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#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.

#39 of 40 Re: The good, bad, and ugly on the C Max [deltaromeo] by hotpotato

Apr 01, 2013 (3:23 pm)

Replying to: deltaromeo (Dec 19, 2012 10:38 am)
My experience is similar to yours.
 
I have a C-Max hybrid as my personal car and a Prius as a company car.
 
A C-Max is heavier, taller, wider, and considerably more powerful than a Prius V, so physics dictates that it won't get better mileage--but surprisingly it doesn't do much worse either, with owners of both reporting numbers in the high-30s to low-40s range on Fuelly.com and fueleconomy.gov. The Prius Liftback will out-MPG either one all day long, of course.
 
I find the Prius dashboard computer estimated MPG about as realistic and accurate as the C-Max's EPA estimated MPG--that is, absurdly optimistic vs actual calculated MPG. (The C-Max's computer is pretty accurate.)
 
Personally I wonder if Ford erred in positioning this car against any Prius, because to some degree the cars appeal to different people. I respect the Prius for its mileage supremacy, but don't like the compromises it makes to eke out those last few MPG (in acceleration, handling, road noise). In short, I like to drive, and the Prius doesn't. The C-Max drives like a German entry-luxury sedan, gets the MPG of a flyweight Honda Fit, and swallows cargo and dogs like a Mazda 5 minivan. For me, that's the sweet spot.

#40 of 40 Re: The good, bad, and ugly on the C Max [deltaromeo] by deltaromeo

Apr 18, 2013 (5:22 pm)

Replying to: deltaromeo (Dec 19, 2012 10:38 am)
Follow up on 2013 C Max SE. There have been a few minor problems that were easily taken care of by the local dealer. Passing 5,000 miles, overall MPG is 37.3. This is with very careful driving with a light foot and lots of coasting.
Ford dealer has no explanation and was of no help regarding the mileage.
 
At this 4 month interval my conclusion based on the experience of one C Max: If you are planning to purchase the C Max to get 47 MPG, you will most likely be disappointed. If you just want a good little hybrid that is fun to drive and gets fairly good mileage, then consider the C Max. The Prius is still the hybrid gold standard for MPG, but Ford is definitely in the ball game.

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