Cancelling my Hybrid for a Used EV

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Heya

its a tough decision I must make this week.

i must admit, 8 months ago, The maverick hybrid wasn't my first pick.
i've always wanted an EV vehicle, like Tesla.. but EV are so dam expensive upfront. And the waiting time to get an EV is even longer.

And mainly because all the EV in 2019-2020-2021 had recalls, fire hazards, limited range, last summer i decided to order the maverick hybrid,
So the maverick hybrid was just a backup plan.

As im typing this, my Maverick hybrid is in production with Sent to Plant status according to the vin. in a month it will be in my hand.
the Hybrid i ordered is an xlt with sunroof, copilot, hard dropin bed, hard roll up tonneau, blue velocity.

the salesman did a great job securing the order, we spoke over the phone like 7 or 8 times since we initiated the order, each time , we spent over an hour on the phone together just talking and chatting about life. We almost became good friend . He is probably the best salesman i know,, with over 20 years experience with Ford,(but i know, this should be business and strictly business). But i will definately feel bad if i have to call him to cancel my order after everything we went through,

the reason i want to cancel, is that i have a chance to grab a 2019 used Hyundai Kona EV

the kona EV is about $ 6K more expensive and has 13k miles already.
there is a recall on Kona battery.. and they are pined to 90% due to fire issue. it is the color ive wanted with a sunroof.

but it is also a small vehicle..

the maverick on the other hand is a bigger vehicle, allows you to do light offroading, but cost 5 times in gas to operate and probably theft magnet,

the maverick hybrid will cost me $90 of gas every 600 miles
the same 600 miles on the kona will cost me $20 at most
if only this stupid ukrenians / russian war could stop and gas could drop back to what it was.. would not mind paying $50 every 600 miles.
but gas price won't return to what it was.. and it may keep going up..
45 mpg was great in 2018 but it is nothing in 2022.. you need 125mpg to equal an ev car.

im not a truck guy, i don't carry tools, im not into construction business or anything, i don't haul, but we do travel and do campground (light offroading)
i hate theft for some reasons, and so far thieves aren’t looking for ev.

so here i am.. don't know what to do.

2022 maverick hybrid made of cheap plastic or a kona ev 2019 with recalls and fire hazard..

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[ITSATRUCK]

Edit: I put in another post that "the Maverick is cool because the drivers are cool". Same can't be said for Kona drivers. Sorry for the bad news.

Maverick. . .I to want an EV but not bad enough to drive a Kona. Give me a model 3 or Mustang E.

But easy choice between a Kona and a Maverick Hybrid.

 

[Error]

I had my share of cool stuff, i had two jeep wrangler, miata, harley, subaru…. But im getting older now..
both the maverick and the kona will be a step down for me,

i still like flashy cars, but not as much.. im maried to a gorgeous woman,, so i don't need to flash as much.

as im getting older i feel better driving a low profile vehicle that isn't theft magnet

 

[Darnon]

as im getting older i feel better driving a low profile vehicle that isn't theft magnet

I've got bad news for you about Hyundais and auto theft...

 

[jwiedle24]

I had my share of cool stuff, i had two jeep wrangler, miata, harley, subaru…. But im getting older now..
both the maverick and the kona will be a step down for me,

i still like flashy cars, but not as much.. im maried to a gorgeous woman,, so i don't need to flash as much.

as im getting older i feel better driving a low profile vehicle that isn't theft magnet

What is making you conclude that the Maverick is a theft ?

Your salesman won’t be sad if you ‘cancel’ because it won’t get cancelled. He’ll be happy and sell it for way more. Better off to take delivery and sell it yourself and maybe make a couple thousand or so to put towards your pricier EV you desire. Or realize you like it and keep it.

Gas will return to normal eventually. Everything is cyclical. Wait til election year it’ll be back in $2s

 

[ShadowChas]

Enjoy your new (used) Kona and don’t worry about your salesman feelings he’ll understand and also won’t have any problem selling your order. Just get what you really want.

 

[Michaelkov]

Heya

its a tough decision I must make this week.

i must admit, 8 months ago, The maverick hybrid wasn't my first pick.
i've always wanted an EV vehicle, like Tesla.. but EV are so dam expensive upfront. And the waiting time to get an EV is even longer.

And mainly because all the EV in 2019-2020-2021 had recalls, fire hazards, limited range, last summer i decided to order the maverick hybrid,
So the maverick hybrid was just a backup plan.

As im typing this, my Maverick hybrid is in production with Sent to Plant status according to the vin. in a month it will be in my hand.
the Hybrid i ordered is an xlt with sunroof, copilot, hard dropin bed, hard roll up tonneau, blue velocity.

the salesman did a great job securing the order, we spoke over the phone like 7 or 8 times since we initiated the order, each time , we spent over an hour on the phone together just talking and chatting about life. We almost became good friend . He is probably the best salesman i know,, with over 20 years experience with Ford,(but i know, this should be business and strictly business). But i will definately feel bad if i have to call him to cancel my order after everything we went through,

the reason i want to cancel, is that i have a chance to grab a 2019 used Hyundai Kona EV

the kona EV is about $ 6K more expensive and has 13k miles already.
there is a recall on Kona battery.. and they are pined to 90% due to fire issue. it is the color ive wanted with a sunroof.

but it is also a small vehicle..

the maverick on the other hand is a bigger vehicle, allows you to do light offroading, but cost 5 times in gas to operate and probably theft magnet,

the maverick hybrid will cost me $90 of gas every 600 miles
the same 600 miles on the kona will cost me $20 at most
if only this stupid ukrenians / russian war could stop and gas could drop back to what it was.. would not mind paying $50 every 600 miles.
but gas price won't return to what it was.. and it may keep going up..
45 mpg was great in 2018 but it is nothing in 2022.. you need 125mpg to equal an ev car.

im not a truck guy, i don't carry tools, im not into construction business or anything, i don't haul, but we do travel and do campground (light offroading)
i hate theft for some reasons, and so far thieves aren’t looking for ev.

so here i am.. don't know what to do.

