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#41 ·
Even though I BELIEVE the B-MAX production isn't planned to be stopped yet, I also don't believe a single assumption of those who write "forfordlovers"!..
I asked Ford an year ago of anything about SYNC 3 and 6th gear and the same type of back breaks as those at front weels for this car... I was treated as a... dreamer. ;)

So I think, if there's going to be an improvement, it will not reach any of those unless the price will get close to that of a C-MAX! ;) :-?

P. s. Iwould have found it very useful the opening of the tailgate by moving the foot under the back of the car, for example. :>
 
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#42 ·
I would be really surprised if a Fiesta Active and a Bmax are still produced together as there would be a lot of shared functionality. From a sales perspective it would make sense to drop the Bmax nameplate and replace it with a Fiesta variant instead, thus potentially increasing sales for the Fiesta brand. This has happened before when the 4 door Orion nameplate was dropped and renamed the 4 door Escort allowing Ford to claim more sales under the Escort brand. This is not to suggest that production would be moved from Craiova. Skelly.
 
#43 ·
I am sure with the sales of the B-Max standing as they are, constant layoffs and production halts at the factory and the new Fiesta Active and Ecosport on the way production of the B-Max will end.

What that will do to residuals is I would imagine drop hugely.
 
#44 ·
Just been to have a look at the new Fiesta with a view to getting one in the not too distant future from a Ford owned dealer. while I was there I quizzed him on the future of the B-Max, from what he has learnt is that there was talk about the B-Max being discontinued, however this seems to have been put on the back burner for a while.It would seem that all cars in that group are in decline sales wise with the exception of the Fiat 500L so
the general feeling is that when the new Fiesta Active (he tells me it will be more of a B type vechicle than a convential Fiesta) hits the showrooms next year that will be time when Ford make the final call on production assuming that the Active sells well and causes the B-Max sales to plummet even further.
So it looks like we will be able to carry on buying B's for the next twelve months at least.


Cheers John

Edited by: John TS
 
#45 ·
So the b max has been in production for 5 years and will probably continue for another year. A 6 year production run is a reasonable time.

Fiesta mk7 was in production from about 2008 to 2017, which is 9 years, but it did have a facelift along the way.

Ive usually got around half of what i paid after 4/5 years, but the b max might depreciate a little more.

Planning to have a look at the new Fiesta next week if i can find the time, just because im interested in looking at anything new. but im guessing that my next car willeither be a fiesta or an active in a few years time. I've seen a few videos on youtube and i love the new infotainment system.Edited by: cianpars
 
#46 ·
Availability or cost of any carryover parts from Fiesta will also be considered in deciding the future of the B max as it may become simply too costly to build if demand drops off. Also, it is too early to worry about values dropping as some cars buck the trend when a new model is introduced. I had a Jaguar X-type that actually increased slightly in value when the new model was introduced. Mind you it was 7 years old at the time !!.
 
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#49 ·
Perhaps it is due to the faults that owners have experienced where the car just cuts out with no warning. See posts relating to this. Today it happened to me with my two grandchildren aged two and four on a major A road in Norfolk. It just died with no warning. The second time in three months and both after just leaving a roundabout on busy main roads. There is something seriously wrong here. Perhaps Ford need to check out this fault. I have the 1.0 eco boost, purchased new in 2013 and out of warranty. They put it down to the fuel pump first time it happened and it cost me nearly £600 needless to say I am not paying for any repairs this time as it was a carbon copy incident.Edited by: Hilaryhan
 
#50 ·
Now looking forward to owning a classic, because few cars are ever spoken of in such terms whilst still in production.

And that's shocking, Hilary. In a perfect world, you'd get an apology from Ford for selling you a vehicle which has twice put you and your passengers in danger, and they would replace your car with a brand new model without quibble. Oh, for a perfect world.
 
#51 ·
I do love my B Max so I would certainly hope the problem has been fixed permanently. I enjoy driving it, trouble is, when something like this happens and there is no warning its a bit scary!
They gave me the new Fiesta as a courtesy vehicle whilst they tried to work out what had happened for the second time! Apparently it was a 'chafed' wire this time, under the air filter....... Funny how it was a carbon copy of what had happened the first time, where they replaced the fuel pump at great expense to me!
I believe they missed the chafed wire first time and thought they had fixed it. I will be wording a very strong letter to Ford's head office as I want my money back for the fuel pump!

