# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=82 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 83 --- ## [Which gastations have the best quality fuel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-gastations-have-the-best-quality-fuel/182247)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-gastations-have-the-best-quality-fuel/182247 "2022-02-04T16:56:21Z")
--- ## [OK, some people keep their cars for over 200K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-some-people-keep-their-cars-for-over-200k-miles/182167)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-some-people-keep-their-cars-for-over-200k-miles/182167 "2022-02-04T02:15:55Z")
Used to be 100,000 miles was the time when people traded off their cars, because more than that and the car would just not be reliable anymore. In my lifetime I’ve seen that change to 200,000 miles, because cars are just… --- ## [Would you fix it or trade it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-fix-it-or-trade-it/182198)
**Author:** [@audrey.munzker\_179276](https://community.cartalk.com/u/audrey.munzker_179276)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-fix-it-or-trade-it/182198 "2022-02-03T17:52:27Z")
I have a 2017 Kia Sportage AWD EX with all the bells. Heated steering, heating and cooling seats, massive sun roof. Last year I went through the whole engine failure thing (class action thing with their engines being def… --- ## [Shipping a car to East cost vs Buying in East coast?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-a-car-to-east-cost-vs-buying-in-east-coast/182188)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-a-car-to-east-cost-vs-buying-in-east-coast/182188 "2022-02-02T21:15:46Z")
My Acura Integra is in California and already have an offer for just under $5k. Has 150k miles on it. Its over 20yrs of age. I need a car in Georgia. Shipping cost at least $1200. If I took the option to sell it in CA,… --- ## [If you own an old VW Beetle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-an-old-vw-beetle/182219)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-an-old-vw-beetle/182219 "2022-02-01T18:45:28Z")
… and you want to accessorize it, look for one of these old devices that might still be lurking out there in the marketplace: --- ## [Aftermarket Backup camera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-backup-camera/182230)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-backup-camera/182230 "2022-02-01T17:22:38Z")
Would installing an aftermarket backup camera on an older car over the rear view camera make you fail a safety inspection? It actually improves the rear view but would that be considered a modification or something? I do… --- ## [Buy out my 2018 Audi Q5 lease Or a new 2022 Honda CR-V SE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-out-my-2018-audi-q5-lease-or-a-new-2022-honda-cr-v-se/182096)
**Author:** [@kakashi123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kakashi123)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-out-my-2018-audi-q5-lease-or-a-new-2022-honda-cr-v-se/182096 "2022-01-31T00:20:02Z")
Folks, Need some advice here. My 2018 Audi Q5 lease is ending soon with low mileage (\< 20,000). I am deciding whether to buy out the Qudi or lease a new 2022 Honda CR-V SE. The prices are similar. I like the Q5 b… --- ## [We can officially take stick-shift cars off the endangered list!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-can-officially-take-stick-shift-cars-off-the-endangered-list/182113)
**Author:** [@Managing-Editor-Julie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Managing-Editor-Julie)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-can-officially-take-stick-shift-cars-off-the-endangered-list/182113 "2022-01-30T21:50:32Z")
Car Talk writer and long-time Community superstar, @GorehamJ, wrote this great piece about fun and affordable stick-shift cars on the market today. How many in the Community are lucky enough to still drive stick? Raise … --- ## [Air Compressor Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-compressor-help/106950)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-compressor-help/106950 "2022-01-30T11:26:35Z")
Hi all. So, I am looking for some type or air compressor to use to inflate car tires. I don’t need anything super great, but I don’t want one of those junky 12 volt ones. I would like to use this to top off tires throu… --- ## [Check Fuel Inlet Light/Ford Fusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-fuel-inlet-light-ford-fusion/85580)
**Author:** [@sonyvee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonyvee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-fuel-inlet-light-ford-fusion/85580 "2014-06-22T22:43:05Z")
We are making to from TX to NY. The check fuel inlet light went on. Should we be concerned? What does this mean? Thx --- ## [Starting a Project - Advice Needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-project-advice-needed/182206)
**Author:** [@vtk5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vtk5)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-project-advice-needed/182206 "2022-01-30T02:35:35Z")
Hello, New here. If what I’m about to ask is already answered in other posts on this forum, or if this isn’t the right place for this, please let me know . I really want to start a project car. Eventually, I’d absolute… --- ## [Driving Subaru backwards joke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-subaru-backwards-joke/182191)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-subaru-backwards-joke/182191 "2022-01-29T18:17:33Z")
What are you if you drive a Subaru in in reverse? U r a bus! --- ## [Toyota's new Moon Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyotas-new-moon-cruiser/182177)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyotas-new-moon-cruiser/182177 "2022-01-29T15:38:38Z")
--- ## [First Car dillema](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-dillema/182082)
**Author:** [@Stutututu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stutututu)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-dillema/182082 "2022-01-28T19:00:53Z")
Good day Guys. I need your opinions on choosing my own first car. I have two options that are available here in my country for a budget friendly RWD car. Nissan Cefiro A31 and BMW E36 Series 3 Both costs around $3,000… --- ## [A record sales year for both Bentley and Rolls Royce](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-record-sales-year-for-both-bentley-and-rolls-royce/181784)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-record-sales-year-for-both-bentley-and-rolls-royce/181784 "2022-01-28T04:28:06Z")
