2015 Owners-Biggest Surprises/Disappointments so far

[Asharus]

It flashes when the clutch is depressed before the start button is pushed.

Yeah, I don't get it either. It isn't a problem.

perhaps some just have really sensitive eyes. and i still haven't noticed it yet. ill keep an eye out for that light next time.

Eh, I've had 3 Honda's since 2005 and they were all very lackluster. And they ALL rattle very badly from the back deck.

ok yeah, i guess it depends on the manufacturer. my subaru's audio was terrible too. but i've noticed nissan audio, even base audio systems, are excellent. i remember back in 1996 in my brother's altima, it was awesome. my wife's last 2 nissan sentras have been excellent too. it blows away every audio system i've heard, even the high end BMW ones (even though most BMW audio ive heard are pure crap)

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[sandpiper]

I just bought a Mazda CX-5 Touring, which is the mid level trim, for my daily driver. The stock no name 6 speaker sound system rocks compared to the 9 speaker Shaker system in my Ecoboost Premium.

The audio system is the only disappointment.

 

[Sc00ter]

Disappointment so far:
- Leather top dash cover only comes with premier trim (seriously Ford? You can't explicitly call that out on the site?!)
- Spoiler delete that was meant to be included, wasn't.
- Probably should've gone with PP after all, good value for money.

Taking delivery in two weeks. Wondering if I should reject it and re-order (I've got that option, considering the sales rep didn't include the spoiler delete like I'd asked him to).

Spoiler's not too intrusive: don't know why people delete it. But you'll never regret getting the V8 after you take the car out the first time, and it's even better on a windy road than it is in the straightaways.. and it's a sub 5-second car. The only disappointments I've had are the plain floor mats and not doing the upgrade to maps on the Nav... which can't (or won't) be retrofitted by Ford.

 

[thewiz8807]

I can confirm, my 2003 Altima 2.5s had an amazing sound system. People used to think I had a sub-woofer in it it used to knock so hard.

 

[thewiz8807]

I mean, how bad is the Premium's sound system on a scale of 1-10?


I didn't go with the Shaker Audio Pro system, I have the 400A 9 Speaker system with the Amp.


Car hasn't been delivered yet.

 

[Sc00ter]

take a road trip to long island and you can hear it in person

but i see you are in PA. CJ Pony Parts cant be far from you. im sure they install exhausts over there on a daily basis. their video is what sold me on the exhaust, among others.

American Muscle's 1/2 hour away from me in Malvern, too - they offered to let me stop up and listen, but they're only open weekdays until 5:00... I'm having trouble getting there.

 

[sandpiper]

I mean, how bad is the Premium's sound system on a scale of 1-10?


I didn't go with the Shaker Audio Pro system, I have the 400A 9 Speaker system with the Amp.


Car hasn't been delivered yet.

on a scale of 10, its a 5. It doesnt sound bad. It just doesnt sound good. No volume from the rear deck speakers. Virtually no bass and very little channel seperation. It just sounds like a radio, not a Premium 9 speaker audio system.
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[cush]

So there I was at the gas station about 20 minutes ago, and as I'm putting my card in the pump this 10 year old kid comes up to me and says "excuse me sir, may I take a picture of your car".... of course I said sure go ahead. He took a couple pics and politely said "thank you sir". I've had quite a few people say nice car or cool car, and plenty of looks from other drivers as they went by or while at a stop, but that took the cake. This is just a cool car! nuff said! :hail::clap2:

 

[thewiz8807]

on a scale of 10, its a 5. It doesnt sound bad. It just doesnt sound good. No volume from the rear deck speakers. Virtually no bass and very little channel seperation. It just sounds like a radio, not a Premium 9 speaker audio system.
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Would throwing in a good sub-woofer improve it greatly?

Looking to keep stock speakers and amp.

 

[Asharus]

So there I was at the gas station about 20 minutes ago, and as I'm putting my card in the pump this 10 year old kid comes up to me and says "excuse me sir, may I take a picture of your car".... of course I said sure go ahead. He took a couple pics and politely said "thank you sir". I've had quite a few people say nice car or cool car, and plenty of looks from other drivers as they went by or while at a stop, but that took the cake. This is just a cool car! nuff said! :hail::clap2:

funny, i ran into an 50th AP GT when i was getting gas earlier too. got him on vid. i hope he doesnt mind.

[ame]

here he goes honking goodbye

[ame]

 

[sandpiper]

Would throwing in a good sub-woofer improve it greatly?

Looking to keep stock speakers and amp.

Not sure. I looked at the speakers on the rear deck and the magnets are about the size of a quarter. They look kinda weak.

I am probably going to swap out just the back deck speakers first and see how it sounds. I have an Ecoboost so I have heard that if you put in an amp, the canned motor noise piped into the stereo becomes a bit over powering.

 

[Seabee1973]

the door pocket is meant to house umbrellas

that flashing green light, never noticed. im only in my car when im driving.

I don't do umbrellas lol

 

[BmacIL]

yep, japanese cars have always had excellent audio

My Honda has an excellent system. 270W from the EX-L package, and I did have to dampen the sub mounts to the rear deck to stop it rattling, but otherwise it's extremely crisp and great sounding in the lows, mids and highs. That's one thing I'll definitely miss :(.

The rest of the S550 is so great that it outweighs that. Nothing the aftermarket can't help .

 

[Sc00ter]

I mean, how bad is the Premium's sound system on a scale of 1-10?


I didn't go with the Shaker Audio Pro system, I have the 400A 9 Speaker system with the Amp.


Car hasn't been delivered yet.

The standard 9-speaker system in the Premium isn't a bad system: it's just lacking the Nth degree of detail that my tC had. If you don't have sensitive ears, you'll be perfectly happy with it.

 

[OctopusWrangler]

Biggest disappointment for me seems to be the same as many others, the radio. I have a GT Premium with the Shaker Pro system, and it's simply underwhelming. Ford asks a lot of money for an upgraded radio that is anything but.
The left front dash rattle and body panel alignment issues are annoying, but overall this car is awesome. Truly amazing.

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