# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=488 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 489 --- ## [2004 Toyota Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-prius/28495)
**Author:** [@Peach1303](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peach1303)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2009, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-prius/28495 "2009-03-30T02:23:35Z")
I'm looking at purchasing my grandfather's old Toyota Prius 2004, he passed away last year and my grandmother is looking at selling the car. The car has about 30,000 miles on it, mostly has been used for around town driv… --- ## [Looking to Tint my Windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-to-tint-my-windows/28303)
**Author:** [@cwebbatya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwebbatya)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2009, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-to-tint-my-windows/28303 "2009-03-29T21:09:17Z")
Hey guys, im looking to tint my windows on my dodge neon. Ive heard of people saving tons of money and doing it themselves and nightmare stories of people who cant do it. Ive narrowed it down to about two tutorials.. any… --- ## [Mileage different than the on board Computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-different-than-the-on-board-computer/28430)
**Author:** [@bmerryusa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmerryusa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2009, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-different-than-the-on-board-computer/28430 "2009-03-29T20:58:40Z")
I have a 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman who's onboard computer indicates it is getting 35.8 MPG which is at the top end of the estimated mileage for the car. Having owned vehicles before the computer was king, I have always k… --- ## [Cold Air Intake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-air-intake/28400)
**Author:** [@97NOTOP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/97NOTOP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2009, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-air-intake/28400 "2009-03-29T17:47:21Z")
I have a '97 Mustang convertible and I've always wondered if adding a cold air intake to replace the standard air filter would improve gas mileage? I get decent mileage because I drive conservatively, but any improvemen… --- ## [Teaching Autistic Teen to Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teaching-autistic-teen-to-drive/28397)
**Author:** [@lisafairhurst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lisafairhurst)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2009, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teaching-autistic-teen-to-drive/28397 "2009-03-29T15:10:43Z")
I have a 16.8 year old son who has autism. I'm a nervous type, so I seldom take him out to teach him to drive. His father has been teaching him, but that's not the best since he has Asperger's Syndrome. The two of them h… --- ## [1973 VW bug safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-vw-bug-safety/28411)
**Author:** [@rosebud15108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rosebud15108)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2009, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-vw-bug-safety/28411 "2009-03-29T04:54:49Z")
My son needs transportation for a summer internship in the DC area. His 1973 VW Bug has been used little since he started college at that technology school in Cambridge, he thinks it will be a good time to use the car. … --- ## [Driving in 4 wheel drive low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-4-wheel-drive-low/28270)
**Author:** [@jasimmonds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasimmonds)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2009, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-4-wheel-drive-low/28270 "2009-03-29T01:35:15Z")
I recently (accidentally thanks to a two year old that got hold of dials) drove my husband's 2005 F150 about 200 miles in 4 wheel drive low. I didn't notice the engine making any strain or different revving while drivin… --- ## [Shopping around](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shopping-around/28092)
**Author:** [@debbya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debbya)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2009, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shopping-around/28092 "2009-03-28T20:43:23Z")
I may be getting another car next year or in two years...I admit I may be having a mid-life crisis b/c I want a convertable...I have looked at the mini and VW beetle and I like them both...I also want to have a hitch ins… --- ## [Is it my Subaru? I can't get a date](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-my-subaru-i-cant-get-a-date/27412)
**Author:** [@tyger251](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tyger251)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2009, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-my-subaru-i-cant-get-a-date/27412 "2009-03-28T12:29:55Z")
What is the community opinion of the Subaru Forester? I drive a 2003 gold-colored Forester - no bumper stickers, no indication of my political views. I am a suburban single mom; fit, petite, cute, but I simply don't get … --- ## [2000 volkswagon Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagon-passat/28375)
