# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=442 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 443 --- ## [Safer Car Invention](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safer-car-invention/47739)
**Author:** [@safersmallcars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/safersmallcars)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safer-car-invention/47739 "2010-04-20T15:27:48Z")
Please look at my safer car invention at www.safersmallcars.com and give me some feedback. --- ## [Good or bad idea: Hitch on Toyota Avalon for Bike Carrier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-or-bad-idea-hitch-on-toyota-avalon-for-bike-carrier/47442)
**Author:** [@fairmac10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fairmac10)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-or-bad-idea-hitch-on-toyota-avalon-for-bike-carrier/47442 "2010-04-19T23:03:26Z")
We would like to have a 1.25" hitch installed on our 2009 Toyota Avalon to be used only to carry 2 bikes on a Thule 917XT T2 Bike carrier. Our mechanic says we can, NAPA dealer says hitches are available for the car, hu… --- ## [Another Scary Recall - Where Is The Quality?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-scary-recall-where-is-the-quality/46861)
**Author:** [@DoctorPinto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoctorPinto)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-scary-recall-where-is-the-quality/46861 "2010-04-19T18:30:03Z")
I just read about another recall. This one involves new GM vans. If you own one of these vehicles, you are basically told to park it away from any buildings, get out, and run like hell before it bursts into flames! Yo… --- ## [What should I do with my car when I go sailing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-car-when-i-go-sailing/47567)
**Author:** [@Er1cCS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Er1cCS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2010, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-car-when-i-go-sailing/47567 "2010-04-18T13:37:29Z")
Next year I'm retiring and planning to go sailing. I plan to be cruising for at least a year, possibly two or more. I've heard that it's not a good idea to drop auto insurance as insurers look askance when one attempts t… --- ## [Take your own car or Rent one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/take-your-own-car-or-rent-one/47469)
**Author:** [@kat1524](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kat1524)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2010, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/take-your-own-car-or-rent-one/47469 "2010-04-18T13:30:51Z")
I'm planning a trip down to see my brother in Louisiana, it's a 2044 mile round trip. Airports and planes make me nervous so I'd rather just drive and save myself the hassle of getting my bags lost. My car is a '97 jeep … --- ## [SHIFTING 2009 Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-2009-hyundai-elantra/47580)
**Author:** [@billok8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billok8)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2010, 9:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-2009-hyundai-elantra/47580 "2010-04-18T09:18:07Z")
Does anybody other than me, find the shifting pattern exasperating, or even potentially dangerous? Try a quick reverse at night with traffic coming at you.@$#%# --- ## [Used Car from Individual help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-from-individual-help-please/47388)
**Author:** [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2010, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-from-individual-help-please/47388 "2010-04-18T06:51:38Z")
It looks like I may soon be the proud owner of a 1986 Mustang. 5.0 L. High output V8 convertible. What is procraft suspension? More importantly in WI how do I make sure their are no liens against the car, beside the owne… --- ## [Lemon Law](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lemon-law/47560)
**Author:** [@frostysmom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frostysmom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2010, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lemon-law/47560 "2010-04-18T06:45:06Z")
I bought a "moderately used" 06 Honda Civic with about 43000 miles on it a year and a half ago. Since then, the battery died, and I had a new one put in. The next day it died while I was driving - it was some rod on th… --- ## [Better MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-mpg/47607)
**Author:** [@mafriol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mafriol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2010, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-mpg/47607 "2010-04-18T02:40:15Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Ranger with 4WD. Can I remove the two front drive axles during the summer months to get better gas mileage? Has anyone ever tried it? how much improvement is it? Thanks! --- ## [Tires for a 2005 Buick Rendezvous](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-for-a-2005-buick-rendezvous/47546)
**Author:** [@disccopy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/disccopy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2010, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-for-a-2005-buick-rendezvous/47546 "2010-04-17T19:36:22Z")
Needing to replace tires on my 2005 Buick Rendezvous CXL 2wd in the next week ( 225/60/17). I've been reading and researching till I'm cross eyed but Can't find any agreement on brand or model.Every dealer I call seem… --- ## [Knitting in the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knitting-in-the-car/47566)
**Author:** [@lissalovegay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lissalovegay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2010, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knitting-in-the-car/47566 "2010-04-17T14:55:19Z")
This is for Christine who knits in the car...get circular needles. They are two needles connected by a length of cord, thus cutting in half the number of points that can jab you, and they come in flexible nylon (found us… --- ## [Old gasoline?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-gasoline/47527)
**Author:** [@baggy505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baggy505)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2010, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-gasoline/47527 "2010-04-16T21:49:26Z")
I have used old gas in my lawntractor with no aparent issues for years although I do add some gumout products every so often as well as octain boost. It is usally not the very smelly stuff. Baggy --- ## [Left foot braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-foot-braking/46001)
**Author:** [@elinadel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elinadel)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2010, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-foot-braking/46001 "2010-04-16T20:49:23Z")
Anything wrong with routinely using left foot to brake? (Any model with automatic transmission, ignore Make/Model selection) --- ## [Cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control/47473)
**Author:** [@civicboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/civicboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2010, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control/47473 "2010-04-16T13:24:00Z")
I have a 2004 Honda Civic VP. I want cruise control. I have read reviews for aftermarket kits some good and some bad. Can the dealer install cruise control? --- ## [1983 porsche 928s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-porsche-928s/47452)
**Author:** [@tomrex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomrex)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2010, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-porsche-928s/47452 "2010-04-15T15:01:15Z")
i was looking at a 928s they said everything work great except the cruise control. they want $10,000 it has 69,000 miles on it. What should you look for with these cars --- ## [2006 Odyssey - Random Flat Tire Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-odyssey-random-flat-tire-sound/47468)
**Author:** [@mets75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mets75)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2010, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-odyssey-random-flat-tire-sound/47468 "2010-04-15T02:13:17Z")
I have a 2006 Honda Odyssey. About 2 years ago, I started out on a long trip only to hear a noise and suttle vibration coming from the passenger side (front I think) that made me think I had a flat tire. So I pulled ov… --- ## [No Problems here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-problems-here/42425)
**Author:** [@Scirocco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scirocco)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2010, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-problems-here/42425 "2010-04-15T02:02:58Z")
I have to say the Australian's know what they are doing. This is probably the most fun car I've ever driven. How is everyone's G8 going? --- ## [Stroke patient trying to drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stroke-patient-trying-to-drive/47355)
**Author:** [@chihchensun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chihchensun)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2010, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stroke-patient-trying-to-drive/47355 "2010-04-14T23:40:03Z")
My dad is a 6mos recovering stroke patient. He still has depth perception issues and is not ready to drive yet but he doesn't believe what the therapists are saying to him. He believes once he start to drive, all his p… --- ## [How Bad Can They Be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-bad-can-they-be/47038)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2010, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-bad-can-they-be/47038 "2010-04-14T18:13:59Z")
Local Newsaper Ad: \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 2007 PT Cruiser power 2007 PT Cruiser power windows, power locks, cruise, air, automatic, sunroof, 35,000 miles, $6,950 or best offer. Call (XXX) 555-675… --- ## [Commuting with tall men on busy highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commuting-with-tall-men-on-busy-highway/47438)
**Author:** [@NYCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2010, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commuting-with-tall-men-on-busy-highway/47438 "2010-04-14T15:37:07Z")
I need to lease a compact SUV for commuting to work on a major busy highway with lots of trucks. I think I've got the list narrowed down to Subaru Forester, Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, or a Jeep Patriot. This has to fit t… --- ## [Moving to the mountains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-to-the-mountains/47413)
**Author:** [@trdon9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trdon9)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2010, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-to-the-mountains/47413 "2010-04-14T03:41:20Z")
We have owned our Montana for almost 4 years where it spent most of the time in the rolling hills of western NY. We drove it to Southern California last December and are now moving to the mountains. I want to get somthin… --- ## [To Trade Or Not To Trade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-trade-or-not-to-trade/47424)
**Author:** [@Higheroctave32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Higheroctave32)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2010, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-trade-or-not-to-trade/47424 "2010-04-14T03:37:58Z")
I currently have an 05 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with 41,750 miles on it. Quite a while ago I came to the realization that I really should have purchased a larger truck. The Trac's bed is just too tiny & light resulting i… --- ## [Mitsubishi Montero replacement vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-montero-replacement-vehicle/47417)
**Author:** [@thomashardy50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomashardy50)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2010, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-montero-replacement-vehicle/47417 "2010-04-13T22:40:48Z")
I have a 2004 Montero. It has been the best farm/general vehicle I have ever had. I have a ranch in East Texas that is often a swamp that will not let a buldozer pass but the Montero will go nearly anywhere anytime. I… --- ## [What is more important: age or mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-more-important-age-or-mileage/47405)
**Author:** [@edenrivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edenrivers)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2010, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-more-important-age-or-mileage/47405 "2010-04-13T21:55:51Z")
Hello all, I am in the market for a Kia Sorento. I am considering a 2003, with 61,000 miles. When all is said and done (dealer fees, possible extended warranty) I'm looking at about $13K for the vehicle. My previo… --- ## [Subaru buyer needs help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-buyer-needs-help/47251)
**Author:** [@casey5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casey5)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2010, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-buyer-needs-help/47251 "2010-04-13T03:54:16Z")
I'm looking to buy a used Subaru Outback and can only afford to spend $4,000 to $5,000 or so on the car. This means I've been looking at the cars years 1995-2001 give or take a year or two. I've heard rumor of various … --- ## [Back and knee problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-and-knee-problems/47304)
**Author:** [@randydavenport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randydavenport)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2010, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-and-knee-problems/47304 "2010-04-13T00:50:33Z")
I have back problems and would like to know which car is the most comfortable in ride and is eazy to get in to drive. I would like a car that looks cool, and fun to drive. I drive a 1996 Chevy Tahoe now, but the new Taho… --- ## [Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/47344)
**Author:** [@Ned\_s\_Mom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ned_s_Mom)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2010, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/47344 "2010-04-13T00:19:08Z")
My 18 year old son wants to buy a 1883 Chevy Sierra Classic..it has 73k miles on it and looks fantastic...it lives in Virginia...his friend's grandfather owned it...$750. sales price..but ....is it safe? The truck is a… --- ## [Do I have a virus, or is this website gong throuhg changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-a-virus-or-is-this-website-gong-throuhg-changes/47221)
**Author:** [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2010, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-a-virus-or-is-this-website-gong-throuhg-changes/47221 "2010-04-12T13:39:31Z")
I have been here a bit but now all of the sudden the fonts and style of the page has changed, is this happening to anyone else? --- ## [Brand New Jeep Community](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-jeep-community/47230)
**Author:** [@Natural](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Natural)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2010, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-jeep-community/47230 "2010-04-10T13:57:58Z")
Hey all. I have just put up this forum for all Jeep fans around the globe. It's located at TalkJeep dot com. Was wondering if somebody could give me some feedback on the site? And possibly join up and help me get the bal… --- ## [Mitsubishi Lancer ES in Vermont](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-lancer-es-in-vermont/47101)
**Author:** [@Pericles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pericles)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2010, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-lancer-es-in-vermont/47101 "2010-04-10T13:16:58Z")
I am moving from Utah to a rural Vermont community called South Royalton. I cant afford a four wheel drive car. Will the studded tires do? If so, any recommendations? Thanks. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=441) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=443)