Traded CX-7 for speed3

[07CopperGT]

I traded my CX-7 GT for a speed3 tonight. I just couldn't take the terrible mileage anymore. The raw power difference is just awesome.

[chuyler1]

The speed3 only gets 1mpg more city and 4mpg highway. I'm guessing there was something else driving this purchase...because the loss you took trading in a fairly new car means you'll have to be driving the speed3 for like 5 years before you break even.

[chuyler1]

It would cost $1875/yr to drive the CX-7 15K @ $3/ga. It would only cost $1607 in the MS3. You save a whopping $268 a year...and that is assuming you get the best highway mileage in both vehicles. Seeing as most cars drop several thousand in value for just taking them off the lot, its going to take you several years to recoup your money...unless you drive like 30-50K a year in which case it will only take 2-3 years.

[atticus1398]

what kind of deal did you get for the trade and so forth?

[Killer]

It would cost $1875/yr to drive the CX-7 15K @ $3/ga. It would only cost $1607 in the MS3. You save a whopping $268 a year...and that is assuming you get the best highway mileage in both vehicles. Seeing as most cars drop several thousand in value for just taking them off the lot, its going to take you several years to recoup your money...unless you drive like 30-50K a year in which case it will only take 2-3 years.

Thanks Captain Obvious...but is it really necessary to bust the guys balls? He is happy I am sure...so just drop it.(sssh)

[chuyler1]

Some people dont do the math...why the hell do you think hybrids are selling. Well, I guess there is piece of mind that you are helping to save the environment but...I don't think buying a MS3 falls into that category.

[B1GHAM]

its called being penny wise, dollar stupid...

assuming he took a hit in his trade (and flipped upsidedown) any cost savings from the better gas mileage just went out the window.

on a car with the same engine no less, and still requires premium. If he came back and said he got a Mazda 3 Hatch, I could understand. But to make a sideways step isnt really justifying much.

... but @ the end of the day, its not my money :p.

Enjoy the car though!! Its an awesome little ride...

[chuyler1]

Enjoy the car though!! Its an awesome little ride...
So true.

[CJS525]

JEALOUS!!
Good luck with the Speed3, I wanted one but needed a car in september and I need the space..

Keep us updated!

[Killer]

Some people dont do the math...why the hell do you think hybrids are selling. Well, I guess there is piece of mind that you are helping to save the environment but...I don't think buying a MS3 falls into that category.wtf does hybrids have to do with you not bustin' the guys balls? He is happy with his decision obviously...so why do you have to chime in with negitivity? Just do me a favor and be nice. I want this forum to grow...with a ball buster in here it wont.(flame2)

[B1GHAM]

wtf does hybrids have to do with you not bustin' the guys balls? He is happy with his decision obviously...so why do you have to chime in with negitivity? Just do me a favor and be nice. I want this forum to grow...with a ball buster in here it wont.(flame2)


personally I dont think he was bustin balls, he was just being honest.

the reality is that his stated reason for trading the CX-7 (gas mileage) isnt really going to get better with the lateral move to the MS3.

[mikey1981]

yea he wasnt bustin anyones balls, relax buddy. .. he shared his opinion about thegas mileage trade off, u want the forum to grow, let people talk

[kickniteasy]

Cat Fight!!!!!!!!!!

[kickniteasy]

back on topic though, good luck with the new purchase.....seeing as how they're two separate types of vehicle I'm sure there was more than just mileage affecting your decision. Have fun and drive safe!

[SilverBulletES]

Yes the maths don't add up, but I agree with the other reasons for the switch. Plus no more autotragic! (guitar)

[chuyler1]

It all comes back to my original post "I'm guessing there was something else driving this purchase". The important thing for me is not allowing mis-information to continue.

07CopperGT's post obviously stated the gas milage as the issue with the CX-7 and I couldn't let others fall into any sort of mindset that a MS3 of all cars is a economical solution to that problem. It sure as hell is a more fun to drive car...but economical I think not...unless you want to compare it to the RX-8 or any full size SUV out there getting 20mpg or less.

[atticus1398]

unsubscribes.......chuyler rules!!!!!

[Killer]

My apologies.

[bazooka joe]

It all comes back to my original post "I'm guessing there was something else driving this purchase". The important thing for me is not allowing mis-information to continue.

