the garage and looking for some general info on finding a GOOD one. Any help wood be appreaciated Thanks --- ## [Is It Worth It](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-it/47624)
**Author:** [@jimmy\_chop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmy_chop)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-it/47624 "2010-04-20T19:47:14Z")
Have been looking for a compact pickup to use as a third car. Found a 2000 Ford Ranger, six cylinder, extended cab, with cap, 130,000 miles, inspected. Seems to be in good shape, but I plan to take to my mechanic. Just c… --- ## ['10 Mercedes E350 or '09 Mercedes CLS550 or 08 Mercedes S550?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-mercedes-e350-or-09-mercedes-cls550-or-08-mercedes-s550/47753)
**Author:** [@HyeGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HyeGuy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-mercedes-e350-or-09-mercedes-cls550-or-08-mercedes-s550/47753 "2010-04-20T18:54:31Z")
so im going to choose an car which one will be comfortable,(rear seats comfortability don't matter so much, im single 19yrs old guy) reliability and i would like if car also attract attention and also i don't so much c… --- ## ['10 Mercedes E350 or '09 Mercedes CLS550 or 08 Mercedes S550?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-mercedes-e350-or-09-mercedes-cls550-or-08-mercedes-s550/47755)
**Author:** [@HyeGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HyeGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-mercedes-e350-or-09-mercedes-cls550-or-08-mercedes-s550/47755 "2010-04-20T18:45:13Z")
so im going to choose an car which one will be comfortable,(rear seats comfortability don't matter so much, im single 19yrs old guy) reliability and i would like if car also attract attention and also i don't so much c… --- ## [Intense Backlash Against Arizona Speed Cameras](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intense-backlash-against-arizona-speed-cameras/44649)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intense-backlash-against-arizona-speed-cameras/44649 "2010-04-20T18:42:12Z")
What do you think of this news story? http://www...=123501023 The part that stands out to me is: "'For a good year after they put the cameras here, they had no fatal or serious collision calls in this part… --- ## ['10 Mercedes E350 or '09 Mercedes CLS550 or 08 Mercedes S550?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-mercedes-e350-or-09-mercedes-cls550-or-08-mercedes-s550/47752)
**Author:** [@HyeGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HyeGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-mercedes-e350-or-09-mercedes-cls550-or-08-mercedes-s550/47752 "2010-04-20T18:38:36Z")
so im going to choose an car which one will be comfortable,(rear seats comfortability don't matter so much, im single 19yrs old guy) reliability and i would like if car elso attract attention and also i don't su much c… --- ## ['10 Mercedes E350 or '09 Mercedes CLS550 or 08 Mercedes S550?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-mercedes-e350-or-09-mercedes-cls550-or-08-mercedes-s550/47750)
**Author:** [@HyeGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HyeGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-mercedes-e350-or-09-mercedes-cls550-or-08-mercedes-s550/47750 "2010-04-20T18:27:23Z")
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