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Replying to: fonefixer (Oct 11, 2006 9:15 am)
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Replying to: fonefixer (Oct 11, 2006 9:15 am) This is where you want to be: Mazda CX-7: MPG-Real World Numbers tidester, host |
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Replying to: astegman (Oct 11, 2006 10:41 am)
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Replying to: fonefixer (Oct 11, 2006 2:20 pm) That may be true, most people will quickly scan the index of Mazda discussion forums to determine where best to post their questions/comments, instead of throwing a dart to determine where to post.  Vince. |
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Wasn't sure if anyone in this forum would be interested, but I have test driven both the CX-7 and the 6wagon to compare/contrast and decide between the two. I don't want to double-post, so if you want to see my thoughts on how the two compare, you can find it on the Mazda6 Wagons forum. See posts 1267 and 1268. The first post was from a night-time drive. The second post was after driving both vehicles back to back, during daylight. Both cars are great, but the CX-7 really speaks to your "emotional" side, while the wagon seems perhaps a bit more "practical" overall.
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Replying to: autohound1 (Nov 25, 2006 5:28 pm) Here's the link: autohound1, "Mazda6 Wagon" #1268, 25 Nov 2006 5:13 pm (It says #1268, but the link should dump you at #1267) |
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I just test-drove a CX-7 GT after test-driving a Murano SL (with SL Touring Pkg) and here are my impressions. Btw, both were FWD. Overall looks: I find both CUV's attractive, but I give a slight edge to the CX-7. Seat Comfort: The Murano SL-Touring driver-seat lumbar was more comfortable for me (I have a bad back, so I'm sensitive to that). The back seats are a toss-up. Interior Space: Murano, it's simply larger in every area. Instrumentation: Murano's was very easy to view and was illuminated (orange) all the time without turning the headlights on. On the other hand, I found the 2 instruments on the right-side of the CX-7's cluster (fuel + ?) almost impossible to see clearly in bright daylight!!! Performance: The CX-7 with it's Turbo-4 was faster off the line than the the Murano with its V-6. I think that's due to the Murano's Continuous Variable Transmission (even though I had it in Sport's mode). The CX-7 also cornered better. On the highway however, the Murano was the quieter of the two. Question: One thing I forgot to check-out. Does the CX-7 GT have seat and steering wheel position memories? My wife is 5'2" and I'm 6'0, so it's a drag always having to readjust the seat and steering wheel. The Murano SL did have this nicety (which worked when unlocking the door with the remote).
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Replying to: pvsurfer (Nov 28, 2006 11:32 am) The Cx-7 is like driving a sports car! The handling, cornering, braking, and acceleration are much more responsive. Didn't like the feel of the CVT transmission, I'm sure it is fine for those that have a "moderate" driving style. Cx-7 does not feature seat memory of any type. I like the roominess of the Murano, but the enjoyed the driving characteristics of the Cx-7 more.
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Replying to: fonefixer (Nov 28, 2006 12:09 pm) Based on the prices I'm getting, a Murano SL can actually be had for about $2K more than a CX-7 GT (comparably equipped).
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Replying to: pvsurfer (Nov 28, 2006 1:11 pm) Believe a similar equipped AWD Murano w/ no navi runs about $34,000?
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