**Author:** [@DevonW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DevonW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2009, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagon-passat/28375 "2009-03-27T23:55:07Z")
ok i just need to know some stuff i was offered a 2000 volkswagon passat with the turbo v6 with 130000 miles for 1500 bucks i was just wondering if i should take the deal or not? will i have any major problems coming wit… --- ## [2006 Mercury Milan...too good to be true!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercury-milan-too-good-to-be-true/28121)
**Author:** [@elmolly510](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elmolly510)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2009, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercury-milan-too-good-to-be-true/28121 "2009-03-26T17:40:15Z")
I am 19 years old and am in the process of buying my first car (my parents bought my previous car). I found a 2006 mercury milan premier edition at a major dealership nearby. The asking price is $10,990, and it has 47,00… --- ## [95 landrover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-landrover/28284)
**Author:** [@Boozehagg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Boozehagg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2009, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-landrover/28284 "2009-03-26T02:41:03Z")
We have a 95 landrover that wont stay running for more than 20 minutes. After it quits, if you wait 10 mins., it starts fine again and will run for another 10 to 20 minutes, and on and on. Any help out there? --- ## [Looking for car suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-car-suggestions/28311)
**Author:** [@beachbum12b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beachbum12b)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2009, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-car-suggestions/28311 "2009-03-26T02:23:00Z")
I'm looking to buy a new or used car, max price $15,000. I'm more comfortable driving small car (currently drive a 2 door saturn SC1) but am trying to find a 4 door comfortable for myself, my 75 pound black lab & my 6'4… --- ## [After Market Sunroof?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-sunroof/28180)
**Author:** [@elmolly510](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elmolly510)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2009, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-sunroof/28180 "2009-03-26T00:21:55Z")
I am looking to buy a used mercury milan, problem is that the car i want doesn't have a sunroof. I have previously had after-market sunroofs installed in other cars on my own, but was wondering if it would be acceptable/… --- ## [97 Ford Probe- Fix or Sell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-probe-fix-or-sell/28239)
**Author:** [@MPAVictoria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MPAVictoria)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-probe-fix-or-sell/28239 "2009-03-24T17:04:41Z")
Hello everyone, thank you for taking the time to read my question. Basically I am the current owner of a 97 Ford Probe with around a 160-170 thousand kilometres (I am not sure because the odometer quite working about a … --- ## [Towing a small trailer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-small-trailer/28165)
**Author:** [@travelmel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/travelmel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2009, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-small-trailer/28165 "2009-03-24T02:28:29Z")
I have a 2005 stick shift 4 cylinder Hyundai Tucson. I want to tow a trailer filled with my stuff to a new location. What is the maximum weight I can safely tow? What danger to the Tucson is there if I tow more than r… --- ## [07 - 08 Ford Edge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-08-ford-edge/28029)
**Author:** [@Champaign](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Champaign)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2009, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-08-ford-edge/28029 "2009-03-22T21:37:09Z")
Wondering why my 08 Edge is making a whining noise. It starts at about 40 mph. --- ## [Quick Toyota Prius Survey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-toyota-prius-survey/28145)
**Author:** [@PhillyChile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhillyChile)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2009, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-toyota-prius-survey/28145 "2009-03-22T17:52:03Z")
Please take my quick Toyota Prius Owners survey: http://www...Yk0w3d\_3d The purpose of this survey is to gather information from the real world experience of Toyota Prius drivers for a research paper I am writi… --- ## [Old cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-cars/27987)
**Author:** [@lugnut1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lugnut1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2009, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-cars/27987 "2009-03-22T02:04:46Z")
have there ever been cars manufacture by the name moon or star? --- ## [How to decide what used car to buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-decide-what-used-car-to-buy/27978)
**Author:** [@figarojones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/figarojones)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2009, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-decide-what-used-car-to-buy/27978 "2009-03-22T02:04:29Z")
I was raised by a man who's philosophy was that you buy a reliable car as inexpensively as possibly, and then maintain it so it costs you less than buying from a dealer. My wife was raised that when you need a new c… --- ## [To drive or fly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-drive-or-fly/28096)
