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Ive just been for a test drive this weekend in a 06 c-max 2.0 petrol auto,20,000mls. Years ago I had a auto fiesta that was nothing but trouble and was told by garage, gearbox was on its way out (at 25,000) and have stuck to a Renault ever since! But thinking times have changed I went for a drive in the c-max and thought it was great, paid my 500.00 deposit .. until I read loads of reviews that have honestly made me go grey with worry! Most of the reviews seem to be about the tdci? auto and models prior to 2006, (power loss at 70mph and gearboxes going costing 4,000!) but will I regret stumping up the rest of the money later this week? or should I give even this model a wide berth?? Thanks.
Edited by Pugugly on 18/01/2010 at 07:18
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The only thing that seems to happen with the C-max 2.0i 5-speed auto is
that the throttle module can fail. If this happens the car goes into limp
home mode, but if you stop and re-start, the problem goes away. Ford is
aware of this and if the car is under warranty will fit a new throttle
control module. Obviously a 2006 won't be under Ford warranty so you want
to make sure this component is covered by the dealer warranty.
HJ
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If it is a CVT auto then do not buy under any circumstances! The 5-speed units are OK though.
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Hi, everyone, thankyou for the comments, an update is, the dealers Im purchasing car from, know its made me a nervous wreck! so are giving me a years warranty as well, Also phoned my local garage ( he tells me if he had a choice; the c-max, as he gets more renaults through the door than fords) and also phoned a couple of main ford dealers (very cheeky, but need to pick some brains!) and they told me they have more manual problems than auto. But its the CVT? Im not sure about? and have tried to find out what the transmission is in this model, but no joy, all I can tell you is (this is not very technical, so sorry!) it has the automatic to the left and 2 options for gears on the right (although would never use them as havnt the foggiest what to do?!) so does anyone know (from my wonderful description!) if this sounds like the CVT or the 5 speed? (and apologies for my car ignorance! and thanks for all the help.)
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Steer clear. I wouldn't bother with any Ford unless it was really old & cost me less than £1500. The trouble is with Ford is where they improve on they also cut back on. In my opinion they have turned out to be a very over-rated & over-priced manufacturer with a poor customer service. My experience with Ford these days is not a happy memory. If I was wearing your shoes I would save my money & read lots of other reviews about other cars avalible. Perhaps ask a few people who have been in the "know how" I wouldn't go out & place my money all on a test drive though. The last thing you want is a regret. Don't rush into this C-Max see whats avalible.
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Given that Fords often outperform many of the German manufacturers in reliability indexes over the last 5-10 years as long as the model you're looking at hasn't got a showstopper fault (ie crappy CVTs as pointed out by WST) it should be a fairly sound buy. Most Ford petrols are very reliable. the only reason you hear so many horror stories is because they sell so many of them.
If reliability is your thang - then buy Japanese and petrol. The Japs are the best mass-producers in the world, end of. Their cars may be soulless but they are the most reliable first and foremost. Ford though, aren't bad.
PS I don't consider Nissan to be Japanese any more, since the tie in with Renault their reliability has plummeted, though someone on here said the Renault diesels are better - I guess that's something the French do well!
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hi
fords are great build cars judging by sales and their build quality = VFM.
however, i've never known ford to build reliable autos for the smaller engines and look out for eletric/push button hand brakes.
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