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#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 The out of date LCD format on Prius is a major problem, but the C Max has LED or other bright formats.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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