Wife got hit on the freeway in the CX-7 :(

[offset_98]

Just in December she got T-boned which caused us to go buy our CX-7 and now, just 4 1/2 months later or CX-7 gets a pummeling. :( She was sitting in traffic when some jerk in a Lexus ES nailed her from behind forcing her into a Silverado w/ a hitch. The Lexus stopped so fast a Buick Century nailed him pushing him back into the CX-7 again. I only have two pics but you can kind of see that the sheet metal bends all the way to the rear driver's door pushing everything on that rear side out of proportion. The hatch is bent, both bumpers are gone, the hood has a bend...it makes me sick.

[vbbuilt01]

Thankfully, no one was injured? Yes? Hope that's the case.

I've suffered from some horrible accidents in my life, so I know the feeling...just a raw feeling, pissed, angry. I love my Copper CX-7 and wipe it down daily and fret over the latest swirl mark, so seeing my baby all mangled up would just drive me nuts. I'd rather have a tooth extracted :'(

Well, hang in there guy....let the insurance companies and law enforcement do their thing. Your car will get restored (hopefully. Unfortunately, it'll never be "new" again). My heart's out to you and your family!

Vince.


Just in December she got T-boned which caused us to go buy our CX-7 and now, just 4 1/2 months later or CX-7 gets a pummeling. :( She was sitting in traffic when some jerk in a Lexus ES nailed her from behind forcing her into a Silverado w/ a hitch. The Lexus stopped so fast a Buick Century nailed him pushing him back into the CX-7 again. I only have two pics but you can kind of see that the sheet metal bends all the way to the rear driver's door pushing everything on that rear side out of proportion. The hatch is bent, both bumpers are gone, the hood has a bend...it makes me sick.

[Platonium]

Glad no one was hurt, even the guy who caused it. I know they're bummers, but cars are sooo.....replaceable.

[Kansei]

That's a lottttt of broken stuff right there. I wouldn't be totally shocked if it was totalled (which is absolutely in your best interest.. as much as you may have loved the car, it'll never be back to "new", ever.. and even if a body shop didn't screw you over and got it back looking new, you'll never be able to get decent money for the car when you go to sell it.

[Otto]

That's a lottttt of broken stuff right there. I wouldn't be totally shocked if it was totalled (which is absolutely in your best interest.. as much as you may have loved the car, it'll never be back to "new", ever.. and even if a body shop didn't screw you over and got it back looking new, you'll never be able to get decent money for the car when you go to sell it.
That car is nowhere near totaled but it still sucks. A few years back, the rear end of my Mustang got destroyed by an F-250 and they still repaired it. For the car to be totaled, the damage has to exceed 2/3 or 3/4 of the car's value (or something like that, it may vary by state).

Anyway, sorry to see the CX-7 damaged like that... make sure to ask the insurance company about filing a claim for loss of value of the vehicle - I got $1800 for my Mustang.

[Talbot]

Man, that really sucks. I am sorry to hear about your incident.

[BadKarma]

Hope your wife's alright... Sucks about the CX-7. :(

[Kansei]

The damage on my car was just a light scratch relative to that CX-7 and I was nearly totalled. My damage was really localized.. just front corner. It didn't even push the fender back or damage hood latches or front grilles.. nothing ever touched the wheel or bent the frame or anything. body work is expensive!

[offset_98]

Yeah, my wife is ok...she's had a headache all day today so I'm thinking we might hit the doctor tonight. Other then that we're good. I definately don't think the car is totalled. There might be a few thousand dollars damage there but no where near the 75% Nevada requires. There'd have to be like $20k damage on it for that. I'll let you guys know the cost whenever I take it over to the shop. Its sitting in the garage until further notice as I don't really want her to drive it since she says its pulling to the right.

Thanks for the concern all!!