Apparently they have not been affected by chip shortages… --- ## [Fisk Tire: 'Time to re-tire'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fisk-tire-time-to-re-tire/182120)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fisk-tire-time-to-re-tire/182120 "2022-01-27T21:38:01Z")
Anyone else remember this? https://media.gettyimages.com/illustrations/vintage-illustration-of-a-sleepy-young-boy-in-pajamas-holding-a-tire-illustration-id583877468 --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra GT long beep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-gt-long-beep/182092)
**Author:** [@acutedarkness](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acutedarkness)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-gt-long-beep/182092 "2022-01-27T13:49:15Z")
Just wondering if there’s any way to defeat the long beep that happens when you leave the running car with the transponder on you. It’s very annoying and I don’t need to be telling some areas that I just left my running … --- ## [Recall on certain 2014/2015 Fords and Lincolns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-on-certain-2014-2015-fords-and-lincolns/182126)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-on-certain-2014-2015-fords-and-lincolns/182126 "2022-01-26T22:40:06Z")
--- ## [At last, Tesla makes the right decision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-last-tesla-makes-the-right-decision/181449)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-last-tesla-makes-the-right-decision/181449 "2022-01-25T23:53:39Z")
--- ## [Inflation is nuts for oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inflation-is-nuts-for-oil/181811)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inflation-is-nuts-for-oil/181811 "2022-01-25T20:29:41Z")
was searching for oil prices and looked at Walmart as they are always cheaper than autozone or advanced auto parts. Their super tech brand full synthetic (10K miles) was like $15 to 16 for 5 qts and is 19.68 now. Their 2… --- ## [Toyota Highlander Airbags Didn't Deploy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-airbags-didnt-deploy/78398)
**Author:** [@speered](https://community.cartalk.com/u/speered)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-airbags-didnt-deploy/78398 "2022-01-23T12:28:20Z")
Hi there, I have an '05 Toyota Highlander. In July of 2011, while at a dead stop, my family was rear ended on a fwy at 70-75mph. We were pushed into a large SUV in front of us. Airbag sensor light was on after accident, … --- ## [Colorado Lawmakers working on plan to stop catalyticoverter theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colorado-lawmakers-working-on-plan-to-stop-catalyticoverter-theft/182055)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colorado-lawmakers-working-on-plan-to-stop-catalyticoverter-theft/182055 "2022-01-23T03:51:21Z")
--- ## [Another Tesla Crash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-tesla-crash/181858)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 11:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-tesla-crash/181858 "2022-01-22T11:07:29Z")
--- ## [1997 CL 3.0, cranks no start intermittently, not the main pgm-fi relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-cl-3-0-cranks-no-start-intermittently-not-the-main-pgm-fi-relay/182041)
**Author:** [@schuby1972\_179184](https://community.cartalk.com/u/schuby1972_179184)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-cl-3-0-cranks-no-start-intermittently-not-the-main-pgm-fi-relay/182041 "2022-01-21T17:54:11Z")
Car died, would crank but not restart. Fuel pump not running. Had car towed to repair shop, they replaced ecm because of no fuel no spark no communication with ECM on their computer per mechanic. Car ran good for two we… --- ## ['Mag Wheel and the Lug Nuts' - the band](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mag-wheel-and-the-lug-nuts-the-band/182019)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mag-wheel-and-the-lug-nuts-the-band/182019 "2022-01-20T19:40:24Z")
In the early '80s I remember a band named Mag Wheel and the Lug Nuts. They seem to have disappeared. --- ## [Autonomous Car Race](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autonomous-car-race/181967)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autonomous-car-race/181967 "2022-01-19T13:33:54Z")
Autonomous Car Race --- ## [Bargain alert](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bargain-alert/181090)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 7:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bargain-alert/181090 "2022-01-18T07:28:39Z")
Dunno if it’s chain wide but the local AutoZone is selling Castrol 0w16 full synthetic for $2/quart on clearance. Might be a chance to stock up. --- ## [How to discharge a removed car battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-discharge-a-removed-car-battery/181715)
**Author:** [@daniellereynolds\_178907](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daniellereynolds_178907)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-discharge-a-removed-car-battery/181715 "2022-01-17T16:41:28Z")
Hi all. The story goes like this. Yesterday, I drove to a local Walmart to see about exchanging my car battery. It was purchased at a Walmart, I believe in April, 2021, and has a sticker on it showing 2/2021. I’m not su… --- ## [So, this isn't how to get a test drive of a new vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-this-isnt-how-to-get-a-test-drive-of-a-new-vehicle/181785)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-this-isnt-how-to-get-a-test-drive-of-a-new-vehicle/181785 "2022-01-14T14:22:14Z")
Who knew? :crazy\_face: --- ## [A settlement in the Prius Stalling Lawsuit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-settlement-in-the-prius-stalling-lawsuit/181869)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-settlement-in-the-prius-stalling-lawsuit/181869 "2022-01-13T22:35:59Z")
If you own–or owned–a 2010-2014 Prius, Toyota has agreed to pay $20 million to reimburse Prius owners for repairs and towing fees: [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=81) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=83)