Laurel Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) Took Tip (my C-Max's name) up on the freeway today for the first time while doing a 120 kilometer visit to a friend. Holy smokes she moves! I decided to demo that feature after I picked up my friend. Freeway traffic was heavy with traffic flying by with few gaps and I put the pedal to the metal in the merge lane. I very nearly blew by the car I was trying to merge behind. My friend was holding on and I had a few rapid heart beats. I had under estimated the power. And she makes a very cool rumble sound like we are at the Indy Five Hundred LOL. I shall watch my heavy foot in the future, but it is very nice to know the C-Max has that kind of power. But sadly I lost a few leaves with that caper--they burned to a crisp <g>. I am loving everything so far. Tip stayed in EV mode for about 1/3 of the freeway traveling with cruise control set at 100 kilometers per hour. She would stay in it longer if I knocked it down to 95 but that was too pokey for safety. Myford Touch is working beautifully and in particular the voice commands work like a charm. The phone is dandy and works well. The nav is good so far. Sirius is good especially channel 5 for moldy oldies--not likely to renew it down the road though due to cost. My panoramic roof is great here in British Columbia even though it doesn't open--days are so dreary that the extra light is good. I am not putting my foot on the brake after I put her in park and shut her down due to one theory on the forum that may be causing battery drainage. Down the road I may experiment and see if anything negative happens. One minor complaint is about the centre console and the gear changing lever. You have to look on the dash to confirm that you have it in park, reverse, neutral etc. as the gear symbol letters don't light up on the console beside the shifting lever. I am wondering if this has lead to the dead battery issues? As the owner's manual says on page 177 not to leave in neutral or idle in neutral or you will drain the battery. I think it would be easy if you aren't paying attention to maybe slip it into neutral instead of park when driving into a dark garage. Just a thought on all the dead batteries. I am loving my car. Edited December 2, 2012 by Laurel zhackwyatt and Adair 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roninsd Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Laurel,Glad you're enjoying the car. I've had mine for a week now, and it still feels like a new toy! I love driving it, sitting in it, and looking at it! Is that strange? :) Re: Sirius, I've had good luck with past vehicles of calling and canceling the service, and them telling me how much they will miss me, and would I consider signing up if I got 6 months for $20! Cancel again, new offer. Has worked so far. Enjoy the new addition. I am! Adair and Fits2at 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelnLa Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Ron, same thing my dad did and it worked for him. They didn't even give it a second thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScooterS Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Glad that you are lovin' it. Mine is still somewhere on S. Illinois... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Scooter has long has it been in one place? Mine took a couple of days to move on several occasions. You likely will have it next week is my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScooterS Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Just checked mine again. It is still moving and hasn't stopped all night. If it doesn't get stuck, It should be at the railhead by lunch (I'm sure that just saying that will curse it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelnLa Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 You are weeks ahead of me, my friend. It's tuff sitting and waiting. Realistically I am looking at January. Blah! Laurel, swing on down and take me for a spin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Congratz Laurel, nice ride! Yeah, I agree that it's weird not having a gear indicator next to the shift. Initially, I had to look twice to see if it was lighted or not. I know my old Camry had this and I rather look at the gear shift than the console, but thats me. TIme to adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldm Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 I lucked out a few years ago and took up Sirius's offer for a lifetime subscription for $300. I called them yesterday and they said for $75 I can have the account transfered to the new car once the trial membership is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelnLa Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 $300 lifetime? Wow. Good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywoodtx Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks for all the tips on sirius! My Maxi Red (her new name) is on the rail now and on its way. I wonder if I call Siri at the end of the 6mo. trila and ask for the $300 lifetime if they would do it?? Hell it is worth a try. I dont know much about the car yet but with you guys in the boards I know I will learn!! Thanks guys. Texas gal waiting to get out of the mommy car and into some fun!!! Can hardly wait. Adair 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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