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 May 31 2008, 12:56 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks  Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4  |
Bought a new to me Mazda today.
(IMG:http://webpages.charter.net/mitchntx/CX7/CX7-01.jpg) (IMG:http://webpages.charter.net/mitchntx/CX7/CX7-02.jpg) (IMG:http://webpages.charter.net/mitchntx/CX7/CX7-03.jpg) (IMG:http://webpages.charter.net/mitchntx/CX7/CX7-04.jpg) (IMG:http://webpages.charter.net/mitchntx/CX7/CX7-05.jpg) (IMG:http://webpages.charter.net/mitchntx/CX7/CX7-06.jpg) 07 CX-7 Sport 8,500 2.3L turbo $16,500 The wife's 95 Sedan DeVille has emissions issues with an SES light that won't go away. So, no inspection sticker for a car that old ... Time to bench the pimp-mobile. |
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May 31 2008, 01:28 AM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
Looks practical and sporty! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif)
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May 31 2008, 03:13 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130 |
Nice looking! A bit shorter than the De Ville though...(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Should be better on gas mileage too...I think that is a concern nowadays... |
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May 31 2008, 03:40 AM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
Coincidentally, I bought a new-to-me Mazda this week too (on Wednesday). Gas mileage was indeed a consideration, though the seating is less practical than Mitch's choice.
That looks like it could haul a lot of homebrew, Mitch. Zoom zoom! This post has been edited by sgarnett: May 31 2008, 03:42 AM |
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May 31 2008, 10:43 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ May 30 2008, 07:56 PM)  2.3L turbo We'll see on on fuel economy (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/drink.gif) Actually, the Caddy got 18 in city and 26 on the hiway. I'm hoping for similar results. The wife has recently become an "antique dealer". Basically, that means she goes to local garage sales, buys a bunch of crap and then re-sells it at a ridiculously marked up price to tourists. The caddy's trunk could hold 3 generations of paisns. So we "needed" something a little more reasonable than a Mazda3 or 6 I looked hard at Kevin's car he had for sale. But the cost of getting it here would've added a grand to the price tag. Logistically, it just couldn't work. We looked at Kias. Neighbor has one and loves it. But geez, they look and feel cheap. A new CX-7 was 2 grand more than a new Sorento. And it appears to be twice the car. The only other vehicle we considered was the Ford Edge. But at $33K, it was just too much. |
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May 31 2008, 12:15 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ May 31 2008, 06:43 AM) QUOTE (mitchntx @ May 30 2008, 07:56 PM) 2.3L turbo We'll see on on fuel economy (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/drink.gif) Actually, the Caddy got 18 in city and 26 on the hiway. I'm hoping for similar results. I actually got 28.5 mpg out of the 2.3 turbo in the MS6 (I have a 6 speed, but it's also AWD) last weekend. That's the best mileage I've ever seen. I usually get 22 and my previous high was just under 26 mpg. That's basically the same engine I have in the 6 and I think you'll like it. It's lazy below 2,200 rpm and it runs out of steam at 5,800 rpm (ignore the 6,700 rpm redline, all it makes up there is noise). But, it's flexible and makes good torque. QUOTE (mitchntx @ May 31 2008, 06:43 AM) I looked hard at Kevin's car he had for sale. But the cost of getting it here would've added a grand to the price tag. Logistically, it just couldn't work. Yea, and the MS6 doesn't have a rear seat that lays down. That was probably a deal breaker for you anyway, sounds like you need the space and for a mid sized car, it's more limited than you'd expect. |
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Jun 1 2008, 03:59 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 449 Joined: 13-February 04 From: DFW, TX Member No.: 195 |
Well, at least it's not a mini van ~ and it has those new "damn fangled" taillights too (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Congratz Mitch .....looks nice So when is the first mod ? |
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Jun 1 2008, 04:39 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ May 30 2008, 07:56 PM) Bought a new to me Mazda today. The wife's 95 Sedan DeVille has emissions issues with an SES light that won't go away. So, no inspection sticker for a car that old ... Time to bench the pimp-mobile. QUOTE (bowtieboy @ May 31 2008, 10:59 PM) So when is the first mod ? Scotch guarding the seats ... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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Jun 2 2008, 12:09 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 449 Joined: 13-February 04 From: DFW, TX Member No.: 195 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ May 31 2008, 11:39 PM) QUOTE (mitchntx @ May 30 2008, 07:56 PM) Bought a new to me Mazda today. The wife's 95 Sedan DeVille has emissions issues with an SES light that won't go away. So, no inspection sticker for a car that old ... Time to bench the pimp-mobile. QUOTE (bowtieboy @ May 31 2008, 10:59 PM) So when is the first mod ? Scotch guarding the seats ... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I though everythign was 50/50 once you got "hitched" .......or is it 70/30 in Texas now As for the mods ~ that's about what I figured .....that darker tint or a front license plate holder (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) And by the way ~ where did you get the kind of deal .....you're the man (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/hail.gif) |
