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## [1994 Toyota T100 truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-t100-truck/73265)

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**Author:** [@CJN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CJN)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-t100-truck/73265 "2012-06-28T08:17:22Z")

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I have a 1994 toyota t100 truck. The battery worked lose and arced and burned up the ground wire. I replaced the battery. Now it starts great but it dies when you try to put it in gear or turn on the air conditioner! Wh…

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## [Condensor fan for 2001 Saturn L200 2.2L engine operation question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensor-fan-for-2001-saturn-l200-2-2l-engine-operation-question/73237)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensor-fan-for-2001-saturn-l200-2-2l-engine-operation-question/73237 "2012-06-28T07:11:53Z")

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The car was overheating and the fuse for fan 1 was blown. Fan one has to be the radiator cooling fan in front of the radiator as it is now going on and off as the car is warmed up. The fan by the condenser never turns on…

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## [93 Explorer gets an ignition miss after its warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-explorer-gets-an-ignition-miss-after-its-warmed-up/73197)

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**Author:** [@dynotronix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dynotronix)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 6:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-explorer-gets-an-ignition-miss-after-its-warmed-up/73197 "2012-06-28T06:31:42Z")

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152000 miles. Religious oil changes at 3000 miles. New plugs before this started. Drove about 60 miles on a warm day. Ran fine. Went to start it again, it seemed to be running on only 5 of 6 cylinders. Carefully limped i…

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## ['94 Trooper Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-trooper-problems/73263)

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**Author:** [@SoNewSammie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SoNewSammie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-trooper-problems/73263 "2012-06-28T06:14:59Z")

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So occasionally the voltage on the dash spikes up to 16 and when that happens all the warning lights go beserk. Check Trans, Battery, Engine are the big ones. My dad heard from a friend that sometimes the voltage misread…

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## [Should I Buy This Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-car/73129)

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**Author:** [@AlaskaBound](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlaskaBound)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-car/73129 "2012-06-28T05:07:19Z")

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A 2004 Silhouette Premiere I am considering purchasing has had the following repairs at the dealership selling it: Front brake rotor(s) replaced Left tie rod end replaced Oil and filter changed Thrust angle alignment p…

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## [Recommendation for independent Subaru shop in raleigh, nc area?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendation-for-independent-subaru-shop-in-raleigh-nc-area/73249)

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**Author:** [@lapis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lapis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendation-for-independent-subaru-shop-in-raleigh-nc-area/73249 "2012-06-28T04:55:02Z")

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Looking for a knowledgeable Subaru shop...any recommendations would be helpful

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## [Replacing Serpentine Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-serpentine-belt/73242)

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**Author:** [@MikeBennett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeBennett)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-serpentine-belt/73242 "2012-06-28T04:51:54Z")

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I took my car into the repair shop to have a free oil change done (normally I do those myself). They told me my serpentine belt is going bad and gave me an estimate for $123 to have it replaced. I bought one from AutoZ…

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## [2012 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord/73227)

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**Author:** [@Keegan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keegan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord/73227 "2012-06-28T04:36:52Z")

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Hello, I have a NEW (purchased May 18th) 2012 Honda Accord. After starting the car there is a small vibration at 16-18 mph which I feel slightly in the gas pedal. A week ago, it started making a slight click when the…

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## [Fix A Flat - 4 new tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-a-flat-4-new-tires/73223)

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**Author:** [@CateV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CateV)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-a-flat-4-new-tires/73223 "2012-06-28T03:01:20Z")

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A recent flat due to a nail has me asking many questions. I have a hard time changing a tire myself but had multiple people tell me not to use the Fix A Flat. I was tempted to use it because have heard others rave about …

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## [Overheating 1999 Pontiac Grand Am](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-1999-pontiac-grand-am/73259)

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**Author:** [@csells](https://community.cartalk.com/u/csells)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-1999-pontiac-grand-am/73259 "2012-06-28T02:38:45Z")

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My granddaughter's 1999 Pontiac Grand Am is overheating & blowing the antifreeze. Radiator was checked out OK, engine was replaced with 69000 miles, and check out OK - still overheating. Help! Any ideas?

