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Re: Here's something to inflame the passion [aviboy97]
by johnny98
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Apr 11, 2007 (4:17 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Apr 11, 2007 2:51 pm)
Consumer Reports doesn't really bash a car unless they feel it is unsafe or unreliable. In the CX-7's case, they did consider sportiness and the CX-7 came in last place in its class in both acceleration and handling. It was also last in passenger space, interior refinement, and gas mileage. They also had a specific complaint about the very sluggish drivetrain. Motor Trend also rated the CX-7 last out of 3, so CR is not that far off. The only place the CX-7 wins is in price, and that's where you value judgments come in to play. I am interested in reading other detailed magazine comparison tests if you can reference any.
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Re: Here's something to inflame the passion [aviboy97]
by varmint
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Apr 12, 2007 (9:33 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Apr 11, 2007 2:51 pm)
Yes and no.
CR definitely has a different approach to their reviews and ratings. But they also picked the Mazda5 and Mazda3 in their "best in class" awards. So, I can't see them being anti-Mazda.
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Re: Here's something to inflame the passion [johnny98]
by sssfegy
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Apr 13, 2007 (11:15 am)
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Replying to: johnny98 (Apr 11, 2007 4:17 pm)
Are you kidding they got the 0-60 in 9.6 sec.! What were they not smoking!If you like the interior layout and material quality on the Toyota better,then you like trucks more than sports cars...my dealer has Toyotas and Mazdas,the Cx7 is much more refined in my book,how does Mt consider the Rav in the same class? The Cx7 looks much better than the RDX(not in my opinion only!and it will almost exactly match the RDX's performance (based on driver magazines not cr), if they got the car to do the 0-60 in 9.6 sec. how can I trust the performance numbers from them? Ofcourse it will be last, and the only explaination is that they hate Mazda. Look at how they rate the M6's reliability vs Fusion! Advertisement maybe?
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Re: Here's something to inflame the passion [johnny98]
by aviboy97
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Apr 16, 2007 (11:06 am)
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Replying to: johnny98 (Apr 11, 2007 4:17 pm)
The CX-7 does give up refinement when compared to the RDX and X3, but, not the Toyota RAV4. Keep in mind they are luxury vehicles, except the RAV4.
I don't think CR is on at all with their write up of the CX-7. Sluggish? I don't understand that. 9.1 0-60? Others have driven it to that speed in 7.XX seconds.
CR is not in business to test performance. I think they are only good for long term reliability. They contradict almost every write up that has tested the CX-7 about performance.
I have seen on CR's website, they finally addressed the fact that a PCM flash eliminates the turbo lag.
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Re: Acura RDX vs Mazda CX-7 [roma007]
by rnmom
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Apr 18, 2007 (3:37 pm)
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Replying to: roma007 (Nov 10, 2006 1:51 pm)
Look and almost leased the RDX but my husband refused the idea of preumium gas. What about the CX7 what type of gas? Last we have looking at the Sabura Tribeca it has all the features of the Murano?
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Re: Acura RDX vs Mazda CX-7 [rnmom]
by johnny98
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Apr 18, 2007 (3:43 pm)
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Replying to: rnmom (Apr 18, 2007 3:37 pm)
CX-7 also requires premium gas.
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Re: Acura RDX vs Mazda CX-7 [rnmom]
by varmint
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Apr 19, 2007 (9:41 am)
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Replying to: rnmom (Apr 18, 2007 3:37 pm)
Subaru just released a much-improved Tribeca in terms of both engine performance and styling. It's worth a look.
Tell your husband to get over the premium gas hang-up.  Going with regular might save you $200 a year. Buying a CR-V would save you $4,000 up front! Penny-pinching on fuel seems kinda silly in the grand scheme of things.
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New Tribuca
by erhayes
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Apr 19, 2007 (9:48 am)
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In addition; the new Tribeca used regular gas in it's 3.6L engine. Maybe the best vehicle of the ones we're discussing?
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Re: New Tribuca [erhayes]
by johnny98
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Apr 19, 2007 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: erhayes (Apr 19, 2007 9:48 am)
According to edmunds.com, the new Subaru is merely boring, instead of seriously ugly like the last one: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/FVDP/Preview/styleId=100863480
With its bloated weight, it competes more with the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot than with the RDX and CX7.
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Comparisons
by varmint
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May 01, 2007 (9:12 am)
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Couple of remarks comparing the RDX and CX-7 in this Autoweek review of the Acura.
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