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#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
#1244 of 1258 gasoline for mazda cx7 by weinerdowndog Sep 11, 2008 (4:36 am)
does the cx7 grand tourning awd take regular or premium gasoline??? Replies to this message: maltb (Sep 11, 2008 7:51 am)
#1245 of 1258 Re: gasoline for mazda cx7 [weinerdowndog] by maltb Sep 11, 2008 (7:51 am)
Replying to: weinerdowndog (Sep 11, 2008 4:36 am) 2008 and later will accept regular but premium is recommended for best performance. 2007 is premium only.
#1246 of 1258 Latest re Flash CX7 4/08 by altaski Dec 16, 2008 (2:59 pm)
The latest reflash for CX7 from 4/08.        It fix’s lean conditon that cause’s turbo to get excessively hot, then heat soak back to block on shut down, causing overheating and possible turbo damage.        Part No. L33P-18881-T, File Name SW-L33PET000        SW-L33PET000 = http://www.accessecu.com/accessport/...208%20CDFP.pdf

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