# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=63 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 64 --- ## [Robo-taxis begin service in Las Vegas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/robo-taxis-begin-service-in-las-vegas/187805)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/robo-taxis-begin-service-in-las-vegas/187805 "2022-12-08T16:15:40Z")
… with Los Angeles to follow at a later date: --- ## [Gimmicks/features that you actually liked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gimmicks-features-that-you-actually-liked/187624)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gimmicks-features-that-you-actually-liked/187624 "2022-12-08T06:52:00Z")
With a lot of you guys and gals here having owned several vehicles throughout your lifetimes, has there ever been an option you thought was a bit of a weird gimmick but turned out to be something you never knew you neede… --- ## [The unhappy marriage of Renault and Nissan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-unhappy-marriage-of-renault-and-nissan/187788)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-unhappy-marriage-of-renault-and-nissan/187788 "2022-12-08T01:06:26Z")
… may be destined for marital counseling–or more… --- ## [Sudden drop in gas mileage 2017 Kia Sedona 36+k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-drop-in-gas-mileage-2017-kia-sedona-36-k-miles/179354)
**Author:** [@hameshatumkochaha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hameshatumkochaha)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-drop-in-gas-mileage-2017-kia-sedona-36-k-miles/179354 "2022-12-07T21:21:23Z")
Hi, Greetings! I have a 2017 Kia Sedona. It is maintained to the owner’s manual. I always do the oil changes at Big-O-Tires, same shop. On 25 July, 2021 at 35562 mileage, the tech called to say that the Drain Plug w… --- ## [Cars that hold their value -a few surprises for me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-that-hold-their-value-a-few-surprises-for-me/187781)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-that-hold-their-value-a-few-surprises-for-me/187781 "2022-12-07T16:07:19Z")
I know Jeeps hold their value well but this kinda surprises me. They are typically a more temperamental beast and need a little more tinkering but I guess they are a “fun” car so people know what to expect. A Civic and… --- ## [Elio Motors looks a lot more more like smoke and mirrors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elio-motors-looks-a-lot-more-more-like-smoke-and-mirrors/98288)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elio-motors-looks-a-lot-more-more-like-smoke-and-mirrors/98288 "2022-12-07T04:44:58Z")
Who couldn't have seen this one coming?? Elio Motors has $100K in the bank but $123M in debts. We may have to wait way longer to answer the question; Is America ready for an 84 mpg 3 wheeled car? --- ## [Ask the man who owns one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-the-man-who-owns-one/187728)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-the-man-who-owns-one/187728 "2022-12-05T20:45:41Z")
Did you ever? What did he say? --- ## [The 1956 Auto Show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-1956-auto-show/187739)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-1956-auto-show/187739 "2022-12-05T20:26:48Z")
… featuring the new Plymouth Fury, plus some “show” cars, including the Mercury XM Turnpike Cruiser, which gave a hint of the actual Mercury Turnpike Cruisers of '57-'59. Also featured is the Chrysler Plainsman station … --- ## [Tesla's Big Rig](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teslas-big-rig/187703)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teslas-big-rig/187703 "2022-12-05T17:52:49Z")
… is apparently ready for roll-out. Several fits and starts delayed the launch for a few years, but it looks like this time it is happening. --- ## [Is it worth owning a collectible car, even if you don't plan to drive it often?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-owning-a-collectible-car-even-if-you-dont-plan-to-drive-it-often/187590)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 11:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-owning-a-collectible-car-even-if-you-dont-plan-to-drive-it-often/187590 "2022-12-05T11:35:03Z")
Does anyone here own a car which is primarily for collectible/historic purposes, and not driven very often? Do you find the enjoyment from owning this collector car is high enough to justify the cost of insurance, upkee… --- ## [The Federal Highway Administration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-federal-highway-administration/187484)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-federal-highway-administration/187484 "2022-12-02T15:04:30Z")
… didn’t appreciate the “Jersey humor” displayed on our electronic highway signs, so those messages have been deleted. --- ## [The '63 Avanti](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-63-avanti/187694)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-63-avanti/187694 "2022-12-02T01:04:37Z")
I recall gazing in the window at the local Studebaker dealership, and wanting one desperately. When they adopted square headlight assemblies for '64, I thought that they were even better-looking. --- ## [Using auto shut-off vs. turning off headlights when parking car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-auto-shut-off-vs-turning-off-headlights-when-parking-car/187693)
**Author:** [@luca\_183178](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luca_183178)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-auto-shut-off-vs-turning-off-headlights-when-parking-car/187693 "2022-12-01T22:45:22Z")
Hi all, Any help appreciated settling a bet… My wife’s 2015 Venza has a automatic shut off for headlamps that kicks in about 2-3 minutes after turning off the ignition. She says this is how the car is meant to shut off … --- ## [1994 4runner electrical power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-4runner-electrical-power-loss/187666)
**Author:** [@randymcallister1127\_183158](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randymcallister1127_183158)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-4runner-electrical-power-loss/187666 "2022-11-30T22:07:42Z")
1994 4runner v6, 5 speed manual. After clutch replacement ive had intermittent electrical problems. Sometimes when ignition is turned to start it will click and cut all electrical to car. When battery is disconnected and… --- ## [A lighthearted look at holiday parking problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-lighthearted-look-at-holiday-parking-problems/187586)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-lighthearted-look-at-holiday-parking-problems/187586 "2022-11-30T21:56:15Z")
