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Deciding between the two: Honda CR-V & Mazda CX-7

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Old 10-07-2008, 11:28 AM
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i like the cx-7, never liked the cr-v...
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On a turbo engine? Interesting....
yup. and VW did this also for their 2.0T
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Old 10-07-2008, 12:13 PM
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As much as I like the CX-7 its just too thirsty for what it is.

Does your wife really need the added acceleration?
No, but at times we car swap.

Trust me, going from the chugga chugga of the 01 Accord LX coupe to my 335 is a large difference. At times I forget which car I am in and think I can merge easily, only to be met with a missing-tooth, greasy woman laying on the horn behind me in her Datsun because I've now cut her off in the Accord
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Old 10-07-2008, 12:42 PM
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Mazda $ounds like a nice deal
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Old 10-07-2008, 03:45 PM
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Used RDX?

There's a 2007 w/ 6,500 miles listing for 29.9
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Old 10-07-2008, 03:50 PM
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Used RDX?

There's a 2007 w/ 6,500 miles listing for 29.9
I'd rather get a CX-7 than the RDX. Both are terrible on gas but at least the CX-7 looks decent.
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Old 10-07-2008, 03:54 PM
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I'd rather get a CX-7 than the RDX. Both are terrible on gas but at least the CX-7 looks decent.
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Old 10-07-2008, 03:56 PM
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i believe there was a pretty extensive RDX vs. CX-7 thread in the RDX forum.

beware, if you find it, though. lots of anti-mazda folks in there.
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Old 10-07-2008, 03:57 PM
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Have you looked at an X3?
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Old 10-07-2008, 04:01 PM
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^^ at least he didn't say RDX
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You know, I totally agree. Once you have driven with the xenons, it's very hard for me not to. I'm just used to the visibility and the range of light given..
Xenons are must-have.
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Old 10-07-2008, 05:55 PM
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Your wife first choice is the RDX, i'd stick to that so she doesnt blame you for not liking her next car.
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You right, i just searched the Mazda forums and people are getting the CX-9 for $10k under sticker

couple weeks ago, i saw a 2008 CX-9 GT with navi going for little over $28k. that's about $2k more than CR-V w/navi.
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Old 10-07-2008, 09:06 PM
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couple weeks ago, i saw a 2008 CX-9 GT with navi going for little over $28k.
That is a smoking deal.
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Old 10-07-2008, 09:20 PM
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Have you looked at an X3?
Yes, but at that price point, there are others I would consider, given that an X3 with sports package and Nav approaches 40k. She wants the backup camera too, which BMW doesn't have....
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Old 10-08-2008, 10:17 AM
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On the Mazda forums, people recommend the Mazda over the CR-V and Acura.

On the Acura forum, people recommend the Mazda over the CR-V and Acura
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Old 10-08-2008, 10:53 AM
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Sante Fe? Bigger than both, decent power and probably cheaper. Not to mention the better warranty. Only knock may be resale.
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
That is a smoking deal.
+1.

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On the Mazda forums, people recommend the Mazda over the CR-V and Acura.

On the Acura forum, people recommend the Mazda over the CR-V and Acura


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Sante Fe? Bigger than both, decent power and probably cheaper. Not to mention the better warranty. Only knock may be resale.
i'd actually prefer the santa fe over the CR-V.
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Old 10-08-2008, 10:57 AM
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i'd actually prefer the santa fe over the CR-V.
Only reason I didn't mention it earlier is because I figure he isn't interested in a Hyundai. I'd take a Sante Fe over a CX-7, CR-V or RDX any day of the week.
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Old 10-08-2008, 11:02 AM
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Only reason I didn't mention it earlier is because I figure he isn't interested in a Hyundai. I'd take a Sante Fe over a CX-7, CR-V or RDX any day of the week.
Really? How come?

You're right, Sante Fe wasn't even on the list.
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Old 10-08-2008, 11:22 AM
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Cx-7
Our family has owned 8 Mazdas over the years (miata, two trucks, tribute, two 626s, one 6 and one 3) and we have had no trouble with any of them. I'd go with the CX-7. I think you're getting more bang for your buck with the financing and $6K price drop. For some reason Honda really likes their cars and, in my experience, doen't do much bargaining (strangely enough, Acura does). I read in Consumer Reports some time ago that the reliability of Mazdas was equal to Honda and Toyota. From my experience that is certainly true.
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Old 10-08-2008, 11:27 AM
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Really? How come?

You're right, Sante Fe wasn't even on the list.
IMO looks the best of the 3, bigger (more practical), V6 power and the better warranty. IMO interior quality were as good as the others and it rode nice. More bang for the buck.
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helped my parents cross-shop between all of the above. i favored the Cx7.

The end decision: Fully loaded Tuscon. Not as nice as the Sante Fe, but it's a pretty solid car.
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