Is the 2009 Mazda CX-7 a good car?
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How do people like the 2009 Mazda CX-7?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2009 Mazda CX-7 and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2009 CX-7 4.1 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2009 CX-7.
Review
Our Mazda CX-7, with 57,000 miles on it, experienced the same sludge build up resulting in a turbo blowing out, timing chain stretching and VVT needing replacement, as thousands of other CX-7 owners have also experienced. With the original warranty and extended warranty still in place, Mazda denied all service claims stating "poor vehicle maintenance"--as they have with all the other CX-7 owners. In speaking with Mazda technicians, they stated to me that there is a problem with the oil cooled turbo that Mazda refuses to admit to because it will result in a huge recall. Mazda needs to be held accountable for their poor design on these cars and stop putting the blame on consumers.
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What options are available on the 2009 Mazda CX-7?
Available Mazda CX-7 2009 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Trims: Grand Touring, i Sport, Sport, s Touring, i SV, Touring, s Grand Touring, i Touring
Exterior Colors: Brilliant Black Clearcoat, Liquid Silver Metallic, Stormy Blue Mica, Black Cherry Mica, Crystal White Pearl Mica, Galaxy Gray Mica, Copper Red Mica, Liquid Platinum Metallic, Icy Blue Metallic, True Silver Metallic, Copper Red, Electric Blue Mica
Interior Colors: Black cloth, Sand cloth, Black leather, Black w/Sport Stripe leather, Sand leather, Sand w/Sport Stripe leather
Popular Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Power Driver Seat, Heated seats, Aux Audio Inputs, Auto Climate Control, Leather Seats, Trip Computer, Sunroof/Moonroof, Bluetooth, AWD/4WD, Back-up camera, Upgraded Headlights, Upgraded Stereo, Alarm, Navigation, Blind Spot Monitoring, Towing Hitch, Remote Start
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended), premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: front wheel drive, all wheel drive
