The CX-7 Owner's Thread

[BingLim]

lets update this, ito yung last list na nakita ko sa thread.....

Pakishare na rin ng upgrades/modifications sa thread.....thanks guys!!

got a white cx7 from Mazda Quezon Ave last monday :-)

[111prez]

got a white cx7 from Mazda Quezon Ave last monday :-)

welcome welcome welcome to this thread

[111prez]

for those complaining about the aircon, i've noticed that the "A/C ECO or Air Recirculate" turns off everytime the aircon is turned-on on "Auto". this means, vent is automatically opened for outside air to come in. this is quite unnoticeable and one could only find out that A/C ECO button is off after you smell that smoke from outside. this maybe the reason why some claimed that the aircon has poor cooling performance at the start.

this auto climate sync-on vent, upon start, is standard for luxury vehicles like benz and perhaps standard for other vehicles in markets other than tropical countries like ours.

my advice is "don't forget to press the "A/C ECO" button, or the "Air Recirculate" IMMEDIATELY after you press the "Auto" switch of the a/c. quite forgettable but makaka-sanayan din t'yak!

yep, tama ito. that is why i always use the manual mode when turning on the A/C

[macuser]

for those complaining about the aircon, i've noticed that the "A/C ECO or Air Recirculate" turns off everytime the aircon is turned-on on "Auto". this means, vent is automatically opened for outside air to come in. this is quite unnoticeable and one could only find out that A/C ECO button is off after you smell that smoke from outside. this maybe the reason why some claimed that the aircon has poor cooling performance at the start.

this auto climate sync-on vent, upon start, is standard for luxury vehicles like benz and perhaps standard for other vehicles in markets other than tropical countries like ours.

my advice is "don't forget to press the "A/C ECO" button, or the "Air Recirculate" IMMEDIATELY after you press the "Auto" switch of the a/c. quite forgettable but makaka-sanayan din t'yak!

yep, tama ito. that is why i always use the manual mode when turning on the A/C

What j*sto describes is similar to what used to happen with my X-Trail ('93 250X -automatic climate control). I would leave the air intake switch set to recirculate (light on). Then I turn on the air conditioning by pressing Auto. But after about 20 minutes or so, the air intake would automatically turn off. I noticed this because I could smell the exhaust of the vehicles outside, so I would press the air intake switch again. I brought this up with Nissan Motors Phil. since I knew the marketing manager, and he said that it was really supposed to work that way. I found it a hassle.

However, with the CX-7, my experience is different. I leave both the air intake selector and the A/C switches on (orange lights are lit). When I start the car both are lit and when I press Auto on, both lights remain lit all the time; whether its a short trip to Makati or even further to Tagaytay.

I reread the owner's manual and it says that that's the way its supposed to work. Section 6-10 reads:
By pressing the AUTO switch the following functions will be automatically controlled in accordance with the selected set temperature:
• Airflow temperature
• Amount of airflow
• Selection of airflow mode
• Outside/Recirculated air selection
• Air conditioner operation

The only thing I adjust is the temperature (21 in the daytime or 23 at night). Other than that I just push the Auto On or Off switch.

[j@sto]

does anybody in the thread knows where could i find this gadget locally? our cx7 is not equipped with usb nor an ipod interface, so i thought that this is the best option to enjoy our iphone/ ipod playlists.

this comes with a remote which can be attached on the steering wheel. utilizing the aux input makes a better sound than FM modulated output. Most of the available alternatives from local apple stores are made by Belkin and none of them has the remote control option.

Kensington LiquidAux K33429

http://us.kensington.com/html/14492.html

TIA

[boybi]

for those complaining about the aircon, i've noticed that the "A/C ECO or Air Recirculate" turns off everytime the aircon is turned-on on "Auto". this means, vent is automatically opened for outside air to come in. this is quite unnoticeable and one could only find out that A/C ECO button is off after you smell that smoke from outside. this maybe the reason why some claimed that the aircon has poor cooling performance at the start.

this auto climate sync-on vent, upon start, is standard for luxury vehicles like benz and perhaps standard for other vehicles in markets other than tropical countries like ours.

my advice is "don't forget to press the "A/C ECO" button, or the "Air Recirculate" IMMEDIATELY after you press the "Auto" switch of the a/c. quite forgettable but makaka-sanayan din t'yak!

I don't use the Auto function of the A/C. The A/C system of the CX7 is just not fast enough to cool the entire cabin, especially if parked under the sun.

[munskie]

smiling CX-7

[renzo_d10]

Ganda talaga ng white.

[Starex_Gold]

Ok yung plate holder ng CX-7. Pang Euro Plate

[rmrivera0602]

congratulations to all new CX7 owners!

[Niteman]

Hi, I've been reading this thread for a while and almost all posts are very informative and helpful especially to people like me who is currently on the look for a new ride... and hopefully its a CX7! =)

Me and my wife just came from a Mazda branch which is very popular in this thread to make our first inquiry about the car. I was told by the SA that the CX7 is a CBU made in Japan.. is this true? I would just like to confirm this because I am just curious how come it is not priced like the Rav4 which is also a CBU from Japan which is priced a little more than 2M?

[111prez]

.... I was told by the SA that the CX7 is a CBU made in Japan.. is this true? I would just like to confirm this because I am just curious how come it is not priced like the Rav4 which is also a CBU from Japan which is priced a little more than 2M?

yes, it is a CBU from japan. this was one of the deal makers for me. my last japan CBU vehicle was very reliable and gave me little or no headaches at all

[Niteman]

yes, it is a CBU from japan. this was one of the deal makers for me. my last japan CBU vehicle was very reliable and gave me little or no headaches at all

thanks sir 111prez.. I think this will also be a deal breaker for us!

[fortfan]

I just want to check how much insurance did you guys pay for your CX-7. Anyone of you got the insurance outside the dealer? Thanks for the advice.

[boybi]

Got my insurance outside of dealer. 39K.

[111prez]

got my comprehensive insurance from the dealer. it cost me P28,800. i would have wanted to get it outside as it was about P3,000 cheaper

[boybi]

Kamura mo nakuha insurance mo! The dealer quoted my 40+K and 1% participation fee. Yung nakuha kong insurance, fixed sa 3K participation fee.

What's you insurance pala?

[j@sto]

Hi, I've been reading this thread for a while and almost all posts are very informative and helpful especially to people like me who is currently on the look for a new ride... and hopefully its a CX7! =)

Me and my wife just came from a Mazda branch which is very popular in this thread to make our first inquiry about the car. I was told by the SA that the CX7 is a CBU made in Japan.. is this true? I would just like to confirm this because I am just curious how come it is not priced like the Rav4 which is also a CBU from Japan which is priced a little more than 2M?

sir niteman, musta na? Sorry, 'been very busy hence i was not able to attend Montero Club early organizer's meeting, but i supposed the team did a great job forming the club!
re CX7, i would definitely recommend it! yup CBU from japan. But you have to compare it with RAV4 2WD since CX7 has only 1 variant here and that is only the 2WD, which is priced almost the same. but value is more...since it comes with leather seats, side/curtain airbags, DCS/TCS, mid, cruise control and much more luxurious interior.

[j@sto]

Kamura mo nakuha insurance mo! The dealer quoted my 40+K and 1% participation fee. Yung nakuha kong insurance, fixed sa 3K participation fee.

What's you insurance pala?

sir boybi, your insurance may already include AOG (acts of God) coverage. my guess is that any premium below P30K is just the usual ordinary comprehensive insurance (w/o AOG).

[munskie]

29k for me including acts of god coverage.....wala pa policy ko sa akin, chinabank is the broker.