A month ago, we had a death in the family that resulted in an 10-month old C-max coming to live with us, starting last weekend. Yesterday was it's first fill-up under new ownership, today it's first drive to work. Most folks would think me daft to speak in this manner, but you all understand... Backing into hybrid ownership is uncommon; folks either love them or hate them, while I'm ambivilant; been driving high mileage cars for years and had no expectation of a car that not only gets good mileage, but also has a working gas gauge, working speedo (without a "wack dash here" sticker), climate control that blows air out the right vents, a whole drivers' side door, and a tailgate that opens - get this - without using both hands! Then I find out about law suits, folks getting great mileage, and the exact way the EPA works. I realize the PCM update us a great chance to compare before and after, and that I've got a commute that can be either all highway or all surface routes... I'm already trying to "get home without the ICE". I think my wife has the right idea - it's a science project. Thanks to you all for providing the experimenter's handbook! HAve fun, Frank, who also likes the ride, handling, room, quiet and features, but hasn't been sync'ed.
