AprilCarandDriverLongTermTest

[garyoNC]

Pretty surprising response. We just love ours also! The transmission works just fine. It is not a sports car and wasn't meant to be. It's a sporty COV and in my opinion it's one of the best. I detect no converter slippage at all and we have achieved 27.5 MPGs on a 190 mile round trip. I also disagree on a V6 as opposed to the turbo I4. I(we) get all the fast interstate speed and acceleration needed plus very good gas mileage. Outside of the muscle cars of the 60s and early 70s I have owned and built, this is the fastest regular car I have ever driven(in my price range). On a 2200 mile trip from Raleigh NC to N. of Chicago in the middle of winter this thing handled great. No excessive road or wind noise.

 

[Rick's CX-7]

I agree the transmission could be better....a converter stalling 500 RPMs higher and quicker downshifts would do a lot of good!
Better yet, let us have the 6 speed manual!

 

[erhayes]

I think a high stall torque converter, while it may help keep the engine at max HP better will kill the fuel mileage. The option of a 5 or 6 speed manual is of course the way to go for maximum performance. JMO

 

[Deacro]

Cx-7

I don't think there's anything wrong w/ the transmission, lag or gas mileage. We really like our CX-7.

Don't have and tranny problems replaced BOV with a forge and it fixed some of the turbo lag, Well love our CX-7 it's a 4000lb truck what do you expect for gas mileage people.(headshake