# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=483 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 484 --- ## [New Certified Car For 14k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-certified-car-for-14k/30703)
**Author:** [@guitarizt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guitarizt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2009, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-certified-car-for-14k/30703 "2009-05-21T00:15:41Z")
I'll be buying a car in Michigan to drive to California in a couple weeks. I'm leaning towards this: http://tinyurl.com/q6k4fy What about a new scion, yaris, or honda fit? Anything else I should be looking at new/… --- ## [In need of Help identifying this car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-need-of-help-identifying-this-car/30706)
**Author:** [@darkcalib3r](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darkcalib3r)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2009, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-need-of-help-identifying-this-car/30706 "2009-05-20T22:31:07Z")
yeah... spent a long time trying to figure it out... i can't here's a picture \[image\] please help. it's really annoying me that i can't seem to identify me i'll GREATLY appreciate any kind of help you ca… --- ## [Used touring motorcycle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-touring-motorcycle/30501)
**Author:** [@zehhet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zehhet)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2009, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-touring-motorcycle/30501 "2009-05-20T18:20:43Z")
So, after reading Zen and the art of Motorcycle Maintenance, I've gotten a bit of a wild hair to get a motorcycle to do some road tripping with. The question is, what type of motorcycle would be ideal. I'm looking for so… --- ## [BBB arbitration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bbb-arbitration/30694)
**Author:** [@vecuong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vecuong)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2009, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bbb-arbitration/30694 "2009-05-20T02:14:50Z")
my new car has a problem, there is also sound files of the engine noise, which can be found through this link: http://myg...rt-up.html An arbitration hearing with the BBB was schedule, anyone have any opinion on th… --- ## [Starting Stored Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-stored-car/30370)
**Author:** [@elthomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elthomas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2009, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-stored-car/30370 "2009-05-19T16:07:14Z")
I have been given a car \[1980 MGB\] which has not run in three years. Besides replacing the battery what else do I need to do? I was told putting stabilizer in the gas tank and putting in more gas is all, besides the ba… --- ## [Can I sell '92 Mercury Sable for parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-sell-92-mercury-sable-for-parts/30663)
**Author:** [@mkatsnyc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkatsnyc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2009, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-sell-92-mercury-sable-for-parts/30663 "2009-05-19T15:40:35Z")
I have a 1992 Mercury Sable Wagon. The transmission has started to go and I just want to get rid of it. I live in NYC and would rather not have a car anyway. I don't really want to sell it to another driver because of th… --- ## [Is VSA in Honda good for driving in the snow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-vsa-in-honda-good-for-driving-in-the-snow/30557)
**Author:** [@tommyk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tommyk)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2009, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-vsa-in-honda-good-for-driving-in-the-snow/30557 "2009-05-19T04:15:11Z")
I rolled my car on black ice a few years ago, and since then I'm terrified of driving in weather. I'm buying a new car now and debating between a Subaru Impreza (with All Wheel Drive) and a Honda Fit (with Vehicle Sta… --- ## [Wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels/30583)
**Author:** [@abxxx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abxxx)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2009, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels/30583 "2009-05-18T20:48:14Z")
Right now I own a 2004 Hyandi Accent. This car has 13-inch wheels. I am considering buying a 2009 car that has 16-inch wheels. Can anyone tell me the advantage between a 13-inch wheel and a 16-inch wheel with regard to d… --- ## [Gasoline Octane](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-octane/30634)
**Author:** [@stu1094](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stu1094)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2009, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-octane/30634 "2009-05-18T17:03:27Z")
Howdy, many gas pumps now dispense multiple grades through one hose. If the previous customer bought regular(87) and I purchase premium(93), how much regular comes out before I get what I'm paying for. If I only buy 3 ga… --- ## [Torque](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque/30280)