2022 maverick hybrid made of cheap plastic or a kona ev 2019 with recalls and fire hazard..

I had a similar dilemma and choice to make. I ordered my Ford Maverick Hybrid last June, sight unseen. I'd had a hybrid previously and was inspired that a small pickup (that actually looks like a pickup truck) would be created with a hybrid power train. Waiting the 8 months for delivery gave me plenty of time to consider alternatives that might result in a better outcome than waiting for a vehicle I'd never even experienced in real life.
While I was considering alternatives and weighing cost versus benefit, I encountered an offer that was almost unreal. If I decided not to take my Maverick after waiting so long, I knew that the dealer would be happy to resell and tack on a hefty ADM. Still, would I regret my decision later if I decided to go with an alternative? My choice was clear - continue to wait for and receive my Maverick Hybrid Lariat as ordered, or opt instead for a lifetime supply of Vegemite. I admit there was no shortage of sleepless nights while I tossed and turned, lost in the throws of indecision.
Then it happened that I passed an actual Ford Maverick on the street. I was able to see the size in proportion to other vehicles and also the smile on the driver's face as they silently pulled away from the stoplight in their hybrid pickup truck. I went home and did a little more research online and discovered that the majority of Ford Maverick owners love their vehicles, while feedback from people who have tried Vegemite have shown a much lower percentage of people who provided positive feedback. The evidence leaned heavily on the Maverick being the smarter choice.
Needless to say I received my Maverick Lariat Hybrid Pickup in late March and am happy that I made what I consider to be the better choice!

 

[bombast]

Edit: I put in another post that "the Maverick is cool because the drivers are cool". Same can't be said for Kona drivers. Sorry for the bad news.

Choosing a daily driver purely on what's "cool" isn't cool. Its just a path that leads to glued on hood scoops and monster off-road tires that'll never see a mud puddle.

 

[ITSATRUCK]

The Maverick is more then cool. Its crazy practical. Thats also what makes it so cool.

Ev is 100 percent the future but my guess is not boring EVs. Mach E is cool. Tesla are cool. Rivian is cool, Lightning is cool. Kia Kona not as practical or awesome as above.

 

[unlimited]

The Maverick is more then cool. Its crazy practical. Thats also what makes it so cool.

Ev is 100 percent the future but my guess is not boring EVs. Mach E is cool. Tesla are cool. Rivian is cool, Lightning is cool. Kia Kona not as practical or awesome as above.

I've considered the ones that are ONLY battery and I would think it uncool to be looking for somewhere to charge and the wait. I'm sure it will get better with time but until then, I'll take the Mav.

 

[Gr8Mustang]

I like the idea of going EV but the range restrictions just hold me back. Travel 6-700 miles in 1 day while on vacation would be so restricted by an EV. I suppose you could get around that by renting a vehicle just for those occasional long trips but then costs get higher.

EV tech is changing fast. I am getting Solar Panels this year. Home chargers will get better and faster. I think that 4-5 years from now making the EV choice will be easier.

Until then a hybrid will do me well. My Prius V has been great for the last 5+ years getting 40mpg on the highway and 45-50 in town. Helped make the choice of a Mav easy since I do need a pick up as well.

Hope the Kona works out well. Good luck!

 

[MLowe05]

The Maverick is more then cool. Its crazy practical. Thats also what makes it so cool.

Ev is 100 percent the future but my guess is not boring EVs. Mach E is cool. Tesla are cool. Rivian is cool, Lightning is cool. Kia Kona not as practical or awesome as above.

The Maverick is fine. It's a budget vehicle. What adult buys a car because it's "cool" anyway?

Also, if you think Tesla is better at building cars - not batteries, not electric motors - but the cars themselves than Hyundai/Kia.. I have a bridge to sell you. It's an electric bridge, too. Tesla is overrated. They changed the game but their build quality is super inconsistent and mostly terrible.

OP - sounds like the Kona is a better fit for you. Don't listen to these guys, listen to your instincts.

 

[OleFordGuy]

I don’t see why you would choose a 3 year old vehicle ripe with Recalls and a Fire Hazard, to me a simple choice, the brand new Maverick

 

[clavicus]

Yo I might be insane but google is saying Kona EV has a 5k towing capacity lol. Maybe it’s like Santa Cruz where it’s really more like 2000 unless you have trailer brakes, which would make sense.

I think it’s cool, EV + trailer vs hybrid Maverick would be a tough choice on my end IF you get a great deal. I did the calculus myself and simply couldn’t find a good deal an EV, and also the utility of the bed was a bigger priority, and I didn’t want range anxiety. But EV vehicle will probably be my next. Or plugin hybrid at least.

 

[KeinoDoggy]

Explain to me how you figure $90 worth of gas would only get you 600 miles on a hybrid Maverick. At $4/gal, you could buy 22.5 gal. If you average only the epa average rated 37 mpg, your range would be 832 miles.

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