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From a video I saw, it looked like a prop rod, but I can't tell for certain.

It's a really unusual commercial and really didn't capture my attention right away. It actually lost me until the actual car appeared.

We have been waiting for C-Max Hybrid to arrive in Canada. Just got a call from a local dealer, and an unexpectedly a C-Max arrived today. She says it isn't even showing in their inventory. It is a fully loaded SEL. Silver in colour and black interior. Neither would be my preference, but I am going to test drive it tomorrow at 2 PM. I currently drive a 2011 Smart Car which I love and hubby hates. He drives a big honking Lexus SUV which I hate. He wants me to trade in my Smart Car and I want him to trade in his gas guzzling SUV. What happens depends on whether he loves the C-Max. I hope I'm ot disappointed as I have been reading about the C-Max for months. I'll write and let you know what we think.

I've been following this site for a while now too and also reading every test drive and article about the C-MAX that I could. The reviews from news sites seem to be pretty positive and reviews from real owners here have been reassuring too! What color are you getting and what options? What do you plan on using your C-MAX for? Do you have dogs or kids? ?

I'm not into this tire mobility kit nonsense. What if you're get a nice gash in the sidewall or something a little larger than a toothpick sized hold? I guess you gotta call and wait for a tow truck. GRRRRRRRRR

I ordered mine on August 5th, recieved a VIN two weeks later and it was built September 7th. However it's been sitting on the lot in Michigan ever since. If you check Ford's website under dealer inventory you'll see what vehicles your local dealer has on order or in stock. In my case I checked and it turned out the dealer I ordered from had just recieved a similar vehicle to what I was waiting for. I talked to the sales manager and he let me swap out the one they recieved for the waiting still sitting at the Michigan plant. In most cases I think they'd rather sell one now then take the chance you'll cancel your order because you're tired of waiting.

 

There are a few ways to track your vehicle. First your dealer/salesman has the means to track it just bug them for weekly updates. There's also a guy who does it at Blue Oval Forums but he has strict rules for his service becuase he does it on his own time and doesn't want to get overwhelmed with requests so read his rules first. The easiest method I found to track the order was through Twitter using the Ford Service account. If you tweet Ford Service your VIN they'll gladly track it for you. If you haven't recieved a VIN two to three weeks after ordering there may be something wrong with the way the dealer submitted your order.

You ordered your C-MAX on August 5th and received your VIN by Sept. 7th. WOW that's pretty fast. Did your dealer tell you when it will ship from where it's made?

Thanks for posting this guide. Leave it to Google and a determined C-MAX'er!

I don't take too many trips, so I'm with ZOOM that the voice turn by turn direction with Ford's SYNC will work fine for me. Aside from that, I do have a TOM TOM that I can break out if I need directions.

Just from some casual reading here, it seems that C-MAX owners are logging 40+ MPG even before the break in period! :wub:

Keep us posted :)

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Someone else asked this question, which peaked my curiosity. Has anyone ordered a C-Max with the panoramic roof and what are your impressions?

It's interesting that it's not quoted that way in Ford's own article. I was at a Ford dealer and he told me that Ford hasn't officially launched the C-Max yet though, so maybe info. is still a little sketchy.

 

According to the online manual for the 2013 ford esape you can, but the instructions are confusing for how to do so. I would imagine the C-max to be the same as the escape in this regard.

They most likely use the same module across the Ford line.

:blink: The fuel mileage that people are getting is a little dizzying in a good way! :wub:

Spare tires are quickly becoming a thing of the past ...

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlZ088wd7h8&feature=colike

Anything to cut out weight I suppose. I rented a Mustang and they told me that there wasn't a spare tire and I was to call Hertz for road service if I got a flat.

I agree! The sooner the better!

And easily accessible power outlets for recharging!

I hope we get some news soon! I can't stand the waiting!

Looking forward to hearing more about the C-Max Hybrid!!

I am all about the fuel efficient cars!! That's one of my main points when I'm shopping for a new car B)

Looking forward to taking a ride in the C-Max!!