# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1861 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1862 --- ## [2001 BMW or 1999 Jeep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-or-1999-jeep/77412)
**Author:** [@artcoolie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artcoolie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-or-1999-jeep/77412 "2013-02-18T04:34:39Z")
I am relocating from FL to GA and have always travelled up there in my Jeep Wrangler--1999, now 170k miles--thinking if I had any car trouble the Jeep would be the simplest to get running again. I also have a 2001 330i … --- ## [Catalytic Converter Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-question/77389)
**Author:** [@Krash1976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Krash1976)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-question/77389 "2013-02-18T03:39:02Z")
The "check engine" light on my 2002 Toyota Camry (145,000 miles) came on (we'll say on Friday) while on a 3-hour car trip. I took it to my trusted local mechanic on Tuesday to have it checked out. I was informed that t… --- ## [What car does my daughter need to get for her job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-does-my-daughter-need-to-get-for-her-job/77386)
**Author:** [@jagnew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jagnew)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-does-my-daughter-need-to-get-for-her-job/77386 "2013-02-18T03:11:05Z")
Hi guys, love your show. Been a listener for many many years! Really hope you can give us some advice, here's the situation. Our daughter has become an equine veterinarian and has taken her first job in Kentucky. She… --- ## [Ventilation system 2011 Mustang V6 Premium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ventilation-system-2011-mustang-v6-premium/77445)
**Author:** [@Greb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ventilation-system-2011-mustang-v6-premium/77445 "2013-02-18T02:19:01Z")
I have an annoying problem with my 2011 Mustang V6 Premium's ventilation system. I can't hear the good tunes because the sound of the rushing air is too loud. I can even turn off the A/C entirely and, as I accelerate, it… --- ## [Clunker Title & Registration question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunker-title-registration-question/77357)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunker-title-registration-question/77357 "2013-02-18T02:02:24Z")
If selling a 20+ year old car for a couple hundred bucks, then should the owner force the buyer to change the title & registration? Since the buyer is only paying minimum cost for a car, s/he may skimp on paying $50+ fo… --- ## [Fuel economy chips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-chips/77424)
**Author:** [@pinedalepaul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pinedalepaul)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-chips/77424 "2013-02-18T01:37:23Z")
Do the advertised economy fuel chips really work? The ads sound great, but I'm not sure. I have a 2010 Toyota Tundra, 5.7. Thanks --- ## [1995 Lexus ES](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-lexus-es/77440)
**Author:** [@anniemft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anniemft)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-lexus-es/77440 "2013-02-18T01:15:35Z")
As I was turning right during a rainstorm, the steering wheel would not turn the car to the right.. It seemed to lock up. So I went straight and home turning left each time in order to get home. The next morning, I co… --- ## [Toyota Matrix Rumble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-rumble/77388)
**Author:** [@Rudi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rudi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-rumble/77388 "2013-02-18T01:10:32Z")
I have a 2009 Toyota Matrix. About 130,000 miles and bought used from a dealer at about 20,000 miles. Was probably sitting on lot several months I get a rumble like going over rumble strips as I am accelerating, most … --- ## [Chrysler Sebring Covt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-sebring-covt/77441)
**Author:** [@closer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/closer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-sebring-covt/77441 "2013-02-18T00:54:05Z")
2000 Chrysler Sebring Convt quit while driving. Tow truck drive and a mechaic at scene of breakdown felt itt seemed like it wasn't getting gas. Replaced fuel pump, fuel filter, 2 sets of plugs ans it won't start and whe… --- ## [Audi allroad air ride adjustment has mind of its own!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-allroad-air-ride-adjustment-has-mind-of-its-own/77392)
**Author:** [@Hatschiepoom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hatschiepoom)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-allroad-air-ride-adjustment-has-mind-of-its-own/77392 "2013-02-18T00:23:05Z")
I have a 2003 Audi allroad - in 2011 the airride was stuck in 1st position. Had to have solenoid pack and compressor replaced ($1600). The garage actually suggested strongly I should have it taken out altogether (which w… --- ## [I Have a Dog Walking Business in SF. All stop/start driving, with big hills too! What's best car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-dog-walking-business-in-sf-all-stop-start-driving-with-big-hills-too-whats-best-car/77330)
