- First Name
- Brian
- Joined
- Mar 22, 2022
- Threads
- 17
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- 711
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- Location
- Evansville IN
- Vehicle(s)
- 2023 Maverick, 2020 VW Passat, 2015 Nissan Sentra
- Engine
- 2.0L EcoBoost
Congratulations! Enjoy your truck! Welcome to the HPR Club!New Member owning a 2022 Hot Pepper Red Maverick, Lariat!
Story: Went to test drive one a dealer's test-drive-only Maverick, since I planned on getting in on the next pre-order schedule. I was set on a Hybrid only, when I could put in an order. When I got there, someone had traded in their 2.0L EcoBoost (non-hybrid) Maverick, with only 10,000 miles on it, due to it not meeting their towing needs. I got the first chance to purchase it (some over MSRP, not happy with it, but not the end of the world either), and decided to go with it. I could wait forever to get a fulfilled order with exactly what I want, or I could enjoy a Maverick right now, still put in an order later, and trade it in at that point.
Pros: AWD, and the MPG really isn't that bad. Especially since both the Hybrid and non-Hybrid get roughly the same MPG on the Highway. Hot Pepper Red looks excellent on this vehicle. If I made the decision to order an AWD Maverick, this vehicle was literally optioned out exactly how I would want it, except for missing the 4K Tow Package...
Cons: For it being AWD, it's unfortunate that the 4K Tow Package was not added to the vehicle. Also, it's not the Hybrid engine... but that's the ultimate choice depending on your needs: Get a Hybrid, FWD-only, and limited to 2,000 lbs towing, or get a non-Hybrid, AWD, WITH 4k Tow Package... Decisions are difficult, lots of pros and cons both ways.
Will I live with this one? -> AWD is attractive for the elements, and I honestly haven't had many towing needs so far. I'm loving this truck, and the MPG hasn't bothered me as of yet. I can change course if my needs change, but in the meantime, I'm enjoying the new truck, and outfitting it with several accessories recommended throughout the forums. I'll have to post some pics once I get done tweaking the truck.
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