Archive for July, 2009

House rushes to rescue ‘cash for clunkers’ program

The House has voted to rush an additional $2 billion into the popular but financially strapped “cash for clunkers” car purchase program.

Open Question: I have a Toyota supra 1992. It has a blown gasket after 3 rebuilts. What to do to prevent this?

I have a Toyota supra 1992. It has a blown gasket. It has had 2-3 rebuilts. I want to keep the car, but was wondering could I just rebuilt the engine and restore it? Would the problem always recur? I would appreciate your advice.
the blown gasket had to be rebuilt. Where do I go to rebuild the car? Any reccs on what to do? How much could it cost?

Open Question: 2005 Toyota Hylander Seats come out?

In this car can the seats in the middle row come out? If you are not sure, what is this called if the seats can be removed?
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Open Question: Isn’t it expensive to maintain a Hybrid Toyota Prius, is it worth buying?

Or more than a normal car?

1- You have to have it fixed/adjusted by a mechanic who knows how to fix Hybrids.

2- The engine is different.

3- Its all electric.

And it feels like we are “Guinea Pigs” “Trying Out” the cars. Just like diesel trucks turned out not good.
What I meant was-
“guinea pig”- no one has said that the Hybrid is going to be around for like a decade, the diesel back then was the economy saver and people were buying them instead. The diesel fuel was also more expesive than than now. Plus U don’t see people making Diesls anymore.

Open Question: Good price for a 2010 Camry SE?

Am looking to buy a new car. What would be a good invoice price for a 2010 Camry SE? I used NADA and cars.com for the invoice price, but I just want to make sure their prices are accurate.

Open Question: 91 Toyota Tercel – stuck in FAST IDLE.?

91 Tercel.
Even after the engine warms up, RPMs do not drop. Stays in “fast idle” model

I would like a troubleshooting list of things to check such as vacuum leaks, temperature sensors, etc.

Cash for Clunkers — Salvation of North American economy?

The Cash for Clunkers program in the United States got off to such a flying start in the past week that reports last night first indicated it was being discontinued because the kitty was running dry, but with subsequent reports it was back on again.

Open Question: heat @ ac control levers for 1986 toyota pickup?

the complete package is dash mounted

Open Question: I bought a 09 Corolla on 07-18-09?

when i left dealership they called and said bank wanted copy of my divorce papers i could not find them right off so i took car back on 07-28 because they said they went thru another bank that did not need papers. I have not gone back and they say will report repo to my credit what can i do now?

Open Question: Does anyone own a Toyota Rav 2009 I4×4?

What do you like or not like?.I have petty complaints but they drive me crazy.The spare tire cover keeps coming off in the car wash. I think the passenger side windshield wiper is to big for the car. Other than my thoughts what about yours?