# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=484 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 485 --- ## [Starting Stored Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-stored-car/30369)
**Author:** [@elthomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elthomas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-stored-car/30369 "2009-05-12T17:49:59Z")
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… --- ## [Car Talk on xkcd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-on-xkcd/30324)
**Author:** [@fastforward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fastforward)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-on-xkcd/30324 "2009-05-12T15:23:56Z")
The web comic xkcd, written by Randal Monroe, has a comic today that mentions Car Talk. Go to http://xkcd.com/582/ to see it. What do Calk and xkcd have in common? Both make comedy out of technical knowledge, and … --- ## [Raccoon Tail?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/raccoon-tail/29984)
**Author:** [@keystone010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keystone010)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/raccoon-tail/29984 "2009-05-12T01:04:38Z")
So I just shot a raccoon earlier, and I de-boned the tail and have it curing in salt. My question is, my car has a retractable antenna. Would it be possible to attach the tail to the antenna in any way, or should I go wi… --- ## [Is it smart to buy a car with unusually low miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-smart-to-buy-a-car-with-unusually-low-miles/30260)
**Author:** [@Tealeaf10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tealeaf10)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-smart-to-buy-a-car-with-unusually-low-miles/30260 "2009-05-12T00:14:19Z")
Hi, I am looking at a 2007 subaru outback with only 5,500 miles. Oddly enough as nervous as I get with cars with too many miles....I seem to be equally nervous to buy a car with very low miles! Is it bad that the … --- ## [Requesting a duplicate title, what state?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/requesting-a-duplicate-title-what-state/30225)
**Author:** [@phoenixta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phoenixta)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2009, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/requesting-a-duplicate-title-what-state/30225 "2009-05-11T15:31:47Z")
My husband bought a car while he lived in California in 2003, he was then deployed and loaned the car to his mother in New York. The car has New York plates. Since then he's lived in Texas and now in Alabama (he's in the… --- ## [To sell or not to sell a car I just don't like](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-sell-or-not-to-sell-a-car-i-just-dont-like/30274)
**Author:** [@mjwojcik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjwojcik)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2009, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-sell-or-not-to-sell-a-car-i-just-dont-like/30274 "2009-05-11T15:03:19Z")
I recently bought a 2005 Pontiac Vibe and though I love the way it looks, I hate the way it handles. It drives like a bumpy old Jeep. Within the first month of having it I was considering selling it back and buying somet… --- ## [Is the Aston Martin DB9 Volante a reliable car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-aston-martin-db9-volante-a-reliable-car/30190)
**Author:** [@heywoodubuzzoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heywoodubuzzoff)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2009, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-aston-martin-db9-volante-a-reliable-car/30190 "2009-05-11T00:03:15Z")
Hi everybody, A friend is offering me a great deal on an early Aston Martin DB9 convertible. Colleagues have told me however that Aston Martins are not great when it comes to reliability despite their price. I know … --- ## [Warranty on GM and Mopar stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-on-gm-and-mopar-stuff/30277)
**Author:** [@joethemechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joethemechanic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2009, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-on-gm-and-mopar-stuff/30277 "2009-05-10T14:04:56Z")
The government "assures" us that the warranties will be honored. I think they "assured" the Jews that they were only going to take showers, didn't they? --- ## [Honda element 2003](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-2003/30203)
**Author:** [@angust](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angust)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2009, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-2003/30203 "2009-05-08T19:26:00Z")
tapping (percollating) sound coming from dashboard on long road trips. This only happens on longer trips, and happens at 60mph and above.This started a few months after I bought it new, but started at interstate speeds o… --- ## [When to Give Up on a Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-give-up-on-a-car/30127)
**Author:** [@dgriffith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgriffith)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2009, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-give-up-on-a-car/30127 "2009-05-08T05:42:21Z")
I have a 2002 Saturn that is costing me about $300 every couple of months. When should I give up on it? It's paid for, but it drives me crazy to keep dumping money into it. --- ## [So.....Who's gonna buy a Fiat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-whos-gonna-buy-a-fiat/29824)