[Vision67]

Just in December she got T-boned which caused us to go buy our CX-7 and now, just 4 1/2 months later or CX-7 gets a pummeling. :( She was sitting in traffic when some jerk in a Lexus ES nailed her from behind forcing her into a Silverado w/ a hitch. The Lexus stopped so fast a Buick Century nailed him pushing him back into the CX-7 again. I only have two pics but you can kind of see that the sheet metal bends all the way to the rear driver's door pushing everything on that rear side out of proportion. The hatch is bent, both bumpers are gone, the hood has a bend...it makes me sick.

I don't know how old you are, but some day you'll realize that it's just a car. All cars eventually end up in a junkyard, some sooner than others.

I'm an old guy, 57. My wife and I have had about 4 cars hit during the past 35 years. I learned that as long as nobody was hurt, things were OK. You can always get another car.

Count your blessings. The car's job is to sacrifice its life to save yours. You should be grateful.

[offset_98]

I don't know how old you are, but some day you'll realize that it's just a car. All cars eventually end up in a junkyard, some sooner than others.

I'm an old guy, 57. My wife and I have had about 4 cars hit during the past 35 years. I learned that as long as nobody was hurt, things were OK. You can always get another car.

Count your blessings. The car's job is to sacrifice its life to save yours. You should be grateful.

You're reading too far into this. I'd give the car up anyday to make sure my wife is ok. She is ok and the baby inside her is ok...after that was cleared up, I'm pretty sure it was ok I get steamed about the fact that Las Vegas drivers can't drive and that my new car got hit just after my former car was totalled.

[1Sleepy93]

There's easily 7-10k+ in damage there. Also with the location of the hit I'd be curious about the rear left suspension being intact.

Have the drivers seat checked to make sure that didn't break. It happened to one of the other CX-7's that got hit from behind.

[chuyler1]

I feel your pain. I got rear-ended in my MS6 only a few weeks after I got it. Wasn't even on the highway...just a traffic light less than a mile from my home. Light turned green...guy in front wasn't paying attention (caused some people to roll forward and stop). I never moved and the guy came up from behind and just plowed into me as if we were all moving forward to pass through the light. Dunno what was going through his head.

Let this be a friendly reminder to all...accidents happen when your eyes are off the road..even for just a second. Use a hands/eyes free device for your phone or don't talk on the phone in the car. Don't drink coffee, change the radio, or anything else without getting a proper reading of your surroundings. And for crying out loud, don't tailgate. So what if someone cuts you off...you'll still get there at the same time even if you are 3 cars back due to assholes who need to be in your lane.

[blkcherimika]

There's easily 7-10k+ in damage there. Also with the location of the hit I'd be curious about the rear left suspension being intact.

Have the drivers seat checked to make sure that didn't break. It happened to one of the other CX-7's that got hit from behind.

No doubt your estimate is close, maybe even conservative. As I reported here in another thread, costs to repair our damaged CX-7 liftgate totaled $3,516.00.

[offset_98]

eek...I'm surprised you guys all think its so much. Is it b/c the vehicle is still relatively new and parts aren't readily available?

[SuperStretch18]

Body work is a bitch, plus if there was any damage to the engine bay (radiator, engine mounts, etc.), the dollars add up quickly. They're probably going to want to repaint the whole car to boot. 10k easy...

[chuyler1]

My rear-end job mentioned above cost $3200 to fix. That was just for a bumper assembly and paint job. (Velocity Red is tough to match btw)

[StealthWyvern]

eek...I'm surprised you guys all think its so much. Is it b/c the vehicle is still relatively new and parts aren't readily available?

Body work is expsensive like others have mentioned. Also the car is new so parts are a little bit harder to come by and not to mention cost much more. Not to mention all the cutting, welding, and painting thats going to be needed on the rear end. Thats not even getting into the possabilies of the front end damage

[1Sleepy93]

How's the wife feeling now? Hope she's doing well.

[Int3grity]

keep us all informed as to how much this cost to repair that car is F*** Up. But dam dude twice? in term of accidents hummmmmmmm.

