I had my Mazda3 in to the dealer for an oil change and 55,000 mile check. On the way out, I saw they had two CX-7s in the lot. It's the first time I've seen it in person. I'm really digging it. I'm not normally a truck person, but then again, it's not really a truck, and the two full reviews I've read of it in the mags were both highly positive. I *really* wish my wife's Camry had waited until now to bite the big one, because I would definitely rather have a Mazda5 or Mazda CX-7 than our 2005 Honda Odyssey. Of course, my view is probably partially colored by the fact that we've had lots of problems with the Odyssey, but even if we hadn't, I still think I'd rather have one of the new Mazdas. The Odyssey does appear to get better mileage than the CX-7, though, with Honda's Variable Cylinder Management.
Really digging the Mazda CX-7
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I had my Mazda3 in to the dealer for an oil change and 55,000 mile check. On the way out, I saw they had two CX-7s in the lot. It's the first time I've seen it in person. I'm really digging it. I'm not normally a truck person, but then again, it's not really a truck, and the two full reviews I've read of it in the mags were both highly positive. I *really* wish my wife's Camry had waited until now to bite the big one, because I would definitely rather have a Mazda5 or Mazda CX-7 than our 2005 Honda Odyssey. Of course, my view is probably partially colored by the fact that we've had lots of problems with the Odyssey, but even if we hadn't, I still think I'd rather have one of the new Mazdas. The Odyssey does appear to get better mileage than the CX-7, though, with Honda's Variable Cylinder Management.
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Cool. I went by the Mazda dealer this past weekend and they still weren't in yet. I'll have to give it another shot in the next day or so.
I really interested in seeing one in person.
I really interested in seeing one in person.
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I agree that is very disappointing and will turn a lot of people off.darkness said:
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ive seen these on the road lately and love the look.. friend and i actually researched em some today and were suprised it came w/ essentially the mazdaspeed3 setup and starting price of 23k... but the gas mileage was definitely disappointing. hott lookin car none the less
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True but IIRC being that it uses the turbo motor premium unleaded is required so the cost would still go higher.Plus those are estimated EPA numbers not what will actually be achieved in the real world which could be typically lower then that.Thameth said:
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Exactly. This is the one thing that turned us off. We went to the dealer to look at the Mazda 6 and saw this instead. Great looking car and tons of room. We were almost sold until we found out 1) not available with a manual trans, although no suprise, and 2) required premium gas. So back to the Mazda 6 we went.
4k pounds will do that to ya.
Pity that we call something that big a "small" SUV - or small anything.
Just looked at the Mazda site - front legroom 41" and change - same as my car. Rear legroom 36" and change - same as my car. And yeah, I know it's wider and taller. Cargo with the rear seats up is 29 cu/ft and change. My car has 18.6. So for the extra 11 cu/ft even the FWD version is almost 1,000 pounds heavier than my car? For the crush space and the 8 billion airbags, I guess.
Consider - the VW Phaeton just failed in the marketplace because VW is perceived in the US public mind as a small car maker - and right now the smallest car they sell here is like 3,100 pounds. Makes ya think - makes me think, anyway.
I don't know - maybe it's just me...
Pity that we call something that big a "small" SUV - or small anything.
Just looked at the Mazda site - front legroom 41" and change - same as my car. Rear legroom 36" and change - same as my car. And yeah, I know it's wider and taller. Cargo with the rear seats up is 29 cu/ft and change. My car has 18.6. So for the extra 11 cu/ft even the FWD version is almost 1,000 pounds heavier than my car? For the crush space and the 8 billion airbags, I guess.
Consider - the VW Phaeton just failed in the marketplace because VW is perceived in the US public mind as a small car maker - and right now the smallest car they sell here is like 3,100 pounds. Makes ya think - makes me think, anyway.
I don't know - maybe it's just me...
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I really like the CX-7 I'll probably go and check one out this weekend,
I was holding out for the Mazda3Speed but this car has caught my eye.
I didn't know about the gas mileage that might be the deciding factor.
I was holding out for the Mazda3Speed but this car has caught my eye.
I didn't know about the gas mileage that might be the deciding factor.
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While I agree, and this would probably tilt me toward the Mazda5, instead, I don't think it will affect most potential buyers. People who might have looked at a "real" SUV will find the mileage more than acceptable, and the car much cooler than most SUVs. These new crossovers are aimed squarely at SUV buyers who are getting turned off to full-on SUVs (at least partly due to $3/gallong gas), and I think in this arena, the CX-7 will do very well. I do wish it got better mileage, though.Fordson said:
i have pretty much SOLD my father on one. Was aiming for an explorer when he sells off the VicSport and van...but he is absolutely in love with it and its handling numbers.
Will probably get him in to test one soon, i just hope he fits. (the reason he didn't get a Lincoln LS, Jag S/X type, or CTS and instead got the CrownVicSport
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so im hoping to death he does.
-chris
Will probably get him in to test one soon, i just hope he fits. (the reason he didn't get a Lincoln LS, Jag S/X type, or CTS and instead got the CrownVicSport
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My brother is seriously considering one for his fiancee and himself once they get married this Fall. He currently drives a 1992 K1500 Z74 with a 350 in it, so the mileage probably seems pretty nice to him. :lol:
It'll probably be an addition to the stable rather than a replacement, though I don't know if they really want to hold on to her Civic any longer. It's really starting to show its age/mileage.
It'll probably be an addition to the stable rather than a replacement, though I don't know if they really want to hold on to her Civic any longer. It's really starting to show its age/mileage.
Yes but if the average medium/small SUV has a 19/24 MPG then IIRC all of them will have the same lower mileage as the CX-7......Virtual_Insanity said:
So the CX-7 is no better or worse than every other medium/small SUV. Our Murano is listed at 19/25 with the Nissan VQ V6 pushing the same HP @ 3900lbs.
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Here here! All bow before the temples of Colin Chapman and Gordon Murray. :thumbup:OmniFocus said:
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