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Mazda CX-7 Test Drives - what did you think?

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Re: CX-7 GT vs. Murano SL [fonefixer] by aviboy97
Dec 02, 2006 (12:36 pm)
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Replying to: fonefixer (Nov 30, 2006 9:08 am)

What in the world is the "L.A. Assessment" charge? The CX-7 is produced in Hiroshima and L>A> is a heck of a lot closer shipping to Japan than St. Paul, Mn. Should be a "St. Paul, Mn. Assessment" charge!
 
Where did you purchase your vehicle?
 
The assessment charge is a regional advertisement charge placed on the vehicle, depending on what region you are in.
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Re: CX-7 GT vs. Murano SL [aviboy97] by pvsurfer
Dec 02, 2006 (1:48 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Dec 02, 2006 12:36 pm)

They already tack on a substantial Destination Charge, so what the heck is Mazda's Assessment for? I don't see Honda, Nissan, or Toyota doing that!
 
And if a Local Assessment is a legit charge, why doesn't it show up in Edmunds pricing after you enter your ZIP code???
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Re: CX-7 GT vs. Murano SL [pvsurfer] by smg1
Dec 02, 2006 (8:48 pm)
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Replying to: pvsurfer (Nov 29, 2006 7:09 pm)

Here in Portland, Oregon, I don't see that many CX-7 around. Sold my gas guzzling 2001 designo ML430 and bought me a Sport CX-7 for $20,950.00 which included plate and registration with no sales tax in Oregon. That's pretty much the basic CX-7. Drove over 1,200 miles since 11/11 and 2 lights came out within 2 days. Dealer said, as many of you already guessed, overly-sensitive sensor in gas cap and low-tire pressure which they found no tire was losing air. For the price, I can't ask for a nicer looking and nimble SUV like CX-7.
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Re: CX-7 GT vs. Murano SL [aviboy97] by vbbuilt
Dec 03, 2006 (12:22 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Dec 02, 2006 12:36 pm)

"The assessment charge is a regional advertisement charge placed on the vehicle, depending on what region you are in"
 
If true, then that sounds like those dealers are resorting to a tactic to recoup some costs. Adding advertising charges are a scam and can usually be negotiated out of the final price. If the dealer balks, then walk away.
 
Vince.
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Re: CX-7 GT vs. Murano SL [vbbuilt] by pvsurfer
Dec 03, 2006 (1:20 pm)
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Replying to: vbbuilt (Dec 03, 2006 12:22 pm)

Of course it's a gimmick to get a couple hundred more from the buyer. Since this thread also involves the Murano, I would point out that the 2 Nissan dealers I recently visited did not do that. They didn't even tack-on a doc/reg fee, but then again the Murano is more expensive & luxureous than the CX-7.
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Re: CX-7 GT vs. Murano SL [aviboy97] by fonefixer
Dec 04, 2006 (8:22 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Dec 02, 2006 12:36 pm)

I purchased the Cx-7 in Minneapolis, Mn. The dealer can add on any charge they want to.... but like the last poster wrote, you , the customer, can also walk away.
 
Like in Las Vegas, at the Wynn Hotel, there is a $10 or $20 charge just to look at the Ferrari's in their dealership. Does anyone know where else a dealer charges to walk into the showroom? Maybe only in Vegas?
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Re: CX-7 GT vs. Murano SL [pvsurfer] by audia8q
Dec 04, 2006 (2:13 pm)
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Replying to: pvsurfer (Dec 03, 2006 1:20 pm)

The assessment has nothing to do with the dealership...Mazda charges a separate line item charge for regional advertising on the dealer invoice. Most mfg have it but they use different names. Toyota calls it TDA, Ford calls it FDAF, Lincoln calls it LMDA...
 
The cost doesn't vanish because somebody doesn't want to pay it, the dealer pays it no matter what. If your haggling from cost up expect to see and hear things you wouldnt if you haggled from retail down.
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Re: CX-7 GT vs. Murano SL [audia8q] by pvsurfer
Dec 04, 2006 (3:58 pm)
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Replying to: audia8q (Dec 04, 2006 2:13 pm)

I've been car shopping for a Nissan Murano (as well as a CX-7) and I was given a copy of the Nissan invoice. While there'e a destination charge on the invoice there is no other charge other than for the car and its options.
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Re: CX-7 GT vs. Murano SL [pvsurfer] by carlitos92
Dec 04, 2006 (5:25 pm)
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Replying to: pvsurfer (Dec 04, 2006 3:58 pm)

It sounds like you are predetermined towards the Murano. Good for you.
 
On the flip side of the coin are probably plenty of happy CX-7 owners who had the determination to tell the Mazda dealer to stick the assessment charge, and who think the Murano is an overpriced minivan with a face only a mother could love... not to mention a flatulent exhaust note. To each his own.
 
Anyway, maybe the Nissan invoice is already overpriced by the amount of an assessment charge... as long as the consumer's happy with the car, and doesn't feel ripped off, I don't know what it matters.
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Re: CX-7 GT vs. Murano SL [carlitos92] by pvsurfer
Dec 04, 2006 (8:15 pm)
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Replying to: carlitos92 (Dec 04, 2006 5:25 pm)

I don't think that was called for. I didn't bad-mouth the CX-7. I'm just questioning the pricing of the car.

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