Hope the wifey is ok be thankful you have each other & alive. Car is always last you and your fam come #1

[offset_98]

My wife is doing well...we went to the doctor yesterday because after the accident, that night, we found out she's pregnant with our first child!! It was a good way to forget about the accident.

I'll keep keep you guys posted on the cost of the repairs.

[1Sleepy93]

Good to hear she's doing well and congrats on the baby!

[spike blue]

thank God your wife and you baby are ok!!! And congrats on the baby!!

[Talbot]

Yeah thank goodness. Congrats on your baby!

[dinux]

Some of us, like myself, are young. This was the first car I had purchased on my own without my parents help. I don't make a lot of money but when I buy stuff I buy it because it is what I want. Point: some of us are emotionally attached to our vehicles because we can't go out every year or two like some rich ass people and just buy another car. Now trying to be a dick, but some of us are different. To me, my car is not "just another car". It is me and my way of life.

Glad to see your wife is ok though. Hopefully the CX-7 looks awesome once it has been repaired. Keep us posted!


I don't know how old you are, but some day you'll realize that it's just a car. All cars eventually end up in a junkyard, some sooner than others.

I'm an old guy, 57. My wife and I have had about 4 cars hit during the past 35 years. I learned that as long as nobody was hurt, things were OK. You can always get another car.

Count your blessings. The car's job is to sacrifice its life to save yours. You should be grateful.

[vbbuilt01]

Some of us, like myself, are young. This was the first car I had purchased on my own without my parents help. I don't make a lot of money but when I buy stuff I buy it because it is what I want. Point: some of us are emotionally attached to our vehicles because we can't go out every year or two like some rich ass people and just buy another car. Now trying to be a dick, but some of us are different. To me, my car is not "just another car". It is me and my way of life.

Glad to see your wife is ok though. Hopefully the CX-7 looks awesome once it has been repaired. Keep us posted!

Junior, your argument is silly (and that was the mildest adjective I could think of, when I read your post - believe me, stronger terms come to mind).

All of us, whether young as your self or more mature, spend a large amount of money on our cars. But that absolutely means nothing when it comes to the lives of our loved ones. Put this into perspective. If you're mother, father, sister, brother, or your significant other was in your CX-7 and they were involved in any kind of accident, what is YOUR first inclination - worry about your loved one's safety or worry whether your new shiny car is mangled?

Go with God and if per chance, you encounter a dreadful situation like this, let's hope you make the right decisions. I really, sincerely think you need to reflect on what's really important in life.

Vince.

[offset_98]

Thanks for the kind words all, both are doing fine. It looks like we're in for a good storm with the insurance companies though. I called the ins. co. that made initial contact w/ the car and they said w/ 4 parties involved it will take a while to sort out and that my best bet is to just fix the car through my insurance and eventually they'll reimburse my company. I didn't like that answer so I told them that we will not be doing that, that they'll make timely decisions on things and that they will be fixing my car, not my insurance. Turns out someone else already contacted my company (i'm assuming the guy who she was pushed in to) to try and collect from my insurance company. I have an appointment tomorrow with my company but I explained to the adjuster that the police have already determined fault (the two people who each other and my wife) and that I would forward the police report to them as soon as I get it...5 to 10 business days from the date of the accident. Thank goodness I kept my old car when I got a company car so we have that to drive while the insurance companies go to town on each other.
...bring on the higher rates!

[1Sleepy93]

I love insurance companies! (argh)

[Alpha Wolf]

Stop letting your wife drive your cars!!!!





but seriously the important thing is she was okay

[AWmustang]

the police have already determined fault (the two people who each other and my wife)

Huh? who's at fault?

[cruzdreamer]

Bummer on the car and as everyone else mentioned....thank god she is not hurt badly and congrats on becoming parents.....what a blessing! I hope you 7 will be good as new soon!!

[offset_98]

Huh? who's at fault?

Oh, sorry for the confusion- the police report says the two people behind my wife who hit each other, then hit her and then caused her car to hit the car in front of her are at fault. According to my insurance company, the only person they will pursue is the person that rear ended her, not the multiple cars involved. So, she is not at any kind of fault.

