First post, and pictures will follow of our Black Cherry Mica GT.
Let me say that the CX-7 is a very fun car to drive, but I have
some nagging complaints that I think should be standard on any car
made in the 21st Century.
This is our first Mazda and my issues aren't serious, maybe the Mazda
folks can read this so that they can make additions for '08.
- CEL at 2689 miles, taking her in on Friday
- No chime or sound when the fuel level indicator light comes on
- Nav system CD player doesn't display album title and track info for Audio CDs (mp3s are fine)
- Nav system radio doesn't display RDS information during FM broadcasts; it looks like the standard radio does
- Acceleration isn't always smooth when not trying to Zoom-Zoom; when gently accelerating, the vehicle seems to struggle at times
- No choices for upgraded wheels
- No electronically adjustable front passenger seat
- No realtime fuel economy calculation in gauge pod
Other than that Mazda keep up the good work.
What I really like:
- Indirect illumination in gauge pod and interior
- Electro-illuminescent gauge pod
- The racing stripe! I almost bought the car solely for it.
- The Proximity key!
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift lever
- 6 o'clock starting position for tach and speedo gauges
- Awesome creature comfort, exterior-interior styling
- Definitely a fun drive, more fun than the Murano, FX-whatever, and other cars I test drove
I get lots of looks while driving around Metropolitan Washington and Baltimore.
It's definitely one of the sexiest cars on the road.
W
Let me say that the CX-7 is a very fun car to drive, but I have
some nagging complaints that I think should be standard on any car
made in the 21st Century.
This is our first Mazda and my issues aren't serious, maybe the Mazda
folks can read this so that they can make additions for '08.
- CEL at 2689 miles, taking her in on Friday
- No chime or sound when the fuel level indicator light comes on
- Nav system CD player doesn't display album title and track info for Audio CDs (mp3s are fine)
- Nav system radio doesn't display RDS information during FM broadcasts; it looks like the standard radio does
- Acceleration isn't always smooth when not trying to Zoom-Zoom; when gently accelerating, the vehicle seems to struggle at times
- No choices for upgraded wheels
- No electronically adjustable front passenger seat
- No realtime fuel economy calculation in gauge pod
Other than that Mazda keep up the good work.
What I really like:
- Indirect illumination in gauge pod and interior
- Electro-illuminescent gauge pod
- The racing stripe! I almost bought the car solely for it.
- The Proximity key!
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift lever
- 6 o'clock starting position for tach and speedo gauges
- Awesome creature comfort, exterior-interior styling
- Definitely a fun drive, more fun than the Murano, FX-whatever, and other cars I test drove
I get lots of looks while driving around Metropolitan Washington and Baltimore.
It's definitely one of the sexiest cars on the road.
W