# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=70 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 71 --- ## [2019 Fiesta titanium EB turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-fiesta-titanium-eb-turbo/185975)
**Author:** [@Carkyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carkyle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 11:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-fiesta-titanium-eb-turbo/185975 "2022-08-24T11:52:52Z")
This may seem like a daft question but i recently bought a 2019 fiesta ecoboost titanium turbo model and when im accelerating im getting quite a growl from it, kinda like its a more powerful engine, theres a part of me t… --- ## [These Gross Polluting Illegally Modified Diesel Trucks Are Out Of Hand](https://community.cartalk.com/t/these-gross-polluting-illegally-modified-diesel-trucks-are-out-of-hand/185967)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/these-gross-polluting-illegally-modified-diesel-trucks-are-out-of-hand/185967 "2022-08-24T01:51:51Z")
This is getting ridiculous, i was hoping that when diesel hit 5.00 a gallon these people whp drive these tampered with diesel pickups with tow mirrors amd big exhaust pipes that belch black smoke would slow down a bit. M… --- ## [Best newer convertibles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-newer-convertibles/185924)
**Author:** [@miki\_20041\_179936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miki_20041_179936)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-newer-convertibles/185924 "2022-08-23T12:02:39Z")
Related to my other recent post… Thoughts on best, easy to maintain used convertibles? Smart move would be to buy new (but I don’t want the car payment) or used vehicle. Thoughts on the best and easiest to maintain used … --- ## [A really great idea](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-really-great-idea/185945)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-really-great-idea/185945 "2022-08-22T19:30:53Z")
… NOT… As if the tow vehicle itself isn’t ridiculous enough, take a close look at the tow hitch. :grimacing: --- ## [Driving prevention = kill switches?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-prevention-kill-switches/185843)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-prevention-kill-switches/185843 "2022-08-22T15:31:39Z")
I can totally see this being a possibility with the technology available today as cars have become rolling computers. Where will this end before someone can tell you you aren’t leaving home for some reason and your car … --- ## [Question about rear anti lock brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-rear-anti-lock-brakes/185953)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-rear-anti-lock-brakes/185953 "2022-08-22T14:27:15Z")
A few days ago on a clear dry day some idiot pulled out in front of me and I had to lock it down it went to fish tailing the first time in ever all the years I owned the truck. I may be wrong but I thought rear anti loc… --- ## [Putting that aerospace engineering degree to work!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-that-aerospace-engineering-degree-to-work/185842)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-that-aerospace-engineering-degree-to-work/185842 "2022-08-22T11:27:51Z")
--- ## [High mileage convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-convertible/185923)
**Author:** [@miki\_20041\_179936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miki_20041_179936)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-convertible/185923 "2022-08-21T22:05:05Z")
Hi everyone! I’m looking at a high mileage old Saab 900 SE Turbo convertible. Runs great. 1987. Over 200k miles. Cost less than $3k, as valued in Blue Book if in excellent condition. I’m in love with it already after hav… --- ## [Aurora, Coloradope to hand out automobile anti-theft gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aurora-coloradope-to-hand-out-automobile-anti-theft-gear/185921)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aurora-coloradope-to-hand-out-automobile-anti-theft-gear/185921 "2022-08-21T21:31:37Z")
I done got my own 9mm anti-theft automatic. 1 in chamber, 15 in magazine --- ## [Tire question- retreads and recaps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-question-retreads-and-recaps/185887)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-question-retreads-and-recaps/185887 "2022-08-21T13:47:39Z")
I’ve got a tire question that may call for our friend and colleague @CapriRacer to weigh in. In the 1950’s and '60s, my uncle had a large taxi fleet in New York City (350 cars). He complained frequently about the cost th… --- ## [How Ike's torturous trip helped lead to the Interstate Highway System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-ikes-torturous-trip-helped-lead-to-the-interstate-highway-system/185913)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-ikes-torturous-trip-helped-lead-to-the-interstate-highway-system/185913 "2022-08-21T13:37:17Z")
As part of a US Army convoy, Ike experienced what it was like to drive across the US in 1919. The trip lasted more than two months, due to the total absence of roads in many areas of The West, and this experience left … --- ## [How empty beforefill?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-empty-beforefill/185881)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-empty-beforefill/185881 "2022-08-21T01:16:19Z")
--- ## [Charge and Challenger discontinued](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-and-challenger-discontinued/185893)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-and-challenger-discontinued/185893 "2022-08-21T00:46:47Z")
Stellantis is stopping production of the ICE Charger and Challenger. Sales of those two models as well as Mustang and Camaro are down dramatically. A Dodge EV muscle car is on the way in 2024. Are new ICE muscle cars toa… --- ## [4-Way tire iron brand preferably Made in USA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-way-tire-iron-brand-preferably-made-in-usa/185926)
**Author:** [@Catoctin-Monty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catoctin-Monty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-way-tire-iron-brand-preferably-made-in-usa/185926 "2022-08-21T00:20:59Z")
Looking for a 4-way lug nut wrench for a Kia Sportage. Recommendations? --- ## [2009 dodge challanger rt or 2009 mustang gt which to buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-challanger-rt-or-2009-mustang-gt-which-to-buy/185911)
**Author:** [@Taylanbagwellenzo\_181449](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taylanbagwellenzo_181449)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-challanger-rt-or-2009-mustang-gt-which-to-buy/185911 "2022-08-20T21:51:22Z")
Hello all I have come down to these two cars but I don’t know for sure which one I want. A 2009 dodge challanger RT manual in red with 99k miles or 2009 Ford Mustang GT manual with 111k for a little bit cheaper. Which ca… --- ## [New car buyer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-buyer/185837)
