# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=476 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 477 --- ## [2002 Dodge Caravan Steering Wheel Lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-caravan-steering-wheel-lock/33572)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2009, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-caravan-steering-wheel-lock/33572 "2009-07-18T05:14:15Z")
I just purchased a used 02 Caravan. When I remove the key from the ignition, the steering wheel does not lock up unless I turn it at least a quarter of a turn. Is this normal? --- ## [Should I Consider High Mileage Diesel truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-consider-high-mileage-diesel-truck/33570)
**Author:** [@sfalexi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sfalexi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2009, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-consider-high-mileage-diesel-truck/33570 "2009-07-18T02:51:28Z")
I'm highly thinking of trading in my 2002 ford ranger at the end of the year (when I return from deployment) for a high mileage diesel truck. My reason is that I use my motorcycle for the MAJORITY of my commuting, not s… --- ## [Its a gas!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-a-gas/33215)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2009, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-a-gas/33215 "2009-07-18T01:34:51Z")
What in a perfect world,would be the best fuel and why? --- ## [1998 Oldsmobile vs. 2000 Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-vs-2000-passat/33565)
**Author:** [@mlgraber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlgraber)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2009, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-vs-2000-passat/33565 "2009-07-17T23:29:16Z")
My future wife is going to school in Kansas City (around 240 miles) once a week for classes. I drive a 00 Passat with just under 100k and she has a 98 Intrigue with around 118k. Which would be more reliable and/or whic… --- ## [Rough Rider, DC style](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-rider-dc-style/33387)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2009, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-rider-dc-style/33387 "2009-07-17T21:58:46Z")
From my neighborhood list serve: From a neighbor on the 2100 block of Flagler Place NW very early Sunday morning, 07/12/2009: "It is about 1:30 as I write this and the cops are still here interviewing my neighbor, … --- ## [Should I buy this used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-used-car/33442)
**Author:** [@brookbir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brookbir)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2009, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-used-car/33442 "2009-07-17T15:34:49Z")
My friend is selling 95 Subaru Legacy wagon, 126,000 miles, for $1500. This car is very well maintained and good condition (tire replaced last year, timing belt was replaced at 82,000 miles, new rear brakes, regular oil … --- ## [Should i trade in a clunker for a prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-trade-in-a-clunker-for-a-prius/33141)
**Author:** [@meredith1216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meredith1216)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2009, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-trade-in-a-clunker-for-a-prius/33141 "2009-07-17T01:58:58Z")
I have a 1990 Lexus 400 sedan with 135K+ and an upcoming struts and brake job. I paid my lousy brother $5K for it (he got it from my mom after my dad died). i then put over 10K into it from a rip-off repair place here. … --- ## [NY registered car in California Safety Inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ny-registered-car-in-california-safety-inspection/33477)
**Author:** [@maconn40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maconn40)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2009, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ny-registered-car-in-california-safety-inspection/33477 "2009-07-16T13:37:15Z")
My son has my truck that is registered to me in the state of California. He will be attending grad school in August. The car is coming up for an inspection in August. This truck will probably never see NY again. I had it… --- ## [Towing capacity of a Pontiac Montana?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-capacity-of-a-pontiac-montana/33434)
**Author:** [@SharonA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharonA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2009, 11:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-capacity-of-a-pontiac-montana/33434 "2009-07-16T11:40:22Z")
Well, I'm just plain confused. I want our 2002 Pontiac Montana to be able to tow 3000 lbs, with a loaded tongue weight of about 200 lbs. However, according to an engineer at Pontiac, the standard Montana can only pull 15… --- ## [Mice in my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mice-in-my-car/33427)
**Author:** [@psycler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/psycler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2009, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mice-in-my-car/33427 "2009-07-16T02:46:04Z")
We have a car we use as a spare so it sits for periods of time without being driven. We live in the country and have a problem with mice taking up residence in the trunk. Anyone got any ideas how to keep the pesky little… --- ## [Egr temperature switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-temperature-switch/33447)
**Author:** [@kimgar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kimgar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2009, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-temperature-switch/33447 "2009-07-15T23:45:19Z")
what is the seqquenceof operation of the egr temperature switch? --- ## [Purchasing a used pick-up truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-used-pick-up-truck/32905)
**Author:** [@SunnyAZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SunnyAZ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2009, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-used-pick-up-truck/32905 "2009-07-15T22:10:16Z")
I'm looking for a good quality, used diesel pick up. I don't care about the make, year or cab configuration but do care about towing capability, reliability, brakes and dependability. I intend to use the truck solely f… --- ## [PT Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser/33151)
**Author:** [@marysolu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marysolu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2009, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser/33151 "2009-07-15T16:41:52Z")
Why does a Honda Accord get better mpg than a smaller PT Cruiser? --- ## [Irrigating My Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/irrigating-my-miata/33345)
**Author:** [@camry200328](https://community.cartalk.com/u/camry200328)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2009, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/irrigating-my-miata/33345 "2009-07-15T15:50:36Z")
Does anyone have any advice for driving a convertible in farm country where irrigators run across the road without warning at any time of the day or night? I have a retractible hard top and must pull off and put the car… --- ## [Car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/33429)
**Author:** [@joey12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joey12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2009, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/33429 "2009-07-15T15:36:13Z")
i have a 1999 honda accord. sometimes, it start, sometimes not. when it won't start, the next day i try & it starts, have no idea for this. on the dash, it'll show a pic that doors are open, i'll check all the doors & th… --- ## [Toyota FJ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-fj/33420)
