When you're driving and you spot a CX7..

[1Sleepy93]

(jacked) LOL!

Sorry, I had to.

 

[xavier]

Well, I used S plan so I got a few knocked off. My 28k OTD would have been several grand more for a similiarly equipped competitor. Lets hope I made the right decision. (see thread "my car is in the shop for more than I wanted")

 

[Platonium]

I was also an S plan person, but I leased, 'cuz I like new cars every two years. That made this car with its $30,662.00 more affordable to me. And I surely wasn't waving off such an expense. It IS a lot of money. However, it looks like a Lexus to people, or Acura. So when I tell people what I paid, they're always surprised.

 

[JimboNC]

Scott: Now you know what millions of former Chase customers learned. To pay mortgage payments by phone they charge $14.95. They also sit on payments so they are "late" and they can add a late fee. Be SURE to mail it in so it arrives before the grace period by at least 4 days. It pays to set up an online account so you can at least see when it is posted. Do not pay online. Then check your online checking account to see when Chase sent it through. That will give you an idea of when to mail future payments.

Watch out for Chase "buying" your credit card account from another bank so they can drain you. They jack up the interest rate.

 

[G-Papi]

Mazda Credit also has a charge for online payment. I think it's about $5.

 

[azcat]

The CX-7 Wave?

You can always do what the *original Beetle* owners did -- flash your headlights. It got to be expected of Beetle owners. Those were the days when Beetles were the only cars on the road with headlight-flashing capability. The other way is to honk your horn twice.

First-gen Miata owners (including me) usually pop up our "barn door" headlights (the "Miata wave"), but later Gen-2 and Gen-3 Miata owners with fixed headlights seem to have a "WTF is that?" attitude toward us. I've only seen two other CX-7s on the road in the last couple of months, and only one when I was driving mine, and didn't do anything special. Once they get as common as Hyundai Santa Fes, nobody will notice us, and we won't notice each other.

 

[t-rex]

Scott: Now you know what millions of former Chase customers learned. To pay mortgage payments by phone they charge $14.95. They also sit on payments so they are "late" and they can add a late fee. Be SURE to mail it in so it arrives before the grace period by at least 4 days. It pays to set up an online account so you can at least see when it is posted. Do not pay online. Then check your online checking account to see when Chase sent it through. That will give you an idea of when to mail future payments.

Watch out for Chase "buying" your credit card account from another bank so they can drain you. They jack up the interest rate.

I have a Chase credit card and use my online billpay (or ebills) through my bank. It's all electronic and so I don't have to worry about 'late' payments. Most larger banks <- yes I work for one - offer free bill pay anymore. Might be worth a shot for those trying to time it right.

 

[dmitrik4]

Mazda Credit also has a charge for online payment. I think it's about $5.

really? i'm not paying that. but my account is 4 years old, so....

you might look into your bank's auto-pay feature. my credit union will auto-pay any bill (even to a private individual, like a landlord). they cut a check and mail it. if your bank offers it, that might give you the benefit of automatic, on-time payments and avoid the (ridiculous) online fee.

 

[cocoagyrl77]

I was riding around in Tyler, TX a day after I bought mine and I saw a Black CUV and I said "damn that is a clean looking ride". My Hubby looked at me and said "you are in one that looks just like it. That is a CX-7". (omg) I was floored. (omg) I mean, I know that it is a nice looking vehicle but, it was just wild to see another one out and about and realize how great it looks.

 

[Shaz]

Haven't seen one in my surrounding area. There's this one time I was getting gas and a guy looked around it and says to me "Is this a Lexus?" I just smiled and said "No, it's a $20K less version of that, it's a Mazda CX7." And he just couldn't believe it's none of those luxury carmakers. What a nice feeling to have compliments like that.

 

[spike blue]

i happen often to me LOL im so happy i get this car because i feel in a nice sportier suv o car o whatever you want to call it

 

[hectik1]

I just stare.(first)

 

[koala]

I've tried waving to people once in a while but no one seems too enthusiastic about the vehicle around here. A lot different reaction when I'm in my S2000 and wave to other S2000 owners...

 

[offset_98]

I just look at it...I think I see the same 2 or 3 around here. None in my color though a grey, a silver and a white.

 

[Longhaul412]

Was headed down I-75 to FL around Christmas, and saw a black CX-7 coming up behind my red one.
Was watching the review, and was a bit surprised as I got a double-tap of the horn, and a thumbs up.
Returned the favor, and watched them scoot on ahead for a bit.

I have now seen about 3 CX7's in my immediate area, a black one, white one, another blue one like mine, but not a GT.
The count is up, I live in Happy Valley, Oregon and it's a small area. Good to see other's out there with good taste. It's kind of cool because when I drive past someone in a CX7 we kind of look at each other with a univeral head nod, and they are like me in that they keep looking at my CX7 in their mirror as I pass them etc. Definitely fun!
What happens when you pass another CX7?
(enguard)

afrost59

 

[spike blue]

^^ cool!!

 

[hectik1]

I point and say "Look, a CX7."(burnout)

 

[Alpha Wolf]

I smile but usually they have a Cardinale Mazda Dealer front plate which means they paid about $2,000 more than if they would have driven 30 miles north to the Gilroy dealer.... I know because I went there first and they wanted $28,000 for a sport model, $34,000 for a loaded GT. That is before tax and stuff.

So I usually think about what those poor bastards paid for their CX7...

Ouch...

 

[krekc]

Strange I have yet to see one on the road in Metro Detroit. I just picked mine up last Thursday and I notice people looking at stop lights and what not.

 

[SuperStretch18]

I'm not that nice (from Jersey, what can I say), so I usually just comment to myself about someone else having good taste!

I am a little torn about seeing too many of these on the road. On one hand, I like being original and keep people wondering, "what was that". But on the other hand, the more people that buy in, the better the aftermarket support will be.