I have been driving a 2010 Chevy Silverado for 3 years and getting an average 16.7 mpg. We have had several Fords and decided it was time to change and we were looking to buy a Ford Escape when we saw the C-Max. Being of strong mind and body (I thought) my wife took over and 2 hours later were driving home in a silver C-Max. I must say that this will be a change driving a car that would have fit into the bed of my truck but I am sure looking forward to saving some $ on gas. My gas expense with the truck was $80 fill up twice a week.