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## [Saturn Vue Throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-vue-throttle/73258)

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**Author:** [@rsa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-vue-throttle/73258 "2012-06-28T02:03:03Z")

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We've got a 2003 Saturn Vue which has a throttle problem (we think). Our mechanics, who have been reliable over the last 5 years, have looked for the part used, but this is such a common problem that they can't find it …

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## [Stripped spark plug ang gas and oil in 2 cyliders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-spark-plug-ang-gas-and-oil-in-2-cyliders/73246)

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**Author:** [@mdow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdow)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-spark-plug-ang-gas-and-oil-in-2-cyliders/73246 "2012-06-28T01:38:36Z")

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i was taking out my plugs 2 of them were soaked with gas and oil and 1 of the other ones just spins i what do i do

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## [New hub bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-hub-bearings/73221)

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**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-hub-bearings/73221 "2012-06-28T00:18:30Z")

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I guys. I need some advice and an opportunity to vent. First, the advice. My front hub bearings are getting noisy. The car has 180,000+ miles, but I've never had a wheel bearing wear out on le before, so I kind of feel…

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## [04 mustang convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mustang-convertible/73224)

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**Author:** [@bboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bboy)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mustang-convertible/73224 "2012-06-28T00:16:57Z")

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The car is a V6 automatic. The tach sticks at about 2200 RPM's Everything else on the dash is A OK. Car only has 22000 miles so I thinking it can't be worn out. Will appreciaate any help on finding the cause....bboy

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## [30,000 mile check up for Subaru Imprezza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-000-mile-check-up-for-subaru-imprezza/73232)

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**Author:** [@G11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G11)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-000-mile-check-up-for-subaru-imprezza/73232 "2012-06-28T00:08:59Z")

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The Subaru Dealership charges almost $600 for the 30,000 mile check up. I have a mechanic who I trust. Should I take it to him for an oil change and and a check of things and save $500. Thanks for any input. John Morga…

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## [Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise/73254)

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**Author:** [@MADDOGG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MADDOGG)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise/73254 "2012-06-27T23:52:09Z")

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1997 chevy balzer 4.3 6cyc oil pressure drop from 40 to 10 and making a knocking sound no loss in power About 3 weeks ago had oil change and new oil lines and gaskets put on because i had some leaks no noise or proble…

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## [Wheel came off my '99 Nissan Quest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-came-off-my-99-nissan-quest/73059)

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**Author:** [@ChickieD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChickieD)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-came-off-my-99-nissan-quest/73059 "2012-06-27T23:43:16Z")

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Hi. I joined the forum to ask this question. I am really upset right now. My '99 Nissan Quest with 225,000 miles had the driver side rear wheel come off yesterday. The entire wheel came off. The car is very well mainta…

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## [Rear side window smashed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-side-window-smashed/73247)

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**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-side-window-smashed/73247 "2012-06-27T21:32:59Z")

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One of my Saturn's rear side triangle/cigarette window (the one next to the roll-down passenger window) was smashed in by a thief. (He/She stole my laptop PC.) It's an old car ('95) so I really have no need to get if fix…

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## [Huge price paid for our clunker... WHY?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/huge-price-paid-for-our-clunker-why/73189)

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**Author:** [@TimM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimM)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/huge-price-paid-for-our-clunker-why/73189 "2012-06-27T19:43:56Z")

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We had a ten year old Lumina van that was rapidly dying. The last time we took it for inspection, they told us that it needed new ball joints, a major steering part, a new catalytic converter, and about a dozen other th…

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## [Spare fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-fuel/73241)

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**Author:** [@jenkinskg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenkinskg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-fuel/73241 "2012-06-27T17:20:37Z")

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I read the discussion on the product spare fuel I agree with most people about get gas when it reads 1/4 tank Although I do have a great use for spare fuel. I ride bikes and many have no gauge, one has a reserve valve th…

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## [Brake Booster? Master Cylinder? Vacuum leak? please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-booster-master-cylinder-vacuum-leak-please-help/72703)

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**Author:** [@Rosol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rosol)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 8:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-booster-master-cylinder-vacuum-leak-please-help/72703 "2012-06-27T08:33:39Z")

