Cars & Transportation - 28 June 2007

My Dad told me that I need a new car. His policy is that once a car has its first problem it needs to be replaced. I really do not want a new car and do not know what to get. I have a 4runner right now and am content. He said that with the sell of my car I will have about 60k toward a new one. What do I get? It has to be a turck or SUV. At least that is what he says, but I really do not care.

2007-06-28 06:50:07 · 6 answers · asked by Surfer guy 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

In studies of people between 21-65 who use their cell-phones while driving, the reports stated the behavior of the drivers closely resembled someone who had a .08 alcohol level(2 drinks) due to inattention, tailgating, swerving in and out of lanes, speeding up-slowing down, and lack of turn signal use

2007-06-28 06:48:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

It went out all of a sudden it was working fine one minute and then not at all the next. When I push the pedal down it doesn't seem to engage the clutch at all. Any ideas as to what could be the problem would be greatly appreciated.

2007-06-28 06:47:42 · 5 answers · asked by michael s 1 in Chevrolet

Please help me live

2007-06-28 06:45:26 · 15 answers · asked by Mark Spearman 2 in Motorcycles

Reflexes of an elephant, breaking distances of a 1960's car, handles like a drunk walking a narrow corridor, MPG that keep us slaves to the pump, and that perception of being "safe", as if healthy LOOKING hair is actually healthy hair.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/06/28/teens.crash.ap/index.html

Another prime example of this falacy brought on by the media to induce fear in the public, that you will not be safe unless you have a vehicle the size of Montana.

People sue the auto companies when ABS first came out...they didn't expect even to get in a crash, or Cruise Control which was mistaken for "auto-pilot". Now we have whole new generation of safe drivers...on the cell-phone, fading in and out of traffic like a drunk.

2007-06-28 06:42:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

2007-06-28 06:39:40 · 13 answers · asked by I dont know 4 in Aircraft

2007-06-28 06:37:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

Do we know exactly where Cromwell Bridge stood/remains? Im doing a streets and trips tracing and I want to see how accurately I can plot the route.

Any other information on stations, ROW, remaining structures would also be humbly appreciated.

thanks!

2007-06-28 06:35:44 · 2 answers · asked by JBC 3 in Rail

Its intermittent non start, the ignition switch tested ok. I replaced fuse box 18 months ago, why does this keep hapenning to me? ps the dealer wont discount it even though they replaced it 18 months ago, as only had 1 year warranty.

2007-06-28 06:31:16 · 2 answers · asked by bocaBroker 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-28 06:24:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

2007-06-28 06:19:11 · 4 answers · asked by dameronhargrove 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

the low fuel light is between the seats by the gear shift. I tried to do the reset, nothing happens. H E L P

2007-06-28 06:14:26 · 2 answers · asked by elaine s 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My son wants to be a "REAL" Auto mechanic, and I have no idea what route to take. By real I mean someone who can work on high end autos (BMW, Etc) He just started high school and they have no automotive program.I dont want him to go to a fly-by-night tech school and end up doing brake jobs and oil changes. Anyone have any real experience with Wyotech?What would be the best path.

2007-06-28 06:11:56 · 7 answers · asked by njxrider 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We've got a 97' Chevy Blazer that won't start when it's rained out. Obviously we're getting water under the hood and it prevents the truck from starting, but any ideas where we could start the troubleshooting? On dry days it runs just fine.

2007-06-28 06:09:51 · 5 answers · asked by thorjenb 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm eighteen years old and am looking to buy a 04 Mustang GT. What I need to know is who would be the best insurance company to go with. I'm looking to join the Army within the next two months and haven't completed high school (Going for my GED). If those are contributing factors to lowering or raising my insurance, please let me know as well.

Thank you

2007-06-28 06:03:44 · 4 answers · asked by sun_tzu1988 1 in Buying & Selling

Hi all..I had a quick look through the previous threads but could'nt see anything exactly like the problem I'am having, apologies if I've missed it.
I have a 97 expedition / auto transmission and when I start it in the morning it goes into gear no problem. However, when you press down on the accelerator it's like your revving the engine in neutral then suddenly it's like the gear engages and it lurches since you have the accelerator down. You have to be real careful you're not near anything. Any ideas what I could go look for as the problem?

Thanks

2007-06-28 06:02:13 · 6 answers · asked by stef s 1 in Ford

Recently my car showed signs of a bad alternator, so when changed the car (when jumped would run fine....untill i turn on the headlights then it dies.....Im baffled....

2007-06-28 06:01:58 · 2 answers · asked by Darren S 1 in Chevrolet

I am about to do a LGV 2 drving test and have recently been told that the new law states that the test must be done in a 8 changer gearbox lorry and not a 6 one which i have trained up in. Could anyone just confirm if this is true?

2007-06-28 05:51:56 · 4 answers · asked by party25uk 1 in Insurance & Registration

Hey,
can you tell me which car should be better 2004 Volvo xc90 or Volkswwagen 2004 touareg V6?????

2007-06-28 05:49:26 · 10 answers · asked by nicki 1 in Volvo

what's the diff'rence in the two - driving while intoxicated vs. driving under the influence - ?????? thank you :-)

2007-06-28 05:46:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

I observed one time at the railyard in Albuquerque to see if I could see any hitching or unhitching of cars going on. I saw nothing.

2007-06-28 05:36:03 · 2 answers · asked by RexD 1 in Rail

cub type motorcycles without clutch levers ranging from 100-150 cc

2007-06-28 05:28:38 · 3 answers · asked by paula 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I always thought the railyard was some big stopping area for the trains similair to a truckstop. Heck I even envisioined the corporate offices as being there and basically anything having to do with the railroad there. Now looking at it I just see a bunch of abandoned buildings.

2007-06-28 05:17:58 · 4 answers · asked by RexD 1 in Rail

2007-06-28 05:17:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2007-06-28 05:09:22 · 7 answers · asked by LongJohns 7 in Car Audio

2007-06-28 05:08:56 · 7 answers · asked by lordchaos88 1 in Buying & Selling

I only know manual and automatic. thanks in advance.

2007-06-28 05:08:47 · 9 answers · asked by magic 4 in Buying & Selling

In a previous question about railroad signals someone stated that many accidents happened in her town becuase the things did not come down sometimes. Well I have complete trust in the things, I always prefer crossings that have them so I don't have to look both ways. If the things arent down or starting to come down I just go right through crossing.

2007-06-28 05:07:43 · 8 answers · asked by RexD 1 in Rail

2007-06-28 04:44:24 · 3 answers · asked by Wayne B 1 in Chevrolet

resemble police cars. The colors, models, and placement of logos and lights. Just an observation that makes me ask "why?"

2007-06-28 04:38:23 · 5 answers · asked by jetratkat 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation