Cars & Transportation - 27 August 2007

I am trying to buy a truck, and I have narrowed down to two:
2003 Ford Ranger, 73K miles pretty standard (eg. no bed liner, no window tinting, no security key etc).
2002 Ford Ranger, 65k miles, slightly better accessories.
Price is exactly the same, the 03 is gray, the 02 is white.
I drive about 24k miles a year.
They both look as good, but I do know that the 03 has newer components, and the 02 has fewer miles.
In my shoes, which would YOU choose?

2007-08-27 09:42:25 · 2 answers · asked by veryintrigued 2 in Buying & Selling

i am using a 50:1 ratio.........8 oz of 2 cycle : 3 gals gas { non-ethanol} and it smokes very badly, and it is hard to idle down, it keeps dying

2007-08-27 09:41:58 · 7 answers · asked by antiiowan 1 in Boats & Boating

2007-08-27 09:30:52 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

For example, a Camry hybrid or something similar. How do they drive? Is performance lacking?

Also, how does it impact the car's reliability and longevity? And are repairs complicated or expensive? Thanks for the insight.

2007-08-27 09:25:57 · 3 answers · asked by Intrepyd 5 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-08-27 09:25:11 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

What brands are recommended.

2007-08-27 09:15:53 · 6 answers · asked by Outside the box 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

Ford's and Mercury cars and trucks has a blower motor resistor to control the heat/ac fan speed. When the resistor is burned out, the fan will only work in high or not at all. The part is easy to replace, it's on the passenger side next to the blower motor. I don't need help finding it in the car or help with replacing it, I need to find a online store where I can buy one (two actually, two Ford's with same problem). Every store I check sells blower motors, but not the resistor. Even Motorcraft's website doesn't show it. The winning answer will be a url to an online store where I can buy this part. I think Taurus uses the same resistor, so those of you with the Taurus water leak problem may know the answer.

2007-08-27 09:09:57 · 7 answers · asked by WilliamM 2 in Ford

kawasaki, dirtbike, dirt bike, KX 100, 100 CC, carburetor, setting, suzuki, honda, atv, polaris, yamaha, engine, motocross, thor, mx, fuel, air, throttle, choke, idle screw,

2007-08-27 09:03:13 · 3 answers · asked by Kevin B 1 in Motorcycles

It is the kind that is located on the fuel line just before entering the carb. If I try to unscrew it, the metal fuel line twists

2007-08-27 08:59:34 · 1 answers · asked by Nickname 2 in Ford

2007-08-27 08:53:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

how much could i expect to pay for the Engine Only? is it easy to find? thinking about dropping in a '93 thunderbird. i know everything matches up, but will this be a good application? better than a 5.0? anyway, those are the 4 questions i had on this engine, thanks

2007-08-27 08:31:10 · 5 answers · asked by Kenneth M 3 in Ford

It is a 1999 Dodge Caravan and it is the kind where you just change the bulb and not the whole lens, bulb, and all. They are very dull and its almost to the point where it is dangerous to drive. The only reason i havent stopped her or tried to fix them is be cause 98% of the time she is home well before dark.

2007-08-27 08:28:46 · 13 answers · asked by wayward1774 2 in Safety

engine

2007-08-27 08:25:43 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I have a very nice 5 year old for sale. I've had it listed for 3 weeks now and have lowered the price each week. It is now below book value. Moreover, it's a Toyota for crying out loud! The problem is, I have not even had people call about it and only one person look at it and offer me a ridiculously low price ( mean, insultingly low). What gives??

2007-08-27 08:09:53 · 7 answers · asked by Jungle Princess 2 in Buying & Selling

My dealer volunteered this information when I took my car in for 20K service. Stated that my tires were close to breaking my state safety limit and that I definitely needed the rotors replaced as well. Is this standard operating procedure or should I be wary?

2007-08-27 08:03:52 · 6 answers · asked by mrsjuicemon 1 in Volkswagen

and what is an optimum lift, 2.5", 3" or 4"?

What lift kit is preferred, and is this a DIY job?

2007-08-27 08:01:48 · 6 answers · asked by Dr Jello 7 in Jeep

Hey... I've known how to drive stick for awhile but have some questions before i go get my car... 1. When on the freeway how manys RPMs should be be running for each gear(iam thinking 5 but...) 2. turning- i know it sounds gay but when u turn do you let go of the brake then turn while letting out on the cluch?..thanks alot it means alot to me

2007-08-27 07:56:08 · 2 answers · asked by Ian 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-27 07:45:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a high milage car with a transmission that is slipping in between gears a little. Performance wise- Can someone please tell me the end difference between a power flush without a new screen/filter and a regular transmission oil change where they do put in a new screen? They both cost about the same ($130) So which one would be better for a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 170,000 miles and a 5.2 liter V-8. Thanks.

2007-08-27 07:42:52 · 5 answers · asked by beachbum 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-27 07:37:31 · 5 answers · asked by Hebblethwaite 2 in Buying & Selling

2007-08-27 07:35:50 · 14 answers · asked by mike 1 in Safety

Is it because of the workers, or is it because on the salary people that are paid to get the product out?

2007-08-27 07:33:50 · 23 answers · asked by John R 5 in Ford

My car is crashed from the back If I'm able to fix the lights can i drive it even tho is crashed?

2007-08-27 07:25:08 · 8 answers · asked by lucerot27 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

What kind of parts can i put into my muscle car to achive better power..i mean i run a 9.50..like a chip or something..help please

2007-08-27 07:24:16 · 6 answers · asked by mark c 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Look it's a 2007 Corvette Z06, atomic orange, fully loaded, fast as hell, it used to belong to an Angels player (if that makes a difference).....I dont think $73k is asking too much AND I'm willing to take a trade WTF

2007-08-27 07:23:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I hit a pretty decent size puddle doing about 40-45 mph. Now my horn sounds like I have a rag in it. What happend to it and how can I fix it. I do not want to pay a small fortune going to a dealer.
I have a 05 Dodge Stratus SXT 2.7
It happened 3 days ago.

2007-08-27 07:20:24 · 2 answers · asked by bobbo342 7 in Dodge

2007-08-27 07:08:21 · 8 answers · asked by Jay P 2 in Other - Car Makes

ive heard theres a annual event at york for thomas fans does anyone know when it is please

2007-08-27 07:06:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

I was driving my 93 ford taurus just the other day when I had to stop to pick someone up, the car started fine when I went to pick this person up but in the 3 minutes it was off I couldn't get it to start again.

I added some coolant as it was very close to empty, and tried to jump start it, even with the jump start the car wouldn't even make a noise, absolutely nothing, no clicking no reving of the engine nothing.

At first I thought the battery must be very dead, but the car lights and radio work when I turn the ignition so it can't be that can it? Also I bought the car about 6 months ago and I have no idea how old the battery is, it looks empty on water.

Does anyone have any idea what may be the problem? I'm thinking it's the starter but I don't know how it could blow with no warning or anything.

2007-08-27 07:02:03 · 7 answers · asked by festy1986 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

What is the optimum spacing between catamaran hulls and how do you determine this?If the spacing is decreased from this distance then what is the effect on the amount of power required to drive the hull? Also, if the spacing is at optimum could I use a bow thruster effectively? Thankyou.

2007-08-27 07:00:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating