RachelnLa Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Friday I got off work early, picked up a friend, her daughter and her grandson. Loaded my cmax and hit the road. We were headed to Broussard, LA for an evening wedding. While my car is smaller than their trucks and SUVs, I found it held overnight bags and extras for 3 women and a 3-yr-old well. A little tweaking if luggage placement and it was good to go. Everything fits fine going; it's the return trip that nothing seems to fit no matter what you drive! We had plenty of room. Everyone was comfy with the ac. I worried about people in the back getting hot. I asked if they got hot to let me know. They never spoke up and I know she would have if they were hot. My GPS rocks. Plugged in the address for the wedding and for the hotel. Off we went. I normally navigate and hubby drives so it was awkward to drive in a strange place and watch the screen. We even searched for a Walgreens nearby and zipped on over. Music was great. No worries about finding stations along the way. The wedding was beautiful. The reception was HOT but nice. The next day we loaded up and hit the road home. Lots of heavy rain. Loved my rain sensor wipers. I never had to fiddle turning them higher or lower while trying to drive in the interstate. I never felt unsafe in the rain. I never felt like a tiny car in the interstate. I cannot wait to take more trips! I managed 38 or 39 mpg. I am thrilled with that driving 70 on the interstate and driving in a strange town. Ac on pretty high most of the driving because its hot here -99+. Ugh. Love my car! Laurel, MichaelM, ScubaDadMiami and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsaguy Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 great road trip report. it's these kinds of personal stories that really tell the true facts of how a car can/can't fit your daily lifestyle.... and all the special oddball things thrown in along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelnLa Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I try to be honest. I will say there is not enough room for stuff we needed up front. Each a water bottle, cell phones, snacks, etc. it was odd trying to find a place to balance my beef jerky to drive and nibble lol. And where to put my purse? In the back with the passengers? In the hatch? I need things while driving - Chapstick and money! Jus-A-CMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb9153 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Friday I got off work early, picked up a friend, her daughter and her grandson. Loaded my cmax and hit the road. We were headed to Broussard, LA for an evening wedding. While my car is smaller than their trucks and SUVs, I found it held overnight bags and extras for 3 women and a 3-yr-old well. A little tweaking if luggage placement and it was good to go. Everything fits fine going; it's the return trip that nothing seems to fit no matter what you drive! We had plenty of room. Everyone was comfy with the ac. I worried about people in the back getting hot. I asked if they got hot to let me know. They never spoke up and I know she would have if they were hot. My GPS rocks. Plugged in the address for the wedding and for the hotel. Off we went. I normally navigate and hubby drives so it was awkward to drive in a strange place and watch the screen. We even searched for a Walgreens nearby and zipped on over. Music was great. No worries about finding stations along the way. The wedding was beautiful. The reception was HOT but nice. The next day we loaded up and hit the road home. Lots of heavy rain. Loved my rain sensor wipers. I never had to fiddle turning them higher or lower while trying to drive in the interstate. I never felt unsafe in the rain. I never felt like a tiny car in the interstate. I cannot wait to take more trips! I managed 38 or 39 mpg. I am thrilled with that driving 70 on the interstate and driving in a strange town. Ac on pretty high most of the driving because its hot here -99+. Ugh. Love my car!Way to go Rachel, glad you had a great trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Maxgo Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I try to be honest. I will say there is not enough room for stuff we needed up front. Each a water bottle, cell phones, snacks, etc. it was odd trying to find a place to balance my beef jerky to drive and nibble lol. And where to put my purse? In the back with the passengers? In the hatch? I need things while driving - Chapstick and money!I keep my pocketbook between me and the drivers door for convenience sake. Of course this won't work if you have a large pocketbook but it's something to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredsaint Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 no pics? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adair Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Angry Cat? :lol2: Jus-A-CMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredsaint Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Angry Cat? :lol2: Grumpy Cat ;) Jus-A-CMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelnLa Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 This message board does not like pics from me. I really didn't snap many. Too busy having fun. :). Jus-A-CMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelnLa Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 My purse is much too big. I keep it on the front seat or behind the console on the floor in the back seat. But with a full car where do I stash it!? Jus-A-CMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 My purse is much too big. I keep it on the front seat or behind the console on the floor in the back seat. But with a full car where do I stash it!? downsize, dear ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbov Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Now, now... never tell a woman what to do with her purse, especially if she knows where you live. Jus-A-CMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelnLa Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 It's not big, it's not small. I use the miche! Jus-A-CMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizM Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I use to use the Miche, too. It's a good size, but it is definitely not squooshable - and it was heavy even hardly with anything in it so I gave it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelnLa Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I hear ya on the heavy, Liz! But I have too much invested at this point. Jus-A-CMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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