# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=454 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 455 --- ## [Should I buy this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-car/42468)
**Author:** [@sheepcheesey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheepcheesey)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2010, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-car/42468 "2010-01-14T00:54:43Z")
I want to buy a 2007 saturn vue hybrid the asking price is $8,995. The catch is it has 107,000 miles on it. My husband thinks it's ridiculous, it was owned by a corporation and has had very regular maintainancem what d… --- ## [Hang on to my truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hang-on-to-my-truck/34493)
**Author:** [@leon\_fainbuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leon_fainbuch)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2010, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hang-on-to-my-truck/34493 "2010-01-14T00:20:44Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Tundra, V6. Access Cab. I love this truck. Only 52k miles. Haven't had really much in repair. Brakes, tires, & recently replaced the ignition cylinder. Use it primarily for short commutes, errands,… --- ## [Umbrella Policy and mandated uninsired moterist coverage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/umbrella-policy-and-mandated-uninsired-moterist-coverage/42445)
**Author:** [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/umbrella-policy-and-mandated-uninsired-moterist-coverage/42445 "2010-01-13T23:41:24Z")
I received a letter from my agent that WI had passed an uninsured - under insured motorist provision that will automatically be added to my 1 mil umbrella policy unless I sign and return the letter. My cost currently is … --- ## [Buying a car out of state - registration issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-out-of-state-registration-issues/40313)
**Author:** [@gnickow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnickow)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-out-of-state-registration-issues/40313 "2010-01-13T23:01:16Z")
My daughter who goes to college in California needs a car for her last semester. We live in the Chicago area. To avoid having her (and by extension me) drive across the country - we would like to buy the car in Califor… --- ## [RAV4 Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-mileage/42473)
**Author:** [@fastcars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fastcars)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-mileage/42473 "2010-01-13T22:22:27Z")
I drive my 2006 RAV4 to mountains in the summer and spend a couple months at 9000 feet. I carefully check mileage for each tank and always find the mileage about 2-3 mpg better at the high altitude. The rest of year I … --- ## [Add on for new hybrid car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/add-on-for-new-hybrid-car/39973)
**Author:** [@jsilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsilman)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/add-on-for-new-hybrid-car/39973 "2010-01-13T16:35:32Z")
When my wife asked the service mgr how to connect additional 12 volt outlets (the insight has only one)she was told that it should not be done and she should plug an expansion 3 or 4 outlet unit into the one on the dash.… --- ## [Cars on TV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-on-tv/42431)
**Author:** [@carlette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carlette)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-on-tv/42431 "2010-01-13T16:19:11Z")
Why is it that when I see pictures of cars on TV or on videos, & they are obviously moving forward, that their wheels appear to be going in reverse? --- ## [Hybred cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybred-cars/42432)
**Author:** [@carlette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carlette)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybred-cars/42432 "2010-01-13T16:18:08Z")
If hybred cars use some gas & some electricity, where does the electricity come from? If it comes from burning coal, how does that help the enviroment? --- ## [Am I the first one to buy one of these vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-the-first-one-to-buy-one-of-these-vehicles/42421)
**Author:** [@Building\_Geek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Building_Geek)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-the-first-one-to-buy-one-of-these-vehicles/42421 "2010-01-13T06:09:20Z")
I just bought a Transit Connect. Although I have only just over 500 miles on it I like the vehicle very much. It holds all my stuff ('til I buy more) and I find it comfortable to drive. Here's the thing; the only ot… --- ## [Auto Software Upgrade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-software-upgrade/42442)
**Author:** [@dinet01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dinet01)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-software-upgrade/42442 "2010-01-13T03:53:25Z")
How can Auto Manufacturers and Cell Phone Manufacturers Work together to improve software compatability? How can users work to improve incompatablity problems & promote software upgrades. --- ## [1st Question - Why You Like it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1st-question-why-you-like-it/42377)
**Author:** [@HummerHippy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HummerHippy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1st-question-why-you-like-it/42377 "2010-01-13T03:04:52Z")
Wow, I get to ask the first question? The pressure! What should I ask??? How about a matchstick series puzzler? :slight\_smile: Ok, why do you like the H3T and/or why would you buy one? --- ## [2007 GTI should I buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gti-should-i-buy/39211)
**Author:** [@nthompso1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nthompso1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gti-should-i-buy/39211 "2010-01-13T02:36:38Z")
I have found a used GTI with DSG transmission, sunroof, 4 doors with 40,000 miles on it for $16000. Seems like a good deal - one owner. However, I have heard questionable things about DSG transmission and VW in general… --- ## [Snow tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires/42401)
**Author:** [@Maelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maelly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires/42401 "2010-01-13T01:53:12Z")
We have a 2004 Mazda MPV that is front wheel drive. We are looking at getting new snow tires for it, and wondered if studded snow tires on the front is adequate, knowing the rear has M&S in great shape?? Our do we need… --- ## ["Fish-tailing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fish-tailing/40563)
**Author:** [@LScharb335](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LScharb335)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fish-tailing/40563 "2010-01-13T00:25:43Z")
Travelling on I-95 in Vermont at about 45 mph, right after a 10 inch snow storm on a straight section, my car began to fish tail...and these got worst.I countered by quickly trying to turn the wheels in the opposite way.… --- ## [Exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust/41834)