My insurance company encouraged me to get the car fixed on their dime and that they'd waive my deductible to get our car back on the road. They said they would pursue the other insurance company for the money so I wouldn't have to worry about it. Also, they allowed me to pick the shop so I chose the local Mazda dealer here in town to fix it rather than a regular old body shop. I figure the Mazda dealer will have the know-how on how to fix the car correctly and thoroughly.

[offset_98]

Bummer on the car and as everyone else mentioned....thank god she is not hurt badly and congrats on becoming parents.....what a blessing! I hope you 7 will be good as new soon!!

Thanks! We're excited too!

At the end of the day it was a relief too, to see that the CX-7 can take such a hit so well should our whole family be inside of it next time.

[Int3grity]

I personally think that regular mechanic would do a better job but then again I guess it depends on the area I know here in my area the guys at mazda are kiddies that went through some vocational auto shop program then somehow ended up applying at mazda got hired and trained but all they know is oil changes, tsb,etc.. not much of body repair, painting etc..

Look at some of the post that people have made here in the forums sometimes they take the cars in and the people at the dealer don't know what they are talking about Congrats on el bebe. and dude good luck if your car gets healed at mazda trauma hospital LOL

[Koenig]

Thanks! We're excited too!

At the end of the day it was a relief too, to see that the CX-7 can take such a hit so well should our whole family be inside of it next time.

Glad to know your wife's ok....... another thing about being rear-ended and shoved into another car in front of you....... the car's drivetrain and be seriously messed up.

My friend was driving her f-150 on a heavily traversed main causeway...... it was raining...... some joker was going to fast and ended up hydroplaning..... he was going in the opposite direction.... he lost control crossed over the median hit the front of her car and the car traveling too close behind her for conditions (it's raining, why the hell do people tailgate in rain?)

needless to say it bent her driveshaft, I mean you could see the shaft and it looked like the Hulk had taken it and bent it to an 80 degree angle....... make sure you check out the under body or have the dealer check it out...... you don't want to get a car back with drivetrain problems.....

Glad to know your wife came out of this farce safely, and congratulations on the new baby (2thumbs)

[Alpha Wolf]

Glad to hear your Insurance company is fixing your car asap.

Congradulatons on the baby...


Be ready to meet wife 2.0 with kid....

If you don't know what I mean you soon will... You are in for many changes. Some good, some not so good....

Yes married 25 years and 2 kids. (beer)

I understand what he ment. My wife says I am anal about my vehicles.. You don't want to be the person to scratch or dent any of my vehicles...

While that is true, the most important think is you families lives. When Son totaled my wifes New Beetle, first question was are you okay, he was. Then I had time to get pissed (flame) over the loss of the car.(spank) Yes my wife chewed my ass about her loss, not my son (See comment about wife 2.0 above) for a month until I upgraded her buying a Turbo Baja for her(kissass) .... Now she is happy again and I am out $8,000(wow) which was the difference of what the insurance gave me for the bug and what wifes Baja Turbo cost....

But wifey is happy so the family is now happy... And son is not allowed to drive my CX7 or my bikes...!

[offset_98]

Well...got the priliminary estimate today...$7237.25 and he figured there'd be more once teardown begins. The adjuster figures somewhere in the neighborhood of $9000 with all said and done. I was shocked it was so much but tailgate is $860+/- and the rear 1/4 panal is $945+/- alone. Just waiting on the police report and then we'll stick it in the shop.

I chose not to go with the Mazda dealer here instead going with an outstanding shop here in town...one that states excellent workmanship in every review I read.

[Koenig]

wow......almost 9k in damage and not labeled "wrecked"

lol, that's funny in FL, that would be "unrepairable"

one of my ex's had a scion tC the front end got busted from hitting another car (rear end) but it definitely didn't look bad and would have been an easy fix (i've worked autobody) but her insurance company said it was "totaled" and just issued her a check for the money and she got a new car........ heh.


Good luck getting everything done and fixed.......

