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The 2011 Mazda CX-7 range of configurations is currently priced from $1,500.
Our most recent review of the 2011 Mazda CX-7 resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Ewan Kennedy had this to say at the time: How much?Budget on setting aside:$8000 to $12,000 for a 2006 Mazda CX-7$9000 to $14,000 for a 2008 Classic$12,000 to $17,000 for a 2010 Classic$15,000 to $21,000 for a 2010 Luxury Sports$17,000 to $21,000 for a 2012 Classic$19,000 to $27,000 for a 2012 Diesel Sports$20,000 to $28,000 for a 2012 Luxury Sports.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Mazda CX-7: Good interior space, Moderate insurance costs
The 2011 Mazda CX-7 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1600 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mazda CX-7 2011 prices range from $5,060 for the basic trim level SUV Diesel Sports (4x4) to $10,450 for the top of the range SUV Classic Sports (4x4).
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A transmission specialist will probably have seen this problem before and will be able to advise of the extent of the damage. Either way, don’t drive the car any farther as you may do more damage.
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