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Replying to: kmauss (Aug 18, 2008 10:35 am) 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 |
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Replying to: kmauss (Aug 18, 2008 10:35 am) |
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| 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. | |
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?
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Replying to: cmolony1 (Aug 23, 2008 9:14 am)
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Replying to: sweetie12 (Aug 23, 2008 10:04 am) |
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Replying to: sweetie12 (Aug 23, 2008 10:04 am) |
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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.
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Replying to: des5 (Sep 05, 2008 4:42 am) 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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does the cx7 grand tourning awd take regular or premium gasoline???
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