When we picking up my Wife's new Escape titanium Hybrid I saw a 2015 C-max Energi SEL.
36K miles. Asking $12.5K.
I have been looking to downsize the 2011 Escape (and have been looking at new small Jap. car that runs around $15K)
One side of me is interested in this used car, the other side says RUN. But where am I going to get what this vehicle offered in interior and accessories for this money (its lost more than 1/2 its value in 5 years).
I know its out of warranty accept that "covers hybrid electrical components" which has 3 more year left on it.
I drive maybe 7000 miles per year. when I do drive its trips to the airport, 40 miles down a 70mph road so I am not buying this as an electric vehicle. I would probably only run it as Hybrid and never charge it (I hear the batteries last longer that way?).
Anyway
I hear to expect the trans to be good for 100K miles, after that you might run into bearing problems.
I have read complaints about Hybrid battery loosing capacity for those that plug these in.
I have read complaints about 12V batteries going bad.
They also have several not Energi C-max and fusions.
My big concern is am I buying something that I can't get rid of 5 years down the road.
has anybody ever had one HV batteries replaced by Ford under the Hybrid warranty?
thanks for your time and sharing your knowledge.