Happily Retired 2 wrote:
With regards to the C-Max Energi, you do realize that the plug in feature is really a bonus, right? It also has a gas engine with about a 600 mile range between fill ups. You could drive on gas only and never use the the electric feature when you are on trips if you had no place to plug in. You would still get the benefit of the regenerative braking. We are getting better than 40 mpg when we are strictly on the gas engine. Best of both worlds! :)
Thanks for bringing that up. You're right, of course. I knew that, as we currently have a hybrid, but wasn't thinking.
We test drove both again yesterday. We really like the CR-V EX (both AWD and 2WD), but we're leaning toward the C-Max SE because Ford is throwing crazy-money at buyers of 2014 models right now. Including an extra $1k for some current hybrid owners.
Any thoughts on the C-Max tire mobility kit instead of having a spare tire? We had a flat on our Honda a couple weeks ago, so that's kind of a concern.
And have you (and other Ford owners who might be reading this thread) had any issues with the "quick fuel" feature for the gas? Not having a cap makes me wonder about dust getting in - not to mention vandals pouring who knows what into the tank since the fuel door doesn't lock.
Thanks again for your insight.
