Aloha to All,
I live in Hawaii and recently bought a 2013 C Max from a used car lot.
It was on special because the car makes noises when the gas motor kicks in.
The mechanic stated that it was a Generator issue and not a transmission issue.
They said that the car should last another few years before the transmission would need to be replaced at a cost estimated to be upwards of $5,000.
Apparently the Transmission is a "Sealed Unit" and to eliminate the noise of the generator, I would have to replace the entire assembly.
I got the car for $2900.
So far it is extremely reliable and I am getting nearly 40mpg.
As I brake, the battery reloads as expected.
Whenever I am in gear and the gas engine kicks in, there is a noticeable humm, like the sound of a circular saw, but it is not too loud (as in the volume of a screeching belt or power steering going bad) and the car operates perfectly.
Can anyone comment on the longevity as described by the dealer?
Am I in for headaches soon?
I Humbly ask for your opinions....
