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The problem is they use mediocre hardware and try to compensate with DSP. At low volumes that kinda works but as you noticed when you crank it up the deficiencies become quite apparent. Fender system in my GTI blows it away also. CX-5 is also for me the wifes car.

The problem is for a lot of features their interface ends up being more cumbersome. However where they have the screen located doesnt work well for touch. Its not a deal breaker for me one way or the other but I think I find the touch based setup in my GTI easier most of the time. Interestingly...

I just put it in the cubby in front of the cup holders. I think phone mounts are tacky.

Its a push notification to the VW app and yea I believe there is a cellular modem in the car (using Verizon). Its kinda like Onstar and has an SOS feature. Also in case of an accident it can automatically call emergency services.

The GTI will send me a push notification if I left the sunroof open (or window or car unlocked) and lets you know if there is rain in the forecast.

Thats just tricking it to think its not in park. Then I have to push start twice to turn it off again. I dont really think thats intended as a feature.

Yup the last 2 Fords and VWs Ive owned worked that way as well. I use that daily. How many times Ive had to restart the Mazda for a window or sunroof...... [emoji849]

And make it so the accessory stays on after shutting off the engine until I open the door or some period of time so I can still listen to music roll (all) windows up/down and open/close sunroof. That is probably one of my biggest pet peeves with the Mazda.

Heres hoping

Yea, Im not waiting in line for gas to save a few cents. Time is money.

Gas lines are still a thing?

I agree as well.

Yea I get the Macan is small. Probably not that much bigger than my GTI if at all. There are bigger options too but also lots of money.

Yup and RWD biased please. Thats one thing about the X3 vs CX-5 that you cant easily fix.

I mean more from the handling perspective. The ST being FWD it cant really use all its power anyway. But yea a CX-5 with some upgrades! Probably the biggest thing that bothers me is all the body lean. Anyway..... the Edge ST would be a better if they figured out a better transmission IMO I...

Exactly to get what you had in the ST you need a Macan or something along that line and thats serious money.

Yea I think youre probably right about that.

Thats my point theyre are still big hulking CUV so there is that much more mass to overcome to make it handle and drive nice. Versus a car ..... which 3 major automakers have basically quit making. Im not saying CUV should not exist. Rather it shouldnt be the only thing that exists. You could...

Agree on that as well. In fact a buddy of mine has an ST. Recently had a kid and needs to get something bigger eventually. He wants the ST wagon or maybe 3 series wagon but alas the former isnt meant to be in the US and the later would only be used with high maintenance costs. I suggested...

No, rolling them at the 225s on the GTR. Im agreeing with you that they need to be wider. Simmer down.