**Author:** [@shrimp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shrimp)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-dog-walking-business-in-sf-all-stop-start-driving-with-big-hills-too-whats-best-car/77330 "2013-02-17T22:06:47Z")
I'm driving a 2002 Mazda MPV, horrible mileage, about 12 with the kind of driving I do. I go a few blocks up a steep hill, stop go get the dog in the house, put it in the van, and repeat this up and down, in and out the … --- ## [05 Corolla high rpms can't smog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-corolla-high-rpms-cant-smog/77430)
**Author:** [@Corolla\_Kid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Corolla_Kid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-corolla-high-rpms-cant-smog/77430 "2013-02-17T21:25:27Z")
Baffled that my well-maintained 05 Corolla couldn't smog today. Smog checker said rpms were too high and it got kicked off the machine six times; said he had replaced his cable today. Any ideas? Manual transmission, 96,0… --- ## [10 cars that depreciated the most in ten years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-cars-that-depreciated-the-most-in-ten-years/77263)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-cars-that-depreciated-the-most-in-ten-years/77263 "2013-02-17T19:04:00Z")
http://jalopnik.com/5982789/the-most-depreciated-cars-of-the-past-ten-years?utm\_campaign=socialflow\_jalopnik\_facebook&utm\_source=jalopnik\_facebook&utm\_medium=socialflow 10: 03 BMW M5 9: 04 Maybach 57 8: 05 Audi A8 w12 7… --- ## [Debating...Maxima v/s BMW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/debating-maxima-v-s-bmw/75668)
**Author:** [@samyom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samyom)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/debating-maxima-v-s-bmw/75668 "2013-02-17T17:42:43Z")
Hi, I am currently owning a Maxima for past 6yrs. Has got some issues and so thinking to replace it. Willing to spend max $12,500(including all taxes & fees). I am debating on: 1: Maxima/Accord/Camry 2005+(any of these d… --- ## [Lack of power in the morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-power-in-the-morning/77428)
**Author:** [@Jimmy25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimmy25)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-power-in-the-morning/77428 "2013-02-17T14:28:58Z")
My car is a honda life made in japan, from which i currently reside. my problem is that first thing in the morning or whenever that car has sat long enough to cool down, i have now power when i hit the accelerator. i do … --- ## [Saturn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn/77269)
**Author:** [@mamacat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mamacat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn/77269 "2013-02-17T11:19:42Z")
We currently own a Saturn 2001 LS. My husband wants to purchase another Saturn but I against this. The reason is that I have been told by my mechanic that while Saturns are good cars, they are no longer manufactured m… --- ## [Cavalcade of Darts and Valiants, Plainfield VT ca. 1980?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cavalcade-of-darts-and-valiants-plainfield-vt-ca-1980/77404)
**Author:** [@meran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meran)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cavalcade-of-darts-and-valiants-plainfield-vt-ca-1980/77404 "2013-02-17T11:15:55Z")
While looking at videos of guilty canines online, I was reminded of my good old pal, Virginia D. Dog, who participated with me in the Cavalcade of Darts and Valiants in Plainfield, Vermont some 30+ years ago. I remember… --- ## [Contemplating next tow vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/contemplating-next-tow-vehicle/77346)
**Author:** [@alphacat63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alphacat63)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 10:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/contemplating-next-tow-vehicle/77346 "2013-02-17T10:16:57Z")
I am contemplating- ok, obsessing over- my next tow vehicle. I have a small travel trailer - dry weight is 2500#, hitch wt is 280#. I currently tow it with a 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. I like this vehicle, but I'm kind of "… --- ## [Buying a scope or scanner for sensors, 2002 Sienna, 192,000 miles, and others](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-scope-or-scanner-for-sensors-2002-sienna-192-000-miles-and-others/77284)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 10:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-scope-or-scanner-for-sensors-2002-sienna-192-000-miles-and-others/77284 "2013-02-17T10:00:13Z")
May 2011, there was a posting on the dreaded P0420 bad cat efficiency issue. I reported that my 2002 Sienna had popped that code after running down hill 17 miles on engine braking, on the cuota to Orizaba. There was a l… --- ## [Was it Something I Did?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-it-something-i-did/75198)
**Author:** [@DfromSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DfromSD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-it-something-i-did/75198 "2013-02-17T07:57:20Z")
Last night I went shopping at the grocery store, car started right up as usual, drove about a block to the gas station with no problems. Filled up with gas and nozzle clicked off. I knew I shouldn't have, but I squeezed … --- ## [The Mystery of the Dead 2010 Subaru Impreza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mystery-of-the-dead-2010-subaru-impreza/77420)
