General Car Talk Discussion Thread
10-29-2015, 09:14 AM
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
10-29-2015, 11:09 AM
Senior Moderator
Yeah how do we know if the cars will become sentient like Yummy's robots and start killing people on purpose?
That makes me think of the old 1986 movie Maximum Overdrive. A classic.
Maximum Overdrive (1986) - IMDb
That makes me think of the old 1986 movie Maximum Overdrive. A classic.
Maximum Overdrive (1986) - IMDb
10-29-2015, 11:26 AM
Suzuka Master
Two part question. My neighbor has an 07 TL Type S in immaculate condition with maybe 15k miles on it. 3 days a week he drives it 5 miles to the nearest train station. Hes looking to sell it soon, but my fear is the car is rotting internally. Am I wrong to assume this? It happened to the last car he owned (Camry) so its the first thing that comes to mind.
That leads to part 2. My younger brother is having engine trouble, some type of ticking noise with his e46 330 and will most likely need a new car in the next year or 2 (if any of you know anything about e46 engines please pm me) He has a good friend who is a certified BMW mechanic and has recommended replacing the engine for ~$3k. Money is tight and he would hate to see lose the e46 but hes not 100% sold on a new engine.
Option 1: Replace engine
Option 2: Buy TL-S
Option 3: New car (budget under $15k)
Mods if its easier to make this into a new thread l will do so. I figured it would get better traction here
That leads to part 2. My younger brother is having engine trouble, some type of ticking noise with his e46 330 and will most likely need a new car in the next year or 2 (if any of you know anything about e46 engines please pm me) He has a good friend who is a certified BMW mechanic and has recommended replacing the engine for ~$3k. Money is tight and he would hate to see lose the e46 but hes not 100% sold on a new engine.
Option 1: Replace engine
Option 2: Buy TL-S
Option 3: New car (budget under $15k)
Mods if its easier to make this into a new thread l will do so. I figured it would get better traction here
10-29-2015, 11:36 AM
Ex-OEM King
Two part question. My neighbor has an 07 TL Type S in immaculate condition with maybe 15k miles on it. 3 days a week he drives it 5 miles to the nearest train station. Hes looking to sell it soon, but my fear is the car is rotting internally. Am I wrong to assume this? It happened to the last car he owned (Camry) so its the first thing that comes to mind.
That leads to part 2. My younger brother is having engine trouble, some type of ticking noise with his e46 330 and will most likely need a new car in the next year or 2 (if any of you know anything about e46 engines please pm me) He has a good friend who is a certified BMW mechanic and has recommended replacing the engine for ~$3k. Money is tight and he would hate to see lose the e46 but hes not 100% sold on a new engine.
That leads to part 2. My younger brother is having engine trouble, some type of ticking noise with his e46 330 and will most likely need a new car in the next year or 2 (if any of you know anything about e46 engines please pm me) He has a good friend who is a certified BMW mechanic and has recommended replacing the engine for ~$3k. Money is tight and he would hate to see lose the e46 but hes not 100% sold on a new engine.
Part 2: I have something of a bit of experience with e46 motors... What's the specific issue? The M54 has a notoriously loud valve train so it could be normal. If it's making a rattling sound, it could be the VANOS getting loose and is a relatively easy/cheap fix. Video and specifics on car would be useful (year, engine, miles, work done, when it started, etc...) to help diagnose the issue. The M54 is a stout engine, I'd be surprised if he needed a new one unless he money shifted it, ran it without oil, or overheated it.
PM me if that helps but there are probably other E46 people on here too.
10-29-2015, 11:37 AM
id buy that type-s.
i bet nothing is wrong with it and it isnt dying internally. and if it were; wouldnt keep me away as engines are super cheap.
i bet nothing is wrong with it and it isnt dying internally. and if it were; wouldnt keep me away as engines are super cheap.
10-29-2015, 12:01 PM
Suzuka Master
What do you think a fair asking price is on the TL-S?
10-29-2015, 12:03 PM
^check autotrader for an estimate and then offer him something just below it
10-29-2015, 12:41 PM
Team Owner
Two part question. My neighbor has an 07 TL Type S in immaculate condition with maybe 15k miles on it. 3 days a week he drives it 5 miles to the nearest train station. Hes looking to sell it soon, but my fear is the car is rotting internally. Am I wrong to assume this? It happened to the last car he owned (Camry) so its the first thing that comes to mind.
That leads to part 2. My younger brother is having engine trouble, some type of ticking noise with his e46 330 and will most likely need a new car in the next year or 2 (if any of you know anything about e46 engines please pm me) He has a good friend who is a certified BMW mechanic and has recommended replacing the engine for ~$3k. Money is tight and he would hate to see lose the e46 but hes not 100% sold on a new engine.
Option 1: Replace engine
Option 2: Buy TL-S
Option 3: New car (budget under $15k)
Mods if its easier to make this into a new thread l will do so. I figured it would get better traction here
That leads to part 2. My younger brother is having engine trouble, some type of ticking noise with his e46 330 and will most likely need a new car in the next year or 2 (if any of you know anything about e46 engines please pm me) He has a good friend who is a certified BMW mechanic and has recommended replacing the engine for ~$3k. Money is tight and he would hate to see lose the e46 but hes not 100% sold on a new engine.
