cruzdreamer
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- Former owner of Mazda CX 7 GT Electric Blue
Hi! I have been following all the info. on the 5 and drove one today since I will be in the market shortly for a new car. I currently drive a 2004 Mazda RX8 which I ordered brand new back then.....love the car....it will be for sale soon. My thoughts....just to let you know, I drove a CX7 first, than the 5.
The 5 was very peppy, smooth and quiet with a little body roll on the twisties. By far this is the best car for your money! It has the cargo, the fun to drive factor, the fuel efficiency and it has good sporty looks. I was impressed with this vehicle and would be happy to have it in my driveway after tinting the windows and adding leather to it. Now, I drove the CX7 first and maybe no comparison, but the 5 certainly holds it's own. The CX7 is faster than my automatic RX8....way faster! The handling is superb....no body roll! This car is exciting to drive and I'd trade my RX 8 in a minute for this new one. Although to me the RX 8 has the best looks of any car in it's price range...it is a thing of beauty, but the zoom zoom factor in the CX 7 is unbelievable! The 5 gives me navi, leather(when added)in '07, climate control, moonroof, 3 rows of seats, better fuel efficiency, remote start, homelink/compass all for under $24,000!!! The base CX7 starts at $ 24,100 and I'd have to add the moonroof package with Bose 6 cd changer. It puts me at $26,245...no leather, less fuel efficiency(2mpg less), but gives me stablity control, traction control, power seat, and 18" wheels. So, I guess it's up to my husband.....he will like the CX7 I bet, but it will come down to price and fuel efficiency and his mood when it comes time!(I hope by late August). Mazda 5 drivers you have a great car and have made a great choice and I may be joining the ranks someday!!! Post pics of your five...we need to see more. I love the pearl white!! Zoom, Zoom! Wendy
The 5 was very peppy, smooth and quiet with a little body roll on the twisties. By far this is the best car for your money! It has the cargo, the fun to drive factor, the fuel efficiency and it has good sporty looks. I was impressed with this vehicle and would be happy to have it in my driveway after tinting the windows and adding leather to it. Now, I drove the CX7 first and maybe no comparison, but the 5 certainly holds it's own. The CX7 is faster than my automatic RX8....way faster! The handling is superb....no body roll! This car is exciting to drive and I'd trade my RX 8 in a minute for this new one. Although to me the RX 8 has the best looks of any car in it's price range...it is a thing of beauty, but the zoom zoom factor in the CX 7 is unbelievable! The 5 gives me navi, leather(when added)in '07, climate control, moonroof, 3 rows of seats, better fuel efficiency, remote start, homelink/compass all for under $24,000!!! The base CX7 starts at $ 24,100 and I'd have to add the moonroof package with Bose 6 cd changer. It puts me at $26,245...no leather, less fuel efficiency(2mpg less), but gives me stablity control, traction control, power seat, and 18" wheels. So, I guess it's up to my husband.....he will like the CX7 I bet, but it will come down to price and fuel efficiency and his mood when it comes time!(I hope by late August). Mazda 5 drivers you have a great car and have made a great choice and I may be joining the ranks someday!!! Post pics of your five...we need to see more. I love the pearl white!! Zoom, Zoom! Wendy
