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Got my new C-Max SEL last week

Discussion in 'Ford/Lincoln Hybrids and EVs' started by armoredsaint, Apr 28, 2013.

  1. armoredsaint

    armoredsaint Anti-Eco Company Car

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    Since my Prius was totaled by a drunk driver, my company switched fleet companies from Toyota to Ford and they only get Hybrids only. Honestly I wish it was Fusion. I still can't get used to the C-Max funky shape, worse than the Prius styling - but the interior on the Ford is s much better.

    I have to say it is very nice and the seats are a 1000% improvement, the road and noise isolation is so quiet and solid. Just a few pics of my new ride.:D

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    like my Prius, I drive it like I stole so that's why my MPG is low:D
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    #1 armoredsaint, Apr 28, 2013
  2. bisco

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    congrats! thanks for the quick write up and pics, keep us informed as you pu some miles on it. interior looks comfy but i don't like that dash/center console!:confused: looks like your ready to take flight. where are the cupholders, etc.?
     
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    2k1Toaster Brand New Prius Batteries

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    I don't like that dash or console at all. The shifter is so large and unwieldy.

    And am I reading that display properly? 26.6mpg?! I can't get that poor of mileage if I tried, and I too drive it like I stole it.

    The seats do look nicer though.
     
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  4. armoredsaint

    armoredsaint Anti-Eco Company Car

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    the seats are awesome i will say, the center display is still getting some use to - the quality of the screen is great and the dashboard display on those are cellphone quality.

    there's 2 center console cupholders, plus on each door panel with lots of space. the power liftgate is a cool feature, but i don't see myself using that "kick" feature much, only the remote to open.
     
    #4 armoredsaint, Apr 28, 2013
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    I agree on the exterior styling, i've seen a few out on the road lately and just can't get used to the way it looks, like a tall focus, just doesn't do it for me. That said exterior styling is last on my list of important features in a car, if all the other boxes are ticked off, i could care less what it looks like.
    I do think the seats look comfy, dash looks a bit crowded/busy, that big clunky shifter takes up alot of space. :confused:
    Hopefully the mpg will improve, but being a company car, maybe thats one thing you don't have to worry about? :)
     
    #5 jonb505, Apr 28, 2013
  6. armoredsaint

    armoredsaint Anti-Eco Company Car

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    yep! no worries about saving gas - but it is nice not having to stop 2-3 x a week to fill up
     
    #6 armoredsaint, Apr 28, 2013
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    As long as you don't have to pay the gas bills, go for it!

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  8. armoredsaint

    armoredsaint Anti-Eco Company Car

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    part of the perks with a take home car, cool thing is everything is paid for and all personal miles are included too.
     
    #8 armoredsaint, Apr 28, 2013
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    I think it is a pretty good looking car though the cockpit looks a tad cramped. I agree with you about the Fusion - hubba hubba. I hope Ford sells a zillion of both and suspect people will get very good mileage once warm weather settles in for good. I love my C and am flat out astonished every time I take a short trip and get 66-70 MPG but there are so many cars and so little time that I find I have a wandering eye..... Look forward to your reports!
     
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  10. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Interesting....
    I'll be following this.
    My company car is @ 2y/46K which means that I still have about 8 years left before my beloved company illuminates the "change owner" light. :(
    I have to give Priuses a lot of cred for one thing.....even if you drive it like you stole it, you're still getting nearly 50-mpg!
    The interior?
    Well..... :(

    I'm no fan of the "freshly caught fish" look of the C max, and the Prius-like pricing leaves me a little disinterested too....but I'm always looking for objective real-world data that I can use if some cell phone queen or GPS jock turns one of my cars into a usta-car. :)

    Good Luck!!!
     
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  11. armoredsaint

    armoredsaint Anti-Eco Company Car

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    here's a few more pics - i have over 300 miles on it so far, not bad. the shifter is big compared to the prius obviously, but it's really comfortable i have to admit.

    this is a fun and useless little gadget also - it's moodlighting for the footwells, door pockets and handles inside. iirc it's 7 different colors.

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    and of course having a "lead" foot i love my Escort 9500 ix with Live, works great with my iPhone 5 via bluetooth.
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    #11 armoredsaint, Apr 28, 2013
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