APezz Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hello!I've already learned a ton during a couple days reading this forum. Everyone is so helpful and knowledgable!It's with a heavy heart that I search for a replacement for my 12-year old Beetle. It runs great but the interior is falling apart; I've resorted to Gorilla Glue to hold things together!As a photographer with a degree in Environmental Science, I've decided to purchase either a design car, like the Beetle (but with more cargo space), or a hybrid. I put a 16.5' kayak on top and a ton of photography gear in the back. Kate Spade has yet to design a car for me, so I'm considering the MINI Clubman, the FIAT 500L and the C-MAX. After reading this forum, I"m pretty sold on the C-MAX SE with the 203A package (I don't want leather). :camera: Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Welcome Amy! I don't recall where but there's been someone here who's put a huge kayak on top too. The CMax will hold a lot of photogear or other items. The hands free liftgate is a nice feature for that; something to consider. I added a hitch and cargo carrier for even more capability. The CMax is a swiss-knife on wheels! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adair Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 The CMax is a swiss-knife on wheels! :) Well said Doug! And Welcome Amy! You came to the right place for info on your future car! Let us know when you make your decision, and if you resort to ordering, we'll be here to sweat it out with you :victory: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Amy, welcome to the forum :) This may be of interest to you: http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/topic/2199-kayak-rack-questions/?do=findComment&comment=21661 You may want to search out cncgeek's threads, he does alot of racking related postings which will be beneficial to you. Enjoy the forum and see you in the Highest MPG and 600+ Mile CMax clubs when you get your new :flirt: baby :victory: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APezz Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thanks for the link! My Beetle has fit a record 28 bags of mulch. This gets the most looks though: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Lots of us need to fit things in the C-MAX. I managed to put my dive gear inside. The C-MAX also handles big boxes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MaxSea Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) Amy, that is a nice looking Beetle! 12 years, looks new (te he, :cry:), also looks like Blue Candy! Since we are talking load carrying, (kayaks, mulch, pavers, carriers, how about wheel barrows. No I have not yet, but I did measure a full sized wheel barrow, and it would fit as well, just saying.......... Go for it,Nick PS Yes the full size wheel barrow fits like a charm - it actually looks small in there! (go for two? jk) Photos later. (time to start a thread on 'packing out' your C-Max) Edited August 10, 2013 by C-MaxSeattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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