# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=449 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 450 --- ## [Minivan advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivan-advice/44684)
**Author:** [@Zoey2009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zoey2009)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2010, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivan-advice/44684 "2010-02-19T15:32:15Z")
Can anyone give recommendation for a late model minivan? Anything worthwhile outside of Honda and Toyota? --- ## [Renting my jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/renting-my-jeep/44556)
**Author:** [@random61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/random61)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2010, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/renting-my-jeep/44556 "2010-02-19T03:07:13Z")
I own a 97 jeep grand cherokee. It's a quintessential clunker with $93,000 miles. I rarely use, mainly when I take my dogs somewhere or need to haul something. (My other car is an Audi TT.) My neighbor wants to rent it. … --- ## [Tips when Buying a used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-when-buying-a-used-car/44603)
**Author:** [@katherineann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katherineann)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-when-buying-a-used-car/44603 "2010-02-18T19:57:13Z")
I am getting ready to shop this spring for a used Subaru (not too used)Forester or Outback. Single woman- you get the pic- any suggestions? What can/should I ask- how much can I negotiate- is the used car business feel… --- ## [Best bang for the buck for a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-bang-for-the-buck-for-a-new-car/44646)
**Author:** [@adam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adam)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-bang-for-the-buck-for-a-new-car/44646 "2010-02-18T01:55:40Z")
it is time for me to think about a new car, but I am comming up very disapointed in the selection out at this time. the last new car I purchased was a 1998 chevy metro 4 door. I still have it at over 300,000 miles and … --- ## [How to Sell a Non-Standard Quasi-Antique Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-sell-a-non-standard-quasi-antique-car/44659)
**Author:** [@oldsub](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsub)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-sell-a-non-standard-quasi-antique-car/44659 "2010-02-17T21:23:52Z")
I want to sell two cars that doesn't fit any of the "standard" criteria so I don't know how to price or market them. There are no car clubs for these models of car that I can find. None of the pricing guidelines for … --- ## [Toyota Lawyer Feeding Frenzy Begins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-lawyer-feeding-frenzy-begins/44462)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-lawyer-feeding-frenzy-begins/44462 "2010-02-17T17:17:39Z")
Sundays TV news and talk shows were full of blather about how The Lawyers are lining up to file Class Action Suits against Toyota. It seems EVERY Toyota owner and stock holder will be getting a letter inviting them to jo… --- ## [Unintended Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unintended-acceleration/44540)
**Author:** [@adurham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adurham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unintended-acceleration/44540 "2010-02-17T17:02:40Z")
Are there any vehicle models with automatic transmissions that can not be shifted into neutral while accelerating? 2. Which vehicle models, other than those with standard transmissions, can you lock the steering by mov… --- ## [New or slightly used?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-or-slightly-used/44639)
**Author:** [@swilkerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swilkerson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-or-slightly-used/44639 "2010-02-17T16:53:41Z")
I am planning to buy a Subaru Forester X Limited without the navigation system. I can get a new car with essentially zero miles or for about $500 more buy a demo with 5,000 miles that comes with the NAV upgrade. Any th… --- ## [What type of used pickup truck to buy to trailer a car across the country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-type-of-used-pickup-truck-to-buy-to-trailer-a-car-across-the-country/44624)
**Author:** [@Dave8325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave8325)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-type-of-used-pickup-truck-to-buy-to-trailer-a-car-across-the-country/44624 "2010-02-17T06:15:29Z")
Hello there, Thanks in advance for any advice you all can give. I am moving to California in July for a one year fellowship. I drive a rather unreliable 2000 Saturn LW wagon (that just crested 100000 miles). I am g… --- ## [Smog Tests & Safety Inspections](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smog-tests-safety-inspections/43270)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smog-tests-safety-inspections/43270 "2010-02-17T04:52:52Z")
Every year, millions of motorists are required to submit to either an "Emissions Test" or a "Safety Inspection" or both. Few people stop to question whether or not these tests and inspections actually accomplish anything… --- ## [Bench seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bench-seat/44585)
**Author:** [@rlstewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlstewart)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bench-seat/44585 "2010-02-17T00:20:20Z")
Do any car makers produce a sedan with front bench seat? --- ## [Is there a non-SUV/ Minivan with good gas mileage that seats 6 +?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-non-suv-minivan-with-good-gas-mileage-that-seats-6/44565)
**Author:** [@mom2sol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mom2sol)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-non-suv-minivan-with-good-gas-mileage-that-seats-6/44565 "2010-02-17T00:15:15Z")
I'm currently driving an old Subaru Wagon. I have three kids and have two carseats and a booster taking up the entire backseat. We occasionally have need to haul one extra little person. I really don't want to drive a… --- ## [Here's a history question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-history-question/44579)
**Author:** [@vicvalis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vicvalis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-history-question/44579 "2010-02-16T17:41:12Z")
...working on a book, know very little about automotive history. I'm wondering if odometers were very commonly installed in cars from the early 1920s, say from 1920 - 1922. If so, can anyone throw out a few models for me… --- ## [Removing mufflers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-mufflers/38385)
**Author:** [@mustang07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mustang07)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-mufflers/38385 "2010-02-16T01:37:27Z")
I have a 2007 Mustang GT and I was wanting to know what effect it would have if I removed the mufflers and just ran straight pipe out the rear of the car --- ## [Those D#\*^d loud sound systems!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-d-d-loud-sound-systems/44433)
**Author:** [@timmytoast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timmytoast)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-d-d-loud-sound-systems/44433 "2010-02-16T00:36:34Z")
Just want some feedback on how everyone deals with those people,(using this term loosely)with the sound systems you can hear coming a mile away,vibrating the ground and if their anywhere near you in traffic rattles Your … --- ## [New car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/44505)
**Author:** [@barbaraja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barbaraja)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/44505 "2010-02-16T00:20:45Z")
would you buy a Hyundai Tucson or a Subaru Forester? --- ## [I want your butt's educated opinion!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-your-butts-educated-opinion/39882)
**Author:** [@EdTheHead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdTheHead)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2010, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-your-butts-educated-opinion/39882 "2010-02-15T18:25:20Z")
I'm looking for a new used car for my wife who is light sensitive and needs to ride in the back with tinted windows. She also has back problems so she needs a very cushy ride in the back seat. I think that I'm look… --- ## [Horrific 911 audio toyota/lexus recall crash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrific-911-audio-toyota-lexus-recall-crash/44355)
**Author:** [@JordanHaus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JordanHaus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2010, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrific-911-audio-toyota-lexus-recall-crash/44355 "2010-02-15T18:11:36Z")
Toyota is doing damage control, primarily because the audio on this car crash is so horrifying, so vivid, they figure they will lose that case no matter what. Listen: http://www...48&cpage=1 --- ## [Driver's seat adjustments](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivers-seat-adjustments/44486)
**Author:** [@tolwani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tolwani)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2010, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivers-seat-adjustments/44486 "2010-02-15T04:45:12Z")
10 days ago I bought new Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS model. After I bought car home, I found I could not raise the seat height although quick reference guide which came with the car indicated two levers one for raising… --- ## [Who else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-else/43833)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2010, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-else/43833 "2010-02-15T03:47:01Z")
Although I'm no great fan of Toyota products(give em a break already!),does anyone know of any other problems(serious or just annoying that other car companies or even appliance manufacturers have got by with? At the exp… --- ## [Reading the Informal Language of Road Signals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reading-the-informal-language-of-road-signals/44236)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2010, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reading-the-informal-language-of-road-signals/44236 "2010-02-15T01:02:22Z")
...an interesting article: The Bird, the Wave, and the Shaka: Reading the Informal Language of Road Signals http://www.slate.com/id/2242777/ --- ## [Advice: fix it or dump it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-fix-it-or-dump-it/44477)
**Author:** [@Rose\_VA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rose_VA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2010, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-fix-it-or-dump-it/44477 "2010-02-15T00:22:31Z")
My 1999 Voyager's transmission gave out last week and I'm trying to decide whether to spend $1300 fixing it (it has 160,000 miles) or give up on it. If I do give up on it, another question is whether I just have to have … --- ## [Hybrid EMF](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-emf/44341)
**Author:** [@Sierraman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sierraman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2010, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-emf/44341 "2010-02-14T23:51:25Z")
Before Toyota's much vaunted reliability took the recent hits, we were about to buy a 2010 Prius. Since then, however, we've also become concerned by possible hazards associated with EMF in hybrid vehicles. As with cell … --- ## [Selling your car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-your-car/44457)
**Author:** [@sandybeth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandybeth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2010, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-your-car/44457 "2010-02-14T23:45:34Z")
If you are trying to sell your car or looking for a used car you should make use of free online resources to reach a wider audience. once such resouce is www.vagree.com you can list your car for FREE. It's very simple to… --- ## [Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota/44428)
**Author:** [@Edw1931](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edw1931)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2010, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota/44428 "2010-02-14T21:55:43Z")
Have a 2009 Toyota Tacoma four cylinder with cruise. While driving in cruise at 70mph when I come to a long hill it shifts down to SECOND. Toyota claims thats the way it is designed and its operating the way it should. I… --- ## [Car thermometer location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-thermometer-location/44446)
**Author:** [@jsommer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsommer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2010, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-thermometer-location/44446 "2010-02-14T14:00:08Z")
Question to Louie "the Barbarian" from Alan Wright: We're in Vermont debating location of exterior car thermometers and figured you might know. Please advise! --- ## [Chevy Avalznche](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-avalznche/44436)
**Author:** [@wel5506](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wel5506)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2010, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-avalznche/44436 "2010-02-14T12:00:17Z")
Have a clunking and metalic noise in the front when in four wheel drive. Any idea what it is? --- ## [Can I get partial refunded on used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-get-partial-refunded-on-used-car/44367)
**Author:** [@sfalexi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sfalexi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2010, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-get-partial-refunded-on-used-car/44367 "2010-02-14T00:07:17Z")
I went into the dealership after doing some quick browsing on the internet and saw they had a low mileage used truck that I was looking for. I went there and bought it for 32000. After getting home I looked online at i… --- ## [Honda Ridgeline vs Toyota Tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-ridgeline-vs-toyota-tacoma/44175)
**Author:** [@dnkybird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dnkybird)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2010, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-ridgeline-vs-toyota-tacoma/44175 "2010-02-13T22:12:17Z")
In the market for purchasing a new vehicle. Does anyone know how the Honda Ridgeline compares to the Toyota Tacoma in terms of reliablity, maintence, resellability, overall performance, etc? Thanks --- ## [Possible puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-puzzler/44229)
**Author:** [@ccdippel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccdippel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2010, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-puzzler/44229 "2010-02-13T21:55:29Z")
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