# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=492 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 493 --- ## [What Vehicle Should I Buy Reprise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-vehicle-should-i-buy-reprise/26599)
**Author:** [@QueenChauffeur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/QueenChauffeur)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2009, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-vehicle-should-i-buy-reprise/26599 "2009-02-18T13:16:30Z")
Thanks to all you generous folks who gave me input on my car dilemma. We now have a new twist, after mulling over these ideas. Our latest thought is to buy something on the quite used side. The rationale is that 1) Ou… --- ## [1992 Alfa Romeo Spyder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-alfa-romeo-spyder/26441)
**Author:** [@CalculatedRisk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalculatedRisk)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2009, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-alfa-romeo-spyder/26441 "2009-02-18T01:52:59Z")
Think of purchasing a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spyder with +/- 20K miles. Does anyone have an opinion of this car and what types of maintenance problems might be encountered? --- ## [Theoretical question on which way to commute](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theoretical-question-on-which-way-to-commute/26578)
**Author:** [@skillet283](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skillet283)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2009, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theoretical-question-on-which-way-to-commute/26578 "2009-02-18T00:15:51Z")
Hello all. I just joined the group here and have an interesting question I'd like some feedback upon. I drive boys to elementary school each morning before continuing on to work. We recently "discovered" a new way… --- ## [Oilpressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oilpressure/26531)
**Author:** [@DODGEMAN1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DODGEMAN1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2009, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oilpressure/26531 "2009-02-18T00:02:42Z")
What is an acceptable oilpressure for an '83 dodge 225 slant6 with a quarter mil. miles on it? orig. motor, not rebuilt. --- ## [2004 Murano - long commute/high miles - Should I sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-murano-long-commute-high-miles-should-i-sell/26586)
**Author:** [@saramurano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saramurano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2009, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-murano-long-commute-high-miles-should-i-sell/26586 "2009-02-17T19:27:37Z")
I bought my 2004 Nissan Murano SL last year (used). I commute a long distance and have put 30K on it in just under a year. I now have almost 100K miles on it (nearly all highway miles both from me and the previous owner)… --- ## ['08 Hyundai Santa Fe - iPod adapter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-hyundai-santa-fe-ipod-adapter/26506)
**Author:** [@sitfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sitfan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2009, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-hyundai-santa-fe-ipod-adapter/26506 "2009-02-17T15:12:24Z")
We're looking to replace a 2003 Saturn Vue and after two test drives (also looked at Subaru Forester & Toyota RAV4) we like the Hyundai the best but it does not have an audio jack to listen to an iPod (the others do). T… --- ## [Owners of Infiniti G20s - speak up! How do you like your car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/owners-of-infiniti-g20s-speak-up-how-do-you-like-your-car/26543)
**Author:** [@SubaruDave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SubaruDave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2009, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/owners-of-infiniti-g20s-speak-up-how-do-you-like-your-car/26543 "2009-02-17T13:12:18Z")
I'm looking to buy a 1996 G20 with 73K miles on it for about $3600. So far, I'm reading a lot of good stuff about them. Would love to hear your feedback if you own one! Signed, SubaruDave (who, depending o… --- ## [Older Volvos?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-volvos/26521)
**Author:** [@Badiu1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Badiu1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2009, 10:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-volvos/26521 "2009-02-17T10:23:20Z")
I was listening yesterday and heard the guy recommend to a woman looking for cheap cars (around $2k) that she look into Volvos. I am in the same position financially (well maybe under $4K). I have looked into some volvo… --- ## [Vehicle for easy wheelchair handling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-for-easy-wheelchair-handling/26534)
**Author:** [@Birnbaum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Birnbaum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2009, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-for-easy-wheelchair-handling/26534 "2009-02-17T02:17:45Z")
Hi folks, my 85 year old aunt just moved in with us. Now we need a car (van, SUV, station wagon) with low access doors (side or rear) for easy wheelchair handling. Recommendations? Thx --- ## [Accord or TSX to replace 850?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-or-tsx-to-replace-850/26542)
