# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=97 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 98 --- ## [Is this rust an issue on a used car? Need to know if I should buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-rust-an-issue-on-a-used-car-need-to-know-if-i-should-buy/177453)
**Author:** [@Kannd86\_143215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kannd86_143215)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-rust-an-issue-on-a-used-car-need-to-know-if-i-should-buy/177453 "2021-06-14T16:37:04Z")
I’m in the market for a new car and looking to buy used. A used Prius is ideal and I found a 2005 Prius for sale by the second owner of the car. He has all the paperwork in order and is asking well within my price range.… --- ## [Mechanic stories, not too bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-stories-not-too-bad/177440)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-stories-not-too-bad/177440 "2021-06-14T14:54:37Z")
--- ## [Small gash near bottom of the car. Any idea what could have done this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-gash-near-bottom-of-the-car-any-idea-what-could-have-done-this/177452)
**Author:** [@megaman123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megaman123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-gash-near-bottom-of-the-car-any-idea-what-could-have-done-this/177452 "2021-06-14T05:14:59Z")
Hi. I had my starter replaced two days before and I did a walk around on the car when I picked it up because I know two mechanics had to wheel it in to the hoist and his garage is a tight fit. Wanted to check if they bu… --- ## [A new version of the Bugatti Chiron](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-version-of-the-bugatti-chiron/177439)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-version-of-the-bugatti-chiron/177439 "2021-06-14T02:08:25Z")
What it’s like to drive Bugatti’s new $4 million supercar - CNN --- ## [Good Purchase - Finally ( Tire Pump )](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-purchase-finally-tire-pump/177276)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2021, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-purchase-finally-tire-pump/177276 "2021-06-13T22:10:47Z")
After years of using the Air Tire stations at convenience stores I finally wised up and bought a small 110 / 12V tire pump . Had it for 3 months and since I check tire pressure at least once a month it is quite accur… --- ## [Wretched Excess IMO](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wretched-excess-imo/177257)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wretched-excess-imo/177257 "2021-06-13T20:30:44Z")
I like quality tools as much as anyone else and have a pretty fair number of Snap-On tools but I’d have to draw a line in the sand on this one. Browsing eBay and saw this used rig priced at 22k dollars sans tools. Origin… --- ## [Thoughts on 2021 Mercedes CLA35 AMG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-2021-mercedes-cla35-amg/177417)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-2021-mercedes-cla35-amg/177417 "2021-06-13T16:19:42Z")
I’m an Audi driver and have enjoyed my current A3 cabriolet very much. I’m considering upgrading to the A5 but inventory is low. In my search I saw the 2021 Mercedes CLA 35 AMG. I have never seen this model but it’s a… --- ## [Paint Speckles Covering Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-speckles-covering-car/177341)
**Author:** [@Hannahpandaa\_175680](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hannahpandaa_175680)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-speckles-covering-car/177341 "2021-06-12T17:41:15Z")
My apartment building has repainted the parking lot 3 times. They’re “not responsible for damage of unmoved vehicles.” I happened to be out of the country during the last notice, and my car is covered - every inch - in t… --- ## [Prius catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-catalytic-converter/177408)
**Author:** [@sea-star](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sea-star)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-catalytic-converter/177408 "2021-06-12T15:15:09Z")
What year Prius cars are at risk of having catalytic converters stolen? --- ## [Southern Gas Shortage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/southern-gas-shortage/176772)
**Author:** [@Beancounter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beancounter)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/southern-gas-shortage/176772 "2021-06-11T23:12:45Z")
I have the greatest respect for our Southern neighbors common sense but what the heck is going on with this gas panic? Colonial Pipeline has a 25 day supply of gas sitting in their Terminals waiting for delivery to the… --- ## [Advice for lancer SE auto transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-lancer-se-auto-transmission/177373)
**Author:** [@emma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emma)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-lancer-se-auto-transmission/177373 "2021-06-11T21:43:01Z")
Hello, does anyone have any more advice for my boyfriends 2015 Lancer SE? We know it’s not the best car but it was all that he could find in such a short time. He would like it to act more like a GTS or an Evo. Is there … --- ## [Want your own Lamborghini Sián for $36,500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-your-own-lamborghini-sian-for-36-500/177352)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-your-own-lamborghini-sian-for-36-500/177352 "2021-06-10T12:15:43Z")
here is how… LEGO Built a Life-Size Lamborghini Sián Out of 400,000 Pieces (msn.com) --- ## [Junkyard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junkyard/93708)
**Author:** [@Hollywood1974](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hollywood1974)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2016, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junkyard/93708 "2016-07-12T04:11:57Z")
I am wondering what people's thoughts are on junkyards? I went to one a few days ago for first time and loved it. Just to walk around and see all the potential there. There were so many cars. It was sad to see them i… --- ## [The Club Cab concept](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-club-cab-concept/177324)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-club-cab-concept/177324 "2021-06-09T21:00:12Z")
… comes to the world of lawn care! :wink: --- ## [Four Year Old Battery Died Suddenly - Load Test or Replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-year-old-battery-died-suddenly-load-test-or-replace/177310)
