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#1234 of 1258 CX-7 is on my consideration list, insights sought by kmauss Aug 18, 2008 (10:35 am)
Hi everyone, I'm starting some VERY preliminary window shopping for something in the CUV/SUV/ maybe even van realm for when my lease runs out on my Impala. I have not driven one of these, but I love the looks of them. I really do NOT want a truck-like SUV. My cars have always been sedans that (mostly) have been fun to drive and handled really well. I've test driven a few SUV type things that I have crossed off my list as 'no way!' because they handle like a Mack truck.    I understand the CX-7's are really fun to drive and you can haul a lot of 'stuff' in them at the same time. However, in reading some reviews and posts, it seems like at least in their first year, they had a lot of issues. Have most of these seemed to clear up? I wouldn't be looking at doing anything probably before early next summer, so probably would be a 2009 model, unless I decided to pick up a year old one and let somebody else take the depreciation hit. Can anyone give me some pros, cons, insights, points to ponder before I go test drive one and get all enamored? Many thanks! Karen Replies to this message: calessi (Aug 18, 2008 10:42 am) slippert (Aug 18, 2008 11:19 am)
#1235 of 1258 Re: CX-7 is on my consideration list, insights sought [kmauss] by calessi Aug 18, 2008 (10:42 am)
Replying to: kmauss (Aug 18, 2008 10:35 am) Karen,   I can tell you that I've owned my CX-7 for almost two years, and have driven it almost 30,000 miles. I have honestly not had a single issue with this vehicle yet--not one. And yes: it is tremendously fun to drive, and very easy to use from a cargo carrying perspective (the easy to fold down rear seats really help).   Carl
#1236 of 1258 Re: CX-7 is on my consideration list, insights sought [kmauss] by slippert Aug 18, 2008 (11:19 am)
Replying to: kmauss (Aug 18, 2008 10:35 am) I have had my CX-7 for over one year with no issues. It's awesome. The big negatives are well-know: Super unleaded (maybe not 2009) and gas mileage. I get slightly over 21 mpg with 60/40 highway/city driving. It's simply wonderful to drive and the best-looking BY FAR.
#1237 of 1258 No problems yet by marlo1 Aug 22, 2008 (1:54 pm)
I purchased my 2008 CX7 in December 2007. I have 13k miles on it and have not had one problem (yet). I enjoy the vehicle, the size is perfect for me since I'm the only driver and I don't carry passengers on a daily basis. Would I like to see some changes? Yes. Can I live with it? Yes. Am I happy about the purchase price? Yes. I do know the "zoom, zoom" is going to get me in trouble with the po-po very soon. I'm sorry, on an open road I can't help sometime but to "zoom" in that baby.
#1238 of 1258 Mazda cx-7 "smart" key by cmolony1 Aug 23, 2008 (9:14 am)
I have had my CX-7 for 2 years now. I absolutely loathe the smart key. It's unreliable and I have lost three of the manual keys due to faulty design. I lost the third one this morning. They fall out of the card and get lost and Mazda makes ME pay for new ones. Plus 30% of the time the key doesn't even work so I have to dig in my purse and retrieve the keys. Very aggravating. The service people at the Mazda dealership call it the Stupid key. If you are considering buying this car, I would suggest trying to get it w/out this feature, if possible. Does anyone else have this problem? Replies to this message: sweetie12 (Aug 23, 2008 10:04 am) maltb (Aug 27, 2008 2:54 pm) marlo1 (Aug 28, 2008 1:29 pm)
#1239 of 1258 Re: Mazda cx-7 "smart" key [cmolony1] by sweetie12 Aug 23, 2008 (10:04 am)
Replying to: cmolony1 (Aug 23, 2008 9:14 am) I actually had the key come out of the smart key pad and I couldn't find it for a couple of days. Thankfully, I did find it. I now can see they are easy to loose. What I did was put tape over the key in the pad; hopefully that will keep it from falling out again. Replies to this message: maltb (Aug 27, 2008 2:54 pm) marlo1 (Aug 28, 2008 1:29 pm)
#1240 of 1258 Re: Mazda cx-7 "smart" key [sweetie12] by maltb Aug 27, 2008 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: sweetie12 (Aug 23, 2008 10:04 am) My mini-key has never fallen out. In fact, the few times I've played with it, I had to really tug on it to get it out. I have noticed, however, that if the key and my phone are in the same pocket, the transponder doesn't work. So all I do now is make sure the key has its own pocket and it works flawlesly.
#1241 of 1258 Re: Mazda cx-7 "smart" key [sweetie12] by marlo1 Aug 28, 2008 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: sweetie12 (Aug 23, 2008 10:04 am) My key stays in the card pretty firmly. Since I have the remote starter and the card, I brought a small leather pouch to keep both items in so they won't get damaged in my handbag.
#1242 of 1258 Test drive reaction by des5 Sep 05, 2008 (4:42 am)
I drove a CX-7 for the first time last night. The handling and driving manners are very good, very similar to european vehicles. Like the commanding feel of the cockpit. I found the engine to have decent punch, even if it seemed a little whiny. The transmission shifitng seemed fine as well. Using the semi-manual takes practice. I have three issues with the car. 1. The speedometer sits in a dark tunnel, and the lighting hardly makes them any more readable. I suppose the GT's EL would fix that (I have a 6 with EL) but that's an expensive fix. 2. The speedo range is ridiculously impractical. 0-140MPH shown in 180 degrees means you spend 90% of your city driving time trying to make out tiny divisions at the bottom. My old slide rule was easier to read. 3. It's not really a five-seater. Try the middle back position and tell me if you could stand that hard convex back for more than 20 minutes. 4. The back rake really cuts into the cargo space.   As a lover of tight responsive handling, this would be my choice, but I've already got the 6. Since it's for my wife (who says she'd be fine with a Kia!), these shortcomings really throw cold water on it. Next up: Mitsu Outlander. Replies to this message: calessi (Sep 05, 2008 7:19 am)
#1243 of 1258 Re: Test drive reaction [des5] by calessi Sep 05, 2008 (7:19 am)
Replying to: des5 (Sep 05, 2008 4:42 am) I want to preface my comments by saying that I love my 2007 CX-7, and that it has given me zero problems since I purchased it almost two years ago.   That being said, my only two gripes about it are:   1. No port for an MP3 player (a common lament for people who own this car). 2. The blind spot caused by the left mirror/roof pillar combination (essentially at the 11 o'clock low position). One time I actually starting rolling forward from a Stop sign, then noticed a woman crossing in a wheelchair on the opposite side of the intersection from left to right, causing me to come to an abrupt halt in the middle of the intersection. Ever since, I've been extremely careful regarding that viewing angle in the car.   Carl

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