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    Loose fuel filler neck - anyone else have this issue?

    I have a 2016.5 GT, 2.5 months old. I've noticed the fuel filler neck is slightly loose/wiggly when I fuel up/ insert the fuel nozzle. Seems a bit 'flimsy'. By comparison, none of my other cars' filler necks moved at all. Is this normal with newer/modern cars? Or should I have this checked...
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    Epic road trip 8900 miles in 4 weeks

    Whoo Hoo! Just did an epic solo trip I90 Seattle to New England & Back with many Nat'l Park stops. Super happy with my new ride, early days aside! I had zero issues with the car, as one would hope in a new vehicle. I bought this CUV (my first) for its utility & I like to drive...
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    CX-5 - How to Build a Sleeping Platform

    Just returned from a Xcountry trip, and I used your sleeping platform design. It was perfect!, thank you for sharing this great design & idea!
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    Dissapointed - ear shattering noise when rear windows are down

    Yup, "breaking wind" (haha) by opening other windows/sunroof did the trick. Thanks everyone.
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    2016.5 Cross-Bar Suggestions

    I have a GT with factory Rails. I'm looking for crossbars. I've never had a roof rack before, so this is new to me. Will the OEM bars suffice, or are there better but not crazy $$$ alternative options? It's just me & my boyfriend, no kiddo stuff:) Here's what I anticipate common usage for...
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    2016.5 Nav ?: Enter place name vs. address?

    Is there really no option to enter a place name on this Nav system? Example: Bud's Burger, Tyler Park, Etc.. I rarely know a St Address or "Home" #. POI / Nearby/Search doesn't seem to work for this either - but I'm still green. Manual wasn't much help. Seems bassackwards to me; if you're...
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    Dissapointed - ear shattering noise when rear windows are down

    Thanks Everyone, I'll fiddle with various window adjustments.
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    Dissapointed - ear shattering noise when rear windows are down

    (unamused) The one 'thing' I did not test drive. Is it me, my sensitive hearing or that I have not had a new car since 1999? The shuddering, high pitched noise the wind makes when one/both rear windows are down. This is such a drive drag (excuse the pun), for me. I noticed this bcz I have a...
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    Newbie to Pushbutton start: Dead battery on day 7 - Record Breaker?

    Thanks! I didn't know IGN mode was different than ACC, and what you explained about IGN mode vs ACC. Really Good to know! I searched the manual for a specific cause and do not recall seeing a IGN mode referred to there. Def. new to pushbutton start operator error.
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    Newbie to Pushbutton start: Dead battery on day 7 - Record Breaker?

    Hmm. Here's what occurred: Let me know if I may have a weak new battery or if you still think this is 'strange' & I should have it checked out. thx. 1) Car in driveway, I turned on ACC mode to roll down the windows - to air the new car smell out a bit. I do not remember if I turned acc off...
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    Newbie to Pushbutton start: Dead battery on day 7 - Record Breaker?

    LOL. On day 7 of new ownership, I unknowingly left the cx5 in ACC mode; all day! Glad to have roadside assist - to my driveway, for a jump. (My car was parked nose in so my cables were not long enough). Roadside assist got to me in 20 minutes - nice! Did I break a newbie record? My...
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    My new Ride, big thx for all your help - great forum!

    Not yet. Judging from the pic of your vehicle (if that's yours) we're on opposite ends of the mod spectrum, ha! For the next month or so, I'll ride to get used to it as is - break it in, figure out what I like & what I don't. I'm not one to modify my cars, but for this one I may dabble down...
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    My new Ride, big thx for all your help - great forum!

    The research I did from this forum really helped me decide on the CX5 and with negotiating on price! This is my first 'new' car. The last car I bought ('97 Nissan Altima, manual GXE) was in 1999!!. Bought it for 9K, sold it yesterday for $1800K. (the car was a maintenance free TANK!) Suffice...
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