**Author:** [@jsadok](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsadok)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-buyer/185837 "2022-08-20T14:53:00Z")
Hi everyone! Looking to buy a car. I don’t have a specific make/model in mind, beyond probably a reliable brand like Toyota or Honda, and sedans. I want to eventually own a plug in hybrid or electric car so I am not fu… --- ## [Garage too small](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-too-small/184670)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-too-small/184670 "2022-08-19T23:13:38Z")
Buyer Be Aware: Not All Car Issues Are Mechanical - Car Talk Ray’s most recent column reminded me something similar happened to my grandparents. I was too young to be aware of how they made the decisions that they did, … --- ## [As long as we're doing car comic strips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-long-as-were-doing-car-comic-strips/111702)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-long-as-were-doing-car-comic-strips/111702 "2022-08-18T18:37:24Z")
Credit: XKCD. If you’re a nerd, you’ll love 'em. http://xkcd.com --- ## [Parking Garage Notice to Chevy Bolt owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-garage-notice-to-chevy-bolt-owners/185711)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-garage-notice-to-chevy-bolt-owners/185711 "2022-08-17T13:38:44Z")
--- ## [Repair or total accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-total-accident/185825)
**Author:** [@GSK.037\_180257](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSK.037_180257)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-total-accident/185825 "2022-08-16T21:54:45Z")
Hi All, we got rear ended by a speeding vehicle and the driver side rear end got damaged including the bent wheel. The car had to be towed. Ignition was on but the car couldn’t move because of the bent wheel. Attached p… --- ## [Newbie here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newbie-here/185713)
**Author:** [@kboutelle23\_181872](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kboutelle23_181872)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newbie-here/185713 "2022-08-16T15:32:35Z")
Hey y’all, I’m new here and my first classic car that I owned was a 1968 Ford Mustang. I am very interested in learning a lot of new things here. Have a great day!!! --- ## [I want to replace the automatic shift knob but have no clue how](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-replace-the-automatic-shift-knob-but-have-no-clue-how/185819)
**Author:** [@Kaioutlaw1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaioutlaw1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 10:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-replace-the-automatic-shift-knob-but-have-no-clue-how/185819 "2022-08-16T10:50:59Z")
Hey guys, I just recently bought a 2009 Mustang and I want to replace the stock shift knob. It’s an automatic. Unlike most cars that just twist off this thing is different. I’ve already tried searching online but there’s… --- ## [Have you seen these TV commercials?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-seen-these-tv-commercials/185743)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-seen-these-tv-commercials/185743 "2022-08-16T00:17:02Z")
The Dawn Project has been running these “ads” fairly frequently for the past few days in the NYC/NJ Metro area. --- ## [Disappointing solar panels from Amazon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointing-solar-panels-from-amazon/185610)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointing-solar-panels-from-amazon/185610 "2022-08-16T00:15:07Z")
I’ve posted in other threads that I kept a 10W solar panel on the dashboard to keep the battery topped up. No more, at least for the time being. I first bought a 5W panel, thinking that would be adequate to make up for… --- ## [Should I replace the gas in a rented vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-gas-in-a-rented-vehicle/157606)
**Author:** [@Cargal75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cargal75)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-gas-in-a-rented-vehicle/157606 "2022-08-15T12:48:45Z")
Have any of you ever rented a loaner vehicle before anf if so did you put gas back in it because they asked you too,why or why not? --- ## [If you own a Nissan and you live in Missouri](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-nissan-and-you-live-in-missouri/185760)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-nissan-and-you-live-in-missouri/185760 "2022-08-15T00:45:53Z")
… you may be able to be compensated for your rusted-out floor pan. This settlement applies only to 2002-2006 Nissan Altimas, and 2004-2008 Maximas. --- ## [How easy/common is odometer tampering?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-easy-common-is-odometer-tampering/185778)
**Author:** [@MTA-P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MTA-P)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-easy-common-is-odometer-tampering/185778 "2022-08-14T01:17:10Z")
I was looking at a used car whose big selling point was exceptionally low odometer reading for its age. When I saw the car though, I could tell from the condition that there was no way it had only done 58,000kms (which i… --- ## [Vehicle that was car and truck in one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-that-was-car-and-truck-in-one/185782)
**Author:** [@allen.basom\_181917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allen.basom_181917)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-that-was-car-and-truck-in-one/185782 "2022-08-14T00:40:49Z")
I was visiting with a family member who was telling me that back in the 40s when he was a kid there was a vehicle that had both car and truck bodies in 1 was easily converted between the types. I can’t seem to find any … --- ## [I want to know if I’ve done damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-know-if-i-ve-done-damage/185738)
**Author:** [@Noworries2002\_181889](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noworries2002_181889)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-know-if-i-ve-done-damage/185738 "2022-08-13T23:38:37Z")
I have a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe all wheel drive. It’s a V6 3.0 liter. I recently towed my all wheel drive on a tow dolly. I had the front wheels loaded on the dolly. I drove no more than 3 miles and the rear wheels locked… --- ## [Metal scraping sound from rear after braking and then going](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-scraping-sound-from-rear-after-braking-and-then-going/185764)
**Author:** [@dannyspeakman\_181907](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannyspeakman_181907)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-scraping-sound-from-rear-after-braking-and-then-going/185764 "2022-08-13T04:22:46Z")
2010 F150. I can start the truck up cold run it for a 15 to 20 miles coming to several stops. After this, after I brake to a stop and then give it gas I can hear a metal sound, almost rotational from the rear of the tr… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=69) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=71)