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I've finished a year in my 2013 C-Max Energy. I plan to post a report in the Energi forum, but I thought I would post a few comments here on things common to both the Energi and the Hybrid models for the benefit of those focused on the Hybrid who might not frquent the energi Forum. (at one year and 3000 miles) MPG in pure Hybrid mode: varies from low 40's to low 50's on return trips when I have no EV-only battery capacity left because I used all of the EV-only range on the trip out. I presume I would have seen the same with the Hybrid model. Reliability: I have not needed any service or repairs at all. Dead battery: I have not had that problem with this car. I did have that problem several times in my Camry Hybrid's first year of service. Recalls & TSB's: I have had the recall notice for the door chime fix, but since it does not actually do anything with the keyless ignition I have not bothered to get it done. I could use the double-kick hatch opening fix, but it rarely troubles me, so I have not bothered with that either. The headliner fix did not apply to my car, nor did the defective seatback problem. Engine oil: Not changed yet. I plan to switch to the 0W20 synthetic when I change oil. Noises: none. Roominess: Best I've had since my 1975 Coupe Deville. Utility: Best I've had since my 1968 Ford LTD Country Squire. A/C (added April 30): A/C is a very important thing here in Texas. We had many daily highs over 100 degrees here last summer. My C-max puts out colder air than any other car I've ever had. One day last week with outside temperature in the low 90's I measured below 40 degrees at the A/C outlet. Overall experience: Excellent.