# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=473 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 474 --- ## [Ford explorer leads in clunker division](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-leads-in-clunker-division/34536)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2009, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-leads-in-clunker-division/34536 "2009-08-08T01:03:37Z")
The latest news out today is that several models of the Ford Explorer top the list in the "Cash for Clunkers" trade in program. I've known this for years. I was stung a little with the addition of the Jeep Cherokee and G… --- ## [What would you do with this Suburban?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-do-with-this-suburban/34587)
**Author:** [@sunnybear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunnybear)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2009, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-do-with-this-suburban/34587 "2009-08-07T23:14:04Z")
So with teh CARS deal approved...a quandry has developed. Should we clunker our 'burb or keep it for another 100k? It is in need of a new a/c and there may be tranny problems coming up...not sure about taht...the right d… --- ## [New car choices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-choices/34617)
**Author:** [@Wineland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wineland)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2009, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-choices/34617 "2009-08-07T17:55:48Z")
My husband has been trying very hard to decide between these 3 new cars: Subaru Tribeca, Toyota Highlander and the Hyundai Veracruz. We've read reviews and driven them. Any advice? --- ## [Junk or Sell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junk-or-sell/34596)
**Author:** [@yester64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yester64)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2009, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junk-or-sell/34596 "2009-08-06T22:52:37Z")
Hi, i have a 1991 Honda Accord which has some major problems. The motor is leaking badly (needs all the seals renewed), the seatbelt on the driverside is not working and sometimes the car does not start. But i recent… --- ## [Troubleshooting 1977 Datsun 280Z](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-1977-datsun-280z/34574)
**Author:** [@james.richardson3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james.richardson3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2009, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-1977-datsun-280z/34574 "2009-08-06T17:19:18Z")
I have a 1977 Datsun 280, and when you ease in to first gear it wants to bog down like its flooding or starving for gas...is this a Throttle vale switch problem or an injector problem. Am I even in the right ball park? --- ## [2001 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-outback/34613)
**Author:** [@juliep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juliep)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2009, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-outback/34613 "2009-08-06T15:55:13Z")
2001 Subaru Outback..noise from rear when making a hard rt or lft turn. --- ## [4 clyinder vs 6 cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-clyinder-vs-6-cylinder/34404)
**Author:** [@bdevries](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bdevries)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2009, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-clyinder-vs-6-cylinder/34404 "2009-08-06T15:45:43Z")
I plan to buy a small suv in the near future. I had a 4 cylinder car( Chevy 2) many years ago and it lacked power pulling an A/C in Texas. How good are the current engines or should I just go with a 6 cylinder?I have a … --- ## [Where to store spare fuel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-store-spare-fuel/34472)
**Author:** [@trubliphone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trubliphone)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2009, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-store-spare-fuel/34472 "2009-08-06T05:58:10Z")
Hello. I have recently purchased a 1993 VW Eurovan "Weekender." I am getting it ready for lots of fun trips away with the family. As most of these will be in isolated places in the desert (Mexico and the SW USA),… --- ## [Any truth to the notion that a car is conditioned to a certain type of driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-truth-to-the-notion-that-a-car-is-conditioned-to-a-certain-type-of-driving/34279)
**Author:** [@ellenpb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellenpb)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2009, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-truth-to-the-notion-that-a-car-is-conditioned-to-a-certain-type-of-driving/34279 "2009-08-06T02:57:52Z")
Hi, My husband and I are considering buying my parents' 2005 Prius because they want to trade it in and it would be a cheap way to get a low-mileage hybrid that we know the history of. We've already done the math a… --- ## [Replace 2005 Prius batter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-2005-prius-batter/34575)
**Author:** [@Warrenwep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Warrenwep)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2009, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-2005-prius-batter/34575 "2009-08-06T00:38:30Z")
My 2005 Toyota Prius has 80,000 miles on it now. I have no current problem with the battery, but am looking for advice on experience others may have had in replacing the battery. Questions: How will I know that the b… --- ## [New canopy (or cap or camper shell) for new Tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-canopy-or-cap-or-camper-shell-for-new-tacoma/34546)
