Would You Buy Your Maverick Again?

[Waterick]

I would, but I'm not going to because this little truck is going to last me till the day I croak, it better.

I would really hate to think you're only going to last as long as your Maverick might. I'm afraid that I don't think these trucks are long term machines compared to other vehicles I
have owned.

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[EMajorwitz]

Not sure, I mean, I’ve tried to buy 3 and still don’t have one.

 

[Traegorn]

Well unlike people who rely solely on propaganda, my “opinion“ is based on current, rather reluctant research. I used the word “likely” because it was stated that those tariffs wouldn’t apply; however everything is subject to change. As for Ford‘s bottom line, or any other carmaker, the bottom line is how much they can gouge out of their customer.

Ford is making production projections a year in advance. Any unstable situation complicates that, and understanding that's how business works doesn't mean folks are falling for "propaganda."

And Ford needs to make money to exist. Their management answers to shareholders. That's just capitalism. For good or bad, making a profit is the sole motivation behind any publicly traded corporation.

It’s also interesting that inflation hasn’t affected the price of the EV I bought in 2021. It’s still the same price, of course that will no doubt change in 2025 because it will be made in China, and no doubt tariffs WILL apply. The only thing that affected the price of my EV is that in 2022 most EV tax credits were gone with the wind.

EVs aren't as affected by inflation because as EVs sales rise, economies of scale are kicking in making production cheaper. Gas powered vehicles already reached that point quite a while ago.

There is not another truck this capable and this cheap. If you don't need a truck, you're right -- you could get a cheaper hybrid. Go enjoy your Toyota Corolla.

But you're still here.

 

[Roadrunner11]

You have a Mini? Here's some propaganda for you. " According to CarGurus data, the average used MINI Cooper price has increased by approximately $10,224 between 2021 and 2025. This is a significant increase. "

My EV remained at the same price for the 24, but of course there are no more tax credits, and the price will shoot up this year because it will be made in China, though they are talking about moving it back to the UK. But I’m not surprised it holds its value, because both my base models had things that were optional on other vehicles. And for its price the quality is superior to other vehicles.

 

[Roadrunner11]

Ford is making production projections a year in advance. Any unstable situation complicates that, and understanding that's how business works doesn't mean folks are falling for "propaganda."

And Ford needs to make money to exist. Their management answers to shareholders. That's just capitalism. For good or bad, making a profit is the sole motivation behind any publicly traded corporation.
EVs aren't as affected by inflation because as EVs sales rise, economies of scale are kicking in making production cheaper. Gas powered vehicles already reached that point quite a while ago.

There is not another truck this capable and this cheap. If you don't need a truck, you're right -- you could get a cheaper hybrid. Go enjoy your Toyota Corolla.

But you're still here.

Well, the price Of the Santa Cruz is now even with the Maverick, and appears to be a superior “truck like”vehicle, not to mention having a better warranty, but of course it doesn’t sip gas. But then again its price didn’t increase almost 50% in 4 years either. I don’t buy Japanese cars. But if I did it would be a Subaru for the quality, in spite of its inferior warranty.
As for propaganda, any person who violently espouses a political party buys into that every single day. I came across the tariff information (ADD) when I was checking out whether the tax cuts enacted in 2017 would expire or be extended; and what would happen to the SALT cap which really screwed the (I’m not) wealthy.

 

[Roadrunner11]

Are you a bot? And a long-winded one at that.

Of course now we have to resort to name calling.

 

[Mosin]

Yes, I would buy a Maverick again. I have almost forty thousand miles on my Maverick XLT ecoboost, and it has been great so far.

 

[Traegorn]

Well, the price Of the Santa Cruz is now even with the Maverick, and appears to be a superior “truck like”vehicle, not to mention having a better warranty, but of course it doesn’t sip gas. But then again its price didn’t increase almost 50% in 4 years either.

The only "truck like" spec where the Santa Cruz beats the Maverick is towing capacity (by 1000 lbs), and from all reviews it sounds like towing is still a worse experience with the Santa Cruz. It's funny, you claim it's superior and then immediately have to admit that the Hybrid Maverick is significantly more fuel efficient.

I'm not one of the folks on this forum who hates the Santa Cruz, and I even like the way it looks. But to claim its objectively a better truck, especially considering the dual clutch transmission on the the Santa Cruz, seems insane.

I don’t buy Japanese cars. But if I did it would be a Subaru for the quality, in spite of its inferior warranty.

So neither a hybrid nor a truck. I'm not even sure why you're cross shopping that against the Maverick to begin with. You're so off the map with your vehicle needs on that one that I'm not even sure why you're on this forum.

