# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=489 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 490 --- ## [Toyota questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-questions/27947)
**Author:** [@mikeyg1717](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeyg1717)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-questions/27947 "2009-03-19T06:03:16Z")
The solara was discontinued after 2008. If you were to buy one now should it be substantially cheaper than other similar models (i.e. Honda Accord)? Does the car not being made any longer effect the price? 2. If yo… --- ## [Russian Cars!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/russian-cars/27923)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/russian-cars/27923 "2009-03-18T16:44:27Z")
If you want some really good laughs--as well as some reality about those awful cars that were manufactured in The Soviet Union--take a look at this segment from The UK's Top Gear TV program. Good stuff! --- ## [Acura tsx and drl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-and-drl/27926)
**Author:** [@pebrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pebrown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-and-drl/27926 "2009-03-18T05:40:09Z")
I'm still researching cars to replace my 1997 Volvo 850 - love to research, hate to make decisions ! Well today took a test ride in a 2008 Acura TSX - handled nicely - but found out it has no DRL (2009 model does). DRL… --- ## [Volvo S60 or Prius?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-or-prius/27454)
**Author:** [@steve-oh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve-oh)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-or-prius/27454 "2009-03-18T03:20:39Z")
This may seem odd, but we've narrowed our car choices down to a 2009 Prius and a 2008 Volvo S60 with under 8000 miles. Problem is we can't decide. They obviously are very different cars, but similar in size. We appr… --- ## [88 Toyota Tercel Wagon... What will replace it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-toyota-tercel-wagon-what-will-replace-it/27677)
**Author:** [@TaylorO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TaylorO)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-toyota-tercel-wagon-what-will-replace-it/27677 "2009-03-17T23:48:25Z")
Title pretty much says it all. I have one that is nearing it's last leg. I bought it about 8 years ago w/180K miles for $1,500.00, and, mostly due to having to have a used transmission put in, I've put about that … --- ## [What is difference between Ford Ranger XLT & Ford Ranger Edge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-difference-between-ford-ranger-xlt-ford-ranger-edge/27868)
**Author:** [@alohajane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alohajane)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-difference-between-ford-ranger-xlt-ford-ranger-edge/27868 "2009-03-17T23:39:09Z")
HELP, my 96 ford ranger 4x4 was totalled by a friend. no one was hurt! now I need to replace and it's down to 2 choices...00 ranger xlt 4x4 from colorado, 95K miles, lots of dents and scratches with bench seat for $550… --- ## [Certified pre-owned volvo S40, S60, S80 (05, 06,07) a good idea?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/certified-pre-owned-volvo-s40-s60-s80-05-06-07-a-good-idea/27759)
**Author:** [@dabbondi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dabbondi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/certified-pre-owned-volvo-s40-s60-s80-05-06-07-a-good-idea/27759 "2009-03-17T01:38:31Z")
I am considering a certified pre-owned volvo S40, S60, S80 (an 05, 06 or 07). Volvo seems to one of the best certified warranties and the cars available have less than 40k miles. Can anyone speak to their experience or t… --- ## [Used car question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-question/27872)
**Author:** [@jenergee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenergee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2009, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-question/27872 "2009-03-16T22:52:11Z")
Is it better to buy a newer model used car with very high mileage or an older model used car with average mileage? --- ## [Used car purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-purchase/27857)
**Author:** [@logans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/logans)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2009, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-purchase/27857 "2009-03-16T19:09:45Z")
Has anyone purchased a car from the Subaru guru Ernie Meunier in Arlington? Sounds knowledgeable, but I'm a first time buyer. --- ## [Parking on a curb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-on-a-curb/27849)
**Author:** [@houseofska](https://community.cartalk.com/u/houseofska)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2009, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-on-a-curb/27849 "2009-03-16T17:16:53Z")
Is it hard on a vehicle to park up on a curb? I have been parking my truck with the passenger side on the curb to get it further off the street and I was told it is hard on a vehicle to leave it parked at an angle. Tru… --- ## [03 Chevy Cavalier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-chevy-cavalier/27829)
