METROMAN

Well, we picked up Ruby last night after work. Drove home via country back roads mostly 35-50 mph. Rode very nice. Hard to believe how quiet it is. Display showed 53 miles, 31 EV & 44.3 mpg avg. That stinks. I wanna see the manager, maybe get my money back. LOL Seriously, how'd I do for the first run?

My wife has been driving a 2011 Camry & not liking it. Good mpgs, 28 combined, 33 hwy real world. Said she'd like something that sat up higher so she could see out better. She also has a hip issue & the low seat in the Camry was bugging her. We were trying to decide between a Honda CRV & Mazda's new CX5. Both are very nice but really wanted more mpgs. Stumbled across the C-Max & started reading everything I could find on it. I know we won't get 47 mpg out the gate or maybe never, but if we can get 35-39 that would be great. We both like how it sits up higher, & it will be easier for the better half to get in/out of. My insurance is going to be about $80 more a yr than the Camry, plus the new "hybrid tax" of $65 in our fair state. We're picking up our's tonight with only 4 miles on it. Very glad we didn't have to order one & wait for it to come in. I'm ready to start cruzin' now. Lol

Just put a deposit on our Ruby SEL, 300A pkg with light stone interior. I wanted dark, she wanted light interior. I guess it will cut down on some of the AC use with the lighter interior. Oh well, sometimes you're the windshield & sometimes you're the bug. Gotta keep the wife happy. Going to pick it up Thursday night after work.They showed me one with the "roof". I didn't care for it. Had a concern about extra fuel use heating or cooling & thought the shade was kinda cheesy. Not knocking it, just isn't me. I drive Geo Metros & usually get 50+ mpg out of a 3 cylinder. So this latest edition will help the wife bring her mpg avg up somewhat compared to the 2011 Camry she's been driving. Been enjoying reading all the topics

I put a deposit on a Ruby Red SEL 300A pkg yesterday. Going to pick it up Thursday night. Sold my 2011 Camry to Carmax last night after leaving the dealership. They gave me a couple grand more than the dealer was offering on trade. I usually sell my cars myself, to make the most $$$, but got a really good deal on the Cmax & wanted to move on it quick.

Thanks much for the PM. Will contact them.

Hatchman, Im in Fredericksburg & considering an Sel. Would you mind sharing your deal info, along with dealership & salesperson's name? Thanks!