# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=95 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 96 --- ## [Stellantis announces its EV plan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stellantis-announces-its-ev-plan/177933)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stellantis-announces-its-ev-plan/177933 "2021-07-10T18:21:14Z")
--- ## [A teen with a dream...and a wrench](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-teen-with-a-dream-and-a-wrench/177827)
**Author:** [@Just-a-car-guy-from-Egypt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Just-a-car-guy-from-Egypt)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-teen-with-a-dream-and-a-wrench/177827 "2021-07-10T18:04:44Z")
Ok so I’m a 17 yo, I absolutely LOVE cars, fell in love with cars when I was about 13-14 years, fell in love with tuning and modifying cars when I was 15-16 years, now I’m close to getting my first car, only a year or so… --- ## [F-150: To buy or not to buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/177894)
**Author:** [@JustTruckin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JustTruckin)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/177894 "2021-07-09T19:46:45Z")
What’s up guys, I’m new to this community. I am looking to upgrade vehicles, as I currently drive a 2003 Suburban (243k mi) and my parent’s 2006 Express 3500 (150k mi). I’m 17, and I own and operate a small lawn care bus… --- ## [If you need a chuckle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-need-a-chuckle/177939)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-need-a-chuckle/177939 "2021-07-09T16:01:20Z")
--- ## [Nation's first catalyticonverter anti-theft program starts in Colorado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nations-first-catalyticonverter-anti-theft-program-starts-in-colorado/177800)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nations-first-catalyticonverter-anti-theft-program-starts-in-colorado/177800 "2021-07-09T14:25:50Z")
--- ## [NYC's Imperial Parade Phaeton](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nycs-imperial-parade-phaeton/177900)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nycs-imperial-parade-phaeton/177900 "2021-07-09T03:16:11Z")
… was brought out yesterday for the Parade of Heroes honoring healthcare workers and others who helped the city to pull-through the pandemic. IIRC, Chrysler built three of these vehicles, with one going to NYC, one t… --- ## [Just one last step](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-one-last-step/177877)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-one-last-step/177877 "2021-07-08T18:48:54Z")
--- ## [Mechanicshare funniesthings they see](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanicshare-funniesthings-they-see/177910)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanicshare-funniesthings-they-see/177910 "2021-07-08T16:51:02Z")
--- ## [Tribute to a Fiat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tribute-to-a-fiat/177909)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tribute-to-a-fiat/177909 "2021-07-08T16:21:38Z")
The car’s owner didn’t accomplish much of anything (other than wrecking his car), but I guess that he should have gotten an A for his heroic effort. The Red Fićo – Osijek, Croatia - Atlas Obscura --- ## [Virginia's DMV has a surprise for the owners of fuel-efficient vehicles…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/virginias-dmv-has-a-surprise-for-the-owners-of-fuel-efficient-vehicles/177639)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/virginias-dmv-has-a-surprise-for-the-owners-of-fuel-efficient-vehicles/177639 "2021-07-08T00:24:10Z")
Virginia’s DMV has a surprise for the owners of fuel-efficient vehicles… I recently renewed the registration on my four vehicles. I have a 1985 Toyota Corolla LE that my wife bought new and no matter what, it will neve… --- ## [Essay topic help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/essay-topic-help/177873)
**Author:** [@Freya.greaves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Freya.greaves)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/essay-topic-help/177873 "2021-07-07T12:34:49Z")
I have to do a 5000 word essay on any topic I want, I’m thinking of doing something car/formula 1 related but I also study law so it could link to that. The topic I’m thinking of doing is between: Is Lewis Hamilton the… --- ## [Happy July 4th](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-july-4th/177836)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-july-4th/177836 "2021-07-06T19:14:20Z")
Hope everyone has a Happy and Safe 4th of July. Star Spangled STEEL - YouTube --- ## [What to get for my next vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-get-for-my-next-vehicle/177710)
**Author:** [@bryan1809](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bryan1809)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-get-for-my-next-vehicle/177710 "2021-07-06T15:10:54Z")
Here’s a quick summery on my current situation. I currently have a 2010 Prius with 290,000 miles on it and the experience has been great. Our other car that my wife drives is a Toyota Sienna. My commute to and from work … --- ## [Junkyard good parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junkyard-good-parts/177835)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junkyard-good-parts/177835 "2021-07-06T04:04:27Z")
Our pick and pull yard does not say if motors or trans are good. They do have 30 day exchange so you can return it. Haha. What are odds that both are bad? Isn’t it usually one of the pair causing car to be junked? Vs bo… --- ## [A book recommendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-book-recommendation/177764)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-book-recommendation/177764 "2021-07-06T02:18:56Z")
I just began reading Fins, by William Knoedelseder. It is the story of Harley Earl, and of General Motors, during the period when Earl was in charge of GM styling. It seems to be a very good read. Incidentally, I am… --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Tracker Search](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-tracker-search/177824)
