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#159 of 165 2011 Mazda CX7 s Grand Touring by stantonb1

Nov 23, 2011 (11:40 am)

We purchased our CX7 GTs in brilliant black in August 2011. The CX7 is an additional vehicle and now only has 1,500 miles on it. Basicly I enjoy the CX7, for the price one gets a lot of toys. The back up camera and navigation system are toys in that the screen is very small. The sound system is Ok, but does not have intergreation for my iPod. The bluetooth will sometimes recognize my iPhone, but frequently does not.
 
The CX7 uses premium fuel and with the break in period the gas mileage is very poor. Immediately upon getting the CX7 I installed synthetic motor oil and I believe this enhances the performance, gives me slightly better gas mileage and may help avoid turbo problems later.
 
My CX7 brilliant black paint job is sub average. From my experience with my purchasing dealer I will not use them except for warranty work.
 
What does uplift me about my CX7 is its styling and performance. It will move out well and quickly.
 
If Mazda were to design the CX7 with AWD, Turbo, better navigation system and back up camera screen and improve fuel mileage they would have an excellent vehicle. Sadly every time I use the navigation system and back up camera I curse the designer. iPod intergreation would also be welcome.

#160 of 165 Re: 2011 Mazda CX7 s Grand Touring [stantonb1] by nmk

Nov 23, 2011 (2:59 pm)

Replying to: stantonb1 (Nov 23, 2011 11:40 am)
"If Mazda were to design the CX7 with AWD, Turbo, better navigation system and back up camera screen and improve fuel mileage they would have an excellent vehicle. Sadly every time I use the navigation system and back up camera I curse the designer. iPod intergreation would also be welcome."
 
Well, I'm back, but only because i received an email about the above comment.
When we lived in the states, we owned a 2007 CX-7, and loved it for all its good features, save for poor gas mileage, terrible tire mileage, and carpeting made out of shedded cat's fur pressed into felt. Never had the I-pod but we loved it so much that we bought as close to that CX-7 in white here in New Zealand. Still a great car, but not for this country where the city streets are too narrow.
 
Darth Varder in white

#161 of 165 CX-7 Paint Job Mediocre & Other Thoughts by stantonb1

Feb 15, 2012 (10:03 am)

I have a 2011 CX-7 Grand Touring in Brilliant Black. My car was purchased in August 2011 and only has 2,800 miles. The styling of the CX-7 I think is beautiful. The paint job I believe has tremendous room for improvement. My CX-7 is detailed monthly and has on more carbona wax then I have hair. I have the CX-7 looking brilliant, but it requires considerable waxing and polishing to achieve this. I have several other cars and they do not require the special care of the paint to look spectular. As soon as I took delivery of my CX-7 I installed synthetic motor oil. It is my belief that any vehicle runs better with synthetic oil. We had one light snow in Philadelphia and I was dismayed to find snow on my black leather seats when I got in the CX-7. I checked my windows and they were closed. When the weather improved I hosed down the CX-7 and no water came in. Perplexed by how the snow got in.
Overall I am enjoying my CX-7. I am considering replacing a Toyota Highlander and may consider a CX-9. I do not use the purchase dealer for service, I found them to be sloppy returning a dirty CX-7. I have a excellent mechanic who now services my CX-7 and am completely satisfied with service performed.

#162 of 165 2008 CX7-GT with AWD by zoom08

Feb 18, 2013 (8:17 pm)

I have 77k miles on my car, this car was purcahsed 12/7/2007 and it is a 2008 model.
I have done basic maintenance, replaced 1 set of tires, new brakes, the 3.5K mile oil change, 2 engine mounts broke and were replaced and I have just completed a tune up as the check engine light came on. Over all I am satisfied with the maintenance. I use regular gas and 5w-20 oil.
I like the driving ergonomics, brakes and the drving position.
As for the Turbo well, it lags pretty bad and I think Mazda knew that as a pretty good amoiunt of people have already replace or rebuilt their turbos. I knock on wood my turbo remains original from the factory and I do drive my car hard as I put about 17K miles a year.
I keep fingers cross that I go another 40K miles with just basic maintenance. If I can get 120K I am happy. I wish Mazda had not discontinued the car...

#163 of 165 Re: CX-7 Paint Job Mediocre & Other Thoughts [stantonb1] by zoom08

Mar 10, 2013 (8:31 am)

Replying to: stantonb1 (Feb 15, 2012 10:03 am)
You should make sure your mechanic checks your car thorughly.
I just got rid of my cx7 (2008CX-7-GT-AWD) engine and turbo went bad.
Mazda failed to extend my warranty car turned out to be a real lemon.
I had to take a loss and I willnever buy another Mazda EVER again.

#164 of 165 I am done with Mazda by zoom08

Mar 10, 2013 (8:39 am)

Owners, be aware!
the CX-7 is plagued with problems.
I gave my car proper car, regular oil changes, and my car was immaculate in and out.
Mazda knew the car had electrical and engine design problems. I have never owned a car that needed an engine rebuilt at 77K miles....Dealer blame it on lack of oil changes cause I did the oil changes myself. They couldnt trouble shoot the actual problem so dealer recomends engine rebuild about $4,000 dollars to do with no real warranty. They also told me that eventually the turbo would go out. I contacted Mazda but my car is not a car that falls under the recalls.
As per Mazda only the 2007 have full recalls, the 2008 have no real problems. MAzda thinks is ok to have fuel injector, timing chain, VVT cam shaft, and all seals and gaskets replaced in engine at 77K miles from wear and tear. LI own Hondas that require that type off work at 150K miles not 77K miles. I wrote to the NHTSA and they could not help either.
Sad day but I will never buy Mazda again.
I am now driving a Honda Accord, at least I know its reliable!

#165 of 165 Re: Mazda #1 in Reliability [aviboy97] by zoom08

Apr 16, 2013 (7:16 pm)

Replying to: aviboy97 (Feb 24, 2007 12:34 pm)
reliability....
In what area of the milky way did they conduct this research?
Because I USED to own a 2008 CX7 that was plagued with problems and mazda did nothing to resolve any of my problems.

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