# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=475 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 476 --- ## [Price of a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-of-a-car/33918)
**Author:** [@robinhood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robinhood)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-of-a-car/33918 "2009-07-24T19:45:48Z")
What is a good price for a 1973 Delta 88 with a 455 Rocket engine. It has a straight body. It runs, but needs some work --- ## [Future trends!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/future-trends/33740)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/future-trends/33740 "2009-07-24T19:25:41Z")
One of these days,I want to upgrade to a new pickup(or slightly used)looks like Mahindra or the new "Lifestyle" are promising or maybe Ford-I dont want one of GM's behomeths(why doesnt GM consolidate its truck lines so i… --- ## [Selling my old Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-old-toyota/33890)
**Author:** [@vickib123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vickib123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-old-toyota/33890 "2009-07-24T02:13:12Z")
I have a 1995 Toyota 4Runner that has a rebuilt engine and the head gasket is blown yet again. I want to sell it. How do I go about it? --- ## [Selling my old Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-old-toyota/33880)
**Author:** [@vickib123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vickib123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-old-toyota/33880 "2009-07-24T00:48:21Z")
I have a 1995 Toyota 4Runner that has a rebuilt engine and the head gasket is blown yet again. I want to sell it. How do I go about it? --- ## [Am I getting ripped off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-ripped-off/33886)
**Author:** [@cardude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cardude)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-ripped-off/33886 "2009-07-24T00:29:39Z")
$12.00 for shop supplies and another $12.00 charged for "hazardous materials."Is this reasonable. What shop supplies do you use up doing a front brake job??? --- ## [Damage from trucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-from-trucks/33742)
**Author:** [@87audi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/87audi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2009, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-from-trucks/33742 "2009-07-23T23:51:09Z")
I've lost light lenses & windshields, had grills/air dams ruined, dents, chips, and broken wipers from truck drivers/companies who do not clean/secure their trucks/loads before hitting the road. So if all of these truck… --- ## [Car wont start HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-help/33889)
**Author:** [@Alanaerin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alanaerin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2009, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-help/33889 "2009-07-23T23:14:55Z")
after the engine heats up (I do live in a hot climate) the car won't start back up...is fine in the mornings and at night, but not during the day. has a new starter, alternator and battery... what could it be? distribu… --- ## [How rare is rare?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-rare-is-rare/33713)
**Author:** [@unusual1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unusual1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2009, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-rare-is-rare/33713 "2009-07-23T22:44:48Z")
I have a FULLY LOADED 1999 S500 M-B Grand edition. I know that only 600 were produced and not all were fully loaded. Just how many had all options installed? I keep my cars until they are not worth repairing but, in this… --- ## [Tone ring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tone-ring/33874)
**Author:** [@keving](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keving)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2009, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tone-ring/33874 "2009-07-23T20:53:57Z")
the dealer says i need a new tone ring, between the crankshaft and transmission, on my jeep cherokee. What is this tone ring? --- ## [Interesting developments at Porsche (and at VW?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-developments-at-porsche-and-at-vw/33838)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2009, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-developments-at-porsche-and-at-vw/33838 "2009-07-23T17:46:09Z")
This is not a question, but is merely a posting of interesting developments at Porsche that may have a "ripple effect" on VW. --- ## [Looking for a high-mpg, non-truck vehicle that can handle off-road duty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-high-mpg-non-truck-vehicle-that-can-handle-off-road-duty/33708)
**Author:** [@kabobhunter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kabobhunter)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2009, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-high-mpg-non-truck-vehicle-that-can-handle-off-road-duty/33708 "2009-07-23T11:54:34Z")
Working in construction puts my car in a lot of wear-and-tear situations. So far my 2000 Honda Civic has held up, but I know it's only a matter of time before I'm forced to replace it in a hurry. The problem is, I can't … --- ## [2008 nissan altime hybrid were to service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altime-hybrid-were-to-service/33800)
**Author:** [@alexv6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexv6)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2009, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altime-hybrid-were-to-service/33800 "2009-07-22T18:16:43Z")
My uncle has a 2008 nissan altima hybrid that I am going to take over the payments for him so the car will be mine but he lives in California and I live in houston so when I get the car would the local nissan dealership … --- ## [How to park on steep drive way?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-park-on-steep-drive-way/33738)
**Author:** [@alexv6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexv6)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2009, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-park-on-steep-drive-way/33738 "2009-07-22T13:22:26Z")
Hi I recently moved into a new house and the driveway is somewhat steep every time I park my toyota tundra backwards up the driveway the tires always spin but when I park my 2006 nissan pathfidner it goes up perfectly so… --- ## [Do You Want A Buick That Is Like A Toyota Or "My Father's Oldsmobile"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-want-a-buick-that-is-like-a-toyota-or-my-fathers-oldsmobile/33750)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2009, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-want-a-buick-that-is-like-a-toyota-or-my-fathers-oldsmobile/33750 "2009-07-22T04:29:28Z")
American Honda And Toyota Motor America, selling cars in the U.S.A. (or North America) have been cited recently as companies that sell what people want to buy, unlike GM and Chrysler. Toyota and Honda are profitable and… --- ## [95 oldsmobile achieva](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-oldsmobile-achieva/33764)
**Author:** [@jjohns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjohns)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2009, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-oldsmobile-achieva/33764 "2009-07-21T23:06:24Z")
I am trying to help my girlfriend install a new CD player in her 95 achieva. However I have only installed aftermarket players in a car that already had the proper wiring connectinos. She bought an adapter kit to hold th… --- ## [Supe up my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/supe-up-my-car/33497)