**Author:** [@dynamyte](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dynamyte)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2009, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-canopy-or-cap-or-camper-shell-for-new-tacoma/34546 "2009-08-06T00:22:53Z")
I just got a new Tacoma 2WD access cab pickup and want to put a camper shell on it. Living in the boonies, dealers are few and far away. The only manufacturers left seem to be SnugTop, Leer, and ARE. (except factor… --- ## [Vehicle Title](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-title/34571)
**Author:** [@cirencester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cirencester)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2009, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-title/34571 "2009-08-05T22:25:24Z")
A friend and I jointly owned an Airstream motor home, registerd in Oklahoma. He held the title. When I moved to Oregon, he gave me a letter (not notarized) that gave me 100% ownership, but he failed to give me the titl… --- ## [4 wheel drive/all wheel drive sedans with manual transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-wheel-drive-all-wheel-drive-sedans-with-manual-transmission/34553)
**Author:** [@alexandrak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexandrak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2009, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-wheel-drive-all-wheel-drive-sedans-with-manual-transmission/34553 "2009-08-05T20:47:42Z")
Who else makes 4 wheel/All wheel drive sedans with manual transmission other than Audi and Subaru? --- ## [New canopy (or cap or camper shell) for new Tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-canopy-or-cap-or-camper-shell-for-new-tacoma/34545)
**Author:** [@dynamyte](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dynamyte)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2009, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-canopy-or-cap-or-camper-shell-for-new-tacoma/34545 "2009-08-05T01:31:49Z")
I just got a new Tacoma 2WD access cab pickup and want to put a camper shell on it. Living in the boonies, dealers are few and far away. The only manufacturers left seem to be SnugTop, Leer, and ARE. (except factor… --- ## [Compare Used Car Values](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compare-used-car-values/34464)
**Author:** [@CharlieHam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlieHam)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2009, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compare-used-car-values/34464 "2009-08-04T20:29:44Z")
How can I QUANTITATIVELY compare different used Car Purchase Options? I will know the Make, Model, Mileage and Price from Cars.Com or the Car Lot. I can assume Equivalent Life, say 200,000 miles, Equivalent Value a… --- ## [Car Insurance Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-question/33999)
**Author:** [@mags145](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mags145)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2009, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-question/33999 "2009-08-04T19:28:48Z")
I moved recently from NY to NC and have just had my policy moved to NC. Insurer is Liberty Mutual. I received the policy in the mail. Then, two days later, I received something from them called "North Carolina Aut… --- ## [1972 VW Westfalia Camper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-vw-westfalia-camper/34452)
**Author:** [@Celtpipes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Celtpipes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2009, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-vw-westfalia-camper/34452 "2009-08-04T18:08:43Z")
I have a question regarding a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan that I hope someone can help me with. The vehicle of topic has 64,000 miles on it, a new coat of paint, and $900 worth of maintenance just done on it, including ne… --- ## [The Dwell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-dwell/34511)
**Author:** [@onevette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/onevette)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2009, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-dwell/34511 "2009-08-04T15:21:01Z")
My son & I were at a cruise night the evening & looking at one particular car I pointed out the label in the engine bay that identified the timing, spark plug gap and the dwell. My son immediately asked me what the dwel… --- ## [New vehicle comparison](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vehicle-comparison/34217)
**Author:** [@grayingdawg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grayingdawg)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2009, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vehicle-comparison/34217 "2009-08-04T05:43:37Z")
my wife & I are in our early 60's & have minor physical difficulties. We have decided it's time for comfort as well as stability. We want to purchase an AWD, 2010 model mid size SUV. It must require regular gas (not prem… --- ## [Zzzzz . . . Moo . . . Beep-Beep . . . Is Smart Car Tipping Coming To The U.S.?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zzzzz-moo-beep-beep-is-smart-car-tipping-coming-to-the-u-s/34446)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2009, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zzzzz-moo-beep-beep-is-smart-car-tipping-coming-to-the-u-s/34446 "2009-08-03T15:07:32Z")
