any of you lot own a c-max? what are they like? *EDIT* bought one
04-02-2011, 07:57 PM
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any of you lot own a c-max? what are they like? *EDIT* bought one
seriously considering a c-max as a family car now, been looking at the 07 plate face lifts.
can get a 1.6 tdci for about 6-7k £30 a year tax and good mpg.
but for 5-6k i can get a 1.6/1.8 petrol with 20k miles. £180 a year tax and mpg is less than the diesel.
we only do about 7k a year in the family car so im undecided as wether to go for the petrol, or oil burner.
do any of you lot own/run one and what are they like on fuel petrol/derv
cheers all.
can get a 1.6 tdci for about 6-7k £30 a year tax and good mpg.
but for 5-6k i can get a 1.6/1.8 petrol with 20k miles. £180 a year tax and mpg is less than the diesel.
we only do about 7k a year in the family car so im undecided as wether to go for the petrol, or oil burner.
do any of you lot own/run one and what are they like on fuel petrol/derv
cheers all.
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04-02-2011, 08:05 PM
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We used to make a lot of parts for the c max in the Swansea plant and they were deemed to be of a higher quality than the standard focus.my mate had one from new with no issues at all.
The only thing that bugs me about them is that I don't see the point of them,their not a seven seater,not really big inside,the boots not too big either,I'd say overall their no bigger or better than a focus estate but as a car you'll have no bother with it.
The only thing that bugs me about them is that I don't see the point of them,their not a seven seater,not really big inside,the boots not too big either,I'd say overall their no bigger or better than a focus estate but as a car you'll have no bother with it.
04-02-2011, 08:15 PM
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The misses has got a 2007 1.6 c-max zetec and she loves it. Says its the best car shes ever had. She normally changes her car every 3 months but has had the c max for nearly 12mnths. She test drove the diesel but it was to slow for her but very good on fuel 50mpg. The only complaint about the 1.6 zetec she has is, she thinks it is very heavy on fuel 32mpg but the 1.8 is supposed to be a lot better. But its all on how you drive it. Hope this helps.
04-02-2011, 08:21 PM
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The boot might be the same size as a focus but they are higher, plus the rear seat arrangements really good how you can re arrange them to 2 + 3 or 2 + 2 (which gives more room in the back).
04-02-2011, 08:29 PM
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weve got a c max, 2007 1.6 tdci, titanium..with sports pack,
great for 2 kids, loads of space, drives ok, but not a nice as a normal focus,,
will gets some pics of ours up, worth a test drive,,,
great for 2 kids, loads of space, drives ok, but not a nice as a normal focus,,
will gets some pics of ours up, worth a test drive,,,
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04-02-2011, 08:44 PM
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cheers paul. its only going to be used for carting the kids about and shopping trips etc, also the odd drive down to the coast etc. so im sure it will meet our needs lol.
i do like the black actually! shame the wheels off the 3dr wont fit as they are 4 stud lol
i do like the black actually! shame the wheels off the 3dr wont fit as they are 4 stud lol
04-02-2011, 09:42 PM
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Nice cars, if they're the same 1.6 tdci engine that they put in the focus aren't they supposed to give a bit of bother compared to the other diesels?
My mrs has got a nissan note 1.6 petrol, everyone laughs at it but it is huge inside with a big boot, rear seats slide backwards and forwards depending if you want lots of legroom or a big boot, quite nice to drive, cheap insurance and will do 54mpg if you drive like a nun, we normally average 48-50mpg in it!
My mrs has got a nissan note 1.6 petrol, everyone laughs at it but it is huge inside with a big boot, rear seats slide backwards and forwards depending if you want lots of legroom or a big boot, quite nice to drive, cheap insurance and will do 54mpg if you drive like a nun, we normally average 48-50mpg in it!
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04-02-2011, 10:22 PM
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My bro had a c-max and loved it, was only a 1.6 zetec spec petrol a tad heavy on fual as to be expected for its size.
