# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=474 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 475 --- ## [Most cost effective 5 person car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-cost-effective-5-person-car/33920)
**Author:** [@jjjhhh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjjhhh)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2009, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-cost-effective-5-person-car/33920 "2009-07-30T19:57:04Z")
High mpg is good, but not the end all be all. Retaining value is bad because it means the used price is high and I drive'em to the bitter end. Low cost is good, low maint is good, safty is good. Probably at least t… --- ## [Mileage on Used Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-on-used-cars/34241)
**Author:** [@jstellavato](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jstellavato)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2009, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-on-used-cars/34241 "2009-07-30T19:46:07Z")
My husband and I are interested in buying a used minivan (Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey) and were wondering what mileage we should not go over. We found a used Sienna from 04 with 85,000 miles on it - is this too much?… --- ## [Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas/34181)
**Author:** [@shootie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shootie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2009, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas/34181 "2009-07-30T04:58:43Z")
what car gets the best gas mileage? --- ## [Four Ways To Get People To Hang Up and Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-ways-to-get-people-to-hang-up-and-drive/33794)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-ways-to-get-people-to-hang-up-and-drive/33794 "2009-07-29T21:18:26Z")
I thought you might like to discuss this article. It seems to have links to substantive proof that using the phone while driving is dangerous, and has some ideas for getting people to hang up and drive. The article… --- ## [New question: Which to buy 2003 Forester or 2003 fwd Vibe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-question-which-to-buy-2003-forester-or-2003-fwd-vibe/34164)
**Author:** [@rstanley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rstanley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-question-which-to-buy-2003-forester-or-2003-fwd-vibe/34164 "2009-07-29T20:38:06Z")
We are looking to purchase an auto that our 17 year old son will be using. We have found 2003 fwd Vibe and a Forester, both have 90k and the Vibe is $1,200. less; any thoughts out there? We appreciate it. --- ## [Air car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-car/34179)
**Author:** [@shootie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shootie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-car/34179 "2009-07-29T16:12:05Z")
where or what website can i find a air car too buy? --- ## [Choke,gasp!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choke-gasp/34083)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 9:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choke-gasp/34083 "2009-07-29T09:50:55Z")
Are new cars clean enough emission wise,have we reached a point of diminishing returns(cost vs benefit)? --- ## [New Car & sand](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-sand/33923)
**Author:** [@cdcstl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdcstl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 7:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-sand/33923 "2009-07-29T07:37:04Z")
We just got a new car & will be taking a vacation to Florida in a week. My wife thinks that driving near the beach will ruin the car. We will not drive on sand. I think she's crazy. Any opinions? --- ## [2007 Toyota RAV4 Airbag troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-rav4-airbag-troubles/34166)
**Author:** [@Betty\_Draper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Betty_Draper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-rav4-airbag-troubles/34166 "2009-07-29T01:10:33Z")
I was sitting in my parked car, turned the key, and my side airbags deployed. My car has never been in a previous accident, I bought it brand new and nothing has happened recently to make anyone think this had any reason… --- ## ['As-is' Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-is-cars/34008)
**Author:** [@yester64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yester64)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-is-cars/34008 "2009-07-29T00:59:54Z")
I understand that as is cars are yours (with all their faults) ones you drive off a lot. But i wonder if there is anything you can do regarding a dealer who promised you that everything is alright. I'll bought a car … --- ## [Car shopping: need help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shopping-need-help-please/29862)
**Author:** [@josho001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josho001)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shopping-need-help-please/29862 "2009-07-28T19:04:35Z")
Hi My name is Josh and I am a college student looking to buy an excellent Used car! Please note: I am only interested in the following 3 Cars They are USED from 1998 - 2001 car Models I am having diffi… --- ## [Owning a gas/service station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/owning-a-gas-service-station/34102)
**Author:** [@tkutyla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tkutyla)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/owning-a-gas-service-station/34102 "2009-07-28T18:48:45Z")
This is tangentially a car question. Does anyone out there have an opinion (backed by knowledge, preferably) about opening/purchasing a gas/service station? I know mechanics and service station owners don't always stan… --- ## [Does engine covers matter to you and do they have a purpose?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-engine-covers-matter-to-you-and-do-they-have-a-purpose/34081)
**Author:** [@alexv6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexv6)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-engine-covers-matter-to-you-and-do-they-have-a-purpose/34081 "2009-07-28T12:14:53Z")
My aunt has a 2004 lexus gx470 and her engine is completly covered in plastic coverings that to me look nice and my cousin at the other hand has a ford focus and his engine looks busy with stuff everywere, does the cover… --- ## [Battery Powered Vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-powered-vehicles/33575)
**Author:** [@harnesshoss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harnesshoss)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-powered-vehicles/33575 "2009-07-28T03:24:56Z")
How many tons of air polutant coal does it take to generate enough electricity to power a battery powered vehicle 40 miles? 40 miles seems to be the max range of these vehicles. --- ## [Lease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease/34069)
**Author:** [@Bella1676](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bella1676)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease/34069 "2009-07-27T23:30:25Z")
few months back in the Union Tribune there was an article about swapping a less expensive lease for a more expensive lease, can you foward info how I can get in contact with this company. --- ## [Please put a next button on the top of the page!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-put-a-next-button-on-the-top-of-the-page/33962)