--- ## [You might want to park your Escape or Bronco Sport outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-might-want-to-park-your-escape-or-bronco-sport-outside/187601)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-might-want-to-park-your-escape-or-bronco-sport-outside/187601 "2022-11-30T21:25:33Z")
… until the latest fire-hazard recall for those models has been completed on your vehicle. --- ## [Car fluids/leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-fluids-leak/187638)
**Author:** [@Angelv3059\_180292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelv3059_180292)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-fluids-leak/187638 "2022-11-29T21:36:13Z")
07 Pontiac grand prix 3.8 L Just want some advice please or comments. Got my engine replaced around April/may this year. I did notice after I got my car back my car was acting weird like I had to refill my power steerin… --- ## [An ad that didn't seem to sell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-ad-that-didnt-seem-to-sell/187612)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 10:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-ad-that-didnt-seem-to-sell/187612 "2022-11-29T10:01:23Z")
… or, maybe it was the styling, or… ? --- ## [Stellantis flopped in China](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stellantis-flopped-in-china/187626)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stellantis-flopped-in-china/187626 "2022-11-29T01:18:50Z")
… with their Jeep venture: And, in the US market, both the gas-powered 500 and the 124 Spider (a Mazda Miata with a Fiat engine) were both discontinued two years ago, due to very low sales numbers. But, Stellantis is… --- ## [Some tire humor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-tire-humor/187373)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-tire-humor/187373 "2022-11-28T17:40:10Z")
Not necessarily GOOD humor, but… --- ## [Rock Auto: Getting live help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rock-auto-getting-live-help/187452)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rock-auto-getting-live-help/187452 "2022-11-27T02:19:31Z")
Is there any way to get help locating parts from a live human on Rock Auto? I went looking and had no luck finding something using their listing of parts, after identifying my vehicle, and then the category. So I tried … --- ## [Ford focus orange engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-orange-engine-light/187585)
**Author:** [@Whitinglea12\_183111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitinglea12_183111)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-orange-engine-light/187585 "2022-11-27T00:50:39Z")
When I bought the car, a funnel was in the boot, which the seller claimed has to be used when filling up the car. I put some petrol in on the day I bought it with the funnel. But last night I completely filled the car, … --- ## [You now have a chance to buy a true automotive legend!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-now-have-a-chance-to-buy-a-true-automotive-legend/187570)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-now-have-a-chance-to-buy-a-true-automotive-legend/187570 "2022-11-27T00:18:40Z")
:rofl: --- ## [Ignoring safety recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignoring-safety-recalls/187493)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignoring-safety-recalls/187493 "2022-11-26T22:43:08Z")
… can be fatal. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has revealed that the driver of a 2006 Ford Ranger pickup was killed in a June crash because of a defective Takata air bag inflator. While deta… --- ## [Good advice but no mention of the FILTER](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-advice-but-no-mention-of-the-filter/187524)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-advice-but-no-mention-of-the-filter/187524 "2022-11-26T19:48:24Z")
I noticed the latest column and thought it was good advice. A Burning Theory About Burning through Oil - Car Talk One of my friends has a real oil leaker so never bothers to change his oil. The oil always looks pretty… --- ## [Used car purchase scam stories. If you're bored](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-purchase-scam-stories-if-youre-bored/187434)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-purchase-scam-stories-if-youre-bored/187434 "2022-11-25T21:15:25Z")
Not spam. I thought it an interesting read, and not the click next to continue aggravation My bad bought a Ranchero, co worker, found out he had painted masking tap over rust holes. I trusted him because he was a co-wor… --- ## [Headrest discomfort for short folks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headrest-discomfort-for-short-folks/60669)
**Author:** [@DT984290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DT984290)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headrest-discomfort-for-short-folks/60669 "2022-11-25T17:10:29Z")
The headrests on the 2010-11 Honda Accord and Honda CRV tilt forward and hit me on the top of the head. After two test drives I had a neck ache and a sore spot on my head. Other short (5ft. 3 in) friends report similar … --- ## [Happy thanksgiving, and be sure to be safe!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-and-be-sure-to-be-safe/187574)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-and-be-sure-to-be-safe/187574 "2022-11-24T14:44:14Z")
--- ## [Cleaning and connection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-and-connection/187551)
**Author:** [@Kpettigrew\_183078](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kpettigrew_183078)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-and-connection/187551 "2022-11-24T12:05:50Z")
What is a good and effective way to clean my battery terminals for better connection and prevent corrosion --- ## [Shades of things to come?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shades-of-things-to-come/184996)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shades-of-things-to-come/184996 "2022-11-23T23:55:46Z")
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