Recent content by hevysrf

Maybe you should see another dealer, O2 sensor part of powertrain ,warrantied 5years, 60k miles. MartyD

Looked at the car after hours, car looks very nice, no dings, wheels not scuffed. But at the bottom front of the rear wheel wells, where the rear quarter would tie into the floor pan, and rear door, the metal was never treated. That weld is a clump of rust, pieces flaking off. I have had 2...

Local dealer has a 30k mile P5, auto new tires clean carfax,local car. What should I look for when inspecting and test driving? what mpg can I expect? Is there any maintenance that is a "Must Do Now"? Is Timing bely DIY like Miata ? Thanks MartyD

Heard a rattle on start up @ 56K. Local dealer replaced VVT and chain no charge under warranty, no questions asked, car was at dealer one night. They changed oil and suggested another oil change in 1000 miles. I believe they must have also done a reflash, even my wife says car is much...

The only mistake I made with my 2007 CX7 GT was to switch to Moblil 1 too soon. By changing the oil the first time at 1000 miles I didn't allow the rings to seat, it took until 25k miles for me to average 20 mpg hiway. I now have 40k miles, only 1 unscheduled trip to dealer for chech...

40k on 07 gt, mobil 1 since 1k, no problems, I have been sending oil samples to blackstone labs, will post next results. MartyD

I need to replace ignition key and trans mitter assembly, local dealer is insane. Who has the best prices? Thanks MartyD

Mazda made it pretty simple, 2 metal angle brackets and 2 philips head screws. Mine has been well over100mph with no problem. If you need I'll take some pics tomorrow. Maybe double sided tape was aftermarket item. MartyD

Used 3 months last winter, comes with the 2 snaps and anchors needed for the front wheel well lip. $50 shipped continetal USA. Thanks MartyD

4,6 or8 This makes no sense whatsoever. The compressor for the AC is belt driven. All engines whether 4, 6 or 8 cylinders Idle and rev at the same RPM's (Roughly). So the compressor (Which feeds the AC Coil with refrigerant ) turns at the same speed. The amount of cylinders has NOTHING to do...

Please let us know how you like the Japanparts cover .Thanks MartyD

Looking to tow my boat with AWD GT 7,has anyone had any experience? I'll be a little overweight, but its only about a 2 mile back road trip to the ramp. Has anyone felt their AWD work in a ramp situation ? thanks MartyD

Local dealer, Northern NJ, Cert Preowned 5k mile 2007 rx350 $40,995 2wd, awd models near $50K. MartyD

Interior Quality How do you judge interior quality? Tactiles and visuals of surfaces are very subjective . After 10k miles my cx7 interior has no rattles, sharp edges ,or broken parts. The seating leather is not the typical soft leather , but my wife and both found it apealing, it wears...

I had the unpleasant experience of selling new cars for a living in the early 80's. Invoice, tissue, white card price, floor plan, I'm not sure that anyone in sales or middle level management knew what a 1981 Honda Accord really cost to put on the show room floor . I do know that the owners...