I really do not like the Fiesta any more than I did when I was choosing a new car. You feel soooo low down and it's uncomfortable. No power either, I have the Eco Boost B Max and its great for overtaking or when you just need that extra boost.

Got it back yesterday and so far, running well. I hope they have fixed it as I am taking my daughter and her son to Heathrow on Monday to catch a plane to India!
 
#52 ·
Glad you've got it back and yes, it does sound as if they didn't diagnose it properly first time round, costing you money and putting you at risk from a recurrence of the problem. Keep us informed as to their response to your letter.

I know what you mean about the Fiesta. My son had a 59 plate, which was a nice car all told, but yes, it seemed really low down and vulnerable. We had an 07 Focus which felt a little less like a go cart, but I love the driving position in the B Max, which makes it feel like a much bigger car and gives a far better view of the road. If we can escape the infamous Powershift issues I think we're going to enjoy owning it.

Edited by: desthemoaner
 
#53 ·
Yes, the Fiesta is lower than the B Max, but it does handle a lot better. It is also available with the Ecoboost engine.

Ive not driven a Fiesta since I replaced mine with the B Max in January, but have a track day booked in one in August, so it will be interesting to see how it feels having got used to theB Max.
 
#54 ·
I'm ashamed to say that I didn't think about anything other than basic handling when I bought our B Max. Yes, I anticipated the usual Ford small car offerings, being a decent ride that erred on the firm side, the truest, most direct steering available in a budget car allied with a comfortable driving position, but never expected to hurl the thing about like the Focus ST I intended to buy myself as a retirement present and never managed to afford to buy. So stuff like handling, where the term refers to the driving experience during anything other than the average trip to the shops and back, tends to pass me by.

I went for the auto because I want my wife to start driving again, something she hasn't done since we sold our old Renault Scenic in 2008. She can't cope with a clutch pedal due to arthritis and the B Max Powershift, being compact and clutch pedal free, seems an ideal reintroduction to the delights of motoring. I don't expect her to test the car's handling any more than I do, unless she actually enjoys driving it. ;0)

Edited by: desthemoaner
 
#55 ·
I have so far had no more problems but was pretty stressed driving down to Heathrow. I am awaiting the after care sales manager to ring me regarding what can be done about this issue so I hope that all will be well and I will have nothing else to report apart from a lovely driving exprerience with my B max.
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#56 ·
Yes, my local Ford dealership have confirmed this. They tell me the B max ceases production next month because they don't want it competing with the Fiesta Active arriving next month. Bad move by Ford I reckon.....who would want a Fiesta branded SUV?
Better bet would to have used the platform but launched it as a new B max !
Of course the good news is that when a model gets to the end of its production run there are always loads of great deals with extras chucked in as sales booster, as with the 2016 Ka. I get a new Ka Zetec with extras for just £8000 last year. Don't get rushing for a new B max just yet; hang on until late November. That's when the real deals will be about.
Good luck!
 
#57 ·
Franko99 said:
Yes, my local Ford dealership have confirmed this. They tell me the B max ceases production next month because they don't want it competing with the Fiesta Active arriving next month. Bad move by Ford I reckon.....who would want a Fiesta branded SUV?
Better bet would to have used the platform but launched it as a new B max !
Of course the good news is that when a model gets to the end of its production run there are always loads of great deals with extras chucked in as sales booster, as with the 2016 Ka. I get a new Ka Zetec with extras for just £8000 last year. Don't get rushing for a new B max just yet; hang on until late November. That's when the real deals will be about.
Good luck!
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As mentioned in my previous post on this subject. In the crazy world of Ford sales and marketing it makes perfect sense to have an SUV under the Fiesta brand thus increasing overall sales figures for the vehicle line. I believe that thete is a similar plan for the Cmax.
 
#59 ·
Now reported by Ford of Europe president. So it is now official, the B-Max is no more:

The baby MPV has been indirectly replaced with the updated EcoSport SUV according to president of Ford Europe Steve Armstrong.""We are in the middle of a really strong product change over phase,""� he told Auto Express at the Frankfurt Motor Show. ""We've now finished production of the B-MAX and that has has now been replaced with the EcoSport.


http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/b-max/100896/ford-b-max-mpv-axed-from-range
 
#60 ·
I do quite like the look of the ecosport though and will be interested to see how well it comes out in the press and road test reviews.

I have a feeling that it will be an improvent on the b max ( which i still like by the eay)

If properly priced, it could be a good seller.Edited by: cianpars
 
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