**Author:** [@wardrin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wardrin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2009, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-chevy-cavalier/27829 "2009-03-16T02:29:33Z")
my car has a really random problem!!! sometimes my car just wont start.. i put the key in the ignition and it makes a click sound...the lights and radio come on the car just wont start..sometimes i wait 10 min and it sta… --- ## [2010 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla/27816)
**Author:** [@uncajh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uncajh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2009, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla/27816 "2009-03-15T23:01:50Z")
The newest Toyota Corolla LE has a traction/stability on-off switch. Why would you want to turn this feature off and what happens to the car mechanically when you do? --- ## [This page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-page/27755)
**Author:** [@lanny44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanny44)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-page/27755 "2009-03-15T13:51:39Z")
At the risk of sounding really stupid--can someone tell me how to find this page again once I delete my email that has the link that got me here because someone replied to my post. I just went to cartalk's main page b… --- ## [Car purchase dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-purchase-dilemma/27734)
**Author:** [@bjss00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bjss00)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2009, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-purchase-dilemma/27734 "2009-03-14T21:22:31Z")
Wife wants to get rid of Minivan (05 T&C) now that kids are a bit older (she hates it!). We are looking to replace with a new/used midsize sedan or crossover or small SUV. She prefers something sporty/fun to drive (thin… --- ## [Repair shop wants me to pay $200 for old parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-shop-wants-me-to-pay-200-for-old-parts/27648)
**Author:** [@candyapple](https://community.cartalk.com/u/candyapple)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2009, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-shop-wants-me-to-pay-200-for-old-parts/27648 "2009-03-14T19:06:57Z")
Anybody heard this one before? I needed a new catalytic converter, and the repair shop (a national chain starting with (Mo....) wants to charge me $200 if I want my old part back. Unethical? Undoubtedly! Illegal???? … --- ## [Used Odyssey?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-odyssey/27682)
**Author:** [@jody27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jody27)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2009, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-odyssey/27682 "2009-03-14T00:19:59Z")
My 95 Honda Accord Wagon with 115K pristine miles got totalled. We are in mourning. It was a one owner car.... We are looking at a 98 Odyssey with 100K. They are asking 4K. What should we look out for? (The timi… --- ## [Call me crazy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/call-me-crazy/27563)
**Author:** [@otterhere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/otterhere)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/call-me-crazy/27563 "2009-03-13T22:50:56Z")
Okay, I find I'm hating the Toyota Yaris hatchback and actually considering either trying to get my old beater back (I know where it is) or trading in for a Hyundai Accent hatchback. Who hates the Yaris? --- ## [New/Used 01 Volvo s60 help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-used-01-volvo-s60-help/27718)
**Author:** [@UpTownsnv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UpTownsnv)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-used-01-volvo-s60-help/27718 "2009-03-13T22:40:22Z")
First off i want to start by saying hi to everyone in the cartalk community i am new here and new to cars in general I am in the market for a used car one one particular a 2001 Volvo s60 T5 with about 100k on it and… --- ## [Short driver and airbags](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-driver-and-airbags/26681)
**Author:** [@bettykimball](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bettykimball)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-driver-and-airbags/26681 "2009-03-13T22:13:09Z")
No experience with airbags. Replacing '86 Mazda B2000 bought new in '85, doesn't have 'em. New vehicle will have. I'm 61.5" tall. Will I be killed by the airbag if somebody bumps me in the Costco parking lot? --- ## [1996 Acura Integra 4 door LS sedan for $4500?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-acura-integra-4-door-ls-sedan-for-4500/27553)
**Author:** [@SubaruDave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SubaruDave)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-acura-integra-4-door-ls-sedan-for-4500/27553 "2009-03-13T22:06:17Z")
Is it me, or is $4500 for a 13 year old car with 104K miles (5 spd manual) on it way too high? KBB and NADA have it in that range as well. ($4500-$4600) I know they are reliable cars, but it seems steep. Am I… --- ## [Towing with windstar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-windstar/27634)