I drove it and was very comfy and nice drive, he traded it in for a vauxhall meriva cos it had less than 10k on the clock and hated it so chopped it in but couldnt find a c max at same garage so ended up with a astra
still says he was a fanny for trading in, all because it was due a service/mot and knew it needed discs and pads......... honestly what a fuckin mongo imo
I drove it and was very comfy and nice drive, he traded it in for a vauxhall meriva cos it had less than 10k on the clock and hated it so chopped it in but couldnt find a c max at same garage so ended up with a astra
still says he was a fanny for trading in, all because it was due a service/mot and knew it needed discs and pads......... honestly what a fuckin mongo imo
07-02-2011, 08:07 PM
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Bought this yesterday. pick it up sat hopefully.
i havnt driven it, i let the wife do that while i was in the back looking out the roof lol... the boy loves it
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...s/20?logcode=p
although the purchase now means im looking for a cheap runner for work. seen a 106 quicksilver that im going to have a look at lol
i havnt driven it, i let the wife do that while i was in the back looking out the roof lol... the boy loves it
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...s/20?logcode=p
although the purchase now means im looking for a cheap runner for work. seen a 106 quicksilver that im going to have a look at lol
07-02-2011, 08:20 PM
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My mum has a 1.8 petrol cmax on a 04 and it normally does mid to high 30s a round town and 40 plus on a decent run, and for the size of it does and handle quite well.
they just need a decent set of rims and a slight drop to make them look a bit better
they just need a decent set of rims and a slight drop to make them look a bit better
08-02-2011, 09:48 PM
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Not had any experience with one, but have with the brilliant Focus on which it's based (I refer to them as a Focus with an elongated roof 
) I know they do a funky Eco boost 2.0T model which sounds quite nice. Should imagine there reliable and fairly economical cars which are spacious inside.
I woulden't go for the 1.6 petrol though due to the fact it will be heavier in the Focus and I woulden't want anything less than the 1600 in a Focus. I think the 1600 Diesel will be better suited, or one of the other Diesel units, especially as your going to be load lugging people/cargo around!
Martin
) I know they do a funky Eco boost 2.0T model which sounds quite nice. Should imagine there reliable and fairly economical cars which are spacious inside.I woulden't go for the 1.6 petrol though due to the fact it will be heavier in the Focus and I woulden't want anything less than the 1600 in a Focus. I think the 1600 Diesel will be better suited, or one of the other Diesel units, especially as your going to be load lugging people/cargo around!
Martin
09-02-2011, 05:58 PM
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09-02-2011, 06:54 PM
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Had our 55 plate X-max ghia from new 2.0 diesel quite nippy an does 45-50 mpg on a run easy but then its 6spd
Well specced too
Covered in dents m scratches now though........
A mate has a 1.8d 5spd and says its crap on fuel compared to ours,and he was told by the salesman it was the most economical,found later he was a so called friend so didn't go in amd complain
Friend or not I would have
Well specced too
Covered in dents m scratches now though........
A mate has a 1.8d 5spd and says its crap on fuel compared to ours,and he was told by the salesman it was the most economical,found later he was a so called friend so didn't go in amd complain
Friend or not I would have
09-02-2011, 07:12 PM
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hi mate i really rate these c-max's
had my mum's 04 plate 2.0 ghia diesel for nearly a year
its spot on
35+mpg round town 45-50+mpg on long runs but this is the 6 speed
got all the gizmo's heated seats, cruise control centre console with arm rest and cup holders and electric handbrake blah blah blah
she is thinkin of sellin it though
if only i had seen this earlier
think she only wants like 4.5-5k
had my mum's 04 plate 2.0 ghia diesel for nearly a year
its spot on
35+mpg round town 45-50+mpg on long runs but this is the 6 speed
got all the gizmo's heated seats, cruise control centre console with arm rest and cup holders and electric handbrake blah blah blah
she is thinkin of sellin it though
if only i had seen this earlier
think she only wants like 4.5-5k
09-02-2011, 09:53 PM
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dazzy, i doubt i could have been arsed to go up to chesterfield for a look anyway, but thanks for the offer.
rich, im surre that would make it look good etc but the wife will drive it 95% of the time so i wouldnt risk the kerbing lol
shame its a 5 stud as i have a spare set of 17"s going, and some brembo brakes, and some avo coilovers, oh and a 400hp zetec turbo doing nothing...
hmmmm.....
rich, im surre that would make it look good etc but the wife will drive it 95% of the time so i wouldnt risk the kerbing lol
shame its a 5 stud as i have a spare set of 17"s going, and some brembo brakes, and some avo coilovers, oh and a 400hp zetec turbo doing nothing...
hmmmm.....
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