Keep 23 maverick another yr. or order a 26. Differential cost. Warranty etc

[Waterick]

Other than the mechanical and Sync improvements on both the EB and hybrids for '25. Ford has only decontented the Maverick while increasing the price every year. Cruise control standard starting on the '23XL's is the only exception. I think your '23 is the sweet spot before much decontenting really got going. Just look at it over the years: auto up/dn windows restricted, folding rear seat armrest gone on XLT, keypad gone, heated wiper park, real leather steering wheel cover, digital temperature controls, physical HVAC controls, spare tire limited, passenger seat six way adjustment on Lariat, and probably more I forgot or don't know about. I think the XL is the only trim not actually decontented, but after '22 is color limited with no moon roof or rear sliding window availability. For the money, I would keep what you've have until you get your value out of it. If it's warranty you're worried about, an extended is a whole lot cheaper than trading up. Especially when considering all taxes involved and higher insurance rates. All this being said, an unusually good deal as @710-oil-614 and others discussed could make it worthwhile if you want/accept the new features.

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[RR - All the way]

Other than the mechanical and Sync improvements on both the EB and hybrids for '25. Ford has only decontented the Maverick while increasing the price every year. Cruise control standard starting on the '23XL's is the only exception. I think your '23 is the sweet spot before much decontenting really got going. Just look at it over the years: auto up/dn windows restricted, folding rear seat armrest gone on XLT, keypad gone, heated wiper park, real leather steering wheel cover, digital temperature controls, physical HVAC controls, spare tire limited, passenger seat six way adjustment on Lariat, and probably more I forgot or don't know about. I think the XL is the only trim not actually decontented, but after '22 is color limited with no moon roof or rear sliding window availability. For the money, I would keep what you've have until you get your value out of it. If it's warranty you're worried about, an extended is a whole lot cheaper than trading up. Especially when considering all taxes involved and higher insurance rates. All this being said, an unusually good deal as @710-oil-614 and others discussed could make it worthwhile if you want/accept the new features.

Totally agree on the discontinuing of some features with newer models. But that really depends a lot on the model which OP never has mentioned. If he is going to buy a warranty, he may do well to get a new vehicle, and a new warranty, if he can get a good deal. If he could trade for four or five thousand, he would save about two thousand on getting another three-year warranty.

Now he is down to two or three to have new truck. The synch 4 is a tremendous improvement IMHO and he also starts depreciation cycle over again. His 23 may depreciate more by 27 than would a 25. Comes down to if he likes the new model better and if he really wants to do it. OP, ball is in your court!!

 

[710-oil-614]

Other than the mechanical and Sync improvements on both the EB and hybrids for '25. Ford has only decontented the Maverick while increasing the price every year. Cruise control standard starting on the '23XL's is the only exception. I think your '23 is the sweet spot before much decontenting really got going. Just look at it over the years: auto up/dn windows restricted, folding rear seat armrest gone on XLT, keypad gone, heated wiper park, real leather steering wheel cover, digital temperature controls, physical HVAC controls, spare tire limited, passenger seat six way adjustment on Lariat, and probably more I forgot or don't know about. I think the XL is the only trim not actually decontented, but after '22 is color limited with no moon roof or rear sliding window availability. For the money, I would keep what you've have until you get your value out of it. If it's warranty you're worried about, an extended is a whole lot cheaper than trading up. Especially when considering all taxes involved and higher insurance rates. All this being said, an unusually good deal as @710-oil-614 and others discussed could make it worthwhile if you want/accept the new features.

I agree with you on the 2023s being sweet spot before decontenting however I do believe for hybrids the 2025 is a step above with sync 4, the HF55, AWD, and 4K

 

[Fcnrwy]

Carvana for me still strong. About 1k under what I paid OTD for my 24 in Feb of 24. Too bad dealer trade in is thousands less and they use the tax savings excuse for it

My Carvana offer is still good too.
Just check mine, a few minutes ago.. (2022 XL Eco, 18,000)

$23,400 Carvana offer

$22,905 was mine's MSRP. (back in Dec. 2022)

Jerry

 

[RR - All the way]

Hmm, after people give their comments, should they expect any response from the poster asking the question?? Just seems to me that it would be appropriate????

