mr. roboto
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So I read in the USA Today article about the CX-7:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/reviews/healey/2006-04-27-cx-7_x.htm
...and it mentions that the CX-7 will run in an "emergency mode" while burning 87 octane fuel. My question is...why would they make a CUV that 'requires' premium gas? I know it's because the MazdaSpeed 6 engine requires high octane, but it's not like this thing is a Porsche Cayenne or a Range Rover Sport. I mean, this car is supposed to appeal to both a younger audience (mid 20's to 30's with not a ton of dispensable income) and practical thinking soccer moms....and it's going to cost us more at the pump? That doesn't seem so cost effective....why not buy a RAV4 or a new Ford Edge? Both, from what I understand run fine on 87.
Personally, I love the CX7 and will probably end up buying one....but this is a major sticking point while gas prices continue to soar ever day. I'll be trading in my Mitsu Endeavor SUV for it....but it doesn't sound like it's going to save me much $$$ by doing so. Maybe I should hold off until the new 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid makes its way here....but, on the other hand, by the time that happens, we might have already started drilling for more oil in Alaska. Here's to hoping
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/reviews/healey/2006-04-27-cx-7_x.htm
...and it mentions that the CX-7 will run in an "emergency mode" while burning 87 octane fuel. My question is...why would they make a CUV that 'requires' premium gas? I know it's because the MazdaSpeed 6 engine requires high octane, but it's not like this thing is a Porsche Cayenne or a Range Rover Sport. I mean, this car is supposed to appeal to both a younger audience (mid 20's to 30's with not a ton of dispensable income) and practical thinking soccer moms....and it's going to cost us more at the pump? That doesn't seem so cost effective....why not buy a RAV4 or a new Ford Edge? Both, from what I understand run fine on 87.
Personally, I love the CX7 and will probably end up buying one....but this is a major sticking point while gas prices continue to soar ever day. I'll be trading in my Mitsu Endeavor SUV for it....but it doesn't sound like it's going to save me much $$$ by doing so. Maybe I should hold off until the new 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid makes its way here....but, on the other hand, by the time that happens, we might have already started drilling for more oil in Alaska. Here's to hoping