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[Joseph B Howle]

Is it possible to add this to a C-Max that did not come from the factory with it?

[kc1174]

I was just thinking the same thing.. I've upgraded a lot of OEM parts and basically have an SES now less the ambient lights, all for less than a grand so far. This would top it all off. I see the accessory remote one but not that interested in that tbh. Were you successful? Am assuming OEM parts could be bought but finding stuff on their parts site is haphazard at best.

[fordfan82]

I know you can get the backup cam that goes in the my ford touch screen and that is 595.00. Question is where do you get the rear parking sensors?

[drdiesel1]

It's possible, but it's not gonna be cheap. Between all the components and labor, you'll be better off trading it in.

[mtb9153]

I was just thinking the same thing.. I've upgraded a lot of OEM parts and basically have an SES now less the ambient lights, all for less than a grand so far. This would top it all off. I see the accessory remote one but not that interested in that tbh. Were you successful? Am assuming OEM parts could be bought but finding stuff on their parts site is haphazard at best.

I think it doesn't make sense to buy the lesser model and then spend all the time and engeri making it into the more expensive SEL, but thats just my opinion.

[Jus-A-CMax]

I think it doesn't make sense to buy the lesser model and then spend all the time and engeri making it into the more expensive SEL, but thats just my opinion.

..or to spend the money on gas pods, aero whata-call-it, scoops, grill covers, under tray, carbon fibertail.... when its probably less controversial trading in the CMax for a Prii to get the MPG  :runaway:   Now lets hope Nick never see this post :secret:

Edited August 2, 2014 by Jus-A-CMax

[mtb9153]

..or to spend the money on gas pods, aero whata-call-it, scoops, grill covers, under tray, carbon fibertail.... when its probably less controversial trading in the CMax for a Prii to get the MPG  :runaway:   Now lets hope Nick never see this post :secret:

Where do you find a carbon fiber tail for a Max?  Thats what I want to know :)

[kc1174]

I think it doesn't make sense to buy the lesser model and then spend all the time and engeri making it into the more expensive SEL, but thats just my opinion.

I agree, unfortunately back in Jan 2013 I had the choice of an SE with whatever MFT package it is I have (201A I think - am on my cell), or a whole bunch of SES models all with a $750 GPS which I didn't want just on principle. There was a base SES but it was red and the mrs. has an aversion to red cars, so the SE it was. In retrospect I'd have still gone with what I have. I did try to trade in back in January for a Fusion Energi at the selling dealer but even with only 7,500 on the clock and great condition, I was offered $13K, so as soon as I walked out disgusted I decided to just try and add to what I have since the Fusion I'd been looking at all week had things I was looking forward to. All I was bothered about were the fog lights (gets foggy here in FL in the morning) and the rear view camera to be honest, but have since added oem leather covers for $300. All tolled am at about $1,200 so far and am happy enough with my SES lite :) It's just interesting to see what I can add since I know this will be my car for some time to come. Right now I'm on a mission to see what from the European version I hired the other week I might be able to change on mine. Crazy, and has likely nothing to do with FE and won't do anything to the value, but it's become it's own little project now.

 

Kevin

Edited August 2, 2014 by kc1174

[C-MaxSea]

  

...... when its probably less controversial trading in the CMax for a Prii to get the MPG  :runaway:   Now lets hope Nick never see this post :secret:

 

and I would trade in ..............if I was a robot !  :headspin:

 

(All in good fun Priiiuss owners, all in good fun)

Edited August 3, 2014 by C-MaxSea

[Adrian_L]

I think it doesn't make sense to buy the lesser model and then spend all the time and engeri making it into the more expensive SEL, but thats just my opinion.

 

 

I agree, unfortunately back in Jan 2013 I had the choice of an SE with whatever MFT package it is I have (201A I think - am on my cell), or a whole bunch of SES models all with a $750 GPS which I didn't want just on principle. There was a base SES but it was red and the mrs. has an aversion to red cars, so the SE it was. In retrospect I'd have still gone with what I have. I did try to trade in back in January for a Fusion Energi at the selling dealer but even with only 7,500 on the clock and great condition, I was offered $13K, so as soon as I walked out disgusted I decided to just try and add to what I have since the Fusion I'd been looking at all week had things I was looking forward to. All I was bothered about were the fog lights (gets foggy here in FL in the morning) and the rear view camera to be honest, but have since added oem leather covers for $300. All tolled am at about $1,200 so far and am happy enough with my SES lite :) It's just interesting to see what I can add since I know this will be my car for some time to come. Right now I'm on a mission to see what from the European version I hired the other week I might be able to change on mine. Crazy, and has likely nothing to do with FE and won't do anything to the value, but it's become it's own little project now.

 

Kevin

 

My little project is a GMC van conversion.  Will eventually put in Hella fog lamps and a rear-view camera (It sounds like you don't like Navs but you can get a Magellan nav/back-up cam combo. 

 

But I have to agree with Mike--not only would putting in push button starter be a huge amount of work, my guess is the parts alone would be prohibitively expensive.