Cars & Transportation - 12 July 2007

Or how many miles can I drive, when the gas light turns on?

2007-07-12 07:42:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My brother is getting a 1996 Mercury Mystique Spree to take to college with him. It's got a 2.5L v6, and it's automatic. Red exterior, gray cloth interior.

He's getting it free, since it's a hand me down from our aunt. It's only got 77,000 miles on it, but I usually see women driving them, and my other brother said it's a girls car. Just the name makes me think girls car "mystique spree"

Don't get me wrong, it's fast, it gets up to speed in no time. I wouldn't mind using it myself, I just was wondering if anyone else felt it was a girls car????

Me, I drive a Ford Probe, an 86 porsche 944 red with black leather, 62,000 miles, and 5 speed. I'm taking a 2000 Mercury grand marquis to college-by no means a girls car


SO yeah, is the mystique a girls car? It's the same as the ford contour, just seems like it has a gayer name

2007-07-12 07:25:08 · 4 answers · asked by jimmyjohnson3042 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-07-12 07:23:49 · 1 answers · asked by mst 1 in Buying & Selling

What type of software do Jobbers use to look up parts for all makes and models vehicles? Can anyone help me with software names and where to get more information on the jobber business.
Thanks.

2007-07-12 07:23:04 · 2 answers · asked by CandyMan 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-12 07:20:46 · 3 answers · asked by JENNIFER 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have wrote a few questions about my engine running a little hot - since, I have cleaned out the heat exchanger, and replaced the impellor on the water pump, cleaned the water grate or filter between the pick up and pump - but it still seems to be running at about 185 - water is pumping out of the exhaust great - better then I have ever seem it - coolant level seems fine, what could be the issue?

2007-07-12 07:10:28 · 4 answers · asked by DDrew 3 in Boats & Boating

Is it posible to achieve good quality result,or I'll be better off if I take it to the garage? Thanks

2007-07-12 07:03:54 · 6 answers · asked by Bug 2 in Motorcycles

If that person gets a ticket and they are not covered in your insurance for your car would that affect your insurance. I know the ticket would be their responsibility but what about the insurance part?

2007-07-12 07:01:40 · 5 answers · asked by JustMe 1 in Insurance & Registration

We've all heard of E85, 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. Some states currently run E10, most recently California. Minnesota passed an E20 mandate but has yet to get the ok from the EPA. I've heard a person gets the best mileage with E30. If so, why not mandate E30 eventually? If I were to pump 20 total gallons into my fuel tank, 13 gal. gasoline & 7 gal. E85 to make E30, adjusting the equation in states currently blending ethanol, how would that effect my vehicle mileage, engine mechanics, and performance? Is the EPA testing for E20 and E30?

2007-07-12 06:59:33 · 8 answers · asked by Gibbz 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i need to rent a car. would you consider the grand marquis in the standard, full-size, premium, or luxury category?

2007-07-12 06:52:33 · 4 answers · asked by Algore 2 in Other - Car Makes

I have a 99 F350 7.3L and i am looking for a remote starter to put in her.. Which ones can i use?? do they have to be specific for diesel, or do all all them work either diesel or gas engines??

2007-07-12 06:51:48 · 4 answers · asked by myownworkchief 2 in Ford

I saw this 2000 BMW 323cic with (amazingly) only 58K miles in it. Interior is perfect condition, has harman/kardon sound and the asking price is $16K. Does this seem reasonable?
Do any of you know if this is a good car or if you would buy it and why? I test drove it and the handling was alot better than some other similar older bimmers that I test drove with 80-100k miles in them. thanks much!

2007-07-12 06:48:12 · 3 answers · asked by SoCal007 1 in BMW

My car is MISSING and I suspect that it got towed. I called up the towing place and asked if my car was there. The guy said "yah, it's here". I then asked if he could read the license plate or tell me a distinguishing feature about the car so I would know for sure it's mine. (The tow place is in a bad ghetto, & quite frankly I don't want to travel to a ghetto by myself with $200 in my pockets if the car might not even be there) He said "I KNOW it's yours" so I said "what? you don't know me. I need to find out if it's my car for sure" and he hung up.

So I called back and again asked him and he refused to tell me anything about my car. I asked what time they were open & he said 9-5, but I'm supposed to be at work until 5pm & I'm an hr away from the tow place. I also do not have someone to accompany me to the ghetto til after 6pm. I asked him what I was supposed to do, and he said "Fine, just leave it then" and hung up!

What can I do? And is it possible that he's going...

