# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=447 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 448 --- ## [Value of a used Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/value-of-a-used-prius/45568)
**Author:** [@leasephobic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leasephobic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2010, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/value-of-a-used-prius/45568 "2010-03-07T04:52:53Z")
My 2007 Prius is coming off a 3-year lease. I wonder if the value of it has been changed by the publicity about Prius call-backs and risky performance failures. Am I bound to the buy-out price or can that be renegotiated… --- ## [Minivans, which one to buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivans-which-one-to-buy/45559)
**Author:** [@SVMick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SVMick)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivans-which-one-to-buy/45559 "2010-03-06T14:10:46Z")
Hi, We are very close to purchasing a new minivan after having a 2001 Chevy Montana (surpisingly good car!). We have narrowed it to the 2010 Odyssey and the 2011 Sienna. Any pros or cons out there for models close in… --- ## [Marvalube motor oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marvalube-motor-oil/45485)
**Author:** [@condos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/condos)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marvalube-motor-oil/45485 "2010-03-05T19:00:11Z")
Would any of you older gentlemen remember if marvalube oil was a synthetic oil back in the 1950s, Thanks in advance. --- ## [Too-Fast Toyotas on Cruise Control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-fast-toyotas-on-cruise-control/45490)
**Author:** [@sporis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sporis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-fast-toyotas-on-cruise-control/45490 "2010-03-05T02:29:27Z")
Have any of the unintended acceleration incidents occurred while the car was on cruise control? It seems to me that might help to answer the question about whether it's the pedals/floor mats that are the main culprits or… --- ## [Gas Mileage Mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-mystery/45529)
**Author:** [@ltcjpwashington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ltcjpwashington)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-mystery/45529 "2010-03-05T00:12:56Z")
\`OK Guys, I give up. Why do I get better gas mileage going North than going South? I drive a 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro automatic to work on Fort Leavenworth. The trip is 18.3 miles about 9 miles is 65 mph highway and … --- ## [Decisions decisions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decisions-decisions/45446)
**Author:** [@birdsuit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdsuit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2010, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decisions-decisions/45446 "2010-03-04T17:42:02Z")
Hi, Im Stephen and need some advice. I currently have a 2000 BMW 528i Wagon w/ a manual tranny and all the bells and whistles. I lost my license last year in June and do, however qualify for an interlock device. … --- ## [Help...think its time to buy a different car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-think-its-time-to-buy-a-different-car/45328)
**Author:** [@begoing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/begoing)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2010, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-think-its-time-to-buy-a-different-car/45328 "2010-03-04T17:10:22Z")
My Cougar is giving me problems again. so i'm thinking about getting a car. but what? i think i want this in a car: 1. it zips. i like the acceleration of my current 2.5L V6. 2. good handling. like the decent handlin… --- ## [Compare auto purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compare-auto-purchase/45438)
**Author:** [@halaszarch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/halaszarch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2010, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compare-auto-purchase/45438 "2010-03-04T13:46:12Z")
I'm thinking of buying either a 2003 corvette conv. or a 2003 jaguar xk8. I would welcome comments. Is the jaguar too unreliable or too expensive to repair. Pros and cons of both. --- ## [Selling a Co-Owned Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-a-co-owned-car/45351)
**Author:** [@Sylvie66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sylvie66)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2010, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-a-co-owned-car/45351 "2010-03-04T07:30:08Z")
My boyfriend and I own a car together. It's in my name, and we owe $14000. He uses the car almost exclusively, and pays for 2/3 of the payment, while I pay for insurance. The catch is, he wants to break up. How do … --- ## [Looking for a new midsize SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-new-midsize-suv/45405)
**Author:** [@FrostRaptor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrostRaptor)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-new-midsize-suv/45405 "2010-03-03T18:48:00Z")
Hello everyone, I'm looking for a new vehicle for my growing family. We already have two vehicles; a 2000 Nissan Altima with 90k miles and minor trim damage, and a 1999 Jeep Cherokee with 115k miles. I'd like to u… --- ## [Sr-22 insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sr-22-insurance/45402)