**Author:** [@tomkraj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomkraj)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2009, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque/30280 "2009-05-18T15:26:32Z")
The Honda Insight claims 123@1000 and the Prius claims 82@4200 Big difference or so it appears what do these numbers mean to a driver. How will this difference make it self known to the driver that does not know what tor… --- ## [Buyer Beware](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buyer-beware/30609)
**Author:** [@wriphi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wriphi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2009, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buyer-beware/30609 "2009-05-18T11:32:57Z")
I recently asked A question in the repair and maintence section and got some good some good replies. I just want to warn everbody about A company I dealt with. I purchsed A 4.0 engine from A company called search parts.c… --- ## [Buying a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car/30581)
**Author:** [@pforest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pforest)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2009, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car/30581 "2009-05-18T00:04:38Z")
Hello...I'm in the market for a new or used car. My budget is 10-15K. I would like a sedan type vehicle. I'm really stumped on what type of model/vehicle to shop for. Any suggestions? --- ## [New Geo Tracker?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-geo-tracker/30589)
**Author:** [@TrackerFan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrackerFan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2009, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-geo-tracker/30589 "2009-05-17T21:44:18Z")
I have a '96 Geo Tracker and I love this car! In 4-wheel mode, it drives on snow and ice like it's springtime. It's utility is amazing -- hauls anything I want, and gets great mileage. It's not a vanity car -- it's a … --- ## [I bought a Cobalt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-cobalt/30392)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2009, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-cobalt/30392 "2009-05-17T19:26:36Z")
I bought a Chevy Cobalt LT-1 at 48% of MSRP. No, that's not a misprint. And while I'm insufferably pleased with myself, I'd rather dwell on how I did it so that you can use the tricks I learned. I got $3500 off using … --- ## [Does it make sense for GM and Chrysler to close dealerships?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-make-sense-for-gm-and-chrysler-to-close-dealerships/30517)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2009, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-make-sense-for-gm-and-chrysler-to-close-dealerships/30517 "2009-05-16T22:00:22Z")
My first thought on GM and Chrysler dropping some of its dealers is that the move seems counterproductive. The more outlets to sell cars, the more cars I think could be sold. On the other hand, I wonder if autombiles wi… --- ## [Easiest clutch to change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easiest-clutch-to-change/30523)
**Author:** [@wilburn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wilburn)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2009, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easiest-clutch-to-change/30523 "2009-05-16T19:10:25Z")
Topic that should have a nice debatable answer. I'm in college. Discussing secret shames, it turns out that virtually none of us in my dorm circle of friends can drive a manual transmission car. We're talking at le… --- ## [The Case of the Missing Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-missing-oil/30435)
**Author:** [@yuteon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yuteon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-missing-oil/30435 "2009-05-15T04:02:18Z")
I have a 2003 Civic EX with 100,000+ miles on it that I've taken very good care of. I have to put a few quarts of oil in every few weeks because the oil seems to disappear. Now, I've spot checked for leaks. I've even … --- ## [Driving Around is Unpatriotic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-around-is-unpatriotic/29289)
**Author:** [@joethemechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joethemechanic)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-around-is-unpatriotic/29289 "2009-05-15T02:09:30Z")
People just drive too much. They waste gas/diesel driving big damn cars and SUVs around going on joy rides. Think about how much money you are sending out of the country when you are driving around needlessly. Thos… --- ## [Can a 25 mph fender bender roll a subaru?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-25-mph-fender-bender-roll-a-subaru/30388)
**Author:** [@skineihart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skineihart)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2009, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-25-mph-fender-bender-roll-a-subaru/30388 "2009-05-14T23:13:51Z")
I'm looking for some information on roll-overs. My wife was recently involved in a residential car collision in which a large Dodge pick-up truck smashed into the rear, passenger-side,quarter panel(to the rear of t… --- ## [I want a Volkswagen Beetle Convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-a-volkswagen-beetle-convertible/29967)
**Author:** [@NancyC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancyC)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2009, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-a-volkswagen-beetle-convertible/29967 "2009-05-14T23:00:02Z")
I am a 59 year old female who lives in Washington, DC. Since I was 18 I have wanted a Beetle. I have been told no that is a car that I wouldn't enjoy if I had. Also, you must understand I am not a small person and one… --- ## [Bent rim after tire installation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-rim-after-tire-installation/30469)