**Author:** [@pebrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pebrown)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-or-tsx-to-replace-850/26542 "2009-02-16T22:14:17Z")
(sorry this was put in R & M) I wrote recently about the difficulty I'm having replacing my totaled 1997 Volvo 850 - I'm still walking - which probably isn't a bad thing ! What if one were considering something used, 2… --- ## [Art Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/art-cars/26549)
**Author:** [@zippywinds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zippywinds)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/art-cars/26549 "2009-02-16T21:39:55Z")
this is fun use of a volvo. http://www.sashimitabernaclechoir.org/ enjoy the mayhem --- ## [True or false?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/true-or-false/25955)
**Author:** [@condos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/condos)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/true-or-false/25955 "2009-02-16T21:38:33Z")
Is it true that GM may shut down all the Saturn division? I read this a couple of days ago on car talk, but would like more people's opion. --- ## [GPS--better with the car or bought separately?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-better-with-the-car-or-bought-separately/26500)
**Author:** [@chemmilt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chemmilt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-better-with-the-car-or-bought-separately/26500 "2009-02-16T10:55:37Z")
I am about to replace one of my Accords. With the older Accord, I use a Garmin GPS that is attached to the windshield. The device works well. In my other Accord (which will stay around for awhile), I use the Honda… --- ## [Art from Car Parts?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/art-from-car-parts/25356)
**Author:** [@acarts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acarts)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/art-from-car-parts/25356 "2009-02-16T04:16:53Z")
I'm sitting in the next room from a gallery exhibit here in Arlington, MA of sculptures made from car parts - springs & gaskets, tires & transmissions transformed into quite cool works of art, by Maine sculptor Jeff Mann… --- ## [Leasing a Car before end of current lease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leasing-a-car-before-end-of-current-lease/26459)
**Author:** [@Richardchalf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richardchalf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leasing-a-car-before-end-of-current-lease/26459 "2009-02-16T03:52:10Z")
I leased a '07 Honda Accord from a local dealer in May of '07. Term is for 3 years with 20,000 miles per year. My job requirements have changed since & I am driving much more than I expected when I first leased. It is … --- ## [Car Colour safety study flaws](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-colour-safety-study-flaws/26402)
**Author:** [@mikeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-colour-safety-study-flaws/26402 "2009-02-16T03:02:14Z")
I have found that all studies available in Australia related to determining which car colour is safest are seriously flawed. I confirmed this after discussing the point with an author of the most comprehensive universit… --- ## [What Is A Fair Price For A Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-fair-price-for-a-car/26503)
**Author:** [@jeffzekas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffzekas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-fair-price-for-a-car/26503 "2009-02-15T22:19:17Z")
I've been looking at Craigs List and Autotrader, pricing new and used cars. My question: What is a fair price? Edmunds has "True Market Value", then there's Kelly Blue Book and NADA Guides. I had a buddy of mine (a retir… --- ## [Best tires for Chevy Astro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tires-for-chevy-astro/26473)
**Author:** [@ilovemywife](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilovemywife)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tires-for-chevy-astro/26473 "2009-02-15T18:32:46Z")
Any recommendations on the best tires for a 99 Chevy Astro van. The van is our only means of transportation for a family of 8. --- ## [Using the heater too soon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-the-heater-too-soon/25793)
**Author:** [@owenrebecca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/owenrebecca)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2009, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-the-heater-too-soon/25793 "2009-02-15T05:03:37Z")
My husband insists on turning on the car heater immediately upon starting the car. He says the blowing air is warmer than the air outside. I say blowing cold air is just that -- blowing cold air. He also insists that … --- ## [Citroen DS ride for a 50th BDay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/citroen-ds-ride-for-a-50th-bday/26317)
**Author:** [@benhm3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benhm3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2009, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/citroen-ds-ride-for-a-50th-bday/26317 "2009-02-14T18:59:19Z")
Hi CarTalkers, I would like to find any Citroen DS in the Chicago area, to beg, borrow, trade or rent a ride for my ex's 50th Bday. She has loved the entire DS family for as long as she's known of them. And since… --- ## [Well Gentlemen, What do you think?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/well-gentlemen-what-do-you-think/22431)