[offset_98]

wow......almost 9k in damage and not labeled "wrecked"

lol, that's funny in FL, that would be "unrepairable"

one of my ex's had a scion tC the front end got busted from hitting another car (rear end) but it definitely didn't look bad and would have been an easy fix (i've worked autobody) but her insurance company said it was "totaled" and just issued her a check for the money and she got a new car........ heh.


Good luck getting everything done and fixed.......

Nevada law is 75% of the value of the car. We'd have to approach like 16-18k for that to happen. I was wondering that too so I looked it up.

[Koenig]

Nevada law is 75% of the value of the car. We'd have to approach like 16-18k for that to happen. I was wondering that too so I looked it up.


That makes sense.... I wonder what FL is, did the site you looked up have all state's information?

I'd like to know what it's supposed to be if they can decide a scion tC with 3k in damage is "totaled"

[offset_98]

I just called them and asked them what Nevada State Law was on the subject and they told me more or less, 75%.

[Koenig]

ohok, perhaps i'll just call mine.......thanks.

[offset_98]

Got a Mazda 6 as a rental for a while. First impressions: interior is cheaper than the CX-7, the V6 feels as though it has a harder time moving that car around than the turbo 4 in the CX-7 - flat spots at 35 in 2nd and 75 in 3rd, stereo has way too much built in treble. Its not a bad car though I probably wouldn't spend my money on one.

[Matthew1785]

Got a Mazda 6 as a rental for a while. First impressions: interior is cheaper than the CX-7, the V6 feels as though it has a harder time moving that car around than the turbo 4 in the CX-7 - flat spots at 35 in 2nd and 75 in 3rd, stereo has way too much built in treble. Its not a bad car though I probably wouldn't spend my money on one.

thats cause ur driving a ford

[1Sleepy93]

Yeah, I rode in a 07 6i and was disappointed in the interior materials. Felt and looked really cheap.

[Matthew1785]

Got a Mazda 6 as a rental for a while. First impressions: interior is cheaper than the CX-7, the V6 feels as though it has a harder time moving that car around than the turbo 4 in the CX-7 - flat spots at 35 in 2nd and 75 in 3rd, stereo has way too much built in treble. Its not a bad car though I probably wouldn't spend my money on one.

and when i meant your driving a ford, i meant that the V6 is not a mazda engine, should have requested the 2.3l 4 cyl

[offset_98]

Nah I know its the duratec V6 from Ford but that's all they had. I chose the Mazda over a Spectra, Cobalt and Dakota. My wife will be driving it like 95% of the time anyway until we get the CX-7 back. Even she was surprised. She is by no means a car person and she mentioned to me last night that her car has more power. I was like...whoa you could tell? LOL

[offset_98]

Hmm...more delay. Lift gate is on national backorder so the shop can't start repairs quite yet.

[1Sleepy93]

That sucks.

[amp]

know the feeling.. got sandwiched as well on the old 6s..
guy fell asleep at the wheel and hit me from the rear pushin me forward into a truck..

[Koenig]

God I hate people who can't just pull over off the side of the road and take a damn nap if they're tired..... don't try to keep driving with your eyes half open!!(screwy)

[offset_98]

Well, parts are finally in...car goes in on Monday.

[Koenig]

congrats...... let us know how the fixed product looks ;)

[offset_98]

Meh...spoke too soon. Tailgate arrived damaged...waiting for another.

[1Sleepy93]

Meh...spoke too soon. Tailgate arrived damaged...waiting for another.

That sucks!

[CX-7owner]

Meh...spoke too soon. Tailgate arrived damaged...waiting for another.
Darn! USPS must have had their package damaging hands on it (laugh).

[offset_98]

I'm happy that I have a rental through all of this but my gosh...what's with the lack of parts? Stop making CX-7's for a day and ship out spare parts! I don't know about your Mazda dealerships but mine both have enough CX-7's for a month! A day or two of not making them and just shipping out spare parts, I don't think, would hurt.

