# \#thing

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## [VW Thing - would this be crazydumb?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-thing-would-this-be-crazydumb/7773)

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**Author:** [@rawarawar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rawarawar)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2016, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-thing-would-this-be-crazydumb/7773 "2016-09-22T00:49:07Z")

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A friend alerted me that his neighbor is selling a VW Thing for $1200. I have wanted one of these for many years. I am in the process of getting further details on this specific car, but a little research reveals some …

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## [Steam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steam/63915)

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**Author:** [@tintom606](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tintom606)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2011, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steam/63915 "2011-04-23T03:02:23Z")

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So ... why not thake the gas powered car and use the heat from the engine to create steam to help power the car.. then take the steam and condense it back to water and re-use it to re-power the steam turbine .. connected…

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## [Vcm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vcm/18614)

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**Author:** [@bear1962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bear1962)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2008, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vcm/18614 "2008-08-24T19:49:20Z")

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Is variable cylinder management from Honda a sound technology... , will it create service problems for us in the future. We had a very dependable 1999 Honda Odyssey Van and just upgraded it with a new 2008 EX-L for a b…