CrystalSC

*waves to a South Carolinian* I'm in Greenville but I am from Columbia. I haven't seen any C-Maxs on the road in SC yet. You?

Great tip!

I saw a Ruby Red in person for the first time and it was GORGEOUS. It's a very rich red, looks very elegant. It would definitely be my #1 choice now.

Interesting! I haven't seen any commercials for the car.

The sterling gray has a nice calming effect, I think. Enjoy your new ride!

I didn't realize there is an SD card slot. Where is that located? Is that on the SE trim or just the SEL?

Whenever I buy a car, I ask them to remove their logos off of the car (if they've affixed them). They don't like it when I asks but I'm not into free advertising. There's enough ads hitting you in the face every day. If someone asks, I'll gladly tell them where I got my car. The black looks great. The first dealer I talked to has a black one. He was unwilling to negotiate (and it's still sitting on his lot.)

Has anyone found the USB and AUX ports inside the armrest to be an awkward location? This is the one thing I thought seemed strangely placed when I looked at the C-Max. If you plug your phone into the aux port with a cable, can you close the lid of the armrest or will it bite into the cable? Do you want a long cable hanging out and stringing across the seat or console? I know it sounds like a minor thing but I listen to my iPod 80% of my time in the car, not the stereo so it being conveniently placed and easily accessible is important.

Congrats on your new car. What trim & color did you get? Any hard negotiating?

You are paying good money for your car, don't feel bad asking them to check on it for you.

I wondered if you were guilt tripping me with the photo. ;) honestly, I haven't been able to upload an avatar at all. Welcome to the forum. Hope you enjoy your new ride!

Great update Rapier!

My hubby uses a log book that he stores in the glove box. I use an iPhone app

What Laurel said. ^

That made me lol. I wish I could steal that name.