# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=68 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 69 --- ## [A peek at the 2024 Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-peek-at-the-2024-mustang/186407)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-peek-at-the-2024-mustang/186407 "2022-09-20T05:06:04Z")
--- ## [Gas/Oil Prices Update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-oil-prices-update/184326)
**Author:** [@Beancounter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beancounter)\ **Replies:** 302\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-oil-prices-update/184326 "2022-09-19T21:55:02Z")
“Demand decreases as prices increase” so I guess the Law of Supply and Demand hasn’t been repealed? “Oil companies record record profits…” so too the natural demand for money. The UK,just announced a Windfall Profi… --- ## [Advance Auto is taking over Pep Boys locations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advance-auto-is-taking-over-pep-boys-locations/186373)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advance-auto-is-taking-over-pep-boys-locations/186373 "2022-09-18T00:56:55Z")
A couple of months ago, I noticed a banner on a nearby Pep Boys store, stating Advance Auto Coming Soon. When I drove past yesterday, the building had both Advance and Pep Boys signs, which I thought was… curious. Base… --- ## [The amazingly innovative suspension design of the Citroen 2CV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-amazingly-innovative-suspension-design-of-the-citroen-2cv/186385)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-amazingly-innovative-suspension-design-of-the-citroen-2cv/186385 "2022-09-17T21:55:03Z")
First, a technical explanation from an author who seems to know a bit about suspension design: Then, a ride in a 2CV, which seems to prove that Citroen’s engineers accomplished what they intended–a very sm… --- ## [Garage owner in Youtube video suggests 5k oil changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-owner-in-youtube-video-suggests-5k-oil-changes/185882)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-owner-in-youtube-video-suggests-5k-oil-changes/185882 "2022-09-17T21:23:44Z")
Really need to start changing at 5k instead of 10 ? (Oil maintenance light does illuminate at 5,000!) Thank you. Robert’s OCD oil change: Asoon as arriving home, drive up on ramps andrain oil while hot. … --- ## [An end to scam extended warranty phone calls?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-end-to-scam-extended-warranty-phone-calls/185912)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-end-to-scam-extended-warranty-phone-calls/185912 "2022-09-16T16:27:52Z")
Probably not, but the fact that the two main scammers have been identified should help to cut-down on those calls–which were actually routed through Panama. --- ## [Cross Country in an EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-country-in-an-ev/186366)
**Author:** [@hasbr\_182292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hasbr_182292)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-country-in-an-ev/186366 "2022-09-15T22:05:53Z")
One year ago or so I drove from Missouri to California. I stopped to get gas, grab a bite and use the restroom occassionally. That took aprox 15-20 minutes. I did a search to ask how long it takes to recharge an EV. T… --- ## [If you own a 2017-2021 Chrysler Pacifica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2017-2021-chrysler-pacifica/186376)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2017-2021-chrysler-pacifica/186376 "2022-09-15T21:52:53Z")
… and if it has a tendency to lose power, or to stall, this Class Action Suit might interest you: https://www.pacificastallingsettlement.com/ --- ## [CA wants cars to go all electric and then tells people not to charge them!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ca-wants-cars-to-go-all-electric-and-then-tells-people-not-to-charge-them/186292)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ca-wants-cars-to-go-all-electric-and-then-tells-people-not-to-charge-them/186292 "2022-09-15T03:34:52Z")
I am not against electric cars but feel they are being pushed too soon without working out all the bugs such as range and charging. The power grid obviously cannot handle this in CA. Why don’t we go to series hybrid… --- ## [Is the Mercedes-Benz Metris a Minivan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-mercedes-benz-metris-a-minivan/186364)
**Author:** [@DrBoostFire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrBoostFire)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-mercedes-benz-metris-a-minivan/186364 "2022-09-15T02:37:33Z")
Hello everyone! This is my first post on CarTalk. So on YouTube, there was a video by Doug DeMuro (not a huge fan of his channel by the way) called “Here’s Why the Mercedes Metris is the Worst Minivan Ever Made”. The w… --- ## [What do you do when you get stuck in a repair job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-you-get-stuck-in-a-repair-job/186286)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-you-get-stuck-in-a-repair-job/186286 "2022-09-13T14:29:30Z")
Like when the part you need to remove to proceed, stuck in place, fasteners won’t budge. You’re tempted to keep trying, but know if you do you’ll more than likely just round off the fasteners, making the problem worse. … --- ## [A sight to see, in Tennessee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-sight-to-see-in-tennessee/186280)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-sight-to-see-in-tennessee/186280 "2022-09-12T23:48:35Z")
… is the One Piece At A Time Cadillac: --- ## [Speed and gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-and-gas-mileage/184134)
**Author:** [@crusty-XII](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crusty-XII)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-and-gas-mileage/184134 "2022-09-12T20:57:43Z")
I was doing errands with mrs crusty, and i remarked about people not slowing down on highways due to the high price of gas, and mrs crusty said that people don’t know that driving speed and mileage are related. any thoug… --- ## [Tips for seat rail lube?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-seat-rail-lube/186314)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-seat-rail-lube/186314 "2022-09-12T19:19:35Z")
The other thread here about seats got me thinking that my Corolla’s driver’s seat-adjustment doesn’t slide fore and aft as easily as it did when new. Sticking. Any tips on how to lube the seat rails to get them sliding… --- ## [2016 Honda HR-V - Don't like the seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-dont-like-the-seats/186289)