**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-year-old-battery-died-suddenly-load-test-or-replace/177310 "2021-06-09T02:09:48Z")
My battery was fine one day, then down to about 11.7 volts the next. This happened during our first couple of 90 degree days this year. It’s a “five-year” battery that is just shy of four years old. It took 16 hours with… --- ## [Which vehicles are the most likely to need a trans overhaul?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-vehicles-are-the-most-likely-to-need-a-trans-overhaul/177329)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-vehicles-are-the-most-likely-to-need-a-trans-overhaul/177329 "2021-06-08T19:51:04Z")
If you’re unable to open this article, let me know and I will summarize it. --- ## [Overflow bottle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overflow-bottle/177295)
**Author:** [@Wjimsouter\_175646](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wjimsouter_175646)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overflow-bottle/177295 "2021-06-07T20:00:17Z")
Hoping someone could help me with problem. My wifes 2005 pt cruiser the Overflow bottle always empty. Topped it up every couple weeks. Always down after few days . Stopped topping it up. 6 months later. Nothing in the … --- ## [Deleted, mistake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deleted-mistake/177254)
**Author:** [@automaniac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/automaniac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deleted-mistake/177254 "2021-06-08T05:38:58Z")
Deleted, sorry, mistake --- ## [You can go first](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-can-go-first/177290)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-can-go-first/177290 "2021-06-08T03:38:52Z")
… and I will wait for a while… California grants permit to Cruise for passenger rides in driverless vehicles - The Verge --- ## [The next time that somebody complains about seat comfort](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-next-time-that-somebody-complains-about-seat-comfort/177291)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-next-time-that-somebody-complains-about-seat-comfort/177291 "2021-06-07T19:34:21Z")
… should I suggest this “solution”? :smirk: --- ## [It's a lot cheaper than replacing your fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-a-lot-cheaper-than-replacing-your-fuel-pump/177194)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-a-lot-cheaper-than-replacing-your-fuel-pump/177194 "2021-06-07T01:02:24Z")
… but I can’t imagine that gravity feed works very well with fuel injection. And, then there is the range limitation… --- ## [Getting into cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-into-cars/177143)
**Author:** [@Unknownsmjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Unknownsmjr)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-into-cars/177143 "2021-06-04T20:56:31Z")
Hi, I want to get into cars and project cars but I have no idea where to start? I usually just watch engine rebuild videos or people fixing cars and it has made me love the idea of building a project car but I have no id… --- ## [A/C wiring or where does this wire go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-wiring-or-where-does-this-wire-go/177220)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-wiring-or-where-does-this-wire-go/177220 "2021-06-04T13:15:09Z")
So this is a very long shot however I am hoping someone can help. I have the 2005 Chevy Impala LS with 3.8. I have no cold air out of my A/C. Checked Freon, fuses, and relays. The compressor isn’t kicking on. The pigtail… --- ## [Ticket quotas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticket-quotas/177223)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticket-quotas/177223 "2021-06-04T12:45:19Z")
The cops apparently don’t like them, and the motoring public definitely doesn’t like them, so–hopefully–this bill will be approved at the legislative level, and then signed into law by the governor. Will other states f… --- ## [Who says that A/C repair isn't DIY?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-says-that-a-c-repair-isnt-diy/177221)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-says-that-a-c-repair-isnt-diy/177221 "2021-06-03T21:05:04Z")
This guy seems to have figured out the solution very well! Of course, his vision to the right is impaired, but… --- ## [Road rage karma, your story?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-rage-karma-your-story/177150)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-rage-karma-your-story/177150 "2021-06-03T16:41:28Z")
So I was in college and had my 68 Mercury Cougar XR7 with a 302 I think and wide rear tires for cool. I had to take some back roads, gravel I knew pretty well. It was on a 1.5 lane gravel road and some guy in a Camero ca… --- ## [New bushings sounds like front end is going to fall apart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-bushings-sounds-like-front-end-is-going-to-fall-apart/177147)
**Author:** [@micieloh\_175522](https://community.cartalk.com/u/micieloh_175522)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-bushings-sounds-like-front-end-is-going-to-fall-apart/177147 "2021-06-03T01:24:31Z")
My car only has 145k miles and Only owned it a year. I have replaced so much in the front of car, axle, brakes, bushings both upper and lower and new a/c regulator! My car sounds awful when I turn sounds like bushing or … --- ## [2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class - Opinion?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-cl-class-opinion/177156)
**Author:** [@Leon34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leon34)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-cl-class-opinion/177156 "2021-06-02T18:13:54Z")
Is 2014 CLA45 really bad? --- ## [Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot/177170)
**Author:** [@Karen-Hammond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen-Hammond)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 11:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot/177170 "2021-06-02T11:37:29Z")
I have a 2004 Honda Pilot. I just completed the 100,000 mile service on it. What is the highest millage you have ever seen or heard of on a Honda? I understand that the 2004 Honda Pilot are great cars and were built to … --- ## [To all that served](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-all-that-served/177161)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-all-that-served/177161 "2021-06-01T15:32:54Z")
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