**Author:** [@DudleyDoright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DudleyDoright)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2009, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-drive-or-fly/28096 "2009-03-21T23:14:37Z")
My wife and I will be volunteering two weeks this summer with the National Park Service in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming.We will be staying in a cabin with a kitchen, bath and bedroom. We live in Dallas, Texas, approximately… --- ## [Take this auto survey and get chance at $100 Amazon gift certificate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/take-this-auto-survey-and-get-chance-at-100-amazon-gift-certificate/28094)
**Author:** [@hodgii10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hodgii10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2009, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/take-this-auto-survey-and-get-chance-at-100-amazon-gift-certificate/28094 "2009-03-21T19:56:02Z")
Car Talk Fans, Please click on the link below and take the quick 5-minute survey on do-it-yourself auto maintenance: http://kel...&SVID=Prod Survey participants will have a chance at winning a $100 gift certi… --- ## [Oil/Fuel additives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-fuel-additives/27958)
**Author:** [@nurse\_ratchet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nurse_ratchet)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2009, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-fuel-additives/27958 "2009-03-21T16:54:10Z")
Hi everyone. I drove my old car into the ground before buying a new one. I had forgotten how it is to be obsessed with a new car. I have read all kinds of things good and bad about additives, and don't know who to b… --- ## [F-150 6-speed automatic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-6-speed-automatic/27935)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-6-speed-automatic/27935 "2009-03-20T23:23:52Z")
A friend of mine is looking to buy a new (2009) F-150 extended cab P/U to be used primarily for towing a 22' camping trailer. They are available with either the tried and true 4-speed automatic or a new 6-speed automatic… --- ## [What would you buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-buy/27927)
**Author:** [@girltalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/girltalk)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-buy/27927 "2009-03-20T22:18:31Z")
A Honda crv 2 wheel drive or a Subaru forester,impreza or outback? I know, a huge range. Honda offers even on a used car better warrenties than Subaru on a new car. I've been offered incentives from Subaru to buy a n… --- ## [Not sure what to do now](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure-what-to-do-now/28010)
**Author:** [@sally\_cardillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sally_cardillo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure-what-to-do-now/28010 "2009-03-20T18:34:34Z")
I have a 2001 Hyundai XG300 and it has been having a problem lately that we are unsure how to fix. Whenever it hits water, the car stalls out and then will start back up in 10 minutes or so. We had a garage quickly look … --- ## [Appraisals for Total Loss, Diminished Value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/appraisals-for-total-loss-diminished-value/28013)
**Author:** [@genescar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genescar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/appraisals-for-total-loss-diminished-value/28013 "2009-03-20T16:19:05Z")
Dear CarTalk Fans: Do you know of any good auto appraisers for luxury cars? I'm concerned my insurance company will "undervalue" my recently damaged car and classify it as a total loss. It has very low mileag… --- ## [Towing- benefit of selecting "no OD" on transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-benefit-of-selecting-no-od-on-transmission/27698)
**Author:** [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 11:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-benefit-of-selecting-no-od-on-transmission/27698 "2009-03-20T11:07:22Z")
Towing season is coming soon and I will use the button to turn off the overdrive on my transmission ('01 Toyota Sequoia, V8, 4WD, Auto) as recommended by the owners manual and posters on this board. My question is w… --- ## [AMC Eagle? Good car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amc-eagle-good-car/27989)
**Author:** [@livestrong87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/livestrong87)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amc-eagle-good-car/27989 "2009-03-20T04:00:04Z")
I'm looking at buying an AMC Eagle (1984) wagon edition with 91,000 miles on it. I've wanted one for awhile now but wondered if I'm being a little crazy as this would be my only vehicle. It looks in decent shape, but it'… --- ## [What's a fair price for a certified pre-owned civic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-fair-price-for-a-certified-pre-owned-civic/27969)
**Author:** [@pafisher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pafisher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-fair-price-for-a-certified-pre-owned-civic/27969 "2009-03-20T00:38:24Z")
I'm currently shopping for a car in california and as part of my research, I'm using kbb.com's trade-in value as the starting point for making an offer. Given that the dealership is offering a price at least $2000 more t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=487) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=489)