# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=486 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 487 --- ## [Rent for three months or buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rent-for-three-months-or-buy/29269)
**Author:** [@davefromct](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davefromct)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2009, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rent-for-three-months-or-buy/29269 "2009-04-18T23:22:57Z")
My daughter will have a summer job where she needs a car. At the end of summer she will go back to college and will not need the car until next summer. Are we better off renting for three months or buying something and… --- ## [For Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-whitey/29246)
**Author:** [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-whitey/29246 "2009-04-18T18:12:41Z")
Whitey, I talked to my tech about the cost of replacing the boots and he told me he gives the retired customers a deal of $45. This is a small community so word of mouth goes like wildfire. Any discounts are grea… --- ## [Scion Trailer!?!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-trailer/29156)
**Author:** [@mlsteven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlsteven)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2009, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-trailer/29156 "2009-04-18T18:08:35Z")
My wife thinks she wants to travel from Western Mass to the Gulf Coast of Texas this summer. She wants to take our wonderful '05 Scion xB and put a hitch on it to pull a pop-up camper trailer. Is she nuts or what? I l… --- ## [Consumer Reports](https://community.cartalk.com/t/consumer-reports/29228)
**Author:** [@stephcinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephcinger)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2009, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/consumer-reports/29228 "2009-04-18T16:14:27Z")
I am looking to buy a 2003 Honda Element. The car I found is in good shape. It's been on the dealer's lot for 8 months, so he has just downed the price to $8,999. It is Front wheel drive. A/c and a cd player with fro… --- ## [Vacationing in the mountians - any driving tips?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacationing-in-the-mountians-any-driving-tips/29027)
**Author:** [@Old\_Polish\_Proverb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old_Polish_Proverb)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2009, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacationing-in-the-mountians-any-driving-tips/29027 "2009-04-18T14:26:54Z")
I am a flat-lander from Indiana and I will be taking my family to Denver for vacation this summer. We want to drive our brand new AWD Saturn Outlook up to Pikes peak and other scenic outlooks. My wife and I are concerned… --- ## [Need new/used car recommendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-used-car-recommendation/29264)
**Author:** [@darrengreer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darrengreer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2009, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-used-car-recommendation/29264 "2009-04-18T06:22:27Z")
Sorry for the repost, put it in the wrong forum... My Nissan Altima (2002/111,000) is burning oil...and getting worse. It is producing lots of smoke now on accelleration, and the engine is hesitatin while giving con… --- ## [What is the best/most reliabale and comfortable tow vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-most-reliabale-and-comfortable-tow-vehicle/29238)
**Author:** [@jafrance](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jafrance)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2009, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-most-reliabale-and-comfortable-tow-vehicle/29238 "2009-04-17T21:33:41Z")
I tow a 22 foot I/O that easliy reaches 4500 lbs. My '03 Yukon XL has been frought with problems. What can I replace it with? --- ## [Cars for tall people](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-tall-people/29075)
**Author:** [@w012jah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/w012jah)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2009, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-tall-people/29075 "2009-04-17T17:44:29Z")
My husband is 6'9" tall. He is a big guy. What car will he fit in? --- ## [Acura Integra 97 Dashboard Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-integra-97-dashboard-change/29245)
**Author:** [@magialatina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/magialatina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2009, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-integra-97-dashboard-change/29245 "2009-04-17T02:49:52Z")
I want to make my car looks like new, I want to change the dashboard. My question is: Where I can buy a new dashboard for my Acura Integra 97 LS (2 Doors)? --- ## [Should I buy it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-it/29221)
**Author:** [@jpittman2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpittman2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2009, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-it/29221 "2009-04-16T23:13:05Z")
I have a '97 Corolla (worth $2000 fixed) that needs about $2500 work on it (clutch, gas tank). I've made the decision to scrap it & purchase a replacement. But I'm looking \< $3000. There's a 1997 Honda Accord … --- ## [New Cars for Folks Who Need Them](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cars-for-folks-who-need-them/29223)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2009, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cars-for-folks-who-need-them/29223 "2009-04-16T15:27:06Z")
What do you think of Robert Chambers' work with Bonnie CLAC, helping get affordable new cars into the hands of folks who need them? Got any suggestions or thoughts you'd like to share? This is the place! --- ## [Buy Used Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-used-car/29195)
**Author:** [@athgart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/athgart)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2009, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-used-car/29195 "2009-04-15T23:32:14Z")
I have to buy a new car this week. I have a chance at buying an audi 2001 a4 all wheel drive. The body has 115000 miles on it, however, the engine and turbo are 1 month old and still under audi warranty. the body is i… --- ## [3.42:1 gear ratio versus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-42-1-gear-ratio-versus/29177)
**Author:** [@vsakovich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vsakovich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2009, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-42-1-gear-ratio-versus/29177 "2009-04-15T20:50:09Z")
We have a 1965 chevy impala with a rebuilt 396ci engine, rebuilt TH 400 tranny and new rear end with 3.42:1 gear ratio. At 55 mph, the engine sounds like it's working a little hard 1) seems like the tranny should have… --- ## [Infiniti M35 - Not a good car in snow....Need Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-m35-not-a-good-car-in-snow-need-help/29095)
**Author:** [@kmchan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmchan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2009, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-m35-not-a-good-car-in-snow-need-help/29095 "2009-04-15T18:43:32Z")
I have a 2007 Infiniti M35. I LOVE this car.....or I should say I LOVED this car when I lived in Atlanta. Now that I'm in Seattle - not so much. With the recent bouts of snow that we've had, I've been stranded numerou… --- ## [Should it pull to the right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-it-pull-to-the-right/28435)
