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#6 of 15 Re: Buying Decision! [irismg] by dsptool Apr 22, 2008 (4:13 am)
Replying to: irismg (Apr 21, 2008 7:46 pm) You read my mind Iris. I couldn't get my head around the number of problems that seemed to be inherent in the CX. I Almost bought it anyway, but decided to go a whole different route. I actually went for an AWD sedan (Milan) instead. Crazy, I know. I didn't really need the extra space of a CUV and the Milan was more affordable for what I needed. Maybe when my current lease runs up in 3 years, i'll reevaluate. So far, no regrets! Thanks all for your posts. Replies to this message: irismg (Apr 28, 2008 6:39 pm)
#7 of 15 Re: Buying Decision! [dsptool] by irismg Apr 28, 2008 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: dsptool (Apr 22, 2008 4:13 am) Sounds like a well-informed decision! Fusion and Milan are good cars.
#8 of 15 Re: Buying Decision! [dsptool] by dmele426 Apr 29, 2008 (9:11 am)
Replying to: dsptool (Apr 09, 2008 6:50 am) i have a cx-7 AWD GT, awesome car, love the way it looks and for the money you do get a lot. My only issues witht he car are: - Gas consumption 15/21 (without using AC) not sure how much different it would be if i use the AC. -The car is a bit noisey, it seems to lack noise absorpition material all around. -Last but not least, if you have kids, consider that the back seat is a bit tight on leg room. I have 7K miles on my car, i got it x-mas 2007 and I really like it. However, if I had known about the gas consumtion issue, i think I would have bought the 2008 CRV, which is an awesome car as well. My wife owns the 2007 CRV LX and the car is great, not many options but very family friendly for our kids. if you have any more questions or concerns let me know dmele72406nyc.rr.com
#9 of 15 by jaguar0027 May 27, 2008 (7:04 pm)
A friend of mine is looking into buying a Mazda CX-7. Is there anything else other than AC issues, gas consumption, and legroom that would sway my opinion of this vehicle?   Thank you. Replies to this message: zoom49 (May 31, 2008 10:20 am) wwest (Sep 17, 2009 9:30 am) cx7lover (Jun 03, 2008 11:31 pm)
#10 of 15 Re: [jaguar0027] by zoom49 May 31, 2008 (10:20 am)
Replying to: jaguar0027 (May 27, 2008 7:04 pm) Our CX-7 07 gets reasonable fuel economy 18-23. It is FWD not AWD which seems to get lower mileage by about 2 mpg. Check legroom out for yourself with front seats in your normal driving location. There is not ton's of room but could be ok for your lifestyle. Our A/C is good, the issue we have is that the air comming out of the vents when the A/C is off is about 10 degrees hotter that the ambient temperature. This warm air out of the dash in vent mode seems to affect some automakers more than others. We are at 25,000 trouble free miles with only the gas cap issue on our early build.   Zoom-Zoom Replies to this message: wwest (Sep 17, 2009 9:30 am)
#11 of 15 Run Don't Walk by 1rubyred Jun 01, 2008 (10:47 am)
Run Don't Walk Away From this CAR!!!   I thought I'd love it but HATE it! I have A CEL on now, Along with an ABS light that won't go off. Will drag the car down to service first thing on Monday.   You'll have to have AC on all the time or like having HOT air blowing in your face.   You've been warned. I only have 7200 miles on the car and we keep cars until they fall apart. That will be at 15,000 miles?
#12 of 15 Chat Night by pf_flyer HOST Jun 03, 2008 (3:56 am)
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#13 of 15 Re: [jaguar0027] by cx7lover Jun 03, 2008 (11:31 pm)
Replying to: jaguar0027 (May 27, 2008 7:04 pm) If hes getting a new one, don't worry about anything, the A/C was updated to a bigger compressor, and the CEL's we're fixed for later builds.   Don't let the people with issues sway you, it's unfortunate they got most of the first bad ones, but they're complaining is really irrelevent, it's not like Mazda isn't willing to fix them or not acknowledging there is an issue.
#14 of 15 Re: Buying Decision! [dsptool] by zoom08 Sep 10, 2009 (10:43 pm)
Replying to: dsptool (Apr 09, 2008 6:50 am) I own a CX7 GT AWD 2008. Great car, fun to drive and with 30K on the odometer. I havent had a problem yet. So far it is just a simple oil change every 4K miles. This is a very safe car to drive, as for the issues you read in the blog, just keep on mind that the first year model had a lot of problems as usual. I have seen the 09 CX7 and I can see tha Mazda has fixed some of the things they did not do in the 08 model, so that is a good sign of thing to come. If I had a choice, I take a 2009 over the 2010 model. The turbo engine is a blast to drive.
#15 of 15 Re: [zoom49] by wwest Sep 17, 2009 (9:30 am)
Replying to: zoom49 (May 31, 2008 10:20 am) Many newer cars, TOO many, do not have a coolant flow shutoff valve in the hose to the heater core. So even with the system OFF some heating of the incoming airflow will be HEATED, if not via actually flowing through the heater core then by radiant heating therefrom.   Some help can be had by turning the system to MAXIMUM cooling before turning it off. If you simply turn it off the REHEAT/REMIX vane/door might be left in the partial REHEAT position.   You can also do as I did, go to Home Depot and buy and install a manual water flow shutoff valve in that hose feeding the heater core. You may find that this improves the efficiency of your A/C quite significantly, especially if you have an automatic, temperature set, climate control system. I leave the valve shut throughout the summer, A/C cooling, period.

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