Oh well, all I can do is wait :)

[1Sleepy93]

I'm happy that I have a rental through all of this but my gosh...what's with the lack of parts? Stop making CX-7's for a day and ship out spare parts! I don't know about your Mazda dealerships but mine both have enough CX-7's for a month! A day or two of not making them and just shipping out spare parts, I don't think, would hurt.

Oh well, all I can do is wait :)

That or just snag the parts you need off one of the lot vehicles. LOL

[Brian MP5T]

Holy FUCK

[Blake]

so brian is that all your good for anymore. Is just randomly trying to fuck up threads by adding idiot ass comments at the end of them?

[Hughes412]

Just in December she got T-boned which caused us to go buy our CX-7 and now, just 4 1/2 months later or CX-7 gets a pummeling. :( She was sitting in traffic when some jerk in a Lexus ES nailed her from behind forcing her into a Silverado w/ a hitch. The Lexus stopped so fast a Buick Century nailed him pushing him back into the CX-7 again. I only have two pics but you can kind of see that the sheet metal bends all the way to the rear driver's door pushing everything on that rear side out of proportion. The hatch is bent, both bumpers are gone, the hood has a bend...it makes me sick.
WOW! I with all of that damage I guess build quality WASN'T high on the list! That's alot of damage.

[SuperStretch18]

WOW! I with all of that damage I guess build quality WASN'T high on the list! That's alot of damage.
New cars crumple so that you don't. The car did exactly what it was supposed to do...

[offset_98]

New cars crumple so that you don't. The car did exactly what it was supposed to do...

This is true...I actually got to see the schemadic of the car, where the crumple zones are and what sheet metal pieces need to be pulled etc.

It really did do exactly what it was supposed to do.

[Hughes412]

New cars crumple so that you don't. The car did exactly what it was supposed to do...
I don't think you need the whole side to crumple for that kind of crash! The rear quarter panel yea, but not all the way to the front door! It's not just mazda, it's all cars. But it's that's still not quality.

[Brian MP5T]

so brian is that all your good for anymore. Is just randomly trying to fuck up threads by adding idiot ass comments at the end of them?

If you don't like it report the post.... or ask and I'll remove it..

[Mazda3]

(headshake

[offset_98]

Well, they're going to do a tear down so we'll get to see how much "hidden" damage there is pretty soon. I'm most interested in that.

[offset_98]

After tear-down we're up to $10,100 and counting...

[1Sleepy93]

Well, I wasn't too far off with my estimate yet.

[jim168]

I don't think you need the whole side to crumple for that kind of crash! The rear quarter panel yea, but not all the way to the front door! It's not just mazda, it's all cars. But it's that's still not quality.

The whole car didn't crumple.
The car was hit in the front, and the back.
Two separate collisions.
Build quality is no crumpling from A pillar to C pillar.
The rest of the car should crumple.

"That kind of crash" depends on the speed of the collision.
How fast did the insurance determine the Lexus was going?

[B1GHAM]

If you don't like it report the post.... or ask and I'll remove it..


good idea...

[Hughes412]

The whole car didn't crumple.
The car was hit in the front, and the back.
Two separate collisions.
Build quality is no crumpling from A pillar to C pillar.
The rest of the car should crumple.

"That kind of crash" depends on the speed of the collision.
How fast did the insurance determine the Lexus was going?

After tear-down we're up to $10,100 and counting...
LOL, yea that's quality for you. My dads jeep wrangler was tboned by a lady running a red light at 40+mph. That was only 5k in damage.

I feel for you and you car bud. But after this I would get something else to drive. It sounds like it will never be the same.

[SuperStretch18]

LOL, yea that's quality for you. My dads jeep wrangler was tboned by a lady running a red light at 40+mph. That was only 5k in damage.

I feel for you and you car bud. But after this I would get something else to drive. It sounds like it will never be the same.