**Author:** [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-put-a-next-button-on-the-top-of-the-page/33962 "2009-07-27T22:45:25Z")
I have been through 5 pages of the road trip saga and would appreciate a next page button at the top also. --- ## [Jeep Car Crush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-car-crush/33720)
**Author:** [@In\_Columbia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/In_Columbia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-car-crush/33720 "2009-07-27T22:36:14Z")
Heard recent show suggesting one rent a Jeep before buying, to make certain the crush merits a lasting relationship. Have been trying for months to find someone who rents Jeeps, but no luck. Any recommendations in the Ba… --- ## [Anti Lock Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-brakes/33905)
**Author:** [@jonahsmiley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonahsmiley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-brakes/33905 "2009-07-27T22:22:28Z")
I know what ABS are and what they do, but in my search for a new car I notice that a lot of economy and sub-compact cars don't come equipped with them (ex: Chevy Cobalt, Ford Focus). Is there a reason other than keeping … --- ## [Why aren't new cars selling? Is the car the problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-arent-new-cars-selling-is-the-car-the-problem/26810)
**Author:** [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-arent-new-cars-selling-is-the-car-the-problem/26810 "2009-07-27T21:49:17Z")
The issue behind the lack of car sales is not about the quality of the car. Foreign or domestic, neither is selling. Large and small, even hybrids are not selling. Bailing out the car companies is not going to sell ca… --- ## [RV Adventure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rv-adventure/33983)
**Author:** [@KansasCityRon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KansasCityRon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rv-adventure/33983 "2009-07-27T20:16:00Z")
My wife recently found a 29 foot fifth wheel RV in beautiful condition and at a reasonable price, and we bought it. Well...my 2001 Dakota that I love isn't truck enough to move that 11,500 pound baby anywhere. Researchin… --- ## [Window tinting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-tinting/34097)
**Author:** [@msamassanari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msamassanari)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-tinting/34097 "2009-07-27T18:01:17Z")
is there a window tinting that you can do-it-yourself that is good quality and lasts? I remember years ago when they used to bubble and look purple! --- ## [Boat trailer pulling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boat-trailer-pulling/33904)
**Author:** [@frussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frussell)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boat-trailer-pulling/33904 "2009-07-27T14:49:19Z")
I have been borrowing a Honda Ridgeline from a neighbor to launch and retrive my boat. It has a button marked lock 4 wheel drive, which I have been pushing but it does not light up. I asked him about that and he said th… --- ## [Hitch Bike Racks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hitch-bike-racks/34056)
**Author:** [@mattm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattm1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2009, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hitch-bike-racks/34056 "2009-07-26T23:50:36Z")
I have a factory Honda Class 1 hitch with a 1.25 receiver. I wanted to buy a bike rack that holds 4 bikes, but recently found out that class 1 hitches have a tongue weight restriction that limits the type of rack. Honda … --- ## [Retro fit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/retro-fit/34055)
**Author:** [@johnson05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnson05)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2009, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/retro-fit/34055 "2009-07-26T20:57:36Z")
I have a 97 Grand Am that had a piston come out the side of the block and I have a 94 Buick Lasaber that is rusting to the ground. Is it possable to change out the entire power train to put the two of them together?? --- ## [Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/34039)
**Author:** [@mger555](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mger555)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2009, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/34039 "2009-07-26T20:10:51Z")
What is wrong when the trans temp light comes on? The cooler is working fine but replaced it anyway with a bigger one. Nothing in oil and we changed filter. Dealer says torque converter is going bad. --- ## [What to do,](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do/33932)
**Author:** [@lawrecmd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawrecmd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2009, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do/33932 "2009-07-25T23:42:29Z")
Has anyone heard if Honda will be making any significant changes in the Civic for 2010/11? Someone told me that they do this every 5 years and thought the coming model year would be one such year. I've long been a fan of… --- ## [Is the dealership I'm working with BOOOOO-OOOO-GUS?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-dealership-im-working-with-booooo-oooo-gus/33896)
**Author:** [@kemmich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kemmich)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2009, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-dealership-im-working-with-booooo-oooo-gus/33896 "2009-07-25T16:35:30Z")
I am dealing at this point strictly with internet sales, as I'd rather walk 30 miles to work than deal with people. A few things this Nissan dealership has told me about buying a new Murano: 1. "...I have the… --- ## [Do digital odometers round up to the nearest mile?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-digital-odometers-round-up-to-the-nearest-mile/33930)
**Author:** [@achadran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/achadran)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2009, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-digital-odometers-round-up-to-the-nearest-mile/33930 "2009-07-25T14:12:29Z")
Does anybody know if digital odometers round up? I have a 2001 Toyota Prius, with a digital odometer that displays to the tenth of a mile. But when the display advances one digit, is that because I've traveled a whole te… --- ## [Filling out for a Duplicate Title Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filling-out-for-a-duplicate-title-help/33915)
**Author:** [@FoxyBunni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoxyBunni)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2009, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filling-out-for-a-duplicate-title-help/33915 "2009-07-25T12:59:16Z")
I am not sure about all of the information that I need and I don't remember alot of it. What do I need to get a duplicate tite? --- ## [Beefing up chevy cavalier 2002](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beefing-up-chevy-cavalier-2002/33919)
**Author:** [@romeo1311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/romeo1311)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2009, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beefing-up-chevy-cavalier-2002/33919 "2009-07-25T00:07:58Z")
recently I asked a question about towing a small teardrop trailer ( 1,100 lbs. ) with my cavalier with 2.2 4 cyl. engine. Pretty much everyone thought it was crazy. what about dropping in a larger engine also with a tran… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=473) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=475)