**Author:** [@TJScott2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TJScott2012)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2009, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/well-gentlemen-what-do-you-think/22431 "2009-02-14T17:34:31Z")
I bought a bike to learn on, restore, and sell. Ive done all that, except the sell part, what do you guys think i should sell it for? Btw, heres some resto pics... still not much, but a helluva lot nicer... BEFORE… --- ## [An option for full size trucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-option-for-full-size-trucks/26390)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2009, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-option-for-full-size-trucks/26390 "2009-02-14T15:17:26Z")
One thing I've noticed in my 2 year journey searching for the right vehicle is that full sized trucks are missing one thing I think would be ideal for them. A grab bar on the inside of the driver's side door. I thi… --- ## [Inferior tires on new vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inferior-tires-on-new-vehicles/26381)
**Author:** [@kturner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kturner)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2009, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inferior-tires-on-new-vehicles/26381 "2009-02-14T13:19:47Z")
On Tuesday (2/10/09) I made an appointment to have the oil changed at a local tire/repair shop on my 2006 Toyota Tacoma. While the job was being done, a manager came to tell me that my tires were wearing in an unusual m… --- ## [Manufacturer Buy Back-Lemon Law](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manufacturer-buy-back-lemon-law/26406)
**Author:** [@sandikay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandikay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2009, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manufacturer-buy-back-lemon-law/26406 "2009-02-13T23:45:56Z")
I have found an Infiniti FX35 for 17,900. The salesman told me it was a buy back. He said these cars have a problem in the airbag sensor or the brake system. But it has been corrected and comes with the full warranty.… --- ## [Premium Grade Fuel or Not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-grade-fuel-or-not/24401)
**Author:** [@unchndhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unchndhart)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2009, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-grade-fuel-or-not/24401 "2009-02-13T21:44:11Z")
I have a 2008 BMW 328xi. BMW states that the car MUST use premium grade fuel. However, at the time gas prices shot through the roof, I saw an article in the paper that suggested that maybe premium fuel was not really n… --- ## [What vehicle should I buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-vehicle-should-i-buy/26347)
**Author:** [@QueenChauffeur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/QueenChauffeur)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2009, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-vehicle-should-i-buy/26347 "2009-02-13T19:52:59Z")
I am going to be needing a new vehicle soon. I have driven a van for 21 years, and I still love my Pontiac Montana (even thought it made the Worst of the Worst list on CR) but it isn't long for this world. My husband t… --- ## [Purchase a Calif Buy Back car? Lemon Law](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchase-a-calif-buy-back-car-lemon-law/26319)
**Author:** [@1981.911.SC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1981.911.SC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2009, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchase-a-calif-buy-back-car-lemon-law/26319 "2009-02-13T00:32:36Z")
Local dealer here in the Mid-West has a California Lemon Law Buy Back for sale. I'm waiting for more information on what was wrong. The dealer claims if a car is returned twice for the same problem, California requires… --- ## [Manual Transmission Won't Shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-wont-shift/26109)
**Author:** [@wayne\_c](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wayne_c)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2009, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-wont-shift/26109 "2009-02-11T16:34:23Z")
I have a 95 Acura Integra and this evening when I returned to the parking garage at my office, I can't shift into any gear! Strangely, if I turned the ignition off, I can change into any of the gears. But only when the c… --- ## [Buying new. Will walking away lead to a reduction in price?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-will-walking-away-lead-to-a-reduction-in-price/26196)
**Author:** [@reina37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reina37)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2009, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-will-walking-away-lead-to-a-reduction-in-price/26196 "2009-02-11T14:08:22Z")
I'm in the market for a 2009 Mazda5 Sport Manual Transmission and the dealer has come down to 16,700--we graciously walked out because of principle--our bottom line budget having already considered financing and other op… --- ## [Cigar lighter receptacle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cigar-lighter-receptacle/25888)
**Author:** [@juliette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juliette)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2009, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cigar-lighter-receptacle/25888 "2009-02-10T23:31:46Z")
Are the cigarette lighter adapters for electronics in the US (portable dvd player, garmin GPS, etc) compatible with european automobile cigarette lighters? (i.e. Denmark). [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=491) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=493)