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How long do we have to buy an extended warranty? Any known dealers giving a great price? What coverages are available & prices paid? Last two cars I bought I was very happy I purchased the warranty. 100k warranty on a Chry minivan & engine died at 96k. Honda Odyssey van trans died at 83k with 100k warranty. Both repairs were north of $3, 000.

I would have been happy with the SE model too with the winter pkg but the wife wanted leather & I really wanted / needed the better seat, so went for the SEL. Backup camera would be nice but I wasn't going to pay 2k extra just to get it. I'll wait a year or so and do an aftermarket add on.

No trade in. Cash deal. I found my best offer at the ford dealer in Baltimore (Koons) then used their pricing to get a better deal from the other dealers. They may not have liked it but they were willing to sell one at that price. Not like I had to put a gun to their heads or anything. If others are having to pay msrp or close to it, it seems they'd do better to just order one from Koons or a similar large dealer & have it shipped in.

$24,625 at Koons Ford Baltimore MD right now for an SEL in Gray. Mine was Red. I got the standard $750 rebate for cash plus the brochure rebate of $750. It's possible, as I did, to comparison shop between dealers & have them compete against each other for the business. I actually had another dealer contact me with a better price while I was in the other dealership working the deal. They came in @ $25,500 OTD. I told them I'd already shook hands on the other deal. X plan is nice, but it's not always the "best" deal. http://www.koons.com/new/Ford/2013-Ford-C-Max+Hybrid-8f02bbe90a0a000201ddff769f969a27.htm

Welcome aboard. Nice to know you bought the correct color. LOL

Have heard a weird buzzing noise when first starting that I haven't been able to figure out what it is.

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We got the Sel because we wanted the extra features plus not having a power seat would have been a non starter for us. I'm 6'1, wife is 5'4 & daughter is 5'2. My back messes up on occasion so wanted the lumbar support too. If I could have gotten an SE with power seat I would have considered it. I would also think you might have been able to get a better deal on an in stock SEL if you could find one. I only paid 25, 700 OTD for mine.

Driving along with the ac on & noticed it was getting a little toasty. Had it set on 74, blower on 3rd bar & recycle on. Kept turning down the temp, even to 60 something & increasing blower speed. Never got any cooler. Started thinking maybe the compressor just died like others have expirenced. Decided to pull over, shut off the car & restart it. Worked fine after the "reboot". Guess it's a typical Bill Gates kind of thing. Doesn't work right, just reboot the system. Anybody else seen this?

Well, just, filled the tank for the first time. Didn't stretch it out to 600 miles, maybe next tank. Got 46.5 mpg figured at the pump. Lifetime avg at 44.7. I can live with that.

Don't know if we're going to make 600 miles on the first tank, even with these kind of numbers. Sitting on 1/8 tank & 538 miles with 65 miles to empty. Don't think my better half will want to chance it. Lifetime average not at 47 yet, but hey, it's only the first tank. Give me a break. Lol Overall I'm very pleased with the mpg's. I really think CR magazine should take a second look at this car. Go for a longer drive with the warmer temps, etc. I bet they'd get some totally different numbers.

I bought a complete set of Husky brand in black to go with the light tan interior of ours. They seem a little lightweight & somewhat cheesy for the price, but they do a great job covering the driver's side "dead pedal" completely. Would have probably gotten the Weathertechs, but the online rep I chatted with said they didn't cover that driver side pedal. Shut down that sale quickly as that's where my foot is 95% of the time. Bought mine from Amazon with free "Prime" shipping.

Ruby red SEL with 300A package. $25,700 OTD with all taxes, doc fees, etc. Actually had another dealer email me with a better price while I was in the dealership finishing the deal. I'd already shook hands on the first deal so stuck with it. :)

Country roads 35-55

Saw my first red one two Saturdays ago by the Home Depot in Spotsylvania VA & a white one on Smith Station Rd in Spotsylvania a couple hours ago.

Was not me. Looks like another C Maxer had good taste when picking red tho. :wub2:

Here's an example of our learning curve.

Seems to me that all the gas pumps I use these days only have one "speed" setting. FAST.

Looks like they already sold one of them.

Welcome aboard. What is your expected order to delivery time frame?

I can feel your pain brother

Don't know about earlier models but we only have about 300 miles on our 1 week old 13 model & already show around 42 mpg lifetime avg.Have gotten several 15-25 mile trips above 46. Daughter texted me today saying she got 54 mpg on a 7 mile run. Needless to say, I'm impressed. Hopefully the gauge isn't lying too bad. :)

I didn't even get to the test drive part. Just sat in it & knew it wasn't me. Could have been related to wacking my head just trying to sit in the Prius. That can happen on a regular basis when you're 6' 1" Lol

Welcome to the fun!

That stinks. Sorry your vacation was ruined. Hopefully they'll take care of you soon.