# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=466 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 467 --- ## [New Automatic vs. Manual Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-automatic-vs-manual-question/37607)
**Author:** [@04\_TSX\_6sp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/04_TSX_6sp)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-automatic-vs-manual-question/37607 "2009-10-05T18:52:40Z")
Which is better for a driver with bad habits? A manual when he doesn't like to shift so starts off in 2nd and doesn't hear when it needs to go up to 5th, or an automatic when he starts off in Low and leaves it there? A… --- ## [Model T Timing Belt And Crank Position Sensor Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/model-t-timing-belt-and-crank-position-sensor-question/37569)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/model-t-timing-belt-and-crank-position-sensor-question/37569 "2009-10-05T13:35:02Z")
Will the complexities of today's cars cause the extinction of driveable antique cars in the future? 57 years from now will you be able to buy a timing belt to fit a 2010 car? How about a MAF sensor? Look at how… --- ## [On a 2001 Chevy Cavalier What does the Trac Off Light Mean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-a-2001-chevy-cavalier-what-does-the-trac-off-light-mean/37600)
**Author:** [@spakaroo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spakaroo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-a-2001-chevy-cavalier-what-does-the-trac-off-light-mean/37600 "2009-10-05T00:49:47Z")
On a 2001 Chevy Cavalier What does the Trac Off Light Mean --- ## [Nissan Quest alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-quest-alarm/37601)
**Author:** [@beoste](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beoste)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-quest-alarm/37601 "2009-10-05T00:38:51Z")
I lost my remote and when I unlock the door with my spare key, the alarm goes off. Is there a way to turn the alarm off without the remote? --- ## [Racing Seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/racing-seats/37476)
**Author:** [@loonlakes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loonlakes)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/racing-seats/37476 "2009-10-04T17:29:09Z")
My 17 year old grandson wants to install racing seats and racing seatbelts in his next used car. He claims the racing seats are lighter and better than standard seats. He has driven so far without citation or accident.… --- ## [Your first car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-first-car/37405)
**Author:** [@mrb3990](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrb3990)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-first-car/37405 "2009-10-04T16:49:17Z")
I thought it would be fun to hear stories about everyone's first car. I know I will never forget mine. It was a 1990 Ford Crown Victoria I bought at a state auction in 1997. I assume it was an old cop car. I took thi… --- ## [Sedan + trailer or small pickup truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sedan-trailer-or-small-pickup-truck/37533)
**Author:** [@jenzwick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenzwick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sedan-trailer-or-small-pickup-truck/37533 "2009-10-04T13:07:24Z")
Hello brilliant, skilled, and helpful people, My 1999 Honda Odessey is now permanently broken, which is very sad. I am an artist and used that vehicle as a sort of enclosed pickup truck (perfect in rainy Seattle), … --- ## [Are Blind Spots a Myth?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-blind-spots-a-myth/35267)
**Author:** [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-blind-spots-a-myth/35267 "2009-10-04T01:44:04Z")
This NY Times article is interesting. I was taught to set my mirrors as stated in the article at a corporate safe driving course. The method works. If everyone set their mirrors in the manner described it would save l… --- ## [2009 Jeep Liberty, won't go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-liberty-wont-go/37461)
**Author:** [@EllyEllis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllyEllis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-liberty-wont-go/37461 "2009-10-04T01:00:15Z")
My son parked his new Jeep Liberty at the school house last night and 30 minutes later he decided to leave and the thing would not make a sound when he turned on the key. His dash lit up, the lights worked, and the radi… --- ## [No More Saturn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-saturn/37398)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-saturn/37398 "2009-10-03T21:46:26Z")
I just read a story printed in the Wall Street Journal and Reuters that says Penske pulled out of the Saturn deal. Penske's purchase was contingent on being able to get cars in they future from Renault and Samsung, but … --- ## [Which GM Brand will get the Saturn Vue Plug-in?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-gm-brand-will-get-the-saturn-vue-plug-in/37490)
**Author:** [@jamamom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamamom)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-gm-brand-will-get-the-saturn-vue-plug-in/37490 "2009-10-03T21:14:23Z")
Perhaps we could help GM decide. --- ## [Car alarm for Lexus SC430](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-for-lexus-sc430/37501)
**Author:** [@Female\_Golfer\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Female_Golfer_2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-for-lexus-sc430/37501 "2009-10-03T17:10:18Z")
I have a Lexus SC430, year 2003. Yesterday it was broken into. Someone took a hammer or something hard and totally smashed the side window to steal my belongings. Many people come and go in this lot. I noticed that my do… --- ## [Jammed CD player](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jammed-cd-player/37471)
**Author:** [@fairbanks54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fairbanks54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jammed-cd-player/37471 "2009-10-03T14:27:18Z")
@ CD's are jammed in my CD player. How do I remove the face plate so I can remove the jammed CD's? --- ## [Should I buy this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-car/37366)
**Author:** [@mrb3990](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrb3990)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-car/37366 "2009-10-03T04:32:09Z")
Hello everybody. I am thinking about buying a car and I came across this listing on craigslist: http://min...28395.html I really want to drive a stick shift and I heard some American cars are a very good deal for the … --- ## [Gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage/37434)
**Author:** [@mike8car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike8car)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage/37434 "2009-10-03T01:16:47Z")
Hypothetical: If GM makes 1000 supposedly identical Chevy Cobalts and if each of those cars is driven under exactly the same conditions in exactly the same way over exactly the same 10,000 miles, what would be the expect… --- ## [BMW Gina](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-gina/37337)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2009, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-gina/37337 "2009-10-02T21:19:51Z")
