# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=467 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 468 --- ## [Drive with both feet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-with-both-feet/29330)
**Author:** [@quayho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quayho)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-with-both-feet/29330 "2009-09-28T01:36:48Z")
I live in a senior community(over 55). About once a month we have a parking lot accident where the driver stomps on the gas instead of the brake. They jump the curb, cross the median and smash into other cars. Similar ac… --- ## [Did I Pass Up a Bargain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-pass-up-a-bargain/37210)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-pass-up-a-bargain/37210 "2009-09-28T01:35:44Z")
I stopped at an independent gasoline station this morning, because 87 octane was priced at $2.29 a gallon and this was the lowest price I had seen that morning. As I was filling the tank with 87 octane, I noticed a that … --- ## [Allwheel &/or 4wheel drive v.s. frontwheel drive w/ snow tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/allwheel-or-4wheel-drive-v-s-frontwheel-drive-w-snow-tires/37223)
**Author:** [@Overthinkingthis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Overthinkingthis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/allwheel-or-4wheel-drive-v-s-frontwheel-drive-w-snow-tires/37223 "2009-09-27T23:53:38Z")
I live in upstate NY and do a lot of winter driving on rural and city roads. There is ice, some black ice, blowing snow, and lots of slush during our winter season. Sometime I have to drive before the roads are salted. … --- ## [Is it legal to drive barefooted in Connecticut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-legal-to-drive-barefooted-in-connecticut/37205)
**Author:** [@gringarlow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gringarlow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-legal-to-drive-barefooted-in-connecticut/37205 "2009-09-27T23:21:59Z")
Same as title --- ## [PZEV v.s. non-PZEV '10 Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pzev-v-s-non-pzev-10-forester/37221)
**Author:** [@Overthinkingthis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Overthinkingthis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pzev-v-s-non-pzev-10-forester/37221 "2009-09-27T20:26:32Z")
I have a question about the 2010 Forester that I can?t seem to find an answer to. It?s related to the PZEV or low emission feature. Is it possible to purchase a new Forester in New York State without PZEV? I have read a … --- ## [Adding an overheasd console](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-an-overheasd-console/37237)
**Author:** [@1990btr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1990btr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-an-overheasd-console/37237 "2009-09-27T19:24:31Z")
I would like to add an overhead console to my 2009 GMC Ext Cab Canyon truck. Lots available (on ebay or ??) of different cat and truck models. 1. What will fit? 2. Can I hook up one with console display of trip odemeter,… --- ## [Automatic Transmission usage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-usage/36960)
**Author:** [@Oldfart-carnut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oldfart-carnut)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-usage/36960 "2009-09-27T17:59:41Z")
When stopped at a stop light, which is best for your automatic transmission - leave it in drive or shift to neutral and then shift to drive when the light changes? --- ## [Automatic VS Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-vs-manual/36733)
**Author:** [@teenchanic09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teenchanic09)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-vs-manual/36733 "2009-09-27T16:51:48Z")
ok alot of people out there have been saying that automatic is better than a manual trans and the others say its vice versa. as for me i think manual trans rule. what is your opinion? i like the manual mainly because i f… --- ## [Improve MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improve-mpg/37179)
**Author:** [@cdmitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdmitchell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2009, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improve-mpg/37179 "2009-09-26T22:46:29Z")
This is not a question....but an experience with HHO generator installed on my explorer. The Goverment test for my ford is 14 mpg city and 18 hwy. With my system I am getting 17 city and 24 hwy. With the correct system a… --- ## [Heated Garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heated-garage/36888)
**Author:** [@trfcpa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trfcpa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2009, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heated-garage/36888 "2009-09-26T03:50:57Z")
We live in the U.P. of Mi and keep our garage heated to around 35 degrees during the winter. I recently had a metal brake line rust out and the garage said I had an unusually large amount of rust under the vehicle aft… --- ## [SHIFTRONIC shift function](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shiftronic-shift-function/34161)
**Author:** [@michaellee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaellee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2009, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shiftronic-shift-function/34161 "2009-09-26T00:43:55Z")
I recently took advantage of the governments' Car Allowance Rebate System program by trading in my 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis on a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. I got $3500 for the Merc, do you think I got screwed? If yes: How ba… --- ## [Problems with 2009 Mini Cooper: Can I return it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-2009-mini-cooper-can-i-return-it/36788)
**Author:** [@jesleigh88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesleigh88)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2009, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-2009-mini-cooper-can-i-return-it/36788 "2009-09-26T00:35:10Z")
A few hours after I purchased a brand-new 2009 MINI Cooper ClubmanS, the high-pressure fuel-pump failed and needed to be replaced. Seven days later, that new pump failed. This time MINI replaced the pump, inlet pipe and … --- ## [Shaking steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-steering-wheel/37060)
**Author:** [@aburn2337](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aburn2337)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2009, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-steering-wheel/37060 "2009-09-26T00:15:48Z")
My steering wheel has been shaking extremely bad while driving, not while coming to a stop, but driving. What could be the prob? --- ## [Disappointed with Civic Hybrid mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-with-civic-hybrid-mileage/35894)
**Author:** [@mvlogan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mvlogan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-with-civic-hybrid-mileage/35894 "2009-09-25T18:45:23Z")
The car's freeway mileage is fine (48-50 mpg in Los Angeles), but with the AC on, I'm only getting 25 mpg in city driving in my 2008 Hybrid. Granted it's 92 degrees out, but I put in 'good' gas and keep the AC at 73. A… --- ## [Car does not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-does-not-start/37039)
**Author:** [@Camcortoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Camcortoy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-does-not-start/37039 "2009-09-23T21:30:06Z")
I have been driving without any problems this morning. After stoping and parking the car to get some groceries, I came back to the car and now it does not start. I tried many times and I do not hear any noise. I tried th… --- ## [Surrender a vehicle before lease term ends](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surrender-a-vehicle-before-lease-term-ends/36992)
