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SUVs Mazda CX-7 Fears of buying a Mazda CX-7 in its first model year - still justified?
57 messages, Last post on Jun 08, 2008 at 8:25 PM
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When I worked for Honda every time a new model came out they had the service bulletins popping up, sometimes 3 or 4 a month,always the small niggling problems with wind noise,rattles, windows and latches, mostly body integrity. Then by the year's end the more serious problems arrived, but the real bad things like transmission or engine failures didn't show up until the model was at least 3 years old. By the fourth year usually all the problem areas were corrected, then they start a new model and the circle begins again. I know that's not what you want to hear. My biggest concern with a turbo engine is that if there will be common failures they won't show up until 50-60 thousand miles or later. Think of it this way, you have a man running as hard as he can, how long will he last? I'd rather take a larger engine spinning slowly and giving me the same power with the same or only slightly less gas mileage. However, in the case of the CX-7 or the RDX we don't have a choice if we really want the car as it is.
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Replying to: extech2 (Mar 16, 2007 12:27 pm) FWIW, carmakers these days have the turbo thing pretty much under control, and given proper maintenance, it's not on my hot list of things to fail. Case in point: my 90,000-mile chipped 1.8T Volkswagen which has been driven far beyond what the manufacturer intended, but has also had fresh Mobil 1 every 5,000 miles. Incindentally, turbo engines don't spin any faster than NA engines - actually usually slower, if there's any difference at all. But your point about makers not getting it perfect until the 4th year is well-taken. I figure that's pretty much the same for all makers, in all cases.
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Replying to: carlitos92 (Mar 16, 2007 6:07 pm) That is EXACTLY the reason I'm reluctant with these turbos.
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Well you have to decide what you want in a vehicle. Obviously you have some spirit and spunk to consider a smaller manufacturer of very special automobiles.  Do you want to slog your car as basic transportation, or do you want something to enjoy while you navigate the daily drudge.  Ask yourself if your concerns are the jitters of anxiety or reading these forums convinced you that you are better off waiting? Carlitos92 is "righton" with his remarks about owners and there feelings.  My understanding is that Mazda is very particular about the complaints and suggestions mentioned by owners and have bent over backwards to remedy many if not all of the problems. Personally, I would buy it again and even pay for some of the improvements that I had suggested to Mazda to make it a more upscale vehicle. Darth Vader GT AWD w/Nav. |
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Replying to: extech2 (Mar 18, 2007 10:42 am) |
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Replying to: carlitos92 (Mar 16, 2007 8:56 am)
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Replying to: tbear1130 (Mar 19, 2007 9:50 am) Curious... what is the eligibility period for buying Mazda's extended warranty? You've had the car for 5 months now and 6800 miles? Can you still buy the warranty? I've had mine since June 2006 and have 16000 miles on it. Am I still eligible? Vince.
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Replying to: vbbuilt (Mar 19, 2007 10:56 am)
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Replying to: tbear1130 (Mar 19, 2007 12:02 pm)
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Replying to: sssfegy (Mar 19, 2007 5:08 pm) |
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