Mazda CX-7 #FAIL

If you used to read my old blog you may remember my new car situation about 2 years ago. Here's the abbreviated version...

I had a Tahoe, my husband sold it when he bought another bigger car, he told me I'd get a new car "soon" but in the meantime I could drive his brand new Avalon, I hated the Avalon, he reneged on our deal, I had to drive the Avalon, I whined, cried and pouted until he agreed to my new car, all I wanted was a Mazda CX-7, I got one, I loved it, I even monogrammed it.

Flash forward 2 years and 1 month.

While we were at church for my son's first reconciliation on Saturday morning it started to snow. By the time we left the church at 10:30 there was an inch or more on the road. Big whoop, right? It was slippery. Lilly and I had to run to the mall to pick up the fuzzy blanket we had monogrammed for her friend's birthday. On our way to the mall I was driving very carefully (yeah, I'm one of those slow snow drivers). At the mall intersection my anti-lock breaks kicked into gear and I freaked. I know about anti lock breaks. I was gently pushing on the gas and nothing was happening.

NOTHING. As in no acceleration (that's not normal, is it?)

I freaked. I put the hazard lights on so the ass behind me who was honking at me to go would know my sudden immobility was not by choice. We were in the middle of the intersection. Cars were coming. And I was trying to stay calm so I wouldn't scare my daughter but freaking and crazy was about to surface. I may or may not have said a bad word - loud enough for my daughter to clearly hear.

We made it to the mall. I foolishly thought it was a one time situation because that intersection was extra slippery. We shopped. I was calm by the time we got in the car to drive home.

Again, I was driving cautiously and for those of you who complain that people can't drive in the snow should stay off the roads... I 100% agree. But sometimes even people who can drive in the snow have the wrong kind of car to be driving in the snow... and they should still stay off the roads! People who can't drive in the snow AND have the wrong kind of vehicle for driving in the snow should really stay off the roads (my hand is raised). And your honking only makes it worse. Patience people. Have just a little.

My sporty little Mazda CX 7 does not handle well in the snow. I had two more freak out moments on my way home but we made it home in one piece.

So my cute little sporty Mazda CX 7 that I fought so hard to get was a major #FAIL in the snow. If you live where it doesn't snow... you'll love it as much as this almost 40 year old mom does. If you're looking for a car that will get you to and from the mall in the snow safely - do not buy a Mazda CX-7.