AZURES3 Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 With more and more snow hitting the UK and the wife feels like a change of car too, we are going to trade in her 2 year old Mazda 6 estate and get a crossover. She likes the idea of the safety with child on board and less chance of getting stuck in the snow, we have lots of family and friend in very rural hilly areas. There seems to be a lot of choice some are ruled out straight away but the shortlist in her prefered order is Mazda CX 7 - Stunning amount of standard kit like her 6 plus electric memory seats, built in sat/nav, reversing camera, 19" wheels plus lots more, including a proper torsion based 4WD. Now they have driopped the diesel engine in it has decent MPG etc but its still a rare site. Seems the £27k list price is easily reduced by £3k if buying new. Mazda CX-7 specifications and prices VW Tiguan - My favourite especially as its due a facelift in the nxt few months in line with the Golf and others. Will cost more but suspect it will hold more value. 2.0 TFSI sport version looks nice. Audi Q5 - The most expensive of the trio but nice to look at in darker colours. Any thoughts from those with experience in crossovers or people who have made the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottenbend Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Mazda CX 7 - Stunning amount of standard kit like her 6 plus electric memory seats, built in sat/nav, reversing camera, 19" wheels plus lots more, including a proper torsion based 4WD. Now they have driopped the diesel engine in it has decent MPG etc but its still a rare site. Seems the £27k list price is easily reduced by £3k if buying new.Mazda CX-7 specifications and prices I'd say this is a good shout. It was a bit of a no go with the petrol engine but now it's a different proposition - and it's bound to be reliable. If you and you wife are happy with the 6 then why not go for the CX-7? Given that you are trading in a 6 it might make negotiations with your local Mazda dealer easier as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Are those Crossover jobs AWD? If not, then it would be a waste of time to change vehicle if you are going to visit hilly rural areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Looked at the Q5, but the boot was tiny..... good discounts seem to be available at the moment though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 It's snowing so she wants a crossover thingy. What happens in May after a day or two of sunshine when she decides she wants a convertible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Q5. I don't particularly like it, but it'd be my choice out of those listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottenbend Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Mazda CX 7 - Stunning amount of standard kit like her 6 plus electric memory seats, built in sat/nav, reversing camera, 19" wheels plus lots more, including a proper torsion based 4WD. Are those Crossover jobs AWD? If not, then it would be a waste of time to change vehicle if you are going to visit hilly rural areas. They all have AWD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottenbend Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 It's snowing so she wants a crossover thingy.What happens in May after a day or two of sunshine when she decides she wants a convertible? Easy answer [ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Easy answer [ If she must, the Q5 is the last one I'd go for, far too expensive. I like the Volvo XC60, but the Mazda CX-7 is as good as any of them, with - one assumes - the bonus of a better deal p-xing the Mazda6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 I'm not convinced that an AWD crossover with 19" rims and nice road tyres is going to give her any real benefit over her current steed tbh, if she wants something good in the snow and a convertible without costing the earth then how about one of these - good mpg, kids love them: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 We should mark this post down in the archives or something. SK does have a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Well I have to make one every once in a while you just got 20k more posts of drivel to look forward to before the next one... ... ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 They all have AWD Must read all of post. Must read all of post. (etc) :smashfreak: How about the Quashqai (the version with AWD)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 (edited) The CX-7 only has manual which maybe an issues at the auto is popular on this segment except in the budget area. A lot of auto press seem to be giving very high praise to the all new 2010 Kia Sportage There is of course, the Yeti....! But by far the best looking one....with 180PS Diesel Edited December 7, 2010 by steelwind101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bircham Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 If you're not too worried about badge snobbery then the Kia Sportage getrs rave reviews, and the Hyundai ix35 looks pretty smart . Plus the Kia gets a 7 year warranty... Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bircham Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 It appers that steelwind really took the wind out of my post - we must have posted at almost exactly the same time! Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacake Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 It's snowing so she wants a crossover thingy.What happens in May after a day or two of sunshine when she decides she wants a convertible? Suzuki SJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Had a ride in a Kia Sportage the other weekend in the snow in Newcastle. Very impressed, as is the owner. It's a company car and he was extremely sceptical to begin with, but 4 yearas and 70k miles later he loves it and isn't sure what to replace it with. As for the badge, "I just tell everyone it's a Lexus and they believe me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZURES3 Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 It's snowing so she wants a crossover thingy.What happens in May after a day or two of sunshine when she decides she wants a convertible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Teackaes SJ idea is another top suggestion as again theyre very capable off road in really dreadful conditions. I think you need to review your budget - she might not notice and it'll put more money in the Exige pot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Were you looking to change the car anyway or is the motivation driven by the recent weather? When it snows advise her to leave the car at home (schools & nurseries close anyway) and spend more time in the kitchen making some nice home made pies and steamed puddings....actually you could keep the current car and spend the money you would spend to trade up on a new kitchen. If you own your home this would obviously add value too. You might need to choose such words carefully and be ready to run like feck. If you are changing anyway then based your thoughts / suggestions then the Mazda looks interesting. Have to say though, I would find it hard to resist something German personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZURES3 Posted December 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Were you looking to change the car anyway or is the motivation driven by the recent weather?When it snows advise her to leave the car at home (schools & nurseries close anyway) and spend more time in the kitchen making some nice home made pies and steamed puddings....actually you could keep the current car and spend the money you would spend to trade up on a new kitchen. If you own your home this would obviously add value too. You might need to choose such words carefully and be ready to run like feck. She is getting a new kitchen and both bathroom done too so she is happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 She is getting a new kitchen and both bathroom done too so she is happy Blimey - she's being completely spoilt then ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Father in law got a cx7 a couple of months ago. He has always had BMWs or mercs so to go jap was a big step. He loves it and I really think it's a smart looking thing. As you say, standard kit is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Personally, I don't like them, but seems the Mazda is the one to go for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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