SnowStorm

Still waiting of course but could sure have used the C-Max's regen yesterday taking the mountain roller-coaster ride to the Highland Maple Festival. Route 250 west to Monterey with approximate elevations of 1800 (North Mntn), on up to 2900, down to 2100 (Headwaters), up to 2450 (Shaw's Ridge), then 2100, back to 2700 (Bullpasture Mntn), then 2100 (McDowell), 3350 (Jack Mntn) and finally 2900 feet at Monterey - all in about 30 miles. Just couldn't stop thinking about all that potential energy going to waste! I'm sure it varies with slope and curves (how fast you can go) but does anyone know how much elevation drop it takes to completely recharge the battery (standard hybrid - not Energi)?

JohnnOhio and joe, we made a test drive up 33 to the parkway. There was some serious regen going on coming down! I think I got a breaking score of 92%.

Thanks for each welcome post! I've read a lot of topics and it is great to see that there are plenty of folks here that are enthusiastic about the C-Max and ready to provide help and encouragement. Dealer has confirmed that car has been ordered and is on schedule but the waiting isn't getting any easier.

Does SparkyRachel do snow blowers? The storm is in VA with a couple of inches already and guess what - snowblower won't start! Looks like I left gas in the tank for a year or more like a dummy. The static thing seems to be quite general. We get zapped in our Fit all the time. You would think seat designers would have it solved by now. This is the 21st century! :headscratch:

Our C-Max was to be ordered today after we "signed up" at the dealer last night. Their allocation slot was ready for ordering so maybe it will be sooner than 6-8 weeks. Can't wait! It will be our first hybrid. My wife and I make 500-650 mile trips and are ready for better mileage than the RX300 and more comfort than the Fit. We are a four driver household at present and when the oldest car came up "not worth fixing" I started a rather extensive look at non-sedan options with great fuel economy and good space and comfort. Needless to say, the C-Max won out - and in the end, rather easily. I would really like to have an Energi - maybe later when they figure out how to get back the lost space. For now will be quite busy with all the info screens and trying to get the best fuel economy. Its in my blood since my dad was always trying to get the best mileage he could. Back in the '60s he was glad to get in the low 20s for mpg! Now its double that. Wow! We ordered the SE with winter package and panoramic roof (actually like the fact that it doesn't open). Debated some on color, considered Ice Storm quite a bit and also Sterling Gray. Medium Light Stone interior. So, please build it soon and build it well!