armoredsaint Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I just drive it like a normal car, I do tend to have a lead foot - saving gas isn't my first priority ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsailor Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Dude my company reimburses me for my gas usage and I am still trying to get the best MPG's out of my Max. so I think your the only man standing that does not care....:) Just kidding as if you drive the Max like a normal car you'll still post better than 35 mpg which is still fantastic results. I am not trying to prop up the profits of BIG OIL anymore, hence the purchase of the C max and addition of solar panels on my roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelnLa Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 This is my test tank. I am driving it like a normal car. I switched the screens so I cannot even see if it in EV. I will have to check again. Last I checked it was 41. But I recently took friends to dinner and they wanted to "test" the power. That kinda dropped my mpg but not by much. I think it's at 39 now. 40-41 driving like a reg car is just fine with me. I am saving more than in my Tahoe. My dad watches his like a hawk lol and I think he is at the same mpg as I am. Granted, I have way more miles. I think he is on his second tank, finally! So, you are not alone in just driving. I will say that I am not heavy on the foot and tend to brake well and coast a lot. I am a natural hybrid driver :) Adair 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wab Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I just drive it like a normal car, I do tend to have a lead foot - saving gas isn't my first priority ;) 1 or 2. entry/exit/comfort2 or 1. 4 down towing ability behind our motor home 3. better than 25 mpg These are the first 3 on our list when we bought the c-max.4 $... this one didn't make the cut. they were selling Escapes for less but #1 was better in the max. I chirped the tires :drool: a couple of nights ago and we're still showing a little over 40 combined mpg. Take a look at your mpg, let us know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLdr1 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I just drive it like a normal car, I do tend to have a lead foot - saving gas isn't my first priority ;) I tend to occasionally as well... Look at my Fuelly stats and you will see some 35MPG tanks, those were "regular" car driving...or really bad weather. Since my average MPG difference between "regular" car and "hybrid" driving is only around 15% that isn't a big deal. But I do like to play around and see just how high I can get the MPG now and then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Thats the beauty of the CMax - its completely up to you HOW you want to drive the car, FE or normal or fang it. No buttons to press, just u and the gas pedal. :rockon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zalusky Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I reset my average after breakin and my average for the last 100 or so is now at 45.3. I think I will probably peg right around the acclaimed 47 value.I commute 20 miles each way to work on the freeway but I don't generally go above 60 due to traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MAXER Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) I just drive it like a normal car, I do tend to have a lead foot - saving gas isn't my first priority ;)IIRC your cmax is a company car. When I had a work vehicle and a company gas card, I didn't either! :) I have kids so my "haulin' ass" all the time ended with them. I now enjoy driving for "max score". It's like a video game; a challenge but within the law. Edited April 13, 2013 by C-MAXER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR61 Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I care greatly about minimizing the use of fossil fuels, and in addition I find it fun to try to maximize the vehicle efficiency of any car I drive. I used to be a road racing driver (SCCA) and still do competitive autocross events, so I get no thrill of speed on public roads nor do I care what other drivers are doing except when they are a danger to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredsaint Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 IIRC your cmax is a company car. When I had a work vehicle and a company gas card, I didn't either! :) I have kids so my "haulin' ass" all the time ended with them. I now enjoy driving for "max score". It's like a video game; a challenge but within the law. good memory - it is true, but i do own a 2010 BMW and 2012 Jeep GC w/ Hemi 12 city and 19 highway that both suck gas like there's no tomorrow ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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