Other - Cars & Transportation - September 2007

Lord have mercy! My wife and I were talking about buying a second car so that when I get back from Iraq, I would have my own set of wheels. So my big gripe about this is that I have been in Iraq for 12 months and I really don't want to get stuck driving an old lady car. A family member offered to sell us a 1993 Buick Century Custom for $1,000.00. Only has 77,000 miles on is and is in PERFECT condition 4cyl, power everything. Now my problem it is not what I want, but financially it makes sense to get because of the condition, mileage, and gas mileage (21city 28 highway). So they question here is whether or not to get the buick or get the car that I want (2004 VW GTI for 8,000 with 65,000miles on it...gas mileage is like 31highway and being in the Army I travel alot). I know I sound like a whinny kid but I am just sick of hearing the "do what you want" line..Lol..Help me please?

2007-09-12 23:48:00 · 5 answers · asked by Baghdaddy 1

What is the difference between the year date such as 03 and the numbers 54 etc. and what does the latter stand for?

2007-09-12 21:45:25 · 9 answers · asked by CHRIS U 2

emergencies might be an acceptable answer, but then why the large gap between the maximum speed and the speed limit?

2007-09-12 20:56:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-12 20:44:41 · 10 answers · asked by emadseek 2

he want to drive he could drive, ands want to get his permit is it time. help thanks to all

2007-09-12 15:13:41 · 3 answers · asked by Trinistar 1

Ya kno...The reeeeeallly fast car...

2007-09-12 13:37:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

What if you wash it off the next day or that night? Or could you wait until a week later? I think it would proabably be good to wash it off that night.

2007-09-12 10:58:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1948 willys overland pickup with a chevy drive train it is NOT a four wheel drive and doesn't have power steering. i was wondering if it would be easier to put the body on a chevy frame and put a chevy 350 in it. or leave it on the original frame and put a chevy 350 in it??

2007-09-12 10:57:04 · 3 answers · asked by pyrodexter101 2

A client of ours is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and I'm compiling a list of fun facts. I'm trying to find out how much a new Chevy Impala and a Ford Mustang cost in 1967 so I can compare them to the prices today. Anyone remember?

2007-09-12 09:56:52 · 7 answers · asked by lauraksu 2

and instead we see a bunch of teenagers driving like maniacs...

2007-09-12 09:55:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 16 in 2 months and I would like to know where to find a driving school somewhere close to Rochester, New Hampshire that's affordable. If I go through my school (SHS) it only costs $400, but I was wondering if theres anything cheaper.

2007-09-12 07:19:44 · 2 answers · asked by everythinguneed_here 1

2007-09-12 07:10:40 · 4 answers · asked by Claudio F 1

I could not find any difference between Lexus and Toyota besides the logo. Everything is similar just one called Lexus other Toyota.

2007-09-12 06:56:42 · 13 answers · asked by PROXIMERON 2

2007-09-12 06:31:25 · 6 answers · asked by VG! 1

im already hi each time i travell, but i still cant bear it - OMG i dont know how you people do it!!!

2007-09-12 05:26:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

My father-in-law is restoring my husband's 1982 Monte Carlo as a gift (yes, the man is LOADED). The driver's seat was beyond repair, so he ordered a new one. But he could only get it as a set with the passenger's side seat, which he didnt need.

What would you suggest we do with the extra seat? Could we try to sell it? I just dont know if there is a very big market for 1982 Monte Carlo passenger side seats in maroon. Hehe!!!

Thanks in advance!!

2007-09-12 04:20:19 · 7 answers · asked by Brenda 4

i am an 18 year old female..i just graduated high school in June and work full time ever since. My Home life isnt the greatest, in fact its abusive. A couple of months ago i started dating a guy and were talking about moving in together. The only thing thats holding me back is that the car i use to get to work is my moms. Where is the cheapest place to look for a car in th Inland Empire area?? If I dont get out soon then i dont know whats gonna happen to me.

2007-09-12 03:56:44 · 3 answers · asked by jaydens_mommy. 2

you know how they say if you use the a/c, you use more energy and gas? does the vent use any energy and gas? or would it just be better to cruise down the highway at 60 with the windows down instead of using the a/c or panel?