**Author:** [@NSSVTR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NSSVTR)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust/41834 "2010-01-13T00:19:52Z")
i was trying to find a better exhaust for my car to make it louder and sound a bit meaner and i came across something that i have been seeing and hearing about but idk what it is or what it does its called a Turbo catbac… --- ## [Am I the first one to buy one of these vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-the-first-one-to-buy-one-of-these-vehicles/42420)
**Author:** [@Building\_Geek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Building_Geek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-the-first-one-to-buy-one-of-these-vehicles/42420 "2010-01-12T22:59:00Z")
I just bought a Transit Connect. Although I have only just over 500 miles on it I like the vehicle very much. It holds all my stuff ('til I buy more) and I find it comfortable to drive. Here's the thing; the only ot… --- ## [Funny sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-sound/41799)
**Author:** [@bashka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bashka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-sound/41799 "2010-01-12T21:44:58Z")
I have a 1999 Chevy venture van,when I start the engine in the morning I usualy hear funny sound from the exaust as the engine idiling, this lasts for afew seconds and then it stops and then it starts? --- ## [Subaru Alternatives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-alternatives/41380)
**Author:** [@carneedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carneedy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-alternatives/41380 "2010-01-12T19:41:23Z")
My car was totalled and we're now looking for a replacement. The ideal car would be an AWD Subaru Outback. Our bank account is screams Ford Taurus. Are there any reasonable alternatives to the AWD Subaru. … --- ## [Difference between car and light truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-car-and-light-truck/39443)
**Author:** [@notaclue100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/notaclue100)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-car-and-light-truck/39443 "2010-01-12T17:54:59Z")
what determines the difference between a car, SUV, and light truck? why is my HHR a truck with higher license and insurance costs? My chevy dealer says it has to do with the EPA and GM regarding mileage mix of all models… --- ## [Need a new car to me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-new-car-to-me/42173)
**Author:** [@undecided](https://community.cartalk.com/u/undecided)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-new-car-to-me/42173 "2010-01-12T02:23:20Z")
Do I buy a new car at % interest or buy a 2year old car at 4% interest? My current car is a 95 Camry and needs some work probably around $2500, new brakes, new tires, tune up. I bought it new so I don't buy cars too oft… --- ## [Looking for a minivan in 2010 or 2011](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-minivan-in-2010-or-2011/42267)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_from\_Michigan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa_from_Michigan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-minivan-in-2010-or-2011/42267 "2010-01-12T01:51:05Z")
Being a lifetime resident of the Detroit Metro area, I am disappointed that GM & Ford have completely discounted the "minivan Mom" segment of their market. I am a GM child and a Ford wife - now I am forced to drive a fo… --- ## [How To Buy A Used Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-buy-a-used-car/42177)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-buy-a-used-car/42177 "2010-01-12T00:44:05Z")
There are many skilled and savvy contributors to this board who know their way around a used car lot or auction site..By listing the finer points of used car buying in the real world, many readers could learn what we hav… --- ## [Rear window problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-window-problem/42155)
**Author:** [@kkcrnp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kkcrnp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-window-problem/42155 "2010-01-10T20:33:10Z")
Is it possible after being rearended by a car going approx 30 mph - no attempt to stop - that a rear window switch and motor could be affected - fyi, no problems prior --- ## [ABS Fault](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-fault/42191)
**Author:** [@stu9820](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stu9820)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-fault/42191 "2010-01-10T18:40:41Z")
I was trying to get up a hill that had iced over and was gassing it. I noticed my speedometer was going from 65 mph to 25 mph over and over and then my ABS light came on and the LCD says ABS Fault. Should I unplug the b… --- ## [Classic car - is this possible?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-is-this-possible/42050)
**Author:** [@75franklin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/75franklin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-is-this-possible/42050 "2010-01-10T05:08:34Z")
I always loved the '69 GTO, and thought that GM could make millions by simply taking a modern platform and putting an exact replica body on it. (similar to the brand new "retro" Camaro, Charger, Challenger etc, but t… --- ## [A mystery I can't solve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-mystery-i-cant-solve/42160)
**Author:** [@TekkaMaki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TekkaMaki)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-mystery-i-cant-solve/42160 "2010-01-10T03:17:59Z")
So I got up one morning and went out to my garage, and realized in horror that I left my garage door open all night. After a quick survey, fortunately, nothing was missing. Just by chance, I touched my car's hood and n… --- ## [New car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/41851)
**Author:** [@gutsymom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gutsymom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2010, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/41851 "2010-01-09T15:23:02Z")
Is it normal to buy a new car with 250 miles on it if it had to be brought up from another dealer and should it be dixcounted for the miles? --- ## [How not to drive in the winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-not-to-drive-in-the-winter/42029)
**Author:** [@twotone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/twotone)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2010, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-not-to-drive-in-the-winter/42029 "2010-01-09T14:17:54Z")
Too funny: http://tinyurl.com/ycq7x75 --- ## [Car keys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-keys/42081)
**Author:** [@LIBRENOW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LIBRENOW)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2010, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-keys/42081 "2010-01-09T00:24:55Z")
HI GUYS, MY DAUGHTER THE LOGICAL ONE IN THE FAMILY SUGGESTED THAT MY KEYRING IS HEAVY AND MAY AFFECT THE IGNITION. I'VE LEARNED OVER THE YEARS TO HEED HER ADVICE, AND WEIGHED MY KEY RING. IT WAS A TAD HEAVIER THAN I … --- ## [What next](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-next/35836)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2010, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-next/35836 "2010-01-08T23:21:08Z")
So, I've finally decided on what I'm gonna buy for my new car. Will try to remember to call the bank Monday after work and see about getting a loan. I still have the license plates(normal, not special vehicle plates) … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=453) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=455)