:bs:
Shipping parts from Japan costs more than shipping domestically. The cost is already inflated because it is a brand new model and parts are not readily available. A wrangler is also not unibody, so there is no comparison between how much body work costs between the two. The OP hasn't even said if the damage was structural or just cosmetic, so I'm not sure that "ditch the car" is the best advice just yet...

[offset_98]

The insurance company didn't say how fast the Lexus was going...the body shop figured it was a good 40-45mph hit. While the front end had damage, the body shop said it was very minimal...a front fascia only pretty much. There was no hood/fender damage up front.

The rear took the brunt and the reason its so expensive is that there are two pieces which need to be replaced that are $1,000.00 each. The tailgate and the driver's side rear 1/4 panal.

[Hughes412]

:bs:
Shipping parts from Japan costs more than shipping domestically. The cost is already inflated because it is a brand new model and parts are not readily available. A wrangler is also not unibody, so there is no comparison between how much body work costs between the two. The OP hasn't even said if the damage was structural or just cosmetic, so I'm not sure that "ditch the car" is the best advice just yet...
Look guy, you have your opinion and I have mine. That’s cool I get it. You own a CX7 so you don’t want to hear someone say it’s bad or what have you. But lets face it. At 40 mph 10k in damage is a lot! And I might be wrong here, but Unibody use to mean the BODY a vehicle (like the old ford trucks) are 1 peace. If that is still what a unibody is then yes a jeep wrangler is a unibody. Only the front fenders (like the old ford trucks separate. On my dads jeep the cut the door, rocker panels and the drivers rear quarter panel. True, these are different cars and Mazdas will cost more, but NOT double! If so that would be another BIG reason why not to get one. Poor fuel mileage, the engine problems (just read some of the threads here) and the cost of owner ship! In this case, this poor SUV will never be the same.

Any ways, it’s obvious that you like yours A LOT and I’m just an outsider. So I’ll leave you to your own.
And as for the other guy, I hope every thing comes out alright. Make sure they check out the motor mounts and such. We all know Mazda makes pretty weak mounts. A jolt like this could cause them to tear.

[Mazdaspeedgirl]

She is ok and the baby inside her is ok...
OMG..yes thank God she and the baby are ok. I am SUPER paranoid about getting hit being a pregnant mommy myself. I love that the CX-7 is safer than my old Tribute. :)

Congrats on the baby, btw. I'd love details if you want... :)

[SuperStretch18]

Look guy, you have your opinion and I have mine. That’s cool I get it. You own a CX7 so you don’t want to hear someone say it’s bad or what have you. But lets face it. At 40 mph 10k in damage is a lot! And I might be wrong here, but Unibody use to mean the BODY a vehicle (like the old ford trucks) are 1 peace. If that is still what a unibody is then yes a jeep wrangler is a unibody. Only the front fenders (like the old ford trucks separate. On my dads jeep the cut the door, rocker panels and the drivers rear quarter panel. True, these are different cars and Mazdas will cost more, but NOT double! If so that would be another BIG reason why not to get one. Poor fuel mileage, the engine problems (just read some of the threads here) and the cost of owner ship! In this case, this poor SUV will never be the same.

Any ways, it’s obvious that you like yours A LOT and I’m just an outsider. So I’ll leave you to your own.
And as for the other guy, I hope every thing comes out alright. Make sure they check out the motor mounts and such. We all know Mazda makes pretty weak mounts. A jolt like this could cause them to tear.
You're right, I do love my car. But that is not the point; I would have said the same thing about any car (any new car anyway, where the parts and labor are going to be elevated).

BTW, I wasn't trying to call you out. If the frame is bent even slightly, then I say ditch it; if the motor mounts are bad (which has not happened yet on a CX-7 or a MS6 for that matter; just the MS3), then ditch it. Body work only; let insurance fix it and go on with your life. Just my 2 cents. As you said though; all the best to offset_98; hope everthing works out...

[offset_98]

I'll keep everyone updated on the car's progress. I'm having the bodyshop make sure motor mounts and transmission mounts are in good shape. They seem like a really good body shop. They told me they will not rush the job whether the insurance company likes it or not. They garauntee their work and have some amazing before/after pics. I looked long and hard for a body shop here in town I trusted and this is it. They call me weekly to give me updates which is really, quite nice.