**Author:** [@mydogseamus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mydogseamus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2009, 11:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-fj/33420 "2009-07-15T11:12:02Z")
I am interested in buying an old Toyota FJ, and was wondering if anyone had any useful info for choosing a model and year. There are so many with huge price ranges. Any suggestions? --- ## [You Could Really Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-could-really-help/33422)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2009, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-could-really-help/33422 "2009-07-15T05:01:04Z")
You Could Really Help This is an unfortunately more common occurrence; an email from Patriot Guard Riders, the folks who honor veterans on the way to their final assignment...... by escorting them to the cemete… --- ## [Getting Rid of a Driveway Sculpture (aka dead car)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-rid-of-a-driveway-sculpture-aka-dead-car/33351)
**Author:** [@Saabster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saabster)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-rid-of-a-driveway-sculpture-aka-dead-car/33351 "2009-07-14T22:38:09Z")
Hi all, I am in a predicament. I have a rental property in upstate NY, where one of the tenants has had a 1993 Jeep Cherokee parked in the back yard since I bought the place (2 years ago). The car has not moved in… --- ## [Brake pedal fade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-fade/33385)
**Author:** [@mantle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mantle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-fade/33385 "2009-07-14T22:37:54Z")
My brake pedal will fade to the floor after a stop and sitting at a stop lite. The car stops fine. The dealership says this normal. All the training I have had in hydraulics says this is not normal. The dealership let me… --- ## [Beware of "Cash for Clunkers" Scams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-cash-for-clunkers-scams/33349)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-cash-for-clunkers-scams/33349 "2009-07-14T18:54:41Z")
Be aware that there are many fraudulent "Cash for Clunkers" web sites that collect your personal data for identity theft. Please see http://usn...ers-Scams/ --- ## [Past Hare Passive Restraints](https://community.cartalk.com/t/past-hare-passive-restraints/33010)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/past-hare-passive-restraints/33010 "2009-07-14T12:39:00Z")
Disclaimer: This is either completely accurate or I'm making up some of this. 1978(?) was a long time ago. I was working for VW and my company car, one time, was a rather nice Champagne Edition Rabbit. This was befo… --- ## [Small car for long trips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-car-for-long-trips/33284)
**Author:** [@gribley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gribley)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-car-for-long-trips/33284 "2009-07-14T02:55:48Z")
There was an interesting discussion on small cars and highway driving recently, but I'd like to solicit some more detailed recommendations. I'm a car-less city guy moving to a small town where I will definitely need… --- ## [Need adapter for turnsignal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-adapter-for-turnsignal/33359)
**Author:** [@Momthree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Momthree)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-adapter-for-turnsignal/33359 "2009-07-14T02:48:14Z")
Can anyone tell me a company that makes adapters for turnsignals? My daughter was born with only four very short fingers on her left hand and has just begun drivers education. She can not hold onto the steering wheel w… --- ## [About discussions-HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-discussions-help/33334)
**Author:** [@Stonewall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stonewall)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2009, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-discussions-help/33334 "2009-07-13T22:42:23Z")
Hey, I'm a first time discussioner. Two questions: 1) How do get to the page where my discussion answers are posted and 2) how do I get my question's answers to stop and my question withdrawn. Sorry, this is not about … --- ## [Buying a new or used car and what kind in Denver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-or-used-car-and-what-kind-in-denver/33292)
**Author:** [@rebecca20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rebecca20)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2009, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-or-used-car-and-what-kind-in-denver/33292 "2009-07-13T19:47:40Z")
My daughter lives in Denver, has recently graduated from college and is working as an R.N. She needs a car, she will be driving in the mountains in the winter some. She has asked me for advice and I am asking the communi… --- ## [2003 Windstar, speedometer jumps around after 62](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-windstar-speedometer-jumps-around-after-62/33285)
**Author:** [@parker49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/parker49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2009, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-windstar-speedometer-jumps-around-after-62/33285 "2009-07-13T04:35:30Z")
I have changed the speedsenser and instrument cluster and the speedometer still jumps after 62, the worst part is the speed control bucks like hell?. --- ## [New vw jetta clean diesel not so clean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vw-jetta-clean-diesel-not-so-clean/33246)
**Author:** [@alexv6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexv6)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2009, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vw-jetta-clean-diesel-not-so-clean/33246 "2009-07-12T20:24:13Z")
My aunt bought a new volkswagon clean diesel sadan and the problem is that if they saw it's a clean diesel why does it leave black spots that I think is soot all over the bumper mostly around the muffler area? This look… --- ## [Reliable auto transport company](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-auto-transport-company/33277)
**Author:** [@JanisHelen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanisHelen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2009, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-auto-transport-company/33277 "2009-07-12T16:51:23Z")
does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable auto transport company? We have to ship a car from Virginia to Arizona. --- ## [Towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing/33257)
**Author:** [@francischelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/francischelli)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2009, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing/33257 "2009-07-12T16:15:56Z")
I was just at the Toyota dealer, looking at a V6 RAV4 with the intention of towing my boat (about 2200 lbs with trailer) a few times a year. He said that since I only tow it 5 miles a few times a year, that I could prob… --- ## [Speedometer Problem on 1996 Ford Crown Victoria PI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-problem-on-1996-ford-crown-victoria-pi/33271)
**Author:** [@Marky-B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marky-B)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2009, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-problem-on-1996-ford-crown-victoria-pi/33271 "2009-07-12T04:28:56Z")
The speedometer on my 1996 Ford Crown Victoria has been acting strange lately. It works as it should for the first few miles of city driving, then it will shoot up to about 52 mph (no matter what my road speed is) and st… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=475) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=477)