Recent content by Longhaul412

We didn't get the extended warranty, frankly didn't realize we drove quite that much. knew it was a gamble when we didn't get it, but we've now had 3 mazda's and this is the first major issue. Dealer called yesterday and said Mazda is going to fix the car under warranty. No legal reason they...

Just about. She drives about 60miles/day round trip to work. Additionally, she's a massage therapist, so she uses the car to get from client to client. Additionally, both our families live in FL, so vacations usually take us that direction from Alabama a few times a year. Plus, she loves the car...

Sounds like the issue there. Belt smoking even with a/c off. At our usuall dealer this morning, waiting on word from them. We initially looked at putting on a shorter belt to bypass the a/c, but with this engine config (and probably most newer cars) it isn't possible. The belt has to go over...

The dealer where it is located currently won't. Talked to our dealer and they said if we can get the car back to them they will try and work with us. We have a good relationship with them, they've done work on all our vehicles for years, and have always been top notch. I think since we've been a...

42,000 (wife drives A LOT) Can't remember exactly when we got it, sometime around Jan I believe

Well, at about 40,000 miles, experienced the first major? promblem with my wife's CX7. A/C went out was the first thing she noticed. Shortly thereafter, a funny noise from the engine compartment. Shortly thereafter, smoke from the engine compartment. She got stopped at a Mazda dealer Sunday...

Was headed down I-75 to FL around Christmas, and saw a black CX-7 coming up behind my red one. Was watching the review, and was a bit surprised as I got a double-tap of the horn, and a thumbs up. Returned the favor, and watched them scoot on ahead for a bit.

Just took my car into the dealer to have the 15,000 mile service done. I've got 17,500 miles on the thing already. Love the car, have obviously had fun with it out on the road, just curious as to what kind of mileage everyone else was logging. Also, in 17,000+ miles, I've only had 2 issues...

True enough, but even by licencing out their technology, Sirius still has the burden of responsibility. If their licencees are putting out units with problems, ultimately that comes back to Sirius in the form of lost subscribers. If I have several bad issues with a product, regarless of it is...

Gotta agree, finally got the email from Sirius. I still took the time to send them a nastygram. I can deal with technical issues and problems, what I can't deal with is being put off and not dealt with, and having rude customer service reps finally answer my call after more than 20 min hold...

Sort of the same thing here. Day whatever and still no Sirius Service. No response to my emails, and after 2 phone calls on hold for 20+ min each time, finally told to take to the dealer. I tried the battery disconnect thing, and no result. At least no positive result on the radio, but now...

Don't think I have the tech option. I've got the 6 cd changer, but no NAV system installed. The interface works ok is about all I can say. It's a single line display, and not very wide at that. You press a button to change the display between stations, station name, artist, and song. The same...

You've found the right place, plenty of info here, read through the existing threads, and you'll have a good idea what you're getting into. Of course we're bias, not many folks buy a new car and will say they hate it! <G> Love mine, 4,700 miles in a just a few months, with minor issues, but...

Got 4,500 on my CX-7. Had an issue early with the check engine light, details in that thread. Fixed quickly, no other issues at all.

Took the first long trip in the CX-7 this weekend, went to FL, about 1200 miles round trip. 90% highway driving, avg speed between 65-80 mpg. Averaged right at 24.4 mpg entire trip.