CX-7 Loaner during Oil Change
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CX-7 Loaner during Oil Change
I took the 8 in for an oil change yesterday and had to wait for 2 hrs. The dealership manager gave me a brand new-out-of-the-box 2007 CX-7 for a test drive while my car is in. That thing got some real *****. Turbocharged with 244 HP, the navi, backup camera, it was sweet.
Got more kick than my 8 even though it's an SUV. I do not like the exterior looks though. Has anyone driven any of those?
Got more kick than my 8 even though it's an SUV. I do not like the exterior looks though. Has anyone driven any of those?
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About 6 weeks after I bought the RX8 I bought an AWD CX7 as a daily driver.
Yes it is sweet. Not quite as fast in a straight line as the 8, but close. Drives really nice. Interior isn't bad considering the price and the seats took a little getting used to - but so did 8's seats. Wish it hard a little more backseat room.
Gas mileage is very close to the 8.
The motor is awesome - torque from the bottom makes it feel like a very stout 6.
Yes it is sweet. Not quite as fast in a straight line as the 8, but close. Drives really nice. Interior isn't bad considering the price and the seats took a little getting used to - but so did 8's seats. Wish it hard a little more backseat room.
Gas mileage is very close to the 8.
The motor is awesome - torque from the bottom makes it feel like a very stout 6.
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ironically, just yesterday I was about 1 step from taking one of those out, (i was even at the dealership talkin to the dealer), but decided not to at the last second.
I'm still plannin on takin one of them out soon...they sound sooo nice. If i were more serious about an SUV right now, that would definetely be at the top of my list. All the the numbers are rather impressive. How about 250+ tq at 2500!! And then it stays on all the way up to 5000? That's impressive. I'll be sure to drop my opinion in once i take one out!
I'm still plannin on takin one of them out soon...they sound sooo nice. If i were more serious about an SUV right now, that would definetely be at the top of my list. All the the numbers are rather impressive. How about 250+ tq at 2500!! And then it stays on all the way up to 5000? That's impressive. I'll be sure to drop my opinion in once i take one out!
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Originally Posted by RX8Sick
well, i know the dealer. they trying to get me to buy one.
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Originally Posted by RX8Sick
Got more kick than my 8 even though it's an SUV. I do not like the exterior looks though. Has anyone driven any of those?
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Never driven the CX7 but I think it looks sweet and the powerplant is awesome. When I took delivery on my 8 and it was getting detailed the dealership gave me a Mazdaspeed 6 to drive around town and go get some dinner. It felt as fast as my E36 M3 and was plenty roomy/comfortable, I almost went back and bought the MS6 instead.
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The original topic creator has a AUTO RX-8. No wonder he thinks the CX-7 has more "kick".
The CX-7 would be interesting to me if it had a manual tranny. But otherwise, forget it.
The CX-7 would be interesting to me if it had a manual tranny. But otherwise, forget it.
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Originally Posted by Stavesacre21
always a good cover for a free test drive. Anyone that has an 8 shouldn't have much trouble coaxing a test drive in a CX-7. They'll definetely believe your able to go through with it...
With taxes and all, my RX-8 came out to about 34k (Included some non standard stuff like MS spoiler). One of my coworkers was interested in the MS6. So I went down with him to the local Mazda dealer where I bought my car, and spoke with the sales man who sold me the RX-8. He refused to let us test drive it unless we were SERIOUS about buying it that very same day.
So we looked around for a bit then left.
Now I hear that they're heavily discounting them. Serves them right.
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Originally Posted by RX8Sick
I took the 8 in for an oil change yesterday and had to wait for 2 hrs. The dealership manager gave me a brand new-out-of-the-box 2007 CX-7 for a test drive while my car is in. That thing got some real *****. Turbocharged with 244 HP, the navi, backup camera, it was sweet.
Got more kick than my 8 even though it's an SUV. I do not like the exterior looks though. Has anyone driven any of those?
Got more kick than my 8 even though it's an SUV. I do not like the exterior looks though. Has anyone driven any of those?
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Kind of off topic... but I was wondering if you had the recall done while at the dealership? I am in buffalo as well and havent recieved the letter yet. I assume you took it to Northtown. Thanks.
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The original topic creator has a AUTO RX-8. No wonder he thinks the CX-7 has more "kick".
The CX-7 would be interesting to me if it had a manual tranny. But otherwise, forget it.
The CX-7 would be interesting to me if it had a manual tranny. But otherwise, forget it.
I would prefer it to be a real "manual" in slapstick mode rather then a semi-automatic. Like if you leave it in 5th gear at a stop it stays in 5th gear - although it will saty in 2nd gear. Also it needs a big gear indicator, preferably a heads up display. Top that off with a decent paddle shift.
Or better yet, use a CVT like the Murano. No banging gears just let the motor and trans do their thing and let the driver deal with gas & brake. For the majority of driving around town the CVT is worth 2-3 MPG.
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Originally Posted by mysql101
Not always...
With taxes and all, my RX-8 came out to about 34k (Included some non standard stuff like MS spoiler). One of my coworkers was interested in the MS6. So I went down with him to the local Mazda dealer where I bought my car, and spoke with the sales man who sold me the RX-8. He refused to let us test drive it unless we were SERIOUS about buying it that very same day.
With taxes and all, my RX-8 came out to about 34k (Included some non standard stuff like MS spoiler). One of my coworkers was interested in the MS6. So I went down with him to the local Mazda dealer where I bought my car, and spoke with the sales man who sold me the RX-8. He refused to let us test drive it unless we were SERIOUS about buying it that very same day.
I've NEVER laughed my way home so quickly.
Some people just don't realize that some are out to get a feel for the car, others are there to beat the tar outta it for fun. Not everyone does. However, I suppose I could see anything with Mazdaspeed on it drawing a crowd of racers...so some precaution is called for. If someone with an 8 drives up, doesn't it seem a little obsurd to shoot them down right away? You were right...it did serve them right.
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Originally Posted by RX8Sick
The dealership manager gave me a brand new-out-of-the-box 2007 CX-7 for a test drive while my car is in. That thing got some real *****. Turbocharged with 244 HP, the navi, backup camera, it was sweet.
Got more kick than my 8 even though it's an SUV. I do not like the exterior looks though. Has anyone driven any of those?
Got more kick than my 8 even though it's an SUV. I do not like the exterior looks though. Has anyone driven any of those?
What about twisty roads and turns? Are u telling me the an SUV can do better than an RX-8?
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Originally Posted by ArthurY
238hp vs 244hp ? Aren't they pretty close, considering the fact that the SUV is a lot heavier. How could it be possible that the SUV is more responsive?
What about twisty roads and turns? Are u telling me the an SUV can do better than an RX-8?
What about twisty roads and turns? Are u telling me the an SUV can do better than an RX-8?