**Author:** [@UtahWren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UtahWren)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mystery-of-the-dead-2010-subaru-impreza/77420 "2013-02-17T07:33:13Z")
Two-and-a-half years ago, I bought a new 2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. It now has just over 45,000 miles on the odometer, and I get the oil changed every three months. In October, I took it to Dealer A, where it w… --- ## [2000 Honda Accord EX V6 Coupe Idling & Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-ex-v6-coupe-idling-stalling/77429)
**Author:** [@CGNC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CGNC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-ex-v6-coupe-idling-stalling/77429 "2013-02-17T06:23:59Z")
Last week I got back from a two week trip and came to turn on my car (95k miles) and I quickly noted a flat. Put the car in park to check it, and all of the sudden the engine is revving--1500rpm up to about 3500rpm and b… --- ## [Fan coming on, whining sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-coming-on-whining-sound/77379)
**Author:** [@BlueTBird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlueTBird)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-coming-on-whining-sound/77379 "2013-02-17T05:54:00Z")
My 2003 T-Bird (52,000 miles, original owner and only driver) has a fan coming on occasionally (in front) while I am driving. No warning lights. It goes off when I shut off the engine but then I get a high pitched whinin… --- ## [96 Honda AC stops cooling after couple months/dye test shows no leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-honda-ac-stops-cooling-after-couple-months-dye-test-shows-no-leak/77411)
**Author:** [@bob812](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob812)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-honda-ac-stops-cooling-after-couple-months-dye-test-shows-no-leak/77411 "2013-02-17T05:52:51Z")
I sometimes get my Honda AC inspected, leak tested and charged (at a Honda dealer). The leak tests always reveals no problem. It always quits cooling after a couple months. When it does work, it doesn't work well (lik… --- ## [94' Acura Legend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-acura-legend/77405)
**Author:** [@aricht41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aricht41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-acura-legend/77405 "2013-02-17T04:58:35Z")
I like my Acura and don't want to get rid of it just because it needs a few repairs. So I'm starting with the small stuff for now that maybe I can fix myself. First, all the doors creak so loud it's embarrassing. I tried… --- ## [Sqeaking door panels in 2010 Nissan Rogue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sqeaking-door-panels-in-2010-nissan-rogue/76317)
**Author:** [@ADS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ADS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sqeaking-door-panels-in-2010-nissan-rogue/76317 "2013-02-17T04:03:14Z")
Hi, I'm new here. Listened to the show for 20 years and only now discovered the website for some reason! In any event, my 2010 Nissan Rogue was awesome until the clicks, squeaks, rattles, etc popped up after the first ye… --- ## [Car shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes/77421)
**Author:** [@E\_Pasha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/E_Pasha)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes/77421 "2013-02-17T03:33:33Z")
My 2003 Suburban shakes when I drive over 70 mph. I don't know if the tires need realignment? --- ## [1986 Nissan Pick Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-nissan-pick-up/77415)
**Author:** [@DAN\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DAN_1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-nissan-pick-up/77415 "2013-02-17T03:30:58Z")
Two wheel drive, small engine with two spark plugs per cylinder...clutch with five speed transmission. Over two hundred thousand miles on it. Drove it thirty miles on a rainy evening. Shut it off for about one hour and w… --- ## [Accelerator sound when heat gauge is at half](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accelerator-sound-when-heat-gauge-is-at-half/77378)
**Author:** [@maaqamar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maaqamar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accelerator-sound-when-heat-gauge-is-at-half/77378 "2013-02-17T02:29:17Z")
(Please excuse me for my English if you find any mistakes) I live in Saudi Arabia, and I enjoy listening to your show "car talk" By listening to your show, I have concluded that both of you are genius. It is not possible… --- ## [1998 chevy metro that dies at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-metro-that-dies-at-idle/77417)
**Author:** [@rwgmetro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwgmetro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-metro-that-dies-at-idle/77417 "2013-02-17T01:55:25Z")
I just bought a used 98 chevy metro. I drove it over a total of 30 miles on test drives. Every thing was as it should be. Now it dies at idle and is difficult to restart. I have to wait til it cools down completely t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1860) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1862)