EnergiCCAATS Posted September 2, 2013 at 03:22 AM Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 at 03:22 AM Ok, wife and I are nearly certain that we want to buy a FFE while there are still several '13 models out there with great deals (only about $1K higher after tax rebate), but amazingly enough there are ZERO electric certified Ford dealerships here in the Birmingham metro area. Am I justified to be worried of poor support from Ford (towing, roadside assistance, loaner car, etc) if I have any warranty issues with the HV electric side of the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric4539 Posted September 2, 2013 at 03:56 AM Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 at 03:56 AM When I first bought my Energi the closest dealer that could service it was 60 miles away so I understand your concern. Since then the dealer in my town has been certified and they are 4 only miles away. Roadside Assistance is totally separate so no matter where you are they'll be there to help. Knowing that i have this service is great peace of mind. Towing is part of the package so they'll tow you to the nearest qualified dealer within 35 miles. I suppose a dealer outside 35 miles would be negotiated with the towing service. I decided to buy my Energi after reading this forum and after many of the members answered my questions and put my mind at ease. I don't think anyone on this forum has experienced any major quality issues with the electronics or with the build quality of the Energi.I love this car and my opinion is that Ford has built a very solid and amazing vehicle. Andre07 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnergiCCAATS Posted September 3, 2013 at 06:00 PM Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 at 06:00 PM Thanks Eric. I appreciate the reply. Still debating, seems like we can get an Energi Titanium similarly equipped to the Hybrid Titanium we wanted for only about $500-$1000 more (after federal tax rebate), so we are really considering this vehicle. dlb92 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlb92 Posted September 3, 2013 at 06:08 PM Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 at 06:08 PM (edited) Don't forget your federal sales tax credit when you buy a new car that could be worth another $600 or so depending on your tax level.And don't forget to request the $750 coupon off ford.com (just request a brochure be mailed to you--you can have them send up to 3). One of them is bound to have the coupon in it. All 3 of mine did. You don't have to wait for it, once you request it within a day or so it is entered into Ford's system and any dealer can look it up. Edited September 3, 2013 at 06:10 PM by dlb92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric4539 Posted September 3, 2013 at 06:44 PM Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 at 06:44 PM Deciding between the Hybrid or the Energi really comes down to how you plan to use the car. In general if you drive long distances often then the Hybrid better fits that purpose. I normally drive short distances (less than 10 miles at a time) during the week so the Energi is perfect for me. Also, if you have a charging station at your destination(s) the Energi will work for you. Otherwise, if you take long road trips often or your commute is long the Hybrid might be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlb92 Posted September 3, 2013 at 07:08 PM Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 at 07:08 PM From what I have seen and read there is very little real world difference between actual MPG between the hybrid and the energi. In some cases the energi is even better but its all on how you drive the car anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russael Posted September 3, 2013 at 07:33 PM Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 at 07:33 PM From what I have seen and read there is very little real world difference between actual MPG between the hybrid and the energi. In some cases the energi is even better but its all on how you drive the car anyways. From an economical perspective in terms of long term cost of ownership, the Energi beats the hybrid up to around 90 miles round trip for each trip (assuming you can only charge at home). After that, the Hybrid is a better investment since it's less expensive and can still squeeze a few more MPGs vs the Energi. Plus once you hit the traction battery replacement timeframe (I'm HOPING to get 12 years out of it), the Hybrid battery is pretty 'inexpensive' at $3,537 whereas the Energi battery is sitting around $9,444. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnergiCCAATS Posted September 3, 2013 at 08:57 PM Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 at 08:57 PM Thanks for all the feedback, this would be for my wife and her "mom-taxi" and short trips (90% during the week) are anywhere from 20-40 miles roundtrip, so that's why we are really interested in the Energi. FYI, the closest Ford dealership service manager did call me back, and even though they aren't electric certified to sell the Energi, he is saying that they CAN service it, just that they don't have the 240V charging stations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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