**Author:** [@nickwazz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickwazz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2009, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-rim-after-tire-installation/30469 "2009-05-14T20:48:38Z")
I recently had new tires put on my truck at discount tire. the rims are chrome plated steel, and I discovered that one of the tires got bent, and is now showing ripples by the valve stem... I was wondering if there is an… --- ## [Check engine light tampering in colorado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-tampering-in-colorado/30464)
**Author:** [@keenan\_sr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keenan_sr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2009, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-tampering-in-colorado/30464 "2009-05-14T16:31:59Z")
weve just bought a 97 ford expedition and found out that the check engine light has been removed. we were told the car had been serviced in their own shop, and the car ran great and classified it as in exellent conditio… --- ## [Windshield Wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/30383)
**Author:** [@elliej](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elliej)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2009, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/30383 "2009-05-14T13:56:44Z")
I have a Volvo S80 2006:Recently the windshield wipers( esp. the one on the drivers side) goes stuttering along the glass. Volvo dlrshp says it's because of use of Invisible glass and Rain-X. they sprayed windex o… --- ## [Humming bird in the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-bird-in-the-car/30454)
**Author:** [@mikeyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeyd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-bird-in-the-car/30454 "2009-05-14T13:51:43Z")
saw the article in today's paper about the hovering humming bird in a braking car. well, here's another ? for u. what happens to a tethered helium filled balloon when u brake? since acceleration forces an… --- ## [Would you keep this car or trade it in?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-keep-this-car-or-trade-it-in/30393)
**Author:** [@Tealeaf10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tealeaf10)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2009, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-keep-this-car-or-trade-it-in/30393 "2009-05-13T22:02:37Z")
My husband and I have two aging cars. One is a 2001 VW golf with about 118,000 miles... he has had no mechanical issues with this car. The car runs well and has served us well... but I do get nervous because i have nev… --- ## [Driving acura mdx on sand](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-acura-mdx-on-sand/30408)
**Author:** [@ackura](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ackura)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2009, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-acura-mdx-on-sand/30408 "2009-05-13T21:01:30Z")
Can the acura mdx (2005 model) be driven on sand using the VTM-4 Lock and assuming pressure in tires has been dropped to approx. 12-15 psi? --- ## [Washington dc lady who wants a volkswagon convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/washington-dc-lady-who-wants-a-volkswagon-convertible/30423)
**Author:** [@wyckoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyckoff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2009, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/washington-dc-lady-who-wants-a-volkswagon-convertible/30423 "2009-05-13T19:46:09Z")
The VW convertible you always wanted is an air cooled, fun car. it was designed for the horrible winters in northern Germany so it will be happy in New Hampshire. I have a great mechanic near DC and a shining bright gr… --- ## [Did I sell to Low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-sell-to-low/30420)
**Author:** [@Craptastic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Craptastic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-sell-to-low/30420 "2009-05-13T18:32:26Z")
I have a 1996 Mazda MX6 LS in good condition in terms of exterior/interior, went through all the repairs, etc. 1 year old muffler, 6 month old battery, standard scratches/chips on front/rear bumper in Chicago. I had ne… --- ## [Hey, GI, you a numa 10!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-gi-you-a-numa-10/30300)
**Author:** [@ggrakerdink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ggrakerdink)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-gi-you-a-numa-10/30300 "2009-05-12T23:51:56Z")
Sound familiar to you "Nam ers"? I need some advice/help: A Nam buddy of mine lost his leg above the knee from grenade blast near Pleiku. We have communicated cross country for over 30 years. As we have all aged, he … --- ## [Navigation System issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/navigation-system-issues/30379)
**Author:** [@yearomare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yearomare)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/navigation-system-issues/30379 "2009-05-12T21:12:41Z")
Hi, I have a 2003 BMW 530i, the original battery finally died. As soon as I replaced the battery, I've been having issues with my navigation system. It works fine in the morning, but doesn't want to work in the afterno… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=482) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=484)