Mazda cx 7 Diesel

matchless · 19th January 2018, 11:39

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

harrisop48 · 19th January 2018, 21:13

Google Honest John. Should give you a good and bad review.

matchless · 20th January 2018, 06:13

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

Darcydog · 20th January 2018, 22:28

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.

matchless · 20th January 2018, 23:20

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?

19th January 2018, 11:39	#1
matchless Gets stuck in Mazda cx7/1979 T140e Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 524 Thanks: 103 Thanked 50 Times in 34 Posts	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

20th January 2018, 06:13	#3
matchless Gets stuck in Mazda cx7/1979 T140e Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 524 Thanks: 103 Thanked 50 Times in 34 Posts	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, 23:20	#5
matchless Gets stuck in Mazda cx7/1979 T140e Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 524 Thanks: 103 Thanked 50 Times in 34 Posts	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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19th January 2018, 21:13	#2
harrisop48 Passed Away Rover 75 Tourer Club CDTi 2.0 2002 Royal Blue Paint JFM Trim LBB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hayes West London Posts: 1,218 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,043 Times in 364 Posts	Google Honest John. Should give you a good and bad review.

20th January 2018, 22:28	#4
Darcydog This is my second home Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,428 Thanks: 3,123 Thanked 3,170 Times in 2,096 Posts	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.