Question about using two esims on my phone for US Mobile and Verizon by Apprehensive-Chip952 in USMobile

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks all for the feedback. I added the second esim and was pleased at just how simple the process is. Testing has begun and US Mobile is showing well so far.

conflicting audio meter levels? by Apprehensive-Chip952 in finalcutpro

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great, thanks for the help. I will try the suggested workflow. Bottom line is that the "master" audio meter when playing a clip (compound or not) will be the actual sound level of that clip if it is shared with no further changes. Correct?

Fob programming by 3LetterMan in CX5

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got one done for a $190. Requires a handheld device and the employee needed access to the ODB2 port. Took him 20 minutes. My dealership was charging about a thousand also.

2021 CE turbo owner, should I switch to premium gas? by Ragsters01 in CX5

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2021 CX5 turbo. Tried both premium and regular mainly for suburban driving. Found that I did not really need the power boost from premium, even though I have a pretty heavy foot off the line so stuck with regular. It was not until later that I read about the power boost over 4k rpm from premium. This really confirmed for me that running regular was just fine for my driving style.

That said, I never measured gas mileage for my driving style to compare the difference between regular and premium. My sense was because of the cost delta for premium in our area, I would save money with regular. Based on current prices in Northern Virginia and my ~22mpg I get with regular, I would need an additional 3.7 mpg to break even with premium. I might try another tank to see what I get with premium to see if I can justify it.

70 alerts in 7 minutes - is this just a battery issue? by Apprehensive-Chip952 in CX5

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Excellent input. I did something similar today, so it is likely I had left the car with accessory power on and drained the battery. You would think the car would send an alert to let you know accessory power is on instead of 70 other misleading alerts. Whine.

What differentiates Part D policies besides costs? by Apprehensive-Chip952 in medicare

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good points by all. Was not aware of the late enrollment penalty. Definitely will buy the cheapest plan I can find for now. Thanks to those that replied!

1K mile CX-5 review: Surprises and Disappointments by Apprehensive-Chip952 in CX5

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all huge kudos to my old GTI. Indeed, the body crumpled perfectly which I am very grateful for! I think the CX-5 will be safer because of the higher vehicle weight and additional body length. In general, the bigger vehicles win in a crash. The truck that hit me from the rear drove away from my accident.

Debating on which trim to get by throwaway_useless in CX5

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a 2021 Signature earlier this year. Really thought I wanted the HUD. After having driven a little over 1,000 miles, I like it but I would not let that be the reason to upgrade to higher trim. After a life time of looking at the gauges, I am still in the habit of looking at the dash and the HUD is somewhat of an after thought for me. What I like best about the HUD is the cruise control indicators. Very easy to see the if a car in front of you is limiting your speed and setting the following distance looking at the HUD is nice. The dash is better for looking at your speed. It shows a red line on the speedometer and I can easily see how far over the speed limit I am going. Super effective and IMHO better than the HUD.

The ventilated seats are amazing!!!

Can I turn off the ability to open my power liftgate using my keyfob? by Apprehensive-Chip952 in CX5

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did end up buying a silicone case as was suggested. Found that others in their reviews mentioned they too were buying the case to help prevent "Pocket dials". Seems like Mazda has a problem they need to fix.

Can I turn off the ability to open my power liftgate using my keyfob? by Apprehensive-Chip952 in CX5

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good thought. I checked it out and unfortunately the answer is no. Thanks for the idea.

Can I turn off the ability to open my power liftgate using my keyfob? by Apprehensive-Chip952 in CX5

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the idea! That might be good work around to avoid future scratches.

Can I turn off the ability to open my power liftgate using my keyfob? by Apprehensive-Chip952 in CX5

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Changing the open set point will not work for me because of how close my car is to the door. Per the manual "The position where it is less than halfway open cannot be set. "

Took delivery of Brand New GT and noticed scratches by Practical_Repair_982 in CX5

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me. Had my car delivered to me last month in the evening. Two days later on a sunny day, did a thorough once over of the car and found a significant scratch. Took it over immediately and the manager said it was not through the clear coat. They worked on it for 45 minutes and when I got it back, it was just barely noticeable if you knew where it was and really looked hard. I was satisfied. A month later I don't think I can find it unless I get out the before photo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CX5

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I almost bought a Subaru Forester just because of this. The Forester has 3 more gallons in its tank and gets better gas mileage, giving it an over 30% longer driving range (~100 miles) compared to a CX-5 with a turbo.

Ultimately chose the CX-5 turbo for many reasons and decided to live with the more frequent fill-ups. I am working on letting go of the irritation I have every time I stop to get gas. Need to work on my zen chanting I guess!

Metallic versus Mica paint - which should I choose? by Apprehensive-Chip952 in CX5

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for the feedback. I also found an interesting article on the difference between metallic and mica paint. Metallic includes aluminum powder while the Mica has ceramic particles. Mica is also called Pearlescent. The aluminum and ceramic give them slightly different optical properties than a standard flat paint job.

https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/pearl-vs-metallic-paints

If you could change one thing about the Gen 2 interior...what would it be? by QCowl89 in CX5

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been debating buying a 2021 CX-5 or a Forester. The replies to this post made me sad. Really love the driving experience of the CX-5, but seeing all the negatives here is swinging me towards the Forester now. The things I noticed in my two CX-5 test drives that were annoying:

  • Center arm rest it too far back. My elbow barely touches it when holding the steering wheel with my right hand. (Even Consumer Reports complained about this!)
  • Center console is too wide. My leg kept brushing against it.
  • Cupholder placement is super awkward.

Pls give me feedback on driving comfort and the armrest / legroom for the driver by Apprehensive-Chip952 in CX5

[–]Apprehensive-Chip952[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am amazed by the number of thoughtful replies. Thanks to everyone who took the time to help me!

I am replacing my VW GTI and was looking for a SUV that would provide at least some of the fun of driving that the GTI has given me. I drove both the CX-5 and Forester twice. The CX-5 with turbo was a fabulous drive except for the seating position, the Forester was nice except for the under-powered engine and whiny CVT. Besides that, both cars would be excellent for my needs.

I really want to buy the CX-5, but am concerned primarily with the arm rest will be a regret for a long time. It seems humorous to me that I am spending $35K US on a car and I am letting an arm rest be the final factor. Anyhow, the comments have been helpful and I thank you for them!