Option 1: Replace engine
Option 2: Buy TL-S
Option 3: New car (budget under $15k)
Mods if its easier to make this into a new thread l will do so. I figured it would get better traction here
10-29-2015, 12:47 PM
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Buy the TL.
10-29-2015, 12:51 PM
Team Owner
My mom sold me her 05 Accord that she put very little miles because she worked .5 mile away. No engine problems except the stupid IAC Valve issue I posted about the other day but that was after me putting on 50k miles in 3 years. So don't worry about a car being driven little.
10-29-2015, 12:55 PM
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
My mom sold me her 05 Accord that she put very little miles because she worked .5 mile away. No engine problems except the stupid IAC Valve issue I posted about the other day but that was after me putting on 50k miles in 3 years. So don't worry about a car being driven little.
10-29-2015, 01:26 PM
Team Owner
The way I drive it in rush hour, best believe
10-29-2015, 01:52 PM
Senior Moderator
10-29-2015, 01:54 PM
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Doesn't matter 
10-29-2015, 01:57 PM
Senior Moderator
10-29-2015, 03:30 PM
I drive a Subata.
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This facelifted R8 sounds like a great car. An awesome review for the car.
2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus First Test Review
2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus First Test Review
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10-29-2015, 03:53 PM
Team Owner
I thought that was the NSX
10-29-2015, 04:02 PM
I drive a Subata.
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NSX copied the pre-facelifted R8, so Audi tweaked the design. You didn't know?
10-29-2015, 05:24 PM
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10-30-2015, 09:16 AM
2024 Honda Civic Type R
And it actually exists.
10-30-2015, 04:10 PM
Team Owner
Now that is what i call someone who loves his cars.
10-30-2015, 06:28 PM
Buy the TL..
11-02-2015, 12:27 PM
Team Owner
anyone knows how to remove hard water spots on paint/wheels/windows?
I have tried the Vinegar + water and it is not really working.
I have tried the Vinegar + water and it is not really working.
11-02-2015, 12:58 PM
I drive a Subata.
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Does claybar work on that?
11-02-2015, 01:04 PM
Ex-OEM King
11-02-2015, 01:13 PM
Team Owner
a light polish by hand or buffer?
I did not use vinegar + water on the paint because i am not sure if it is safe for paint.
It could not even remove the spots on her side windows.
i will try the clay bar....
I did not use vinegar + water on the paint because i am not sure if it is safe for paint.
It could not even remove the spots on her side windows.
i will try the clay bar....
11-02-2015, 01:15 PM
Ex-OEM King
Try by hand first and see if it helps. You can, in theory, do the whole car by hand but it'll take forever. The buffer is for speed, not so much results.
11-02-2015, 02:22 PM
Safety Car
This facelifted R8 sounds like a great car. An awesome review for the car.
2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus First Test Review
2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus First Test Review
Apparently it's the fastest NA motor car that MT has tested. I remember reading it was something like 2.6sec sprint to 60mph?!
11-02-2015, 02:36 PM
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The new RX just arrived here today. Thoughts?
F-Sport:
Sorry for the potato-cam. I'm hoping the weather clears over the next few days and that they go through Pre-Delivery Inspection so I can take some proper pictures.
F-Sport:
Sorry for the potato-cam. I'm hoping the weather clears over the next few days and that they go through Pre-Delivery Inspection so I can take some proper pictures.
11-02-2015, 02:38 PM
in the 90's it was all about boxy cars.
2000's more bubbly.
10'+ back to boxy and sharp
2000's more bubbly.
10'+ back to boxy and sharp
11-02-2015, 02:50 PM
Safety Car
w.t.f. on that RX.
It's like a massive ulcer/diarrhea of the black front grille area....whomever designed that and whomever signed off on that design needs to have their eyesight adjust or something....
Quite possibly one of the ugliest new cars I've ever laid eyes on....
It's like a massive ulcer/diarrhea of the black front grille area....whomever designed that and whomever signed off on that design needs to have their eyesight adjust or something....
Quite possibly one of the ugliest new cars I've ever laid eyes on....
11-02-2015, 02:52 PM
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11-02-2015, 03:17 PM
Ex-OEM King
That is one of the ugliest new cars I've seen in a long time...even more so in "F Sport" trim.
11-02-2015, 03:30 PM
Team Owner
LOL @ the Navi Screen.....
11-02-2015, 03:42 PM
I drive a Subata.
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I'm a HUGE Lexus fanboy, but that one looks like a massive melting tofu.
What's going on in the lower front grill area!?????? Can they just revert it back to have the same grill as IS or GS!??
What's going on in the lower front grill area!?????? Can they just revert it back to have the same grill as IS or GS!??
11-02-2015, 03:59 PM
Team Owner
It is just a matter of time before supermarkets get flooded with this ugliness....
all of a sudden, i don't think ZDX is ugly anymore....
supermarkets get flooded with this ugliness....all of a sudden, i don't think ZDX is ugly anymore....
Last edited by oonowindoo; 11-02-2015 at 04:02 PM.
11-02-2015, 04:03 PM
There are worst.
11-02-2015, 04:04 PM
Senior Moderator
11-02-2015, 04:05 PM
^
Traded the S2k in for one. He needed more seats.
Traded the S2k in for one. He needed more seats.
11-02-2015, 04:08 PM
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