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Jun 2 2008, 12:25 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 647 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Paris, Texas Member No.: 74 |
Mitch... Can you track that thing? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Looks nice... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Jun 2 2008, 12:52 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
QUOTE (bowtieboy @ Jun 1 2008, 07:09 PM) I though everythign was 50/50 once you got "hitched" .......or is it 70/30 in Texas now It's her "stuff" and my "shit". Does that clarify it any better? QUOTE (AllZWay @ Jun 1 2008, 07:25 PM) Mitch... Can you track that thing? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Looks nice... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I just wanna drive it to work to be in the new car for a day spotlight. She told ... don't curb the wheels ... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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Jun 2 2008, 02:29 AM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Jun 1 2008, 08:52 PM) She told ... don't curb the wheels ... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I wish someone had told the last usual driver of my Mazdaspeed 6. They are all scratched, not dented, but scratched. |
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Jun 3 2008, 02:10 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
First tank saw ~21mpg combined city/hiway
WooHoo! The book says to use premium fuel (91 octane). Anyone see any long-term affects, other than performance, of using mid-grade (89 octane)? |
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Jun 3 2008, 03:37 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Jun 3 2008, 10:10 AM) First tank saw ~21mpg combined city/hiway WooHoo! The book says to use premium fuel (91 octane). Anyone see any long-term affects, other than performance, of using mid-grade (89 octane)? Uh, yea. A few secrets about that engine. It makes 15.8 psi of boost (which is a "ton" of boost for a stock vehicle). That is NOT a typo. And, it's direct fuel injected (like a diesel) and uses 1882 psi of fuel pressure. At 15.8 psi, you WILL want to run premium in it. It's only $2.00 extra per tank to run premium, spend the money. As I remember, the one time I had to run something else in mine (station was out of premium), the mileage actually dropped a bit. It was once, and long ago, but I believe that's what I remember. |
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Jun 6 2008, 12:49 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,015 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Texas Member No.: 55 |
Thats a nice ride.
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Jul 23 2008, 03:29 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 7-July 08 Member No.: 2,243 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Jun 3 2008, 09:10 AM) First tank saw ~21mpg combined city/hiway WooHoo! The book says to use premium fuel (91 octane). Anyone see any long-term affects, other than performance, of using mid-grade (89 octane)? My wife has had one for over a year(Black Cherry). I get around 21 while driving it. She gets 19 (lead foot). We use 87 most of the time with the occasional 89 tank. So far I've seen no difference but I haven't looked inside the engine. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
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Jul 23 2008, 05:20 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
hmmm ... thanks for that feedback, Waco Racer.
Now all you need is a teal Firebird. |
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Jul 23 2008, 05:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 689 Joined: 8-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 1,201 |
The wife and me get into the Suburban this moring. She looks up at the Mazda just like yours, same color, parking in front of us and sais " That will be my next car!"
"Not for a while." back at her. How is it that she is on her 4th car in the last 7 years, and I am putting around in a '98 Regal (which incidently I bought for my inlaws, on their extended say with us). The last car I bought for myself was the TransAm, 9 years ago, it has been around longer than my wife has. I will not buy her another car..... OK. I am done complaining. |
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Jul 23 2008, 06:07 PM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
QUOTE (roadracetransam @ Jul 23 2008, 12:58 PM) The wife and me get into the Suburban this moring. She looks up at the Mazda just like yours, same color, parking in front of us and sais " That will be my next car!" "Not for a while." back at her. How is it that she is on her 4th car in the last 7 years, and I am putting around in a '98 Regal (which incidently I bought for my inlaws, on their extended say with us). The last car I bought for myself was the TransAm, 9 years ago, it has been around longer than my wife has. I will not buy her another car..... OK. I am done complaining. She is always free to buy herself another car, eh? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) I still drive my '97 TA too. |
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