 

[brielee3]

2023 maverick hybrid; It will be 2 years having maverick on 11/2/25. Currently 9700 miles Your thoughts?
If ordering a 26 in November this year, I will have forfeited about 5 months of 36000 mi warranty if a 26 maverick arrives in May.

I could keep the maverick until order window for 27 maverick comes up in November of 26 and buy a year warranty and cancel after 5 mths when the 27 maverick arrives. I just don't know what the cost would be for 5 mths warranty. I guess the highest cost for a year warranty is at the beginning of ext warranty. So maybe ext warranty would be $600 for 5 mths.

Alternative: order in november of 25 for a 2006 maverick and sell my 23 maverick with about 102000 mi on it still leaving about 7 mts of warranty on it to the seller.
That maybe a good selling pt.

Ordering a 26 maverick with new sales taxes. But ultimately I would have to pay if I kept my 23 and waited another year before buying a 27 maverick which would be at an increase over buying a 26.

So your thoughts

Seems like a losing proposition as these trucks are insanely overpriced now. Especially considering there virtually unchanged from 23 - 25/26.

 

[Tim d]

2023 maverick hybrid; It will be 2 years having maverick on 11/2/25. Currently 9700 miles Your thoughts?
If ordering a 26 in November this year, I will have forfeited about 5 months of 36000 mi warranty if a 26 maverick arrives in May.

I could keep the maverick until order window for 27 maverick comes up in November of 26 and buy a year warranty and cancel after 5 mths when the 27 maverick arrives. I just don't know what the cost would be for 5 mths warranty. I guess the highest cost for a year warranty is at the beginning of ext warranty. So maybe ext warranty would be $600 for 5 mths.

Alternative: order in november of 25 for a 2006 maverick and sell my 23 maverick with about 102000 mi on it still leaving about 7 mts of warranty on it to the seller.
That maybe a good selling pt.

Ordering a 26 maverick with new sales taxes. But ultimately I would have to pay if I kept my 23 and waited another year before buying a 27 maverick which would be at an increase over buying a 26.

So your thoughts

Well I have two 16 year old dodges and one 54 year old Plymouth lol, so I keep my vehicles a long time, hope to get 15- 20 years out of our maverick, saves alot of money in the long run.i also pay cash for my new vehicles. But do whatever makes you happy!

 

[jcs]

Are these things disposable one time use only vehicles? I don't understand the need to change one vehicle for the same one just for the sake of it. What a waste of $

 

[scotty]

Are these things disposable one time use only vehicles? I don't understand the need to change one vehicle for the same one just for the sake of it. What a waste of $

I have always had junkers all my life until bought the maverick 23. I don't buy just to buy.
I bought new because at 71 yrs. I can't crawl under car to work on it especially since hybrid.

I was asking feedback for comparison of buying a new one every 3 years instead of buying ext warranty on hybrid, because others can contribute their specific data that I didn't consider.

Along with keeping the existing maverick repair cost comes, brakes, tires, battery, and a hybrid battery that cost a lot. And if a aging maverick isn't sold within lets say 5 yrs. others are waiting in line to buy it because they know what the cost of hybrid battery would cost.

thanks for your feedback though.

 

[scotty]

For as little as you drive I don't see the value in trading for a new one. I have had my 2025 since January and it already has 9,850 miles on it.

That being said it doesn't hurt to kick the tires on what you may receive for your 2023, and what deal you might get on a 2025.

Personally if going for a 2026 - I would look to see if a 2025 fits what you want and go for that.

Are you looking to upgrade for AWD or 4K tow?

Thanks for response

For as little as you drive I don't see the value in trading for a new one. I have had my 2025 since January and it already has 9,850 miles on it.

That being said it doesn't hurt to kick the tires on what you may receive for your 2023, and what deal you might get on a 2025.

