walkerw Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Hello, I bought a Sterling Gray C-Max SE with Power Liftgate and rear park aid package along with the winter package on 10/11. I really enjoy the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrystalSC Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 The sterling gray has a nice calming effect, I think. Enjoy your new ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinto Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I have had mine a little over a month now (1200 miles). It is fun to drive and when we go somewhere I always check the trip summary. This is where it tells you the mpg for that trip, miles for that trip on EV verses gas motor. Seems to consistently by 1/3 EV and 2/3 gas. Some times I can bump it up to 40-50% of the time but mostly about 1/3. The results are like receiving a grade on how well I did (driving wise) on that trip. This past weekend we took a short trip where I averaged on different legs of the journey 46-52 mpg. Very happy with the results :wub2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobJustBob Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Welcome, walkerw. I just bought my C-Max today and, aside from the color (I got Ingot Silver), I got the same vehicle as you--an SE with Equipment Group 201A (power liftgate, reverse sensing system, and ambient lighting) and the Winter Package (heated cloth front seats and heated mirrors). Some times I can bump it up to 40-50% of the time but mostly about 1/3. The results are like receiving a grade on how well I did (driving wise) on that trip. This past weekend we took a short trip where I averaged on different legs of the journey 46-52 mpg. Very happy with the results Chinto: Can you give us complete newbie owners any tips on how to achieve the higher mileage? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Welcome walkerw. Enjoy the C-Max and let us hear about your adventures with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelnLa Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Enjoy the new toy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsguy Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Got the new C-Max last week, ready to travel from Chicago area to Boston for Thanksgiving. Got the SEL so the wife would get the power seats (and I could have the other goodies that come along). My dealer searched to find an SEL with no other options. I did not want to pay for things I did not want or feel I needed. The SYNC nav package will still give turn by turn directions. Love the EV+ mode when I get close to home, and the ECO mode in cruise. I wish there was a switch to keep it in EV mode longer, seems like that would help with mileage. My other car is a 2008 Mercury Mariner with 99,000 miles. Love it, but I think this car will be better. C-MAx seems to have more luggage room for travel with the rear seats down than the Mariner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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