Article Comments: 2007 Mazda CX-7 AWD Grand Touring Full Test

29 messages, Last post on Dec 06, 2008 at 7:03 PM

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Article comments for Full Test: 2007 Mazda CX-7 AWD Grand Touring - CX-7 Program Manager Shunsuke Kawasaki coined the term "metropolitan hawk" to help his design team understand his vision. He wanted his designers to fuse the conflicting ideas of urban hip/cool and the great outdoors — or, more to the point, sports car and SUV. (more)

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#20 of 29 Re: Yeah, the gas cap is the reason [aviboy97] by carlitos92 Nov 12, 2007 (6:22 pm)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Nov 12, 2007 8:13 am) Interesting point about the non-US cars not having a CEL, but I would also say that you do not have to have a CEL to notice a loose cap. Drive the thing for 350 miles, and go to fill it up at the gas station, and it's readily apparent that the cap has backed out. But honestly, the cap/filler neck is a threaded connection; basically a screw. How do you screw that up? (no pun intended) That my dealer lied to me is not surprising, either. Oh well. Still love my car; just wish I could trust somebody besides me to work on it. Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Nov 13, 2007 7:22 am)
#21 of 29 Re: Yeah, the gas cap is the reason [carlitos92] by aviboy97 Nov 13, 2007 (7:22 am)
Replying to: carlitos92 (Nov 12, 2007 6:22 pm) but I would also say that you do not have to have a CEL to notice a loose cap. Drive the thing for 350 miles, and go to fill it up at the gas station, and it's readily apparent that the cap has backed out You may eventually notice it, however, you would not panic. When someone sees a CEL, they panic, and think something is horribly wrong. Then you have to bring it to the dealer and it becomes a hassle. All it takes is a little deviation in the seal that the gas cap forms to throw a CEL, not always a totally loose gas cap. But honestly, the cap/filler neck is a threaded connection; basically a screw. How do you screw that up? I'm not sure. Mazda did not manufacture the part, they out sourced a company to do that. Once Mazda finally realized something was wrong, they were told to fix it. It has proven to be costly, not only in parts, but potential buyers. Despite the bad press from CR, they seem to be selling better now then they ever had. I can't keep them in stock.
#22 of 29 CX-7 Grand Touring AWD- THAT OR A FORD EDGE? by weinerdowndog Sep 10, 2008 (6:50 pm)
I'M SO TORN RIGHT NOW. I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT MAZDAS BUT I'VE OWNED A HANDFUL OF FORDS IN MY TIME. ANYONE HAVE ONE OF THESE ? WHAT DON'T YOU LIKE? Replies to this message: tidester (Sep 10, 2008 8:37 pm) 022540 (Sep 11, 2008 7:47 am)
#23 of 29 Re: CX-7 Grand Touring AWD- THAT OR A FORD EDGE? [weinerdowndog] by tidester HOST Sep 10, 2008 (8:37 pm)
Replying to: weinerdowndog (Sep 10, 2008 6:50 pm) Be sure to check out the main Mazda CX-7 discussion. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: 022540 (Sep 11, 2008 7:47 am)
#24 of 29 Re: CX-7 Grand Touring AWD- THAT OR A FORD EDGE? [tidester] by 022540 Sep 11, 2008 (7:47 am)
Replying to: tidester (Sep 10, 2008 8:37 pm) We have had our CX-7 GT FWD for two years come Oct. 5, 2008. Our total milage is just below 12,000 miles. The vehicle has been trouble free since we owned it. Mazda did replace a computer chip which controls the shifting of the six speed transmission. Milage has been ok. In town very heavy traffic we get an average of 16-17mpg. Hwy milage especially on long trips 22-26mpg. The unit is a blast to drive. You feel as though you are glued to the road. The suspension is a little stiff, but check out on the last Edmunds road test trials. It out performs everything in its class. Edge is faster in 0-60mph. But after that is doesnot stay very close in all the test track manuvers. Ford is a good choice but drive both and then make a decision. Looks, Feel, etc. Good Luck!
#25 of 29 Futures.... by wwest Nov 18, 2008 (10:46 am)
Give it a 12.8:1 compression ratio as is deserved of a modern DFI engine and the FE would improve dramatically. But then the turbo would be slower spinning up (maybe a "good" thing..??) due to the shortage of "waste" exhaust gas (ENERGY) exiting the combustion chamber.
#26 of 29 2009 Dealer Cash Amounts ? by zq8 Dec 06, 2008 (5:48 pm)
Can any of you Mazda Dealer members tell me the current dealer cash available on a 2009 CX-7 please? THANKS ! Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 06, 2008 6:16 pm) zq8 (Dec 06, 2008 6:53 pm) steve_ (Dec 06, 2008 7:03 pm)
#27 of 29 Re: 2009 Dealer Cash Amounts ? [zq8] by steve_ HOST Dec 06, 2008 (6:16 pm)
Replying to: zq8 (Dec 06, 2008 5:48 pm) The Edmunds Incentives page just shows low financing (0 to 2.9% APR) on the '09 CX-7, for the Philly zip code I checked. Same for my Boise zip code. Are you hearing of cash on the hood too? Replies to this message: zq8 (Dec 06, 2008 6:53 pm) steve_ (Dec 06, 2008 7:03 pm)
#28 of 29 Re: 2009 Dealer Cash Amounts ? [steve_] by zq8 Dec 06, 2008 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Dec 06, 2008 6:16 pm) Had one dealer tell me today it was $1500. Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 06, 2008 7:03 pm)
#29 of 29 Re: 2009 Dealer Cash Amounts ? [zq8] by steve_ HOST Dec 06, 2008 (7:03 pm)
Replying to: zq8 (Dec 06, 2008 6:53 pm) I see $1500 customer lease support at the Mazda site for my zip code, but just the low interest for buying a CX-7. That deal didn't show for a Dallas zip code. It could be the dealer's own incentive, or some bonus bucks the dealer got for some reason, or maybe you're in a very special zip code. Maybe someone will have the scoop to your same question over in the Mazda CX-7 Prices Paid and Buying Experiences discussion.