http://www...=meetgina A new twist on car material is demonstrated in the video. While I can't see this catching on, it does seem like a cool invention. --- ## [Does steal seal work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-steal-seal-work/37358)
**Author:** [@TONYAIO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TONYAIO)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2009, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-steal-seal-work/37358 "2009-10-02T03:41:10Z")
DOES STEAL SEAL WORK WHAT WILL ACTUALLY FIX A BLOWN HEAD GASKET --- ## [Take It Or "Leave It" - GM Puts Its $$ Where Its Mouth Is](https://community.cartalk.com/t/take-it-or-leave-it-gm-puts-its-where-its-mouth-is/36450)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/take-it-or-leave-it-gm-puts-its-where-its-mouth-is/36450 "2009-10-01T05:58:07Z")
Beginning Monday, GM will sell Chevrolets, Buicks, Cadillacs, and GMC light duty trucks that will include a . . . "60-day money-back guarantee". Anyone unhappy with their purchase can return it and get their mone… --- ## [Older Luxury or Newer Economy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-luxury-or-newer-economy/37267)
**Author:** [@Animal494](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Animal494)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-luxury-or-newer-economy/37267 "2009-10-01T01:22:09Z")
My wife and I are debating a potential replacement for my 02 Blazer. We would like an inexpensive sedan (~$10k) that will serve as the 0.5 of the 1.5 cars we need. She drives a new Escape while this will be my first ca… --- ## [What to buy? Hybrid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-buy-hybrid/36604)
**Author:** [@markcasazza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markcasazza)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-buy-hybrid/36604 "2009-09-30T22:59:44Z")
I have a 1999 Saturn SL1, that I bought new in Fall of 1998. It has 200,000 miles and still runs great. It has a 5 speed with the SOHC engine and I get 40 MPG. I know it won't last forever so I am starting to look… --- ## [Toyota Highlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander/37377)
**Author:** [@larryr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larryr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander/37377 "2009-09-30T19:04:08Z")
I have a power wheel chair and lift with a total weigh of 500 lbs. The lift uses the traler hitch for transporting. Would a 2009 Toyota Highlander be suitable for lift and chair. I have been useing a 1999 Isuzu Rodio for… --- ## [What exactly is the Drive System (in basic terms)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-exactly-is-the-drive-system-in-basic-terms/37341)
**Author:** [@christabella206](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christabella206)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-exactly-is-the-drive-system-in-basic-terms/37341 "2009-09-30T18:04:53Z")
I am considering buying a 2003 Mazda B Series truck, however consumer reports has rated the drive system as "poor" for that make/year/model. What does that mean really and how can I tell if there is a problem with the D… --- ## [Electric scooter problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-scooter-problem/34186)
**Author:** [@naumoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/naumoff)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-scooter-problem/34186 "2009-09-30T14:30:18Z")
This may be off the range of what you allow, and if so delete it and I apologize. I have an Ego electric scooter, sit down, a long established company, two sealed(very sealed, no way to get inside) 12 volt batteries co… --- ## [Which car do I sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-do-i-sell/37188)
**Author:** [@Lovemyoldcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lovemyoldcar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-do-i-sell/37188 "2009-09-30T13:59:09Z")
I have 2 cars- 1974 Chevy Malibu/Chevelle with 113,000miles; and a 1990 Toyota Camry with 241000 miles. The Chevy I love and have owned for 6+ years. I know its history since 60K miles and have maintained it well. The… --- ## [1985 mazda rx-7](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-mazda-rx-7/37329)
**Author:** [@larthridgem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larthridgem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-mazda-rx-7/37329 "2009-09-30T03:54:56Z")
Is 1400 dollars to much for a 1985 mazda rx-7 with 160,000 miles? --- ## [Good omen ? Bad omen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-omen-bad-omen/37282)
**Author:** [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-omen-bad-omen/37282 "2009-09-30T00:05:18Z")
While vehicle shopping to accommodate more people, ( two gransons have moved in and their 9 year old sister is soon to join us ) I was looking at minivans. On websites such as carmax and autotrader I see massive numbers … --- ## [Honda Pilot headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-headlights/37312)
**Author:** [@dogisco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dogisco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-headlights/37312 "2009-09-29T18:32:20Z")
For the first year and a half, I left the headlights turned on so that they would come on when I turned the Pilot on (I am surprised that Honda would not have automatic headlights. Even my husband's pick up truck has t… --- ## [Bleach in wash water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleach-in-wash-water/36990)
**Author:** [@dogisco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dogisco)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleach-in-wash-water/36990 "2009-09-29T13:47:27Z")
I live in the humid south where mildew and mold can quickly take over anything. My car is white; it doesn't get cleaned often enough; there is a little mildew (I think) on the roof where there are grooves. Is it safe t… --- ## [Best pothole car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-pothole-car/37230)
**Author:** [@mutsu95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mutsu95)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-pothole-car/37230 "2009-09-28T15:56:56Z")
Can anyone recommend a vehicle for someone who can't seem to avoid potholes? I try to be careful but they're everywhere. Have had bent wheels and all sorts of trouble with my 1999 Prizm (factory alloy wheels). Looking… --- ## [A Car For Shopping Trips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-for-shopping-trips/37061)
**Author:** [@baumgrenze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baumgrenze)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-for-shopping-trips/37061 "2009-09-28T12:53:46Z")
We have a 2004 Prius and a 1982 Isuzu Pu'p, diesel. It is time to sell the latter to a collector! The Prius does not give good fuel economy at all for the first few miles. It is not an efficient car for 2-5 mile sho… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=465) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=467)