2007-07-12 06:41:49 · 6 answers · asked by I Hate my haters 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

How much do antique licsence plates cost for a classic car.

2007-07-12 06:39:46 · 2 answers · asked by gordon 24 3 in Chevrolet

My lease is due to end on 1/24/08. I currently pay $350.15 per month, I have 22,500 miles on the car now. I will have 6 months left on the lease on 7/24/07. A friend of mine told me that you could turn a lease in upto 6 months early w/o penalty, is that correct? Also, my overage is .20-.25 per mile. I am going to buy a new FORD when this lease is up, what are my options? I want to limit the amount of money I will have to pay whether I turn the lease in now or when it's due, please advise.

2007-07-12 06:38:32 · 2 answers · asked by eric k 3 in Buying & Selling

I've been quoted $265 for the parts, but the labor charges seem to be inflated? What is the labor fee and standard recomended time for a clutch replacement on a 1997 Honda Civic EX?

2007-07-12 06:37:09 · 1 answers · asked by Craig P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i crashed my go cart bad at 50mph yes i got too fast going down a hill i need ideas on a seat belt or restraint

thanks

i also need to know where i can buy some new sheet metal cheap

2007-07-12 06:34:56 · 2 answers · asked by nascarman_jr_8 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am buying a rebel with 8000 miles. does anyone have anything I should know about the 250 Rebel. good or bad facts or your experience with the Rebel 250

2007-07-12 06:31:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

will i be able to go 220+ after the modification?

2007-07-12 06:30:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2007-07-12 06:27:22 · 5 answers · asked by Keith N 1 in Boats & Boating

a couple of weeks ago i was driving and my gauge lights just went out. my turn signals and other things on the dash that come from different areas work but the spedometer and gas gauge dont light up. also now my tail lights no longer work. brake lights do though. i have checked every fuse i can find and none are blown. can someone tell me what i should be looking for now to try and fix the problem

2007-07-12 06:21:27 · 4 answers · asked by Justin Z 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is that an ok go buy it, or should I keep looking. I found it at Carmax and the car looks in good shape. Is it a yay or nay? Thank you for you help.

2007-07-12 06:18:58 · 8 answers · asked by Loren 1 in Buying & Selling

My 1995 Nissan 240sx has a strange problem. It seems to have been leaking oil, although my mechanic can't seem to find the leak. I have to add oil once between oil changes. I can usually stick the neck of the bottle of oil into the hole for the oil. When I added it today it appeared that something metal was blocking the neck from going all the way in.

I think that the valve pan is bent up towards the oil filler. What may have caused this and does it need to be fixed?

2007-07-12 06:18:26 · 3 answers · asked by sprintern8 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have two MA Audio 12's. the rms is 300 watts... What type of amp do i need. A two channel or mono. And how many whats does the amp need to be to run it...and i its singel 4ohm voice coils

2007-07-12 06:16:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

Going to MA for a family reunion, but I will be flying in on my own. I am 21, but need to rent a car. I have been told that I can't rent a car until I am 25, but some people say that it depends on the agency. Anybody know a place that will rent cars to 21 year-olds?

2007-07-12 06:13:13 · 9 answers · asked by Nets 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Ok. I have a 2003 Chevy Malibu and I can't find the VIN number on it. Please help me. =]

2007-07-12 05:59:35 · 9 answers · asked by Mackenzie R 1 in Chevrolet

My mobility Scooter has two 12 volt jell batteries that don't seem to hold a charge. Normal usage hours is 6 hours between charges, I am lucky to get 1-2 hours. The batteries are new (about 6 months). Dealer says that the batteries are good. Can anyone give me ideas??

2007-07-12 05:59:14 · 6 answers · asked by 'Old & Cudley' 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just got a 2000 ford focus and Ill admit its not in the best shape but I can afford it so it'll have to do for now. But I'm kind of car retarded. Yesterday my tires started making this god awful squeaking/whistling sound (it sounds like it is just my back right one but idk) anyways it only does it when I break or start to go and it only does it if I have been driving for 15- 20 mins. I dunno what the hell it is. I would normally have my boyfriend's brother or my uncle look at it but ofcourse they both have to be out of town right now so I thought if I could figure it out then it might save me money if I had an idea of what it is. Does anyone on here have a clue of what it may be? Thanks

2007-07-12 05:58:28 · 5 answers · asked by Neek 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-12 05:56:18 · 2 answers · asked by bowtiekmaro 1 in Chevrolet

Looking to buy one possibly in the spring, it seems that prices are pretty high, any guidance on reliable brands is also appreciated. thank you!

2007-07-12 05:56:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating