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#29 of 40 Fit vs CMax by 204meca

Nov 26, 2012 (1:06 pm)

As the owner of a 2011 Honda Fit base the CMax sounds like a winner & I am partially wishing I had waited for the CMax. I appreciate these early posts, especially comparing the CMax to the ICE Fit & also the Leaf. Some of you are quite the math pros!
 
Regarding real world mileage I noticed that the Edmunds testers said their CMax Hybrid mileage was about 10 mpg less that that the EPA 44. I assume the car was not fully broken in so that may not be true real world mileage. (from my memory, not sure how accurate that is).
 
In my Fit I consistently get 36-38 mpg in mix driving.(driven conservatively but not a true hypermiler style). I will be closely following this forum to see how the CMax stacks up as owners get more miles & experience with their new CMaxes.
 
Thanks & please keep the information coming!

#30 of 40 Re: Fit vs CMax [204meca] by dweiser

Nov 26, 2012 (2:03 pm)

Replying to: 204meca (Nov 26, 2012 1:06 pm)
I don't think you should have any regrets owning a Honda Fit. I had mine for 3 trouble-free years and averaged 33 m.p.g. all on short trips to town in the mountains of western, NC. The Fit has better brakes (shorter stopping distances) and tighter turning circles. Having said that I really like my C-Max SE. More later as I gather more miles & experience with it but the other day I got up to 52.5 m.p.h. on battery alone on a straight country road doing the speed limit. Combined mileage on these short drives (lifetime) I make is 37 m.p.g. but I have seen 50+ m.p.g. Outside temps seem to make a difference; cooler weather keeps the C-Max from going to 100% battery sooner. Even if I don't ever get (and may not) the claimed 47 m.p.g. it's still a very nice riding and driving vehicle with many tech extras (Bluetooth) the Fit didn't have. Loved my Fit so will try to be objective.

#31 of 40 press request by kirstie_h HOST

Nov 30, 2012 (1:54 pm)

A reporter is looking for people who have shopped or bought either a Prius V or a Ford C-Max hybrid as an "alternative family car." If you'd like to share your experience, please send and e-mail to predmunds.com by December 10, 2012.

#32 of 40 Re: Re Ford C max energi [davemco3] by sliu777

Nov 30, 2012 (6:28 pm)

Replying to: davemco3 (Nov 25, 2012 7:57 pm)
Davemco3, how much you paid for your fully loaded C-Max Energi?

#33 of 40 C-MaxChat by cshelley

Dec 01, 2012 (11:04 am)

I ordered a C-Max Energi in August. I've been blogging about it since that time. There's quite a bit of information at my website that may be of interest to C-Max owners or prospective owners. http://cmaxchat.com

#34 of 40 Re: Re Ford C max energi [sliu777] by davemco3

Dec 03, 2012 (10:51 am)

Replying to: sliu777 (Nov 30, 2012 6:28 pm)
It was the first energi that the dealer sold. I have dealt w/ this dealer for over 25 years and he made me a deal " I couldn't refuse". I leased it as there is a $3750 up front rebate on a lease and only $750 on a purchase. My final lease cost was $31500. w/o the glass roof. But like I said he made me a very good deal and said that they probably won't discount these cars until they become plentiful. Right now they are selling within one or two days after arriving at the dealer.

#35 of 40 Re: Re Ford C max energi [davemco3] by hof

Dec 03, 2012 (11:34 am)

Replying to: davemco3 (Dec 03, 2012 10:51 am)
On a lease, there are three ways that they can deal (1) trade-in allowance; (2) cost factor/ leasing factor (like the interest rate), and (3) the residual value. What kind of rate and residual did you get? How did that compare to the non-Energi C-max?

#36 of 40 Re: Re Ford C max energi [hof] by cshelley

Dec 03, 2012 (1:00 pm)

Replying to: hof (Dec 03, 2012 11:34 am)
I should probably just let Mr Liu respond, but here's a discussion of the sale on C-MaxChat's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CMaxChat/posts/563136167036493?comment_id=119061664&not- - if_t=share_comment

#37 of 40 Re: Re Ford C max energi [hof] by sliu777

Dec 03, 2012 (6:55 pm)

Replying to: hof (Dec 03, 2012 11:34 am)
I didn't lease, I bought it financed thru my credit union. Also I didn't have a trade in for my neighbor wants to purchase my 1993 Acura Legend Coupe L.

#38 of 40 The good, bad, and ugly on the C Max by deltaromeo

Dec 19, 2012 (10:38 am)

Just picked up a new C Max SE. Have had a Prius for 22 months as a comparison.
 
The Good: C Max performs very well on dry roads. Out performs the Prius. More powerful than the Prius. Brakes OK, but Prius may have a slight edge. Road noise not an issue, but is a major problem in the Prius. C Max handles very well in high winds as does the Prius. A lot more extras as compared to Prius models. The C Max sound system is outstanding with the Equipment Group 202A (MyFord touch & Sirius package). Highly recommend this. In storage space the Prius has the edge. Settings easier to read than on the Prius. The out of date LCD format on Prius is a major problem, but the C Max has LED or other bright formats.
 
The bad: Some of the gauges and setups take some getting used to. Maybe not just as user friendly as the Prius, but not a deal breaker. No spare - I repeat no spare tire. Window tint essentially non-existent. You will have to spend $244-279 bucks to make it right.
 
The ugly: 23 mpg during hard city driving. 36 mpg on highway with conservative driving by a well experienced Prius driver. If you are truly interested in a green hybrid that gets 47 mpg (as advertised), then this is a deal breaker. This is a first use experience. Will give interval update.

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