**Author:** [@Dezmondz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dezmondz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2009, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surrender-a-vehicle-before-lease-term-ends/36992 "2009-09-22T23:48:32Z")
I wanted to know if I can surrender (return) my Honda Odyssey before lease ends. Is there any negative impact on my credit? Do I have to buy their (Honda) car when I return my vehicle? What happend to unpaid amounts? … --- ## [Hybrid Conversion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-conversion/36937)
**Author:** [@Papabuddah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Papabuddah)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2009, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-conversion/36937 "2009-09-22T02:01:28Z")
I have a 1999 Volvo V70 CrossCountry Wagon. The body is in great shape but the engine seals are leaking oil. How easily can this car be converted to a hybrid. --- ## [Dashboard camera purchase recommendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-camera-purchase-recommendation/36868)
**Author:** [@bruguiea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bruguiea)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2009, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-camera-purchase-recommendation/36868 "2009-09-22T00:49:59Z")
Hello, Do you have any recommendation for a dashboard camera? Ideally, I would like something that turns on automatically when I turn on the engine, and that loops around so that it erases automatically old data. … --- ## [Best car for really, really long drives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-for-really-really-long-drives/36702)
**Author:** [@theowarner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theowarner)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-for-really-really-long-drives/36702 "2009-09-21T20:40:09Z")
Hi -- So, in the summer of 2011, my and a buddy are going to do a mad drive around the continental U.S. We've got a long list of destinations -- cameras at the ready! We'll probably add 20, 30, 40 thousand miles to… --- ## [After an accident?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-an-accident/36882)
**Author:** [@Carolyn\_Jesse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carolyn_Jesse)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-an-accident/36882 "2009-09-21T17:15:44Z")
In July I was hit dead on in the rear driver's side tire (other car's front end was gone). I was going approximately 40mph and the other car turned into me going, about 10mph. I spun 90 degrees and hit the side curb with… --- ## [Hybrids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrids/35111)
**Author:** [@yester64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yester64)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrids/35111 "2009-09-21T01:52:00Z")
There are so many Hybrids outside and it's getting really confusing. I wonder why Mazda has almost no hybrids at all. No 3 series or 6 series. For my next car i plan to buy, i considering a hybrid since i suspect gas… --- ## [Remote access](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-access/36863)
**Author:** [@dgwebster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgwebster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2009, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-access/36863 "2009-09-20T15:12:54Z")
We have a 2001 Lexus LS430 and a 1998 Pontiac Gran Prix GTP.If I have both remotes in my pocket,We somtimes find the Lexus with all the windows and the sunroof open.Lexus dealer cannot explain.The "Wife" thought I was ou… --- ## [Driving my car too hard?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-my-car-too-hard/35840)
**Author:** [@jkabiri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkabiri)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2009, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-my-car-too-hard/35840 "2009-09-20T00:40:10Z")
I have a new 2009 Acura TSX, 6 speed manual transmission. It is a 201 hp inline 4 cylinder. I absolutely LOVE driving it and missed driving a manual. This is my first "nice"/"sporty" car. My problem is that I feel like I… --- ## [Ant infestation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ant-infestation/36822)
**Author:** [@smquenette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smquenette)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2009, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ant-infestation/36822 "2009-09-19T23:17:16Z")
My daughter's car is crawling with ants, inside and out. We have used several methods to try to kill ants inside (ant traps, repellant substances,etc.) and today had the upholstery and carpets deep cleaned. We have washe… --- ## [Car auction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-auction/36777)
**Author:** [@khaled](https://community.cartalk.com/u/khaled)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-auction/36777 "2009-09-19T17:04:27Z")
Would you recommend bying a car from an auction? --- ## [Fuel pump , transsmison](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-transsmison/36706)
**Author:** [@bluebird384](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluebird384)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2009, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-transsmison/36706 "2009-09-19T13:21:23Z")
was wondering about two questions? first one, i read in a book, that if you are waiting for a train at a crossing for a long period of a time, its better if you place your car in neatural. because if it sets in drive and… --- ## [Obama Slaps a 35% Tarrif On Chinese Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obama-slaps-a-35-tarrif-on-chinese-tires/36552)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2009, 9:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obama-slaps-a-35-tarrif-on-chinese-tires/36552 "2009-09-19T09:45:45Z")
A step in the right direction. http://www...57pf.html --- ## [Engine noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise/36815)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnny_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2009, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise/36815 "2009-09-18T23:56:21Z")
cana bad lobe on the cam cause a noise like a valve tappet --- ## [Choosing a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choosing-a-car/36469)
**Author:** [@javajay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/javajay)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2009, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choosing-a-car/36469 "2009-09-18T21:45:16Z")
We have purchased a home in the GA mountains. It is very steep and I want to know what some suggestions are for what type of car would be best. New or used. Thanks. --- ## [Typical lifetime of '98 Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/typical-lifetime-of-98-altima/36807)
**Author:** [@rdsox2004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdsox2004)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2009, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/typical-lifetime-of-98-altima/36807 "2009-09-18T20:53:13Z")
Anyone have a guess for the typical lifetime of a '98 Altima? 5 spd manual trans, 4 cyl 2.4 L engine, regular and frequent oil service for lifetime of vehicle, and all recommended repairs at dealer recommended checkups. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=466) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=468)