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19th January 2018, 11:39 | #1 |
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Mazda cx 7 Diesel
Hi all.
Does anyone had, or know someone that have owned a Mazda cx 7 diesel. If so what are they like to own or run long term? Either that or someone in the motor trade that had had any experience with them?. I am viewing one this weekend, as I would like to get an SUV sorted before we fly to Perth for a holiday at Easter. I had stopped looking before Xmas, as there were so many poor cars out there at that time. Thanks Paul |
19th January 2018, 21:13 | #2 |
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Google Honest John. Should give you a good and bad review.
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20th January 2018, 06:13 | #3 |
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Honest john
Hi,
I did see both the site review and owners reviews. Makes you think it's a gamble, especially the transfer box issues, although that could be a risk on all four wheel drive cars. Thanks Paul |
20th January 2018, 22:28 | #4 |
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It could be a risk - but isn’t usually
My old firm had two Mazda 6 estates - lovely cars to drive - but both beset by niggles that totally spoilt ownership. With one the turbo failed - it started with hesitation and quickly developed into total failure. The other one was better - but still had its fair share of niggles. Our best car ever we had on our fleet? A Saab 93 estate - in the three years from new not a single issue. I would not suggest a Mazda is a good option. |
20th January 2018, 23:20 | #5 |
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Oh dear
Well,
After searching through reviews from owners , It appears the diesels are good, but can, on occasions, eat themselves!, by that I mean fail completely and at fairly low mileages and full service histories. And it seems the DPF is a major cause, along with the transfer box. It's also recommended the dpf is fully replaced at 75,000 miles, and is very costly. Is it me, or are DPFs utterly useless? |
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