Every year in the rural U.S. many unsuspecting sleeping cows are tipped over by pranksters. In Amsterdam, especially, "Smart Hater Vigilantes" roam the streets tipping over unsuspecting tiny Smart cars, often into A… --- ## [Ok so some Air Conditioning retrofit advice please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-so-some-air-conditioning-retrofit-advice-please/34430)
**Author:** [@Strickalator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Strickalator)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2009, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-so-some-air-conditioning-retrofit-advice-please/34430 "2009-08-03T14:00:13Z")
I have a 1992 Ford Tempo GL with 83,000 miles on it. I Just got the vehicle. Someone suggested that the reason it is experiencing intermittent cold/hot periods is perhaps not a refrigerant issue. In any case its better t… --- ## [Very cold air thru defroster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-cold-air-thru-defroster/34420)
**Author:** [@mariposa7684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mariposa7684)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2009, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-cold-air-thru-defroster/34420 "2009-08-03T13:24:11Z")
Not that this is a bad thing....What I was wondering is why the air coming through the defrost vent feels like AC'd air. The AC is not on. --- ## [Should I buy a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-new-car/34377)
**Author:** [@karinberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karinberg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-new-car/34377 "2009-08-02T23:41:35Z")
I own a 2001 Izuzu Axiom, with only 50,000 miles , in great condition and pd for! I alo have a 98 Ford Explorer with a 100,000 miles on it in good condition! Would love to buy a new car and trade in the Ford with the … --- ## [Accurate car valuation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accurate-car-valuation/34296)
**Author:** [@winganwing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winganwing)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accurate-car-valuation/34296 "2009-08-02T15:21:43Z")
What is the most accurate way to value a used car? Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds differ in valuation by almost $1,000 for example (private party value for 94 Honda Civic in good/clean condition). Can anyone explain the … --- ## [Ase certification schools](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ase-certification-schools/34343)
**Author:** [@jesse2508](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesse2508)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ase-certification-schools/34343 "2009-08-02T14:28:07Z")
I've been doing some online looking, and found lots of sites that prepare you for the testing, and give the tests... They vary hugely in $, and one particular one is chasing me with offers of 2400 for a 2 year access to … --- ## [Coolant temperature and hydrometer accuracy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-temperature-and-hydrometer-accuracy/34317)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2009, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-temperature-and-hydrometer-accuracy/34317 "2009-08-01T20:03:14Z")
Okay, this one has me interested. Changed the coolant (eyeballed 50/50 ethylene glycol); bought a hydrometer to test it. How does one test--warm or cool--and how much difference does it make? I understand the p… --- ## [The power of emotion in the car you buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-power-of-emotion-in-the-car-you-buy/34295)
**Author:** [@all\_about\_cars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/all_about_cars)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-power-of-emotion-in-the-car-you-buy/34295 "2009-07-31T18:25:03Z")
Hey, came across the article "The power of emotion in the car you buy" on "The Nation" earlier this week. They mention a German study that tries to discover connections between car makes and emotions. Just found out… --- ## [Hand Position on Steering Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-position-on-steering-wheel/34075)
**Author:** [@sandcloud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandcloud)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-position-on-steering-wheel/34075 "2009-07-31T16:13:45Z")
When I was grwoing up in the 1940's and 1950's we were taught to place our left hand at 11:00 and right hand at 5:00 on the steering wheel. With power steering the hand positions were changed to 10:00 and 2:00. Now with … --- ## [Cash for Clunkers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cash-for-clunkers/34204)
**Author:** [@dottiejuanita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dottiejuanita)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cash-for-clunkers/34204 "2009-07-31T12:20:37Z")
I have a 1989 240 DL Volvo wagon, automatic transmission. If mine is listed as EGR, FFS, the combined mileage is 18 and qualifies for the program. If my volvo is listed just with FFS, the combined mileage is 19 and does… --- ## [Which Buick Century?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-buick-century/34197)
**Author:** [@ciera\_fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ciera_fan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2009, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-buick-century/34197 "2009-07-30T22:13:14Z")
Hello again! I had posted in the past asking for advice on a used car choices. I have decided I like the Century the best. I drove one in town that handled very nicely, but the driver seat padding seemed to have broke… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=472) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=474)