# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.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 --- ## [Laws of buying a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/laws-of-buying-a-car/6968)
**Author:** [@orygun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orygun)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/laws-of-buying-a-car/6968 "2007-11-07T19:26:43Z")
i recently purchased a vehicle,took it back within 12 hours to try and see what can be done cause i didnt think that i could afford it after all (layed off for 3 weeks)so i asked if i could just get out from under it.. t… --- ## [Emily's car going crazy, Nov 3,2007 show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emilys-car-going-crazy-nov-3-2007-show/6769)
**Author:** [@Florence](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Florence)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2007, 8:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emilys-car-going-crazy-nov-3-2007-show/6769 "2007-11-05T08:37:37Z")
My car did the same thing. Suddenly lights were blinking, the door and seat belt chimes were dinging, and the radio was going on and off. It took the dealer about and week and tearing the car apart but they found the pro… --- ## [Daewoo trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daewoo-trouble/5050)
**Author:** [@ilene\_ashley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilene_ashley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2007, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daewoo-trouble/5050 "2007-11-03T06:23:53Z")
have a 200l daewoo. had to have a rebuilt engine installed and now it spends more time at the dealers than at home. so far they have put in new plugs, a coil , repaired wires and still the engine light comes on. It ne… --- ## [I thought that this was a good idea](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-thought-that-this-was-a-good-idea/3911)
**Author:** [@Chillwill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chillwill)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2007, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-thought-that-this-was-a-good-idea/3911 "2007-11-01T22:53:38Z")
I thought that this was a good idea: http://www...entryID=39 --- ## [Volvo Power Seat problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-power-seat-problem/6557)
**Author:** [@buttercycle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buttercycle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2007, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-power-seat-problem/6557 "2007-10-29T14:05:46Z")
I have owned several Volvo's. I don't think it's the memory switch as indicated during the show. The 850 and S70 which replaced it both have a problem with the power cable for the seat controls on the driver aside frayin… --- ## [Nissan sentra sensor for crank shaft position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-sensor-for-crank-shaft-position/6481)
**Author:** [@bscott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscott)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2007, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-sensor-for-crank-shaft-position/6481 "2007-10-27T06:26:02Z")
I was driving my 2004 nissan sentra with 79,000miles at 35 mph when it just quit. After that the engine would turn over but wouldn't start. The mechanics are saying that two crank shaft position sensors are out and … --- ## [Average cost of repair of 1992 BMW 325i front quarter panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/average-cost-of-repair-of-1992-bmw-325i-front-quarter-panel/6376)
**Author:** [@TAMcGhee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TAMcGhee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2007, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/average-cost-of-repair-of-1992-bmw-325i-front-quarter-panel/6376 "2007-10-24T20:55:04Z")
What is the average cost to repair a 1992 BMW 325i front quarter panel. I was just hit this morning on the passenger side. The passenger door is a little difficult to open and the headlight is broken. The headlight on… --- ## [Subaru Outback shifter lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-shifter-lock/6258)
**Author:** [@ChucklesB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChucklesB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2007, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-shifter-lock/6258 "2007-10-21T19:22:24Z")
I had the same problem your caller had with my Subaru Legacy Outback automatic transmission shifter. Mine's a '98. I disassembled it. . . really easy to do. Turned out the oil they used in assembly had gotten gummy. … --- ## [No more tailgatting?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-tailgatting/6088)
**Author:** [@dan\_binder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dan_binder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2007, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-tailgatting/6088 "2007-10-21T19:11:17Z")
2001 Blazer. when I push the release button for the tailgate I can hear the normal sound but nothing opens. This is the case with the button on the dash, on the tailgate itself, and on the remote. How can I get the ta… --- ## [You guys are dipsticks (again!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-guys-are-dipsticks-again/6246)
**Author:** [@NYTDIxx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYTDIxx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2007, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-guys-are-dipsticks-again/6246 "2007-10-21T14:44:09Z")
OK guys - you did it again! You sent a VW Mk. 4 platform ('03 Golf in this case) owner looking for an automatic transmission dipstick that DOES NOT EXSIST. If I had the patience to search one month at a time I'd li… --- ## [Stop the Stink!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-the-stink/4958)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2007, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-the-stink/4958 "2007-10-19T05:58:42Z")
In a recent newspaper column, Tom and Ray offered a suggestion to Robert, who lost a half gallon of milk down the back seats of his Volvo wagon. Tom and Ray's solution to mitigate the unholy stink? Yank the carpet. For g… --- ## [Mini Cooper Won't Accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-wont-accelerate/5987)
**Author:** [@elevenless](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elevenless)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2007, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-wont-accelerate/5987 "2007-10-15T22:00:06Z")
Eddie from Minneapolis called in the past weekend (9/13) with intermittent acceleration problems with his Mini Cooper. As a fellow owner I have my own theory as to a possible culprit but wonder what others may think. … --- ## [Mechanic's Appreciation Day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-appreciation-day/5524)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2007, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-appreciation-day/5524 "2007-10-13T03:06:50Z")
Is the country ready for Mechanic's Appreciation Day? That's what Tom and Ray were wondering, on this week's Car Talk -- all courtesy of our faithful listener, John (who wisely omitted his last name), who got us mullin… --- ## [Red hot tailpipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-hot-tailpipe/5492)
**Author:** [@Shade\_Tree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shade_Tree)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2007, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-hot-tailpipe/5492 "2007-10-09T18:44:38Z")
what besides clogged exhaust can heat 6 FT of pipe red hot?? --- ## [Slow leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-leak/5658)
**Author:** [@Jeannep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeannep)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2007, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-leak/5658 "2007-10-08T22:39:29Z")
Had a slow leak in one tire. Went very low twice and then it cured itself. I think the problem was some human letting air out of my tire. Second comment: Now replacing, but I have had National brand. Have … --- ## [Ford E250 - We are desparate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-e250-we-are-desparate/4402)
**Author:** [@Hawkes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawkes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2007, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-e250-we-are-desparate/4402 "2007-10-04T06:57:00Z")
We have a 2004 Ford E250 with 50K miles. It takes 20 minutes or longer to put gas in and can't fill it all of the way. Had the fuel tank bled - didn't do any good. Going crazy stopping for gas every day. Any ideas? --- ## [Leaky Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-jetta/5282)
**Author:** [@Audi\_LoveHate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Audi_LoveHate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-jetta/5282 "2007-09-29T18:25:02Z")
The problem discussed on today's program about a leaking Volkswagon Jetta is ubiquitous. The cheapest fix appears to be a liberal application of silicon caulk and mildew correction as needed. See: http://www...96… --- ## [Windscreens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windscreens/5270)
**Author:** [@rattmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rattmobile)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windscreens/5270 "2007-09-29T16:19:04Z")
THIS IS FOR THE CALLER WITH PITTED WINDSCREEN: Highly pitted and pocked windshields are usually very susceptable to cold. Wait until winter, a really cold night, really cold. Find in the windshield a particularly lar… --- ## [Fuel problems with an old jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problems-with-an-old-jeep/5225)
**Author:** [@capricorn172](https://community.cartalk.com/u/capricorn172)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2007, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problems-with-an-old-jeep/5225 "2007-09-28T16:46:51Z")
I have a 1996 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo V6, and I'm having problems with my fuel line. I have hesitation when I'm driving it and sometimes it will cut completely off. I replaced the fuel filter thinking it might be rust… --- ## [Bought a lemon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-lemon/5138)
**Author:** [@mollyjacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mollyjacks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2007, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-lemon/5138 "2007-09-25T20:06:47Z")
Hello. Three months ago I purchased a 2000 Ford Windstar from a friend for $4000 cash. He and our shared mechanic stated there was never any problems with the mimivan. In three months I have put $1200 into it (not counti… --- ## [Dave's Keyless Remote](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daves-keyless-remote/2932)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2007, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daves-keyless-remote/2932 "2007-09-23T17:21:56Z")