**Author:** [@Muellerflaig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muellerflaig)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2009, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-it-pull-to-the-right/28435 "2009-04-15T17:19:44Z")
I am trying to buy a 2006 Honda CR-V and took it to my mechanic who told me that it pulls to the right, which it does a little. I explained to the salesman that it needs an alignment before I will buy it. The used car … --- ## [Locking ignition switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-ignition-switch/29155)
**Author:** [@kccat1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kccat1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2009, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-ignition-switch/29155 "2009-04-15T00:44:48Z")
have a 2008 sable primier that very often I have to pull on steering wheel from side to side to unlock ignition has anyone had this problem ? --- ## [GM and Segway team up for new two-seat car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-and-segway-team-up-for-new-two-seat-car/28879)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2009, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-and-segway-team-up-for-new-two-seat-car/28879 "2009-04-14T23:45:06Z")
Is this GM's new direction? GM sees an electric, 2-wheel future The ailing U.S. automaker and personal transporter maker Segway unveil a two-seat vehicle targeted to city streets. By Catherine Clifford, CN… --- ## [Toyota Tundra Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tundra-advice/29016)
**Author:** [@kit7873](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kit7873)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2009, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tundra-advice/29016 "2009-04-14T16:51:08Z")
Hi All, I am interested in buying a 2006 Toyota Tundra access cab p/u, and I am trying to decide between the V-6 and V-8 models. I do not anticipate to do much towing, so I am leaning towards the V6 engine. But I'd … --- ## [Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-fuel-cell-cars/28759)
**Author:** [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2009, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-fuel-cell-cars/28759 "2009-04-14T16:47:57Z")
Could this be the car of the future? What are the pros, and cons? --- ## [Are we crazy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-we-crazy/28545)
**Author:** [@Mike\_in\_Iowa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_in_Iowa)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2009, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-we-crazy/28545 "2009-04-14T01:18:07Z")
This will require some background. We have a 1991 Volvo 240 wagon which is less reliable than in the past and which isn't driven much anyway. But it needs to go 2 or 3 hundred miles at a shot when called upon. We also… --- ## [Hybrid SUVs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-suvs/29043)
**Author:** [@sberne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sberne)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2009, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-suvs/29043 "2009-04-13T20:10:39Z")
I am interested in purchasing a hybrid SUV. However, I don't know what to get. Initially I considered Lexus, but the lexus salesperson told me that the hybrid was only helpful at speeds below 15 miles/hour and above th… --- ## [I Love Arizona](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-love-arizona/29063)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2009, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-love-arizona/29063 "2009-04-13T02:05:50Z")
http://objflicks.com/arizona.htm --- ## [Steering Wheel shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-shaking/28984)
**Author:** [@younussamadzada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/younussamadzada)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2009, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-shaking/28984 "2009-04-11T23:37:24Z")
I have a Hyundai Elantra 2006. When I reach to a certail speed the steering wheel is shaking. Why this happen? --- ## [Is this part of the solution for the US auto industry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-part-of-the-solution-for-the-us-auto-industry/28898)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2009, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-part-of-the-solution-for-the-us-auto-industry/28898 "2009-04-11T20:40:55Z")
The German government has an innovative program to spur the sale of new cars. Do you think that something like this would be a good idea for the US? http://new...989583.stm --- ## [Move to Florida](https://community.cartalk.com/t/move-to-florida/28449)
**Author:** [@isalem2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isalem2000)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2009, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/move-to-florida/28449 "2009-04-11T19:06:13Z")
I am moving from Chicago to Florida and planning to tow my car with me. A friend told me that moving a car to Florida would require some sort of a new intake/exhaust system that is required in Florida. Is it true? I chec… --- ## [Looking for advice on Automotive Schools](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-automotive-schools/28791)
**Author:** [@thegreatrat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreatrat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2009, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-automotive-schools/28791 "2009-04-11T18:48:46Z")
I am transitioning out of the military and would like to use my GI bill to pay for an automotive school. I already have a four year degree, so I would like to know if there is a top of the line automotive school that wou… --- ## [A Six Year Murder Sentence!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-six-year-murder-sentence/28816)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2009, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-six-year-murder-sentence/28816 "2009-04-11T07:39:33Z")
Apr 4, 1:02 PM EDT Calif woman gets 6 years for fatal texting crash REDDING, Calif. (AP) -- A woman who crashed into a line of stopped vehicles while text-messaging on her cell phone has been sentenced to six year… --- ## [Potential Problems with Purchase of Low Mileage \< 100 miles) Infinity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-problems-with-purchase-of-low-mileage-100-miles-infinity/28963)
**Author:** [@Minnow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Minnow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2009, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-problems-with-purchase-of-low-mileage-100-miles-infinity/28963 "2009-04-11T02:08:46Z")
I have the opportunity to purchase the 1997 Q45 Infinity previously owned by my deceased uncle. The car has less than 100 miles and has not likely been started since his death 12 years ago. The price is reasonable ($6,… --- ## [94 3.8L mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-3-8l-mustang/28939)
**Author:** [@1forddown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1forddown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2009, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-3-8l-mustang/28939 "2009-04-10T16:45:05Z")
Car idles higher the normal after initial startup, wont come down and manifold glows red hot. Vacume leak?? What sensor would cause this and where would i find it? Any help? --- ## [Let's return to Sealed Beam Headlamps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-return-to-sealed-beam-headlamps/26919)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2009, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-return-to-sealed-beam-headlamps/26919 "2009-04-10T16:14:01Z")
Are you old enough to remember the days of sealed beam headlamps? \* Cost a couple of dollars \* Only three types (your car had a pair of 7 inch lamps or two sets of 5 inch lamps. \* With just a … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=485) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=487)