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05 Toyota Tacoma without traction control but has ABS A few weeks ago I noticed the brake pedal felt mushy. I had my wife step on the brakes with the engine running. I could hear a swoosh of air coming from the rear of…

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## [Help please! Shop replaced leaky radiator, \< 2 weeks later, replaced thermostat, now engine fried](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-shop-replaced-leaky-radiator-2-weeks-later-replaced-thermostat-now-engine-fried/73220)

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**Author:** [@jedigal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jedigal)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-shop-replaced-leaky-radiator-2-weeks-later-replaced-thermostat-now-engine-fried/73220 "2012-06-27T07:35:27Z")

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Hi. Would love some advice. I have a 2002 Honda Accord. 135k, a fabulous car. Until recently. At beginning of May had a LOT of work done in connections with the check engine light, for it to pass emissions so I coul…

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## [A/c starts off cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-starts-off-cold/73235)

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**Author:** [@Diddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diddy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-starts-off-cold/73235 "2012-06-27T03:13:39Z")

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My 04 Chevy suburban blows cold for about 15 minutes then turns hot...sometimes it will turn back cold, but not lately

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## [Nissan Pickup 1995 - Check Engine Light; Fuel Tank Sernsor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pickup-1995-check-engine-light-fuel-tank-sernsor/73208)

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**Author:** [@HGoodman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HGoodman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pickup-1995-check-engine-light-fuel-tank-sernsor/73208 "2012-06-27T03:10:56Z")

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XE, King Cab, 2.4L, 5-speed. Can't sell vehicle except to dealer or dismantler (California) because check engine light is on (no smog cert). Engine/transmission strong, body/interior clean, so reluctant to take pittanc…

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## [Island Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/island-car/72954)

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**Author:** [@Maui\_Gecko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maui_Gecko)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/island-car/72954 "2012-06-27T01:05:36Z")

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I live on a smallish island where parking spaces and roads are small and gas is almost $5 a gallon. I am retired and am looking for the smallest vehicle that can carry 4 sets of golf clubs (about 50" in length and 12" ro…

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## ['96 Mercury Tracer brake part "Obsolete"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-mercury-tracer-brake-part-obsolete/73146)

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**Author:** [@DesolationUSA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DesolationUSA)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-mercury-tracer-brake-part-obsolete/73146 "2012-06-27T01:03:03Z")

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I just tried to put new brake shoes on the rear of my car today only to find that the parking brake lever/adjuster doesn't function properly and tried to find replacements. Only to find out that not even Ford dealers do…

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## [Periodic maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/periodic-maintenance/73127)

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**Author:** [@champak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/champak)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/periodic-maintenance/73127 "2012-06-27T00:38:32Z")

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Hello. I have a Hyundai hatchback and it doesn't get used much. Between every 6 monthly service, I do around 1200 to 1500 miles. For the last two services, I received a whopping amount on my invoices. The following items…

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## [Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise/73226)

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**Author:** [@fixme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fixme)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2012, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise/73226 "2012-06-26T22:12:44Z")

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my 1999 olds 88 has a wuh wuh wuh sound starting at 25 mph and disappears at about 30 mph, it is coming from the right side, front or back, i cannot tell. the mechanic says it probably is a rear wheel bearing, but there …

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## [Used car buying tips for the economically challenged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-buying-tips-for-the-economically-challenged/73190)

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**Author:** [@vanburen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vanburen)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2012, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-buying-tips-for-the-economically-challenged/73190 "2012-06-26T21:47:15Z")

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my girlfriend and i currently live in Brooklyn, NY. we do not own a car. in fact, i have not owned a car since 1996 ('87 Subaru wagon). we are moving to Asheville, NC in September. we will then need to own a car. i …

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## [1994 Saturn Suspension and Turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-saturn-suspension-and-turning/73214)

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**Author:** [@Jimmy\_Oz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimmy_Oz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2012, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-saturn-suspension-and-turning/73214 "2012-06-26T21:42:16Z")

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I drive a 94 Saturn SL1 as a part-time delivery driver for a pizza shop. Recently I bottomed out on someone's driveway. I could hear the bottom of my car scraping against the asphalt. It took several tries (in my 5-speed…

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