**Author:** [@Chevy7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chevy7)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-tracker-search/177824 "2021-07-03T22:16:57Z")
Hi, I am looking for a 2001 Chevrolet tracker LT Sport, 4WD, in the silverleaf color with no black side moldings. Does anyone know where I can find one for sale? I have searched Ebay, Carfax, Autotrader and those places… --- ## [Slovakia's successful sportscar that can also fly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slovakias-successful-sportscar-that-can-also-fly/177802)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slovakias-successful-sportscar-that-can-also-fly/177802 "2021-07-03T12:32:30Z")
It converts from plane to car (and vice-versa) in ~3 minutes, is powered by a BMW engine, and may actually go into production! --- ## [Jaguar or Alfa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-or-alfa/177652)
**Author:** [@poorew1994\_175893](https://community.cartalk.com/u/poorew1994_175893)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-or-alfa/177652 "2021-07-03T11:38:19Z")
I’m looking at buying an Alfa Romeo Giulia or a Jaguar XE between 2018 and 2020. Which car in your opinion is more reliable, better put together, and cost the least to maintain? --- ## [Taycan Did you know that the title must be at least 10 Characters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taycan-did-you-know-that-the-title-must-be-at-least-10-characters/177806)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taycan-did-you-know-that-the-title-must-be-at-least-10-characters/177806 "2021-07-03T03:59:55Z")
I saw one on the road yesterday driving home from work. Approaching from behind, I thought it was a very large 911. Then I saw two doors on the left and read the model on the back end. Good looking car. --- ## [Craigslist Stories](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craigslist-stories/177704)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craigslist-stories/177704 "2021-07-03T03:04:21Z")
Contacted a guy about buying some old record albums I own. Meet at 1:00. The girls are hungry we are going to be late. I texted back no girls allowed in the house thinking I do not want more people in the house than I c… --- ## [Cherry bomb extreme](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cherry-bomb-extreme/177456)
**Author:** [@gregorym38\_175755](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregorym38_175755)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cherry-bomb-extreme/177456 "2021-07-02T20:01:45Z")
ig u can say im ricing my car up, but i like it. anyways, i straightpiped my car, but thats only temporary. im looking for a better sound, especially during idle. so i boughg the cherry bomb extreme, but i just dint know… --- ## [Honest & Caring Mechanics Do Still Exist](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honest-caring-mechanics-do-still-exist/177790)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honest-caring-mechanics-do-still-exist/177790 "2021-07-02T02:35:07Z")
We all know that folks will post a negative story more often than a love letter. Here’s a love letter. I manage all the vehicles in my family to one degree or another. When the Highlander my son drives displayed a “Maint… --- ## [Mind bending car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mind-bending-car/177773)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mind-bending-car/177773 "2021-07-01T19:23:19Z")
--- ## [You can't fix stupid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-cant-fix-stupid/177760)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-cant-fix-stupid/177760 "2021-07-01T17:44:54Z")
thought you may have a laugh… --- ## [Vice grips are not safety equipment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vice-grips-are-not-safety-equipment/177612)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vice-grips-are-not-safety-equipment/177612 "2021-06-30T17:12:07Z")
--- ## [For those old enough to remember](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-those-old-enough-to-remember/177770)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-those-old-enough-to-remember/177770 "2021-06-30T16:48:30Z")
thought this was pretty cool… C3 Corvette Transformed into a Real-Life Speed Racer | Corvetteforum --- ## [Code: P0138 O2s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0138-o2s/177547)
**Author:** [@mggirl1955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mggirl1955)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0138-o2s/177547 "2021-06-30T14:29:32Z")
I have a 2013 Toyota Yaris with about 50,000 miles on it. My check engine light keeps coming on. It’s been doing this for almost a year. I borrowed a car code reader diagnostic tool and it gave me this reading: CODE:… --- ## [Have you heard of "Jeep ducking?" Check Out Car Talk's take on this new trend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-heard-of-jeep-ducking-check-out-car-talks-take-on-this-new-trend/177739)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-heard-of-jeep-ducking-check-out-car-talks-take-on-this-new-trend/177739 "2021-06-30T00:06:21Z")
This is apparently a thing. Sort of like the Jeep Wave. Who knew? --- ## [Ford’s new Maverick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-s-new-maverick/177531)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-s-new-maverick/177531 "2021-06-29T19:33:40Z")
The new Maverick pickup is on the Ford website. I think this might compete with the Ranger rather than attract new buyers from other brands other than the Hyundai. If I didn’t need a tow vehicle, I would take the Rang… --- ## [' As Stick Shifts Fade Into Obscurity, Collectors See Opportunity'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-stick-shifts-fade-into-obscurity-collectors-see-opportunity/177643)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-stick-shifts-fade-into-obscurity-collectors-see-opportunity/177643 "2021-06-29T15:03:36Z")
'For the 1980 model year, 35 percent of cars produced for sale in the United States had manual transmissions, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Today, the share is about 1 percent. And just 18 percent of … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=94) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=96)