Recent content by j0nny5

You're not alone. My 2016 Touring AWD with the Bose system is in Service overnight tonight for its 1k complimentary "checkup", and they're looking into it. It's happened twice now in the month I've had it (traded in my 2014 fwd sport for the 2016). In addition to the lost favorites, the clock...

Thanks :) If the AWD/2.5 were available in a 6MT, it would be worth the depreciation hit for me. I just really dislike auto trans that much :D

First, thanks for an amazing reply. You hit every single issue right on the head! Thank you; am due for a service soon, will have them address this. I should add that it sounds very much like it's coming from the dash, almost as if the sudden twist is causing unusual contact between parts...

This is a good idea, thank you!

Thank you; does it feel pretty sure-footed (if you've taken it off road at all)? I live in Northern California, near sea level; the coldest it gets in the winter is about 40 - 45 F (4 - 7 degrees C) at the worst. Assuming I'd be spending every other weekend in the mountains, where it can get...

Thanks for the input! After reading through this thread, I'm a little gun-shy about the Subie idea now. Not to say that a single thread will make a decision for me; I'll probably still test drive, but the on-road handling characteristics of the Forester being universally described as 'soft' and...

Thanks very much in advance for any suggestions anyone might have! This is a bit long, so, Much, Much appreciated! Here's the situation: 2014 CX-5 Sport (6sp/FWD). Have had it for about a year. Love it! (Would love it more if I could have the 2.5L with the 6sp, but whatever.) I never did a lot...

I just want to thank everyone on this thread; I usually do my own installs, but this time, I decided to go pro. Having the wiring diagrams and knowing what fit where helped me pick out exactly what I wanted, where I wanted, ahead of time. (I even had to correct the installer a couple of times on...