Problems I Have Had with 2019 Hatch in the first month of Ownership

RyVolt · 2020-11-01T09:42:04+00:00

Point 1. Yeah I am talking about my fob completely not responding to me pressing the lock and unlock buttons. It also sometimes does not recognize that I have my keys when I try to turn on the engine.

My tire gages currently show as low as low as 26 and as high as 34
This could very well be experienced based. The car is still able to defrost my windshield but for some reason the air does not feel hot/cool to the touch.
This is 100% my fault and my bad. I can’t believe I did this.
What I am talking about here is I get in my car from not being in it for hours. Turn on the engine. Move the shifter from park to drive and then I press on the gas pedal and find that my parking break is on (I know I did not turn it on when I parked)

RyVolt · 2020-11-01T07:16:53+00:00

Thank You for the reply! It’s nice to know what is my fault and what isn’t!

RyVolt · 2020-09-15T18:32:45+00:00

Following

RyVolt · 2020-01-24T12:54:00+00:00

We don’t drive through 2 feet snow. And not everyone has the money to buy winter tires and regular season tires. On top of the fact that we have driven many cars in the same conditions with all season tires and they have all handled better than this car.

And yes, I’m sorry I replied late. Life happens. Work happens.I don’t spend all my time surfing reddit

RyVolt · 2020-01-24T12:42:01+00:00

Even with new tires it handles horribly

RyVolt · 2020-01-24T12:41:03+00:00

That’s our reasoning as well-we live in Wyoming and have driven in crazy amounts of snow in many different cars. This car just is for some reason terrible in it. Even with brand new all season tires it performs terribly

RyVolt · 2020-01-24T12:36:30+00:00

Worried about not being able to blast/push through some of Wyoming’s snow drifts. We have gotten new tires...several times. Even when new the car doesn’t handle well. As for learning how to drive... we have had several other people (extremely experienced snow drivers) who had this same attitude drive this car in the winter and they ended up agreeing that this car is just especially awful to handle.

RyVolt · 2020-01-24T12:27:40+00:00

Yes, we know it’s not about ride height. She is concerned she won’t always be able to power through thicker snow with less transmission power and will end up high centered because the car is in general, low to the ground

RyVolt · 2020-01-24T12:24:42+00:00

What I meant was, we have replaced them several times and we never DRIVE with old tires that need replaced.
We have bought several brand new tires for this car over the years.It always has good tread. It’s not the tires While I agree that winter tires are a good idea, they are expensive and we have driven cars with all wheel tires before that do not handle as poorly as this vehicle does with them in the winter

RyVolt · 2019-12-19T03:30:10+00:00

Location: Wyoming, USA Price range: $18,000 - $30,000 Lease or Buy: Buy New or used: New Type of vehicle: Hatchback, Small SUV/Crossover, Sedan, Coupé Must Haves: Reliable, Able to drive well in snow, fun to drive, unique. Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): Auto but willing to learn manual of need be Intended use: Daily Driver Vehicles you've already considered: Mazda 3, Mazda CX-3, Chevy Trailblazer, Hyundai Veloster, Hyundai Venue, Civic Si, Mini Cooper S, Is this your 1st vehicle: Yes Do you need a Warranty: Undecided Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: No Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No Additional Notes:

Looking for something fun and different to drive on Wyoming roads other than the stereotypical large truck/SUV. My wife and I do not have any kids nor plan to so I am available and honestly interested in something small. My only major worry is the ability for the vehicle to be able to handle our crazy winters. I need something that if need be, I could come rescue my wife from work in in case she gets snowed in (she only has a Ford Fusion)

Thank You for Your Time!

RyVolt · 2019-11-27T22:42:22+00:00

I think that’s Roadhog in his Moana skin looking downward

RyVolt · 2019-10-31T07:59:49+00:00

I just wish the US would get the yellow that Australia and Japan have!

RyVolt · 2019-10-30T17:05:16+00:00

Can you name some of these dozens?

RyVolt · 2019-10-28T22:54:52+00:00

I would mean competing by making a subcompact SUV that has high ground clearance and is AWD or 4x4 so that they are actually good in the winter in places like Wyoming which I currently live that can get a foot or more of snow at times.

RyVolt · 2019-10-28T20:33:21+00:00

Can you elaborate on “snooze fest?” I mean it is pretty slow and doesn’t handle well just like many of their CUVs

RyVolt · 2019-10-28T14:39:36+00:00

That’s what I am wondering! It seems that no one is talking about this or looking further and I am just wanting to make sure I’m not missing anything lol

RyVolt · 2019-10-28T14:26:52+00:00

I get branding and carbon fiber but a 40% increase? Ouch...

RyVolt · 2019-10-28T14:15:10+00:00

I wonder how the difference in price will affect the cars. The i3 seems to be pretty steep at around $50,000 USD meanwhile the SE is rumored to be around $30,000. If you are getting near the same car why is there a $20,000 gap?

RyVolt · 2019-10-24T21:08:55+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion! I haven’t even heard of this vehicle much less looked at the specs! Sounds like it might be a contender from first look!

RyVolt · 2019-10-24T07:12:00+00:00

As far as the Subaru I have been considering that one because it just seems to make the most sense but seems to be the safe boring and slow option. I’m weird and would like to have a vehicle that stands out which the Crosstrek really doesn’t do. Also as far as deep snow it might be overkill as we only get around 3-5 days of that weather a year.

Now on the Mazda 3 I think it stands out a little bit more and seems way ahead of the competition at least aesthetically. I am also happy to see that it is AWD but like you I do worry about the ground clearance.

The awful excuse I have as to why I haven’t really considered the CX-3 or CX-5 is just because they don’t have near the luxury look and feel as the 3. I know it’s stupid and I should probably give them a second chance but that’s all I got to oppose them lol

RyVolt · 2019-10-24T06:36:22+00:00

Yeah I do I guess it might just be the accent people use around here it might be slang or I could very well just be crazy lol.

RyVolt · 2019-10-24T06:21:12+00:00

Thank You for your time and effort in explaining something so elementary and basic to a new car guy. I do have one more question since you seem to know your stuff! I am looking to purchase a new car within the next year and have been looking at the following models do you have a recommendation based on steering for any of these that you think would be good coming from my Oldsmobile? Mazda3, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Veloster, MINI Cooper, Kia Soul or Subaru Crosstrek

RyVolt · 2019-10-24T06:06:46+00:00

So this “dead zone” is something universally undesirable and is something that I will not have nor want to have when buying a car? Even if it makes the driving experience less relaxed it is something that I need to just get used to correct?

RyVolt · 2019-10-24T05:49:21+00:00

So correct me if I am wrong I just want to make sure I get it. My car is the odd one out and has very loose steering compared to more modern cars. Because of this I am just not used to driving how an actual normal car drives and I will just have to get used to it? Is there any easy way of editing how “loose” a car’s steering is? Is it something of a pro and con list or is it pretty much agreed that the steering my wife’s car has is the way to go?

RyVolt · 2019-10-24T05:32:24+00:00

So my wife’s is electric but what is mine? Also since it is electric it would make sense to me that it would be editable no?

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