**Author:** [@my2cents](https://community.cartalk.com/u/my2cents)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2009, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-whos-gonna-buy-a-fiat/29824 "2009-05-08T00:12:57Z")
Does anyone really think this Chrysler/Fiat partnership is gonna be successful? My heart wants to see Chrysler survive but my mind tells me ..... --- ## [2003 toyota corolla idle speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-idle-speed/30144)
**Author:** [@timhere64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timhere64)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2009, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-idle-speed/30144 "2009-05-07T19:10:43Z")
would anyone with a 2003 toyota corolla share their cars idle speed (rpms) at start up.. would like to compare to my car which idles at 2000 rpms at startup.... thanks thanks in advance. --- ## [4runner engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4runner-engine/30165)
**Author:** [@alehar48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alehar48)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2009, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4runner-engine/30165 "2009-05-07T15:07:40Z")
Plan to purchase a new 4Runner and I'm wondering if most owners are happy with the V6 or wish they had the V8 engine instead. I won't be driving off road,just road travel. Reason for purchase is the realiability factor. … --- ## [Ethanol in older cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-in-older-cars/30071)
**Author:** [@goatboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goatboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2009, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-in-older-cars/30071 "2009-05-07T13:14:35Z")
I have a 66 GTO that I just recently got out of the barn after a long winter slumber. I filled the tank with ethanol-free gas last fall, but am extremely nervous about adding the ethanol blended gas into it this spring.… --- ## [Help: should i sell or keep? - from a finanical perspective](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-should-i-sell-or-keep-from-a-finanical-perspective/30128)
**Author:** [@Suckerpunch238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suckerpunch238)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2009, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-should-i-sell-or-keep-from-a-finanical-perspective/30128 "2009-05-07T11:49:56Z")
my wife and i got a 04 acura tl w/ 40k miles a few months ago for around 15k (we have another car ford escape 01 - 130k and it's paid off) we just found out we're having a baby - woohoo! but i'm now wondering -… --- ## [Eggs in the Radiator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eggs-in-the-radiator/30101)
**Author:** [@ATLOffroad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ATLOffroad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2009, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eggs-in-the-radiator/30101 "2009-05-06T17:28:25Z")
I recently watched a Maguyver episode in which he put eggs in a Jeep radiator to stop leaks from bullet holes. Does that really work? --- ## [Musty Acura MDX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/musty-acura-mdx/30118)
**Author:** [@hmnmunster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hmnmunster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2009, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/musty-acura-mdx/30118 "2009-05-06T15:34:54Z")
Hi-hope somebody can help with this problem. I have a2004 Acura MDX-just recently when we start the car a Musty-mildewy smell comes from the AC vents (am in Florida so AC always on-it dissipates after 10-15 seconds. I t… --- ## [Muscle car advice, re: upkeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muscle-car-advice-re-upkeep/30077)
**Author:** [@Mardy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mardy1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2009, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muscle-car-advice-re-upkeep/30077 "2009-05-05T22:50:52Z")
I'm a prospective car buyer, and I'm rather enamored with the looks of older American muscle cars, like the 1970 Chevelle, the 1968 Mustang, and the like. My finances are rather limited, probably look to spend 8-10K. One… --- ## [Crazy nitwit in a Cadillac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-nitwit-in-a-cadillac/30062)
**Author:** [@Z69105](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Z69105)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2009, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-nitwit-in-a-cadillac/30062 "2009-05-05T22:22:18Z")
On the highway recently in Maryland, I came across someone in an old, pimped-out ghetto Cadillac veering back and forth across the road with headlights off (yes, at night) and four way flashers on. This guy was quite li… --- ## [Too old for one car (mid life crisis)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-old-for-one-car-mid-life-crisis/29412)
**Author:** [@DogBiscuit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DogBiscuit)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2009, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-old-for-one-car-mid-life-crisis/29412 "2009-05-05T21:52:35Z")
I?m approaching 40 and I?ve decided that I need two vehicles now. I?ve driven the following cars so far: 1978 Ford Fairmont (9 years old when I got it in HS) 1985 Chevy Celebrity (My worst car; even the clock did… --- ## [End of lease options - to repair or not to repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/end-of-lease-options-to-repair-or-not-to-repair/29950)
