Considering a CX5
- Thread starter Jakealope
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- Plano, Texas, USA
I merely reply RDK006's comment, not Unobtanium's:
Panther who said he needs 4 minutes to remote start his CX-5 with MMS actually communicated with me many times trying to get answers of his questions about purchasing a 2016 CX-5 GT AWD. He wanted to make a right decision with no regrets which may be his last new car purchase for his retirement. We don't need question his claim and it does take him 4 minutes. Some member also stated that the service sometimes is down and the MMS simply doesn't work. That's why I said MMS is unreliable!
7eregrine
The man, the myth, the legend
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- Land of Cleve
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- 2016.5 CX5
I didn't question his claim. I'm only suggesting that's probably not normal. Highly doubt it's normal. Could be his phone. Could be his network coverage. I'm suggesting for the majority of users, it works as intended.
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- 2021 CX-9 Sig
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- 2021 CX-5 GT
Actually in PA for the most part. Used it in the beginning but the novelty wore off fast. I do actually live in the south now!
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Guest2019C20
Hey everybody! Let's *really* add to our winter fuel dilution problems, by letting a cold engine idle for prolonged periods!
(And we are way too triggly puff to let our baby-soft butts touch a cold car seat!!!)
Or is that being too pessimistic?
Guffaw!
No-I don't have a problem with de-iceing windshields...
(And we are way too triggly puff to let our baby-soft butts touch a cold car seat!!!)
Or is that being too pessimistic?
Guffaw!
No-I don't have a problem with de-iceing windshields...
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- San Antonio, Texas
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- '15 CX-5 Miata AWD
Op probably bought a mirage after all this lol. He hasnt posted aince page 1
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Guest2019C20
https://www.google.com/search?q=tri...1.69i57j0l5.5246j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
(darn it, spelled it wrong)
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- RDX Aspec Adv.
The remote from my Jeep didn't take 4 minutes. *Click click Rev....*
I would never recommend a CX-5 for someone who was considering "their last car". For many many reasons.
-Lack of luxury
-Lack of comfort (relative)
-Lack of "solid" feel on the road. Most retirees I would think, who would even bother with a new car, likely want to visit grand-kids and take road trips. The CX-5 is not that vehicle, IMO
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- RDX Aspec Adv.
Luxury. Who wants to get into a cold vehicle when you can get into a nice warm one? Further, the CX-5 ices its ass shut. You can't roll the windows down or anything. It's nice to have that solved before you get into the vehicle, as well as being ABLE to get into the vehicle because the door is iced shut. In short, I really miss my remote start for both comfort and practical reasons.
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- RDX Aspec Adv.
I live in the south. Used my remote start all the time to get the ice off the doors and glass before going out to the Jeep. With the CX-5, I just yank like a mother, and one day I'll be stronger than the door latch, and the ice will be stronger than the both of us, I bet.
7eregrine
The man, the myth, the legend
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- Land of Cleve
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- 2016.5 CX5
Try to keep up.
A - 4 minutes is not normal.
B - You are comparing your normal transmitter type remote start with the app on your phone type...that Jeep still doesn't offer in 2017.
C - Just because you aren't comfy in your Mazda doesn't mean no one is Mr Opinionated.
D - Probably is my last car. Longevity doesn't run in my family. I'm happy with my last car.
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Well, that's what counts! Can't argue with that. Much like when I asked a dying man what he would have changed and got "would have skipped the accounting degree and gone right into counseling" as his "one thing I would have done different in my life" answer. It may not have been what I would have thought he would say, but it was his to say!
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What happened to the OP, did we scare him off. (bicker)
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- 2014 QX70 AWD
Someone had mentioned they were hoping for softer throttle response in the 2017 CX5. I've read it's going to actually have a faster throttle response.
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- 2021 CX-9 Sig
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- 2021 CX-5 GT
The CX-5 does not take 4 minutes to start. That is just silly. And I would argue the "luxury and comfort level of the CX-5 is on par with its competition. And most retirees would be fine driving a CX-5 on the highway. The car gets great mileage and most retirees don't drive 90 MPH on the highway.
Thanks to all for the helpful information. I think that I will wait until the 2017 CX5 come out and test drive that model. I also plan to test drive a 2017 Honda CRV, Subaru Forester and Outback. I don't much like dealing with the salespeople, so I'll get around to test driving later this spring. I much prefer solo test drives, which some dealers allow. I don't like salespeople who want to ride on a test drive and then talk the whole time so you can't really pay attention to details of the car, road noise, radio, etc. Drives me nuts!
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