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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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    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

    (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?

    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!

    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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    Rear wheel well protector missing? new purchase

    I just bought a GT and noticed the inside of both rear wheel wells do not have a plastic protector (? terminology) like the front, the 'gray felt' is exposed. This can't be correct? I had the wheels switched out at the dealer when purchased. Please confirm for me. Haven't been able to find...
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    Switching 19" wheels/tires for 17" on new 2016.5 GT @Dealer - Any mechanical issues?

    Switching 19" wheels/tires for 17" on new 2016.5 GT @Dealer - Any mechanical issues? Hi, I am buying a new 2016.5 GT and negotiating with dealers on switching out the 19"'s for 17"'s. One dealer said the following "... the 19" wheels come standard on the GT, as you noted. To change them out...
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    Experience with dirt for sand leather interior - I have a dog & I drink coffee!

    Here's my dilemma: I really want the Deep Crystal blue exterior GT cx5, but the sand / white interior really causes me pause. This is my first car w/leather. I'm not a slob but I'm not a neat freak either. I will use this car for its utility, not just a people carrier. I have an active 70LB...
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    GT purchase question/advise: Tech Pkg & 17" vs 19" tires

    Hi there, Newbie here. Looking for advise: My current car is a 1997 Nissan Altima I've had for 15 years. I am looking at the GT model mainly bcz I want the added features + leather seats/moon roof. Tech Pkg: I am leary about the 'movable' adaptive headlights, it really seems something that...
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