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What could make a seemingly mild-mannered '83 Porsche start rolling uphill towards a near-by cliff, with its engine off? Poltergeists? Something in the water of its home-town, Radium Springs, New Mexico? Find out if Tom and Ray can come up with an answer that'll help its owner take it off the auto-suicide watch list. Also, remember our old favorite, Foreign Accent Syndrome? This week, we discuss a new entry to the world of odd neurological incidents: Foreign Language Syndrome. Hear what happens when one Czech motorcyclist takes a hit to the ol' noggin. Speaking of unusual brain activity, our hosts decide to take on the roles of schoolmarms, giving two callers homework assignments. Later, they'll share their findings-- if only to report on "number of fingers lost." And, is a road-trip from West Palm Beach to New York City really the best time to learn how to drive stick? Sure, if it's not your car! All that, plus a new Puzzler from Ray's "Shipping and Handling" series, and lots more, on this week's Car Talk.

Segments 1 - 10

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Segment 1:

Show Open: Foreign Accent Syndrome Takes Another Step. Also, homework for Christy the teacher.

Segment 2:

Other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the CJ5? Also, Christy returns.

Segment 3:

Quick blinking in Malaysia.

Segment 4:

Puzzler Answer: Stuck in the alley with you.

Segment 5:

Jim returns.

Segment 6:

The Kamikaze Porsche of Radium Springs Also, that 400 miles could've been your last, Jon.

Segment 7:

New Puzzler: Retrieving the new car.

Segment 8:

A well-timed sale.

Segment 9:

Belt dressing? At least it wasn't Thousand Island.

Segment 10:

How NOT to learn to drive a stick shift.