**Author:** [@Suzanne14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suzanne14)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-dont-like-the-seats/186289 "2022-09-12T15:26:05Z")
Very uncomfortable car seats! Killing my back!! Otherwise love the car! --- ## [Wind deflectors for convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wind-deflectors-for-convertible/123335)
**Author:** [@grinninglion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grinninglion)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wind-deflectors-for-convertible/123335 "2018-08-21T22:48:21Z")
Wondering if anyone has tried retrofitting a wind screen/deflector in a convertible to reduce cab turbulence and noise? I have a Mustang 1999 GT convertible, and would love to reduce the wind flow and noise in the cab w… --- ## [Vw golf thumped driving fast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-thumped-driving-fast/186312)
**Author:** [@gnyqyar038\_181857](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnyqyar038_181857)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-thumped-driving-fast/186312 "2022-09-11T22:26:55Z")
I drive a 2017 vw golf, apr tuned, tunes been running great. But earlier I was driving on a nice straight road and I clicked it into the paddle shifters. I speed up to 3rd gear and let it build rpms and then it thumped, … --- ## [Recalls with no fix; What Should You Do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recalls-with-no-fix-what-should-you-do/186265)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recalls-with-no-fix-what-should-you-do/186265 "2022-09-11T19:22:03Z")
What say you, Car Talk Community? Recalls with no fix; What Should You Do? - Car Talk --- ## [GM will offer buyouts to Buick dealers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-will-offer-buyouts-to-buick-dealers/186196)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-will-offer-buyouts-to-buick-dealers/186196 "2022-09-09T21:29:28Z")
… who don’t want to fully commit to selling EVs by 2030. --- ## [Universal seats with Corbeau bracket mount?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/universal-seats-with-corbeau-bracket-mount/186282)
**Author:** [@Kaioutlaw1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaioutlaw1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/universal-seats-with-corbeau-bracket-mount/186282 "2022-09-09T21:06:23Z")
Hey guys, I’m looking to put some new bucket seats in my car. I don’t want to buy super expensive seats but I still want to use corbeau brackets because of the quality and reusability. If I get some run of the mill unive… --- ## [The return of DeLorean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-return-of-delorean/186294)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-return-of-delorean/186294 "2022-09-09T20:40:45Z")
So far, just a concept model of the new DeLorean Alpha5 EV has been displayed. --- ## [Teslas in the PNW- update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teslas-in-the-pnw-update/186248)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teslas-in-the-pnw-update/186248 "2022-09-09T14:21:00Z")
Some of you may recall that on a previous trip to visit my daughter in the suburbs of Seattle, I was somewhat surprised at the high number of Teslas I saw on the road there. I’ve just returned from another trip there, an… --- ## [GM aims to dominate the EV market](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-aims-to-dominate-the-ev-market/186290)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-aims-to-dominate-the-ev-market/186290 "2022-09-09T13:12:08Z")
When the Chevy Equinox EV arrives at dealerships in the fall of 2023, it will start at a price that’ll be $13,000 cheaper than the Ford Mustang Mach-E, $35,000 less than the Tesla Model Y, and almost $1,000 under the Hyu… --- ## [August's Car Sales Report](https://community.cartalk.com/t/augusts-car-sales-report/186233)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/augusts-car-sales-report/186233 "2022-09-08T17:30:18Z")
… shows Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, and KIA to be the winners. The other marques… not so much, although it appears that GM has not yet reported their sales figures. --- ## [Lots of Gladiators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-gladiators/186271)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-gladiators/186271 "2022-09-08T14:47:43Z")
Interestingly, in the past few months I’ve been seeing an increasing number of brand new looking Jeep Gladiators and to a lesser extent Jeep Renegades. Don’t know if it’s a fad, local or otherwise, or due to available s… --- ## [Lower Saxony begins the phase-out of diesel-powered trains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-saxony-begins-the-phase-out-of-diesel-powered-trains/186276)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-saxony-begins-the-phase-out-of-diesel-powered-trains/186276 "2022-09-08T14:02:07Z")
… as it transitions to Hydrogen power: --- ## [You're too late!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/youre-too-late/186075)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/youre-too-late/186075 "2022-09-07T16:28:45Z")
If you had wanted to buy Princess Diana’s 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo, it has already been sold–for $764,000. --- ## [Elio Motors -Scam?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elio-motors-scam/186235)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elio-motors-scam/186235 "2022-09-07T03:49:54Z")
This 3 wheel commuter car attracted the curiosity of those who have had Geo Metros in the past several years back. An early prototype basically used the engine, transmission, dash, and other interior parts from an old G… --- ## [Helping friend with 2011 Nissan Cube - CVT transmission might be out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-friend-with-2011-nissan-cube-cvt-transmission-might-be-out/186098)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-friend-with-2011-nissan-cube-cvt-transmission-might-be-out/186098 "2022-09-06T21:38:45Z")
One of my friends has a Nissan Cube that they loved until it left them stranded. I personally think this is an ugly car but they find it very practical for their needs. It is in good overall shape but the transmission … --- ## [Ford corvette C8?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-corvette-c8/186210)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-corvette-c8/186210 "2022-09-06T17:52:40Z")
Parked at my neighbors today. Ford beat GM by almost 50yrs. Gt40 was not exactly a street car. At least that was intention of pantera. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=67) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=69)