Personally if going for a 2026 - I would look to see if a 2025 fits what you want and go for that.

Are you looking to upgrade for AWD or 4K tow?

Thank you for response. I just don't know what I would have to pay for ext warranty for 6 or so months.then get a 27 vs. a 26. I know if keeping hybrid too long the hybrid battery ages and future buyer will consider depreciating it or just pass on my 23. I know I would.

 

[scotty]

Why are you changing so soon? Did you realize you need a different feature or trim level?

Thanks for question. Not sure if ordering a new one or not. Jury still out on it. I brought some factors in for my decision in my opening and was looking for more critical thinking. If I got the 26 my maverick would be 2.5 yrs old. I don't trade in cars quickly. I have never had auto newer then 10 years old and last 3 autos had rebuilt titles which saved me a lot of money

 

[MYMAVXL]

9k miles? It’s barely broken in! If it’s been trouble free, why waste the money…unless you’ve got plenty of it. If that’s the case then why buy a Maverick and not something much nicer?
I’m kinda a cheapie, so I’m hoping for well over 100k. My other vehicle (6 cyl Dodge Journey) with almost 200k of relatively trouble free operation still runs great and costs me next to nothing…. I’m not replacing that until something expensive breaks! But, that’s just me…

 

[scotty]

I plan to look at what Toyota has to offer in the future. I'm over the dash rattle and other small things that are starting to fail (like axles).

I get it, it was a cheap vehicle, but didn't expect it to fail so quickly. I planned on keeping long term but frankly my trust is shot with Ford lol. First and only Ford vehicle, sadly my grandfather was a Ford mechanic for 40+ years.

Currently have a 2023 with 8,400 miles on it.

Don't want to keep maverick to long because of hybrid. Depreciation and others leery about buying as hybrid ages and maintenance: 12v battery, tires, brakes. I have had nothing but cars in past that were more then 10 yrs when bought and they were rebuilt but kept me on the road. I fix all my cars in past but hybrid i like can't be repaired by me.

 

[jcs]

I have always had junkers all my life until bought the maverick 23. I don't buy just to buy.
I bought new because at 71 yrs. I can't crawl under car to work on it especially since hybrid.

I was asking feedback for comparison of buying a new one every 3 years instead of buying ext warranty on hybrid, because others can contribute their specific data that I didn't consider.

Along with keeping the existing maverick repair cost comes, brakes, tires, battery, and a hybrid battery that cost a lot. And if a aging maverick isn't sold within lets say 5 yrs. others are waiting in line to buy it because they know what the cost of hybrid battery would cost.

thanks for your feedback though.

None of that makes sense. 1st, if you are worried so much about the Maverick lasting past it's warranty , why buy another one? 2nd, buying a new Maverick because warranty is expired with only 10 or 11k on the odo is going to be wayyyy more expensive, 3rd, the gas engine on the Maverick is pretty bulletproof and the battery should last you a good 100k miles not just 5 years at the rate you are driving the vehicle, 4th, new Mavericks have gone up in price considerably so you won't get a deal at all, 5th, any vehicle wears down, brakes and tires are not an excuse to buy a new car. Come on man, have some sense, enjoy your truck and your money.

 

[scotty]

9k miles? It’s barely broken in! If it’s been trouble free, why waste the money…unless you’ve got plenty of it. If that’s the case then why buy a Maverick and not something much nicer?
I’m kinda a cheapie, so I’m hoping for well over 100k. My other vehicle (6 cyl Dodge Journey) with almost 200k of relatively trouble free operation still runs great and costs me next to nothing…. I’m not replacing that until something expensive breaks! But, that’s just me…

Good though about the dodge. Hybrid battery expensive and as yrs pass other future buyers when i sell it realize it also, therefore alot of depreciation. I have had nothing but 10 plus year old junkers in past that I repaired all of them. Hybrid I have no ability.

Wondering though about ext warranty and the cost about 1000 yr and if keep the 23 I will then have tires, brakes, 12v battery.

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