[SuperStretch18]

I'll keep everyone updated on the car's progress. I'm having the bodyshop make sure motor mounts and transmission mounts are in good shape. They seem like a really good body shop. They told me they will not rush the job whether the insurance company likes it or not. They garauntee their work and have some amazing before/after pics. I looked long and hard for a body shop here in town I trusted and this is it. They call me weekly to give me updates which is really, quite nice.
I hate that this process can take so long; better that they do it right the first time though! I used to have a rav4 that was in the body shop for a total of four weeks when my wife backed into the house at about 5mph (sore subject; don't ask). House was unscathed; car had $4,000 worth of damage (rear mounted spare pushed the entire tailgate in)...

[offset_98]

Well, I drove the Mazda 6 rental for the first time today to work instead of my company car...I don't know...its 110 here today and the A/C garbage! I handed it in and am waiting on a Maxima to return. Hopefully it'll have better A/C. Even my Jeep's is better!

[Mazdaspeedgirl]

I noticed that too about my 07 6 rental (when I first bought my CX-7 it had warped rotors). The a/c would JUST barly keep it cool. But then I also thought of the fact that the windows did not have tint. Makes an oven out of the car.

[offset_98]

I just got into a Murano...so now its long-term comparison time :)

[Mazdaspeedgirl]

Is it one of the new fancy ones? The ones that everyone compares the CX-7 to?

[CX-7owner]

I just got into a Murano...so now its long-term comparison time :)
On the note of the Murano, CVT transmissions turn me off so much, the one in the Murano at least. Unbearable to drive.

[offset_98]

It is a Murano S AWD so its not nearly as luxurious as our CX-7 GT inside or out. The CVT seems to really push for fuel economy over response but that disappears if you toss it into sport mode. It has more room inside as well. I'm not fond of the long dash that stretches way out to the front of the car. Finally, it took me a while to get comfortable. The seats and pedals are power but it just took me a long time to find the sweet driving spot and once my wife drives it, it'll probably take me a long time again. I'll have more later. We're going to have this car for a while. The body shop called me and said there is another delay on some sort of rear bumper bracing. I guess that's what I get for getting a car that more or less "just came out."

[Mazdaspeedgirl]

The only thing that would really turn me off would be the heavy understeer of an awd. Maybe good for others, but not my style.

[offset_98]

...up to $10,300 and looking at a completion date of mid-July...

Update on the Murano...after driving it more, I feel that it does lack response in the go-pedal and it probably is due to that CVT. The car also feels very heavy to move around. Steering is heavy and the engine seems like it strains at some points. It just doesn't have that light, airy, tossable feel the CX-7 has. Gas mileage has been ok though. I reset the fuel economy computer in it as soon as I got it and between my wife and I driving, we're averaging 20.2 mpg over 4 tanks.

[CX-7owner]

...up to $10,300 and looking at a completion date of mid-July...

Update on the Murano...after driving it more, I feel that it does lack response in the go-pedal and it probably is due to that CVT. The car also feels very heavy to move around. Steering is heavy and the engine seems like it strains at some points. It just doesn't have that light, airy, tossable feel the CX-7 has. Gas mileage has been ok though. I reset the fuel economy computer in it as soon as I got it and between my wife and I driving, we're averaging 20.2 mpg over 4 tanks.
Whats the update on your car?

[offset_98]

It was in paint last week and assembly this week. I'm told it should be done tomorrow but we'll see. I hope it comes out well. I'll give everyone an update after I crawl around underneath it and look at it from all angles! :)

[offset_98]

Just got the car back...$10,600 later!! All is well though. It looks great, you can't even tell it was in an accident and the paint match is spot-on! This body shop also gave me a garauntee for life so if there is a problem, they'll take care of it.

[CX-7owner]

That sounds great but, we need pix!