Traded in my Mazda, got a CX-7 - Page 2

Oct 23, 2006 | 03:05 AM

#26

firephoenix

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Joined: Oct 2006

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I had it as a rental for a couple of days. A few observations:

a.) cannot see the hood so parking is guesswork
b.) kinda peppy
c.) the seat will raise or lower like 5" , no kidding
d.) interior not as nice as the rx8
e.) it's not fun to drive - but decent for an suv

Oct 23, 2006 | 02:26 PM

#27

CarAndDriver

2005 Black RX-8 GT 6M

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 6,350

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From: San Jose Area

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleoent

yeah the lag drives me crazy too. You touch the gas to get going, nothing happens, then everyone's head gets thrown back, kind of annoying, i'm hoping i'll learn how to make it smooth.

Thats what this Sunday's NYT reviewer mentioned. He said it was almost like the old turbo on/off lags of yesteryear. He also said that when the curves get going, the CX-7 gets all numb. That is too bad considering Mazda is one of the better suspension/handling companies.

He liked the RDX better, but said the CX-7 was a better deal if frugally equipped.