On this week's Car Talk, our last call really took the biscotti. Dave, from New Jersey, thought his teenaged son was playing games with him when his son told Dave the range on Dave?s Audi keyless remote would be much imp… --- ## [1994 ford 150 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-150-4x4/4996)
**Author:** [@Annamul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annamul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2007, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-150-4x4/4996 "2007-09-23T16:13:35Z")
WE HAVE A 1994 FORD F150 4X4 THAT HAS A PROBLEM THAT NO ONE CAN SEEM TO FIGUIRE OUT. AFTER THE TRUCK IS DRIVEN 2 OR MORE HOURS STRAIGHT, IT STARTS TO DOWNSHIFT AND WE DON'T KNOW WHY. IS IT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM OR IS … --- ## [1994 ford 150 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-150-4x4/4997)
**Author:** [@Annamul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annamul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2007, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-150-4x4/4997 "2007-09-22T16:51:40Z")
WE HAVE A 1994 FORD F150 4X4 THAT HAS A PROBLEM THAT NO ONE CAN SEEM TO FIGUIRE OUT. AFTER THE TRUCK IS DRIVEN 2 OR MORE HOURS STRAIGHT, IT STARTS TO DOWNSHIFT AND WE DON'T KNOW WHY. IS IT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM OR IS … --- ## [Reliability of VW camper vans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliability-of-vw-camper-vans/4764)
**Author:** [@ellenpaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellenpaz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2007, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliability-of-vw-camper-vans/4764 "2007-09-20T04:38:21Z")
Right now I drive a '97 Ford Explorer Sport with a large Thule box on top from B.C. to Sonora, Mexico twice a year. I've been looking at the VW camper vans, and they would hold all my stuff. Consumer Reports does not gi… --- ## [Do 16 Year Old Girls Care About Cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-16-year-old-girls-care-about-cars/3747)
**Author:** [@jhimm.svtf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhimm.svtf)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2007, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-16-year-old-girls-care-about-cars/3747 "2007-09-18T20:19:02Z")
while i agree that 16 year old girls probably do not get impressed by a 1967 Mustang in the same way that a 16 year old boy would, is there any doubt that if the caller's son shows up to school in a brand new BMW 330i th… --- ## [Smoke on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-on-startup/4658)
**Author:** [@pemburung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pemburung)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2007, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-on-startup/4658 "2007-09-17T22:28:13Z")
On today's show (9/15) someone had acar that blew a puff os smoke for 30secs or so on startup. The answer was basically "some cars do that." It's been a long time since I did much on cars, but I always understood that a … --- ## [Wheel studs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-studs/4565)
**Author:** [@stricken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stricken)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-studs/4565 "2007-09-16T00:17:57Z")
i have a 1969 cutlass S,.,.my wheels studs were loose so i removed them,.,.but my wheel hub has a problem, it no longer has the thred that it should, so the studs still fit but will not stay tight.,.,and i cant seem to f… --- ## [Re:Toyota auto trans revs esp on hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-toyota-auto-trans-revs-esp-on-hills/4049)
**Author:** [@Wildflowerfarm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wildflowerfarm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2007, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-toyota-auto-trans-revs-esp-on-hills/4049 "2007-09-14T05:38:26Z")
My 04 Lexus 330 SUV also does this. In Kansas, never a problem, but on vacation to mtns, it was. Dealer has to "re-download" a computer program that tells the transmission to behave and it works fine on hilly roads after… --- ## [I can't park straight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-park-straight/4019)
**Author:** [@edk800f1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edk800f1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2007, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-park-straight/4019 "2007-09-14T05:34:11Z")
You guys were way off with your "help" for Ed who couldn't pull his 2000 9-5 straight into a parking space. The 9-5 has a great turning radius, and excellent visibility. It has a smaller turning radius than a Taurus,… --- ## [Drive Shaft Play](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-shaft-play/4090)
**Author:** [@billyb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billyb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2007, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-shaft-play/4090 "2007-09-14T04:55:09Z")
I've got a 94 Mazda B2300, 131000 miles.I drive it on the freeway at normal speeds, take my foot off the gas to let someone merge or something and then put my foot back on the gas I hear a load bang. Sort of like a hamm… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=67) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=69)