2007-09-12 03:17:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so, what exactly does this do to a car?

Thanks in advance.

2007-09-12 02:34:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to get mine taken soon and I kinda wish they could just use the last photo because I actually like it! Also, they got my height wrong last time & wouldn't fix it- will they fix it this time on the new license? Thank you

2007-09-12 02:24:32 · 7 answers · asked by darkshadows9 3

2007-09-12 02:07:40 · 5 answers · asked by Zae_holiday004 1

I understand that Rap artists have a penchant for being showy. Every other music video depicts them riding around bling'd out cars.
But seriously, why do they have to pick on luxury UK cars, which have been synonimous with well to do, entrepenuers and business leaders for so many years. Twenty years ago, Rolls Royce would have refused to sell their cars to people who they might have thought would lower the tone of what their company symbolised. Aston Martin used to call in any prospective buyers to test their skills before selling a car to them. That's why, twenty years ago 99% of all Astons ever sold, were still on the road. They were respected by their owners. These days, they are given ridiculous wheels, paint jobs and interior colour schemes that any normal person would baulk at.

It proves the point. Many Americans simply do not have taste. It's all about showing the world just how much money you have.

Look at me! I spent $200,000 on a car, and another $100,000 ruining it!

2007-09-11 23:57:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

To Teach Respect....So we are big and slower than most other Vehicles does that give you the right to cut in front of us, to stop us from using the overtaking lane.
How long would it take if we had a all out STRIKE for you to ***** that there is no food in the Stores or Petrol for your cars that only transport one person to and from your place of work or other places, or BEER at your local Pub, or Airplanes grounded because they don't have fuel so now you can't have that holiday.
There are a lot of new and younger drivers as well as people for the EU who seam to think they have the right of way, and they don't need to use there Indicators and I have also notice that the Police are just as bad.
And yes there are some trucks drivers who are just as bad as you.
Who are you, You are the people on scooters, bikes, cars, Vans, wide cars that need more of the road than a truck, drivers who can't see in the dark so they drive around with the main beam on, need I say more.

2007-09-11 22:36:46 · 7 answers · asked by onesmartalien 1

I am surprised how a Holden having a 6L, V8 having 360 Horse Power and Mitsubishi EVO having 2L, 4Cylinder Turbo Charged having 280 Horse power can beat Holden easily.

I mean, is it something to do with the Enginer / HP /Torque / or something which they usually call it "strokes" ? What makes a Car really Go Go Go !!!

2007-09-11 20:50:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-11 16:46:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-11 15:46:38 · 8 answers · asked by Gruntled Employee 6

So I Called the Dodge Dealership near my place. I asked if they balance the tires after they rotate the tires. They so no they don't and that it's an extra cost. They say it cost 60 bucks to balance it. I want to know if i'm being scamed, because i don't know anything. So usually do they balance your tires after it's rotated?

They say it's a separate charge.

So do you mean to tell me each time you rotate your tires you guys also get it balanced? how much does that cost? $60?

My car only has 3,000 miles. I don't know if i need to balance it. I'm just paranoid that FireStone didn't do a good job.

Normally when they rotate the tires is it nesscary to also balance the tires?

2007-09-11 13:46:37 · 12 answers · asked by 2nd Commander 1

Check out the link for a new discovery on research in extracting fuel from salt water using radio waves.
Sounds quite interesting....any comments. Paul
http://green.yahoo.com/index.php?q=node/1570

2007-09-11 13:43:14 · 3 answers · asked by paul h 7

I recently bought my car from a private party that lived out in the country...it looks like when they washed the car, they never towel dried it, and now there's really bad hard water spots.

2007-09-11 10:48:05 · 5 answers · asked by rubysgirl05 1

01 Hyundai Tiburon, driver side window will not roll up. i took the panel off and found that something was wrong with the cable that pulls the window. the problem was with a pulley that just wouldnt move the cable at all. Cable is fine, just wont move and i dont want to force it. can a regular mechanic check this out or do i need someone special....if so, who?

2007-09-11 10:24:57 · 4 answers · asked by nate_cross_4444 1