Mario Kart 7 has already become my favorite MK game! Game seems a bit more balanced then DS and Wii where I was getting blue shell'd every 15 seconds (here it's only every 30
). I love the kart customization and the 7 item is just crazy. I also like the gliding/underwater driving parts, gives a nice change of pace.
My favorite new tracks are Music Park, Rock Rock Mountain, Piranha Plant Slide (love the SMB feel it has), and the epic Rainbow Road. My current kart of choice is the B-Dasher with wooden wheels and Swooper glider.
I have completed 50 and 100cc with all 3-star ratings, 150cc is complete with at least a 2-star rating in every cup and just started doing mirror mode. I have done a few matches online. For those of you who don't know, I have created a Victory Road community online to get together with, the code is: 31-6496-1488-1744
Also,
the remix of MK64's Rainbow Road that plays on the planet portion of 7's Rainbow Road is the most beautiful thing ever.
Edit 1/12: I have 3-star ratings on everything in 50cc, 100cc, 150cc, and the classic tracks for Mirror. I have all the characters unlocked, it's just a matter of getting coins for all the parts.