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Mazda CX-7 Visibility Problems
by Sylvia STAFF
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Aug 16, 2006 (8:30 am)
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Mazda CX-7 Visibility Problems
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headroom and line of sight
by cgarten
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Aug 14, 2006 (11:18 am)
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I am considering a new vehical and the cx-7 caught my eye. I have the problem of being 6'5" with a long torso so I have to try on vehicals and some that I can sit in the windshield is too low and I can't see out that well. I was wondering if the cx-7 is a legitimate choice or should I keep looking?
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Re: headroom and line of sight [cgarten]
by vbbuilt
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Aug 14, 2006 (2:50 pm)
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Replying to: cgarten (Aug 14, 2006 11:18 am)
I'm 6'4" and fit fairly well. You'll just have test drive it and see how it fits. Be sure to try one with the moon roof, as the MR requires extra space in the roof, thus reducing head room a bit.
Vince.
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Re: headroom and line of sight [cgarten]
by tinycadon
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Aug 15, 2006 (5:10 pm)
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Replying to: cgarten (Aug 14, 2006 11:18 am)
I'm 6'3" and tested the GT w/moonroof, forgetaboutit, my head was literally touching the roof and my line of sight was directly into the sun visor. Moonroof is not an option for a tall driver, the roof is low to start with and they purposely raise the seat off the floor to give it more of a "commanding view."
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Re: headroom and line of sight [tinycadon]
by taz6
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Aug 15, 2006 (5:15 pm)
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Replying to: tinycadon (Aug 15, 2006 5:10 pm)
At 6'3" the moonroof was out, but I find this common on most vehicles. Tried one withoout the moonroof and it was fine.
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Re: headroom and line of sight [taz6]
by vbbuilt
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Aug 15, 2006 (5:34 pm)
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Replying to: taz6 (Aug 15, 2006 5:15 pm)
I have the AWD GT W/moon roof and at 6'4" have no problems with head room. I just recline seatback slightly, which I find quite comfortable. If the seatback is straight up and down, of course your head will be touching the roof. Have no problems with visibility with windshield.
Vince
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Re: headroom and line of sight [vbbuilt]
by tinycadon
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Aug 16, 2006 (9:26 am)
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Replying to: vbbuilt (Aug 15, 2006 5:34 pm)
"If the seatback is straight up and down, of course your head will be touching the roof." My brother has a Outback with moonroof and I've driven in his car with the seatback straight up and down and wasn't even close to the roof. That has nothing to do with it, again, SUVs raise the height on the seat above the floor to intentionally give 5'10" men and smaller soccer moms the "command seating" position. Unfortunately there are taller drivers that would appreciate a suv with a moonroof and shouldn't have to lean the seatback like a 18yr old boy cruising around trying to look cool to do it.
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Have NO visibility issues
by allen53fl
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Sep 20, 2006 (9:16 am)
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NO headroom or visibility issues w/us, (btw, one driver is 6'3", the other is 5'7").
Came from a '03 Honda Accord EX-V6, and we can see MUCH better, (forward, sides and rear). The CX-7 is also much easier to backup into the garage compared to the Honda.
We are extremely happy w/the CX-7.
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Re: Have NO visibility issues [allen53fl]
by fonefixer
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Oct 11, 2006 (8:53 am)
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Replying to: allen53fl (Sep 20, 2006 9:16 am)
Would like to know what your gas mileage has been and have you had any problems with the 3 main issues that have popped up on this forum concerning the CX-7 including the check engine light (due to improper gas cap fit), luke-warm air-conditioning performance, and the transmission "clunking" when taking off from a standing start?
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Re: Have NO visibility issues [fonefixer]
by vbbuilt
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Oct 11, 2006 (10:33 am)
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Replying to: fonefixer (Oct 11, 2006 8:53 am)
There are separate discussion groups for CEL, A/C and transmission issues. Please post your questions in the respective groups.
Vince.
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