what are the safety measure for typhoons?
{Never try to start the engine with the light ON!} [8 Minutes!?] Sounds like two things; Yes Battery is Weak, Have it Load Tested at 50% CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) for 15 Seconds, not dropping below 9 Volts during the test to show you if the Battery will Take and Hold a charge (If fails Replace it) Have the Alternator Load Tested to see if you are getting the Max. Amperage listed, Low Amps means Bad Diode(s) that will Drain the Battery (NOTE: 14.5 Volts is good but without the Amps to Push it it won't charge the Battery Properly)
Get a small truck, like an s10 or colorado. Or you could do a full size, like a silverado. They are awesome trucks. I have an 01 with a V8 and it gets about 21 mpg, which isnt bad, and it won't scrape on hardly anything. Plus I have over 226,000 miles on it and it still runs great. The resale is awesome on them as well. Sounds like that could be your best option, either a small truck, or suv. Or maybe a larger car, like an impala or grand marquis.