**Author:** [@blackhack666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackhack666)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sr-22-insurance/45402 "2010-03-03T03:57:59Z")
had accident, convicected of dui,need sr-22 insurance,have geico just received statement due 3/11/10, if i ask geico for sr-22 can they hit me up for any money for dui accident. (my premium went up just a little bit fro … --- ## [Buying a car out off state](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-out-off-state/45422)
**Author:** [@lvice1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lvice1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-out-off-state/45422 "2010-03-03T03:54:14Z")
I will be buying a used car in Michigan and driving it to New York City where I live. Which state tax will I pay? --- ## [PT Cruiser replacement options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-replacement-options/45423)
**Author:** [@Rottieguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rottieguy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-replacement-options/45423 "2010-03-03T02:09:48Z")
I love my 2004 PT Cruiser turbo w/ 5 speed, but it's got about 80k on it and eventually I'll need to replace it. I especially like the removable rear seats because I've got 3 rottweilers who travel with me a lot, and wi… --- ## [2 vehicles & 2 loans, 1 guy - what to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-vehicles-2-loans-1-guy-what-to-do/45288)
**Author:** [@dionnewarwick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dionnewarwick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-vehicles-2-loans-1-guy-what-to-do/45288 "2010-03-02T23:02:18Z")
A single guy in a pickle and looking for suggestions here... I've got an '04 Blazer and an '08 Rio, both of which are financed. I had the truck for a couple years, then gas prices spiked and I was driving ALOT (5k m… --- ## [Car ride comfort](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-ride-comfort/45319)
**Author:** [@Sedulius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sedulius)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2010, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-ride-comfort/45319 "2010-03-01T18:02:36Z")
I'm getting older and looking for a retirement car with a very comfortable ride. My 1999 Chrysler LHS is great, but I don't know why. My dad used to say that it's the weight. A car salesman recently said it's a long w… --- ## [Being Charged Money When Returning A Leased Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/being-charged-money-when-returning-a-leased-car/45294)
**Author:** [@Anothersaabstory](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anothersaabstory)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2010, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/being-charged-money-when-returning-a-leased-car/45294 "2010-03-01T17:03:50Z")
I am about to return a leased Saab wagon. It is almost three years old -and in oerfect condition and under the mileage allowed. My contract says I'm allowed 'fair wear and tear' but the last car I turned in was perfect… --- ## [Anyone own a print Kelley Blue Book from 2005?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-own-a-print-kelley-blue-book-from-2005/45276)
**Author:** [@jehittle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jehittle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2010, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-own-a-print-kelley-blue-book-from-2005/45276 "2010-02-28T18:42:29Z")
I'm looking for what a car WAS worth in 2005 and my local library doesn't have old Blue Books. Anyone have one from 2005 and could look up the value of a car that year for me? 1993 Subaru Impreza 4 door sedan, goo… --- ## [What is the history of Figaro cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-history-of-figaro-cars/44574)
**Author:** [@Sterling\_Moss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sterling_Moss)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2010, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-history-of-figaro-cars/44574 "2010-02-28T02:19:26Z")
While in Glasgow I saw car from the 1950s which looks a little like the Sunbeam called the Figaro. I could not find anything about Figaro cars on google except the Nissan Figaro. Does anyone know anything about the mak… --- ## [2000 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4WD SE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-frontier-crew-cab-4wd-se/45072)
**Author:** [@soilsenasuil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soilsenasuil)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2010, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-frontier-crew-cab-4wd-se/45072 "2010-02-27T23:47:13Z")
Hi, we are thinking of purchasing a used Frontier for $6500 2000 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4WD SE...... I have heard 3 things about this truck "plugging of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages (2.4L eng… --- ## [Lean burn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lean-burn/45166)
**Author:** [@trailr\_trash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trailr_trash)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2010, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lean-burn/45166 "2010-02-27T22:32:04Z")
A long time ago I read about something called "lean burn". Has anyone heard of lean burn? --- ## [What should I buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-buy/39173)
