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I'm looking for a used car for my daughter. She has narrowed down her desires(which I'll take into consideration!) to either a mini cooper or "new beetle" coupes. Auto transmission. Any comments, opinions on either? Thanks

I have both. Between the two, I'd pick the Topsider. Simpler, and the only small issue is making sure the rubber gaskets are sealing "just right" when you tighten the cap and pump into the can.

Exactly. They really aren't a full size SUV, they just get the horrible gas mileage of a full-size(or worse). My son has a 2003 Tahoe and it really is a little surprising the size difference when he parks it next to the Commander.

They are really the same vehicle under the skin. Powertrains, 4wd systems the same. It really comes down to which looks better to you and do you ever need a third row seat. I have a 2010 Hemi Commander and am quite happy with it except for the gas mileage(11-12 mpg city, 17-18 hwy). Haven't had...

Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative to Yahoo as my main homepage to follow news,my forums and serve as my primary email address? I'm looking for something with perhaps less spam, ads and obvious worldview/political slant. Thanks

Thanks everyone for the advice. She found a 1999 Chevy Venture 8 pass minivan with V6 and auto trans and only 79k miles. I have not seen it yet, but independent inspection checked out. She got it for 4000. Any obvious things to watch for on this vehicle? Thanks!

I am a physician who deals with neurologic and musculoskeletal problems exclusively. I have been checking Vit. D levels for years and treating deficiencies. I have learned the following: -trying to predict Vit. D deficiency based on sun exposure, diet, etc. is not reliable. I have found...

My sister-in-law takes care of foster kids and just received 5 siblings. She is needing a van, ideally 8 passenger, for hauling them and her own family around. Used, would like to spend 5-6000 max. Any advice on what to look for/avoid? Thanks!

Advice and recommendations wanted. Just got the car. For engine, BMW 5-30 was evidently recommended but I've read that even the 2002 S62 motor should run the special 10-60, like the 2000 and earlier were backspecced to. Would Mobil 0-40 be a good easily available option? For transmission...

I appreciate everyones input, both (potentially) positive and negative. I, like Overkill, also tend to do most of my own maintenance, being fortunate enough to have a lift and plenty of tools at my disposal. Most of my experience has been with American and Japanese vehicles, though. Are most of...

I'm considering a 1998-2003 M5 for myself and a Z3 for the wife. Never have owned a BMW but we like these models and used ones are a fraction of what they were new. Any advice or experience from BITOG crowd? Thanks

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: Riz Rearend Fluid Sorry, but when I saw this in Recent Topics, I thought it was going to be about some medical condition... For rearend fluid, I recommend kaopectate or Lomotil. Dr. Feelgood

I agree with Boomer. Pythons are such cool, iconic guns and sweet shooters that you'll probably want to shoot it more, as opposed to less. A less than mint one is more affordable and more usable.

The Mystik oil looks interesting. Where do you get it? The other "pwc" specific oils I've seen are Motul and Maxima.

I recently purchased 2 used (2007 and 2008) Yamaha FX HO waverunners. These are the 160 hp mr1 engines that spin to about 10000 rpm. Of course, Yamaha recommends their Yamalube 4w, which is a 10w40 conventional. Anyone have experience or thoughts on just using this vs. a better option for this...

Hi all. Just bought a 2004 Xterra with the V6 for my daughter. Needs the 105k timing belt service. Will have them do flush and fill at same time. What coolant should be used? Manual and Advance auto only say Genuine Nissan. Thanks!

I have owned a 96 VTEC Prelude since new. Have used just about every filter and oil, usually synthetics. The Fram XG has worked well, as it has on multiple other vehicles of mine, foreign and domestic. Maxlife and Schaeffers 9000 have probably been my favorite oils. Nothing will totally stop oil...

I live in North Georgia and there are plenty of them here, even just outside city limits. If prepared right, they're pretty tasty when BBQ'd. One of my employees hunts them regularly, including occasionally wrestling them and tying them up. Dogs are routinely used. It is not unheard of to lose...

Thanks for all the input. Wow on the mileage is right. Ouch, sounds like I'd do better with a Tahoe!

I would appreciate any thoughts, cautions or comments from BITOGers re: Xterras Looking at spending 10K or less, 4x4 preferred, auto. It looks like this will mean 2000 to 2006 or so model yrs. Thanks!