07CopperGT's post obviously stated the gas milage as the issue with the CX-7 and I couldn't let others fall into any sort of mindset that a MS3 of all cars is a economical solution to that problem. It sure as hell is a more fun to drive car...but economical I think not...unless you want to compare it to the RX-8 or any full size SUV out there getting 20mpg or less.

ball buster!(boom08)

[chuyler1]

I am good in algebra and like math and shit. I should go to MIT or something.

[cocoagyrl77]

I hope you are happy with your new purchase. Enjoy it!!(rockon)


You other guys need to be nice...he must feel like this right now....(stooges) with everyone jumping on him. ~smile~

[Vixen]

Congrats!

[UpNorth]

I love the 3s too and might have gone that way if I hadn't wanted more clearance and AWD.

Enjoy your new ride!

[Killer]

I am good in algebra and like math and shit. I should go to MIT or something.Thats why I am an M.E.(mswerd)

[cruzdreamer]

MazdaSpeed 3 is nice....the buyer has reasons and who cares....being happy and feeling it was worth it, loss or not, is all that matters. Sometimes you gotta do things that don't always make the best dollar sense but just makes you happy! carpe diem! I just bought an '02 Mustang Convertible with a bunch of miles on it for a fun summer car....I did not need it but it makes me happY! Enjoy your ride!!

[mikey1981]

if i were still in school, that speed 3 would have been perfect. car is SOOO REDICULOUS, especially for the money. wow. you really dont have to do much to it right out of the box

[chuyler1]

Thats why I am an M.E.(mswerd)
It was a joke....sheesh...I was expecting someone to get the F&F reference...but I am pretty good at match which is why I am a S.E.

[Infymus]

I'm still going to say the CX7 (for which I have) is a 12-15 MPG city and 15-18 MPG highway. Mazda needs to stop lying about the 18-25 MPG on this car.

[spike blue]

what ever both the ms3 and the cx-7 are really fun and enjoyable cars!!!! Congrats i was going to get the ms3 but finally change my mind LOL!!!

[SuperStretch18]

I'm still going to say the CX7 (for which I have) is a 12-15 MPG city and 15-18 MPG highway. Mazda needs to stop lying about the 18-25 MPG on this car.

I got 20 mpg on my last fill-up with about 60-40 highway/city driving. I live in Florida, so my A/C is running about 70% of the time. I also have a lead-foot, so a lot of the highway driving was at 80+.

My first few tanks were where you are at, but has been slowly getting better with each fill-up. I am just about to break 2,000 miles and am hoping for 22mpg this tank (pipe-dreams)

[Infymus]

I got 20 mpg on my last fill-up with about 60-40 highway/city driving. I live in Florida, so my A/C is running about 70% of the time. I also have a lead-foot, so a lot of the highway driving was at 80+.

My first few tanks were where you are at, but has been slowly getting better with each fill-up. I am just about to break 2,000 miles and am hoping for 22mpg this tank (pipe-dreams)

Ok, is it a difference between ECU maps then? Why are some CX7s getting 18-22 while most are getting 12-15?

[offset_98]

Its the way you drive...when I drive I get like 16-18 but anytime my wife drives we always always get at least 21-23.

[Killer]

Its the way you drive...when I drive I get like 16-18 but anytime my wife drives we always always get at least 21-23.

(werd) and lets not turn this into ANOTHER MPG thread.(deadhorse

[spike blue]

yeah the cx-7 , ms3 are cars to have fun so forget the gas mpg o go and buy a hibrid LOL

[Shaz]

you're right on point there spike. yeah, while I haven't seen mpg in the 20s, I have so much fun driving it and the looks r enough for me to b happy with the car.

[spike blue]

me i hate the gas mpg on the cx-7 but i don;t care because i know is a turbo car , and i love it !!! I have so much fun driving this beast and i know the g35 sedan will have a bad mpg too but is a nice car so have fun and forget about the gas!!! My 2 cents

[Gray Ghost]

I'm still going to say the CX7 (for which I have) is a 12-15 MPG city and 15-18 MPG highway. Mazda needs to stop lying about the 18-25 MPG on this car.

I get 22mpg on a consistant basis and I drive 80% highway and 20% city. I think the rating is dead on for my cx. I have read several on this board that claim to be getting 12-15 mpg but I have always gotten the advertised mpg rating.