**Author:** [@bbalenger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbalenger)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2010, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-buy/39173 "2010-02-27T18:08:16Z")
I need to replace a 2004 Jetta TDI (spunky diesel) that lasted 230,000 miles. I would like my next car to also last forever, have great gas mileage (my Jetta was still getting 44 MPG last week), have enough power and ge… --- ## [Service agreement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-agreement/45158)
**Author:** [@niclaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/niclaw)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2010, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-agreement/45158 "2010-02-27T16:28:24Z")
Commercials are in front of us now, the car companies are fading and we need extended service contracts. What's the real deal on service contacts? Have they genuinely benefited consumers. Lead us in these matters --- ## [Why Not A Kill Switch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-not-a-kill-switch/45094)
**Author:** [@DfromSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DfromSD)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2010, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-not-a-kill-switch/45094 "2010-02-26T23:10:14Z")
I just got to thinking about this the other day, with all the talk about out of control cars and the like. Why not put a kill switch on today's cars? With all the safety features available nowadays I'm surprised no one h… --- ## [A road trip question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-road-trip-question/45130)
**Author:** [@Horsenut10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Horsenut10)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2010, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-road-trip-question/45130 "2010-02-26T22:22:53Z")
My friend and I are going on a road trip starting in Georgia and going north all the way to Prince Edward Island in Canada. What should we do to prepare my car for the journey? Also are there any roads to avoid? (e… --- ## ["Don't make me come back there!"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-make-me-come-back-there/45112)
**Author:** [@MN\_Driver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MN_Driver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2010, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-make-me-come-back-there/45112 "2010-02-26T22:15:14Z")
As a father of two kids who are constantly fighting in the car I use the same lines my parents used on me and my two siblings to keep us in line. I am wondering what some of these gems are that other people have used or… --- ## [Giving a car gift in NY form PA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/giving-a-car-gift-in-ny-form-pa/45120)
**Author:** [@stickyt200](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stickyt200)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2010, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/giving-a-car-gift-in-ny-form-pa/45120 "2010-02-26T06:09:44Z")
I live in PA and want to give my car(titled in PA) as a gift to my dad who lives in NY and will have to register the car there. Will he or I have to pay sales tax. --- ## [Ford repair issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-repair-issues/45045)
**Author:** [@KatieLou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KatieLou)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2010, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-repair-issues/45045 "2010-02-25T23:59:25Z")
I am considering buying a Ford Fusion Hybrid. I have been told that Ford controls its information in a way that makes it difficult or expensive for independent repair shops to work on Ford vehicles. If that is true, I … --- ## [ANOTHER poor college student in need of a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-poor-college-student-in-need-of-a-car/45091)
**Author:** [@Agrippa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Agrippa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2010, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-poor-college-student-in-need-of-a-car/45091 "2010-02-25T23:50:37Z")
So I live in MD and we got hit hard by the snow storms recently. As a semi-direct result, my 97 Camry le (115k) has been declared totaled by my insurance company. They're giving me $2500 for it after my deductible. … --- ## [Teen Driver Rant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-driver-rant/44761)
**Author:** [@mb5191](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mb5191)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2010, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-driver-rant/44761 "2010-02-25T23:32:12Z")
I have to go on a rant about this. But first let me tell you about myself. I am a teen driver, as of right now I'm 18. I drive my parents older '02 accord. I do nearly all the repairs/maintenance myself. I have kept the … --- ## [Should I buy old car based on low miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-old-car-based-on-low-miles/43416)
**Author:** [@sagittariuspaige](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sagittariuspaige)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2010, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-old-car-based-on-low-miles/43416 "2010-02-25T23:16:05Z")
When looking to buy used, does the age of the car override the fact that it has incredibly low miles on it? I'm considering a 2001 Honda Civic EX with just 57,000 miles. Looks like it is in good condition. I've always pu… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=446) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=448)