**Author:** [@SwissMs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SwissMs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2009, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/end-of-lease-options-to-repair-or-not-to-repair/29950 "2009-05-05T20:15:14Z")
I've got an 05 Honda Accord with lease payments that are too high for me these days. The 4-year lease is up in about 5 months, but I'm thinking about turning it in early and buying something cheaper (= older, crappier, w… --- ## [How to dispose an old Chevy S10, '88](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-dispose-an-old-chevy-s10-88/28522)
**Author:** [@mercurysable97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercurysable97)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2009, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-dispose-an-old-chevy-s10-88/28522 "2009-05-05T19:59:46Z")
I need to remove an non-running Chevy S10, year '88, it has been parked in the yard for the last four years, family complains about the sight. I tried to donate it to a local charity once, but it was too old and no value… --- ## [Pontiac G6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g6/30057)
**Author:** [@victor.vanwinkle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/victor.vanwinkle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2009, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g6/30057 "2009-05-05T13:21:40Z")
Does the Pontiac G6 have a twin in the GM family. --- ## ['90 4Runner: Fix or Abandon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-4runner-fix-or-abandon/29957)
**Author:** [@AlbuquerqueDan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlbuquerqueDan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2009, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-4runner-fix-or-abandon/29957 "2009-05-04T14:40:44Z")
Hey gang: I'm new to this forum, and am looking for advice re: my '90 4Runner (manual, 3.0L V6). First things first: I love my truck. I bought it 10 years ago and have since put about 200k on it up here in the mou… --- ## [Windshield wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/29818)
**Author:** [@abxxx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abxxx)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2009, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/29818 "2009-05-04T00:06:57Z")
I am just wondering. What should I (or any driver) do if I were driving in a heavy rain and all of a sudden the windshield wipers stopped working? Thank you very much. abfunex --- ## [Buying a Pontiac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-pontiac/29730)
**Author:** [@fbelle81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fbelle81)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2009, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-pontiac/29730 "2009-05-03T23:23:30Z")
My boyfriend believes that after the market falls on Pontiac sales, that is would be a good idea to buy one. He thinks it will be a good deal. I think that the market will continue to drop and I will never be able to r… --- ## [I want to sell my car... need expert guidance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-sell-my-car-need-expert-guidance/29956)
**Author:** [@abbu\_1986](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abbu_1986)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2009, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-sell-my-car-need-expert-guidance/29956 "2009-05-03T23:12:09Z")
My car is a 1994 Camery LE and it has 190K miles on it. The engine is in perfect condition as it has been well maintained. The only problem is that it has blown air bags and slight hood damage. My question is , will anyo… --- ## [Annoying noise from rare breaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annoying-noise-from-rare-breaks/29916)
**Author:** [@ravinder\_21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ravinder_21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2009, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annoying-noise-from-rare-breaks/29916 "2009-05-03T07:46:44Z")
Hi, When I reverse the car I am hearing an annoying noise from rare breaks. My car is Toyota 2001 Corolla CE. I never heard this noise before until the car was delivered today to CO. I moved my car through Tota… --- ## [Engine or Motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-or-motor/29826)
**Author:** [@Jebster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jebster)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2009, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-or-motor/29826 "2009-05-03T01:56:43Z")
I grew up thinking that it was a gasoline engine, and an electric motor. But I hear the NASCAR guys refer to their 'engines' as 'motors'. Am I crazy, wrong or just obsessed with the unimportant? --- ## [Toyota Matrix opinions and help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-opinions-and-help/29482)
**Author:** [@DearAli8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DearAli8)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-opinions-and-help/29482 "2009-05-02T21:54:25Z")
I'm shopping for a new-ish hatchback and/or Small SUV (of which, there really aren;t any that exist anymore...they keep getting bigger!)...and find myself keep coming back to the Toyota Matrix. Probably an '08. I love … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=483) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=485)