**Author:** [@man8dingo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/man8dingo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2009, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/supe-up-my-car/33497 "2009-07-21T19:14:22Z")
I have a 2004 Pontiac GTO what performance should I begain with to raise the horsepower in my car? --- ## [What is a strut and what if breaks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-strut-and-what-if-breaks/33671)
**Author:** [@lefkogt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lefkogt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2009, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-strut-and-what-if-breaks/33671 "2009-07-21T00:58:45Z")
I have leaking strut on Subaru Outback; safety hazard?; can it break, if so, what happens at 75mph? --- ## [Matrix and vibe computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/matrix-and-vibe-computer/33721)
**Author:** [@dubby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dubby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2009, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/matrix-and-vibe-computer/33721 "2009-07-20T23:41:47Z")
Do the Matrix and the Vibe share the same onboard computer even though they are, in theory, the same car except for body style? --- ## [What kind of cars does America want?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-cars-does-america-want/33222)
**Author:** [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2009, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-cars-does-america-want/33222 "2009-07-20T22:05:37Z")
On the news I keep hearing government officials and corporate heads say we must manufacture the kind of cars "Americans want." Do they know????? I know of NO ONE that wants a small crate of a car as some would advo… --- ## [Long road trip with a 98 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-road-trip-with-a-98-camry/33684)
**Author:** [@tonechaser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonechaser)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-road-trip-with-a-98-camry/33684 "2009-07-20T18:23:07Z")
I'm planning a 4k mile trip down to Tahoe, Napa, LA, San Diego, Grand Canyon, etc, etc. I have seen the long road trip guidance from click and clack. The Camry has 150k miles. I just got new tires and I'm … --- ## [Safe for a Kid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-for-a-kid/33357)
**Author:** [@withoutacar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/withoutacar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2009, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-for-a-kid/33357 "2009-07-20T15:26:26Z")
My wife and I need a car and we're considering a Honda Element as well as a Honda Fit. We have a 6 mos old infant so safety is a major concern. Should we simply go with the Element due to its size relative to the Fit? … --- ## [Dragging Trailer Hitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging-trailer-hitch/33674)
**Author:** [@morba931](https://community.cartalk.com/u/morba931)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2009, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging-trailer-hitch/33674 "2009-07-20T14:40:09Z")
I just put a hitch on my 98 crown vic so I could attach a bike rack and pull a utility trailer. I have a steep driveway and you guessed it, it drags going out. it also hits on other steep places. can I safely add some li… --- ## [Gas milage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-milage/33676)
**Author:** [@newrod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/newrod)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2009, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-milage/33676 "2009-07-20T14:37:07Z")
i have a 2008 honda accord with 4 cyl 190hp. the car specs at 21 city 31 hwy. current milage is 14000. i cant get better then 24 on hwy.the chrome tip on the exhust is black inside tip. --- ## [Ford Escape Hybrid's lack of availability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-hybrids-lack-of-availability/33661)
**Author:** [@1Busydad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1Busydad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2009, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-hybrids-lack-of-availability/33661 "2009-07-20T02:20:39Z")
Why do you think Ford's Escape hybrid is so hard for dealers to get? --- ## [Tears of Pride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tears-of-pride/33656)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2009, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tears-of-pride/33656 "2009-07-19T18:44:01Z")
Parents may cry 'tears of pride' when their child graduates college. Often they are mixed with tears of relief because the little bugger is finally leaving home. We may cry with pride at a major accomplishment, some… --- ## [Towing with a chevy cavalier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-chevy-cavalier/33650)
**Author:** [@romeo1311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/romeo1311)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2009, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-chevy-cavalier/33650 "2009-07-19T17:23:18Z")
I have a mint 2002 chevy cavalier(33,000mi.) with a 2.2L mfi L4 dohc (2200) engine with 4 speed auto trans. The manual says DO NOT tow with this engine. I want to tow a small tear drop trailer at 980 lbs. with a tongue w… --- ## [1992 GMC Sonoma 2WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-gmc-sonoma-2wd/33632)
**Author:** [@mmohamoud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmohamoud)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2009, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-gmc-sonoma-2wd/33632 "2009-07-19T06:19:52Z")
I have a 1992 GMC Sonoma pick-up truck 2Wd rear drive with 6 cylinder 4.3L engine.My question is how to find out whether this engine is single port fuel injected(SPFI) or multiport fuel injected(MPFI).Don't have Vehicle … --- ## [Resale/trade in value of discontinued cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resale-trade-in-value-of-discontinued-cars/33586)
**Author:** [@jjgetka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjgetka)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2009, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resale-trade-in-value-of-discontinued-cars/33586 "2009-07-18T16:23:15Z")
I've been looking at Oldsmobile Aleros. But, they're discontinued vehicles, and I'm concerned about the resale/trade in value of the car by the time we plan to upgrade, say in 2014. What's your advice? --- ## [Who says EV's are Wimpmobiles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-says-evs-are-wimpmobiles/33406)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2009, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-says-evs-are-wimpmobiles/33406 "2009-07-18T13:57:38Z")
Check out this Electric Pinto. Yikes! http://www...Pinto&aq=f --- ## [Salvage Title](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salvage-title/33548)
**Author:** [@larangua](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larangua)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2009, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salvage-title/33548 "2009-07-18T05:19:49Z")
I found an old toyota avalon (2001) with a salvage title. The body shop showed me all the detailed pics of the accident, and all the damage was in the back of the car (bumper and truck). The accident was not major. I j… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=474) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=476)