As for propaganda, any person who violently espouses a political party buys into that every single day. I came across the tariff information (ADD) when I was checking out whether the tax cuts enacted in 2017 would expire or be extended; and what would happen to the SALT cap which really screwed the (I’m not) wealthy.

So I'm not sure where you think you got my politics from or who I follow -- because I do my best to follow the rules of this forum and not bring them up -- but both opponents and proponents of tariffs will tell you that the entire point of them is to raise the price on imported goods to encourage people to buy domestic ones (while that is technically a statement about politics, it is not a "political statement" since the argument is over whether or not this is good, not whether or not it is).

Ford builds the Maverick in Mexico. The President has said he wants to put tariffs on Mexico. Ford, planning out its production for the next few years has to assume that the tariffs will exist. It's cheaper for Ford to raise the price to cover the tariffs than it is to relocate production of the Maverick to the US, so the Maverick will have its price raised to cover them (because the price would skyrocket if they had to cover building the additional manufacturing in the US). That's literally just basic economics.

At this point this feels more like a troll than anything else.

 

[colinl]

At this point this feels more like a troll than anything else.

I concluded that several messages ago. It's nice that MTC is unquestionably the most active place for Maverick discussion, and building / retaining long-term complex knowledge is much more feasible in a forum than a FB group or subreddit.

Still, there's some folks best ignored.

 

[Suzukiridr14]

Hybrids typically go 400K plus miles easily if you drive enough miles per day that life doesn't end due to the elements. Would not worry past warranty at all. So much less maintenance on the hybrid too. If the HV battery dies after warranty, a low mileage used one is about $700 now. They usually go 200-400k miles though. Brakes every 100k or so. No expensive turbo or DI injectors to replace. Engine should go 400,000 easy with proper maintenance.

I hope you're right! with those numbers, my truck should last 30 years, I'm 84 (be 85 in Sept) all I need is about 5+ and I'm done. My son will get the truck to continue loving it.

 

[Space]

Why did you buy it if it lacked the options you wanted? I have ACC and turned it off. I drive my vehicle and pay attention to traffic.

Whoa! Long story. Short story. Told by multiple representatives of dealership that ACC included. They honestly thought it was included with Lariat 360 Co-Pilot package. And it was at one time. I have a bad right leg that is getting worse. I lean on my wife’s Toyota Highlander ACC equivalent heavily. Lots of long drives to see or pickup grandchildren. Please don’t tell me I should not be driving. ACC is much like the active/hold break option. Didn’t like it at first but I can’t live without it now. But then I do have a bad right leg.

 

[JP&R]

1000 %
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[Glen Baker LLC]

Yes

 

[Dave O]

I love my 2025 Maverick Lariat AWD Hybrid hopefully the 2030 model year is under $60K I’ll be the first in line

 

[Darryl]

Well unlike people who rely solely on propaganda, my “opinion“ is based on current, rather reluctant research. I used the word “likely” because it was stated that those tariffs wouldn’t apply; however everything is subject to change. As for Ford‘s bottom line, or any other carmaker, the bottom line is how much they can gouge out of their customer.
It’s also interesting that inflation hasn’t affected the price of the EV I bought in 2021. It’s still the same price, of course that will no doubt change in 2025 because it will be made in China, and no doubt tariffs WILL apply. The only thing that affected the price of my EV is that in 2022 most EV tax credits were gone with the wind.
Now if you mean you won’t find a hybrid “truck” that sips gas as well as the Maverick, that’s probably true at the current time. However you could probably find a better truck, or alternatively a better quality and cheaper hybrid. But the answer to the original question; I wouldn’t buy it again. It doesn’t work for me personally and it’s no longer the cheapest hybrid out there. And why this should cause people to get their knickers in a knot, I don’t know. If people have disposable income to fritter away, and it works for them, and they like it, let them go hog wild, it’s their constitutional right.

You have a right to your opinion. They asked if you'd buy another. And you said no. If that's how you feel, it's how you feel. But I do have a question. What hybrid truck can a person purchase for less money? I don't know of any. The week after I purchased my AWD hybrid Maverick with 4k towing package, my nephew stacked a bunch of chairs on the back along with a few other items that would not have fit inside an enclosed small SuV. Also I haul dirty items that I would not want inside a vehicle. About a year ago I purchased a refrigerator, couldn't find my nephew or anyone else in a timely manner. So I had to rent a vehicle if I'd had the Maverick, I could have used it. Of course if you don't need a pickup, there's no need to get one. But what kind of EV did you purchase? And did you purchase new?

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