Bought my 2014 Bmax at the end of June, 3 previous owners, all London based, 60000 miles on the clock. I’m in darkest South West Wales, so it’s a little bit of a change of scene for it.
I’ve got the 1.6 Zetec auto, and let me say straight off the bat this is easily the smoothest automatic gearbox I’ve ever experienced. I used to work for a large car rental company, I’ve driven all sorts, and this auto gearbox is smoother and better than the high end Jags and Mercs that I used to drive (not mine, the rental ones). It’s incredible.
I do have the well known and documented “judder” at low gear when the car has warmed up. There’s plenty been written about it in the past, it’s a mild irritation but it’s definitely there.
I’m currently getting around 35mpg out of it, but I’m almost exclusively using it for school runs, the school being 2 streets away. Really can’t complain about that. On the longer trips I have done, it’s more like 40-42mpg, I’m happy with that.
The car sometimes makes a chime that I have no idea what it is. It’s a long beep followed by 2 short beeps. No lights or any other notifications.
I like how the seatbelts in the front are built in to the seats, I found this far more comfortable than the regular positioning, which would sometimes ride up on to my neck. This is much better.
All in all I’m a big fan of my B-Max thus far, comfortable smooth ride, easy to drive etc. Is it an exciting car? No, definitely not. It exudes middle aged dad in every way imaginable. Is it a good solid car? For me, yes. I think I made a great choice, and look forward to owning it a good couple of years.
I’ve got the 1.6 Zetec auto, and let me say straight off the bat this is easily the smoothest automatic gearbox I’ve ever experienced. I used to work for a large car rental company, I’ve driven all sorts, and this auto gearbox is smoother and better than the high end Jags and Mercs that I used to drive (not mine, the rental ones). It’s incredible.
I do have the well known and documented “judder” at low gear when the car has warmed up. There’s plenty been written about it in the past, it’s a mild irritation but it’s definitely there.
I’m currently getting around 35mpg out of it, but I’m almost exclusively using it for school runs, the school being 2 streets away. Really can’t complain about that. On the longer trips I have done, it’s more like 40-42mpg, I’m happy with that.
The car sometimes makes a chime that I have no idea what it is. It’s a long beep followed by 2 short beeps. No lights or any other notifications.
I like how the seatbelts in the front are built in to the seats, I found this far more comfortable than the regular positioning, which would sometimes ride up on to my neck. This is much better.
All in all I’m a big fan of my B-Max thus far, comfortable smooth ride, easy to drive etc. Is it an exciting car? No, definitely not. It exudes middle aged dad in every way imaginable. Is it a good solid car? For me, yes. I think I made a great choice, and look forward to owning it a good couple of years.
