Getting real tired of the $20k truck argument. ..rant

[Shay]

At the end of the day, if you spend $28k, 35k or 40k on the Maverick you are really just getting a well dressed up $20,000 truck.

The truck in core, in bones, in all things except for extras like seat trim and optional equipment was designed as a $20,000 truck. Period.

This means that the plastics inside it are just as cheap and hard on the $40k Maverick as they are on the 20k one. This means the road noise and handling feel, the sound of the powertrain, the sound of the door slamming, and the build quality are identical from the 20k truck all the way up to whatever it costs.

Adding $20,000 of options, fancier seat trim, different colored plastics and different design wheels doesn't change it's core basic form any more than a woman wearing a dress from Walmart is any different a person if she is wearing Dolce & Gabbana.

I've driven a number of $80-90k F-Series trucks in the last year or so that while very nice, have a basic structure and interior quality of the one designed to sell for $30k. It's sometimes disappointing, but it is reality no matter how much Nappa leather and genuine wood trim they dress the thing up with.

There is nothing wrong with optioning up the vehicle, but I bought my $20,000 XL knowing very well what I am buying, a vehicle designed to sell at $20,000. I'm not fooling myself.

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[vezpa]

This means that the plastics inside it are just as cheap and hard on the $40k Maverick as they are on the 20k one. This means the road noise and handling feel, the sound of the powertrain, the sound of the door slamming, and the build quality are identical from the 20k truck all the way up to whatever it costs.

Adding $20,000 of options, fancier seat trim, different colored plastics and different design wheels doesn't change it's core basic form any more than a woman wearing a dress from Walmart is any different a person if she is wearing Dolce & Gabbana.

Changing the engine, transmission, rear axle, and suspension COMPLETELY changes its core form.

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[DryHeat]

Just get the cab inverter and an aftermarket plug-in ice cream maker.

But... but... I want the one with a Ford logo that slots into the FITS tether system.

 

[Shay]

Changing the engine, transmission, Rear axle, and suspension COMPLETELY changes its core form.
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Having test driven both a gasoline and hybrid powered Ford Escape,.....not really all that much. More power, a slightly different sound, but the structure of the truck and its interior are the same.

 

[vezpa]

Having test driven both a gasoline and hybrid powered Ford Escape,.....not really all that much. More power, a slightly different sound, but the structure of the truck and its interior are the same.

 

[Davis]

If you're willing to drop almost 50% more on top of the base price, why not step up to a XLT to get Cruise control? The real value here is a base hybrid with no options, If I was dropping 50-100% more than the base price I would be looking at other vehicles.

 

[asel3121]

I'm as impatient as it comes, but in this case, while I do want this truck asap, I'm ok with being given extra time to add on to my planned deposit. I just hope the hot used car market doesn't cool off enough to hurt my trade-in value.

However, I did just bite the bullet and finally call Ford to check on my production status (Lariat Hybrid in Velocity Blue, ordered 7/22). It wasn't until about a month after my order that Ford requested my DL info. Apparently my order number had changed since the original paperwork my dealer sent me. I spoke with someone at Ford Customer Service right now and she could only assume that I will be getting a VIN, window sticker, and build date "this week or next week".

Also, she said that Maverick production won't begin till end of September. I don't know if that's company information that she let slip or was simply misinformed, since people on these forums apparently claim to already have theirs in production or have build dates that pre-date "end of September".

I can't wait for this truck. I haven't had a new car in 7 years and the last one I bought was out of necessity, not want. But I was just looking at used truck options on Carvana and prices are ridiculous right now. 5 year old trucks nearing 100k miles for the same price or MORE for my (mostly) fully loaded Lariat Hybrid.

Patience, my friends. We're lucky at all just to be in a position to get one of these.

 

[flyjum]

Its a 21.5K truck. Its the cheapest vehicle ford sells.... Its the cheapest hybrid for sale in the US. Its the cheapest truck for sale in the US. Its only a few grand over the actual cheapest car for sale in the US.

How do you even option an XL to 28K?
If you optioned 2.0l with awd and tow package plus $2,500 more of options I feel you would be better off getting a near base ranger and it will tow 7500lbs

 

[New2AZ]

Anticipation turns to rage when people have unrealistic expectations.

 

[SgtLip]

If it were 10k, would you have to wait twice as long? If it were 74k, would you only have to wait half as long?
I get, and respect, your point, but what does the cost have to do with the wait time??!!??!

As a reminder: We were ALLLLLL told fall. All you (and others) are doing is aggravating the poopoo out of yourselves and STILL WAITING. Stop the whining and complaining. NