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#5 of 9 Re: Any CX-7 Owner Regrets Not To Have the CX-9? [gordongordo] by fonefixer Oct 29, 2007 (11:51 am)
Replying to: gordongordo (Oct 28, 2007 3:24 pm) I have put on about 20,000 miles on an AWD CX-7 GT in the last year and have been fairly happy with the driving experience.Never test drove the Cx-9,so obviously can't comment on the drive. Only one real service event in the past year, after the intial gas cap exchange (caused the check engine light to glow) the pan gasket(caused a small oil leak) was replaced under warranty. Also, a recall notice was just recently received about replacing some items related to emission control.   Handling, braking, cornering and acceleration are all good to excellent. Minimal turbo lag in regular driving. Of course gas mileage could always be better... receiving about 18~19 mpg urban and 22~24 mpg rural. Considering this is a 4,000 lb all wheel drive performance vehicle, it would seem the mileage is about average for this class.   Thinking about visibility, after the initial driving adjustment, even considering the shaply raked windshield, visibility all around has been good. Drove 600 miles with a 6 ft 2 in. rear passenger/luggage and visibility was still good. Some have complained about the low seat in back, but the Mazda engineers had to design this to give ample head room back there. Actual leg room in the back seat isn't what I would characterize as being "roomy", but more along the lines of being "adequate." The Cx-9, being about a foot longer, is much more generous in these areas. Replies to this message: gordongordo (Oct 29, 2007 1:42 pm) vbbuilt (Oct 29, 2007 3:12 pm) gordongordo (Oct 29, 2007 4:39 pm)
#6 of 9 Re: Any CX-7 Owner Regrets Not To Have the CX-9? [fonefixer] by gordongordo Oct 29, 2007 (1:42 pm)
Replying to: fonefixer (Oct 29, 2007 11:51 am) Fonefixer and Vbuilt: I thank you both very much for your informative replies to my queries. I will look into the new Infiniti you mention, and I especially appreciate Fonefixer's comments about visibility and overall reliability of his CX-7.   I should add that the only other SUV I'm seriously considering --- after looking at the new 2008 Highlander --- is the Buick Enclave. Buick has an enviable reputation for dependability (reliability): J.D. Powers ranks it in a tie with Lexus for overall dependability among various auto-makes. By contrast, it notes that Mazda's dependability rating has been descending rapidly, and that makes me so hesitant about either the CX-7 or -9, despite my favorable impression of how they look and seem to handle.   Click here for Powers' latest overall dependability ratings: http://www.jdpower.com/autos/ratings/dependability-ratings   For Powers' summary article, click here: http://www.jdpower.com/articles/article.aspx?ID=301   Michael Replies to this message: vbbuilt (Oct 29, 2007 3:12 pm) gordongordo (Oct 29, 2007 4:39 pm)
#7 of 9 Re: Any CX-7 Owner Regrets Not To Have the CX-9? [gordongordo] by vbbuilt Oct 29, 2007 (3:12 pm)
Replying to: gordongordo (Oct 29, 2007 1:42 pm) Yeah, I've seen those reports about Mazda reliability...makes you wonder what's going on. From my experience, having owned my CX-7 for over a year now, 33K miles, I haven't had any reliability problems. My CX-7 is a beautiful machine and it runs flawlessly. I've had the CEL issues, which I attribute to 1st year production problems and flawed design, but Mazda quickly came out with improved parts which solved those issues. If JD Powers and Consumer Reports respondents cite those CEL instances as dependability and reliability issues, then I can't agree, at this point. I consider something unreliable if it requires constant attention and fails repeatedly. A singular occurrence doesn't indicate reliability problem. If you look at CR for the CX-7, they clearly state that dependability ratings aren't available for 1st year vehicles. Only time will tell. Let's wait 2 - 3 years from now and see how history records user satisfaction.   Michael, as for your own situation, all I can say, is go with your gut, your instincts. As Obi Wan is fond of saying, "Let the Force be With you"   Vince Replies to this message: gordongordo (Oct 29, 2007 4:39 pm)
#8 of 9 Re: Any CX-7 Owner Regrets Not To Have the CX-9? [vbbuilt] by gordongordo Oct 29, 2007 (4:39 pm)
Replying to: vbbuilt (Oct 29, 2007 3:12 pm) Again, Vince: I thank you kindly for your information-laden reply. And yes, in the end, I need to make a choice that will always involve some gut-level gambling.   -- Michael
#9 of 9 NO by mazdacx7 Feb 12, 2009 (3:25 pm)
I have no regrets.about my CX-7 couldn´t be more happier...

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