**Author:** [@chuck\_freda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chuck_freda)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-windstar/27634 "2009-03-13T15:02:17Z")
I HAVE A2001 WINDSTAR,TOWING CAP.2000LBS.I HAD A 10,000LB.TRANS COOLER INSTALLED TO PULL MY POP-UP CAMPER.THE PERSON WHO INSTALLED IT THOUGHT IT WAS FOR A TRAVEL TRAILER.CAN I MODIFY THE WINDSTAR TO PULL 2,500LB?I HAVE M… --- ## [New subaru rep disputes master mechanics claims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-subaru-rep-disputes-master-mechanics-claims/27651)
**Author:** [@girltalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/girltalk)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-subaru-rep-disputes-master-mechanics-claims/27651 "2009-03-13T14:05:40Z")
Subaru corperate can't get true information when a green rep denys information with a problem in a 06' turbo. Constumer service reps says service rep has final word regardless of what master mechanic says. There is a fl… --- ## [Brake pressure control valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pressure-control-valve/27693)
**Author:** [@candleman4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/candleman4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pressure-control-valve/27693 "2009-03-13T13:19:20Z")
does anyone know where i can find abrake pressure control valve for my 1989 ford thunderbird sc with abs brakes hard to find --- ## [Servise engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/servise-engine-light/27646)
**Author:** [@needforespeed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/needforespeed)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/servise-engine-light/27646 "2009-03-13T03:03:53Z")
I have a 1986 Winstar van the service engine light has receintly come on and now the van tries to stall when at idle I have to put it in neutral a lot to keep from stalling. --- ## [Improving gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improving-gas-mileage/27599)
**Author:** [@carabel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carabel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2009, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improving-gas-mileage/27599 "2009-03-12T23:27:10Z")
A friend who drives a Mazda 3 automatic, told me that she saves on gas by shifting to neutral every time she stops (stop sign, red light, traffic jam etc.). Could that be true? By shifting so frequently between neutral a… --- ## [4 cylinder turbo vs. 6 non turbo for power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-cylinder-turbo-vs-6-non-turbo-for-power/27621)
**Author:** [@girltalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/girltalk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2009, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-cylinder-turbo-vs-6-non-turbo-for-power/27621 "2009-03-12T23:24:59Z")
been test driving different cars to purchase. Finding most 4 cylinders to be sluggish yet have had problems with the turbo 06' Subaru. I want fuel economy and power. Any suggestions? How much faith should I put int… --- ## [Front wheel drive vs. all wheel drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-drive-vs-all-wheel-drive/27623)
**Author:** [@girltalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/girltalk)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-drive-vs-all-wheel-drive/27623 "2009-03-12T13:51:29Z")
if I don't live in an area where snow is an issue, why would I buy an all wheel drive car instead of a more fuel economic front wheel drive? --- ## [What do to with DRL Night Drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-to-with-drl-night-drivers/27360)
**Author:** [@wagonfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wagonfan)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-to-with-drl-night-drivers/27360 "2009-03-11T22:56:50Z")
Hello esteemed commenters. I have a question about a situation I experienced a couple nights ago. I left work late, and 1/2 way into my commute, I nearly change lanes into the back of a Honda CRV (I believe) which was j… --- ## [Engine knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knocking/27597)
**Author:** [@JBROYLES000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JBROYLES000)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knocking/27597 "2009-03-11T11:54:44Z")
I HAVE A 2002 WRX WITH 57,000 MILES. THE ENGINE STARTED KNOOCKING AND I CAN'T TELL WHERE IT'S FROM. I EVEN CHECKED WITH A STETHASCOPE PROBE.IT'S LOUD. ANY IDEAS BEFORE I PULL THE ENGINE? ANY PLACE I COULD GET A USED LO… --- ## [Car Stolen and Crashed - Repair or Replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stolen-and-crashed-repair-or-replace/25976)
**Author:** [@willinmpls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willinmpls)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stolen-and-crashed-repair-or-replace/25976 "2009-03-10T15:04:02Z")
So, here's my situation. I own a 1998 Subaru Legacy that I've been driving forever. It was recently stolen, crashed, and recovered, and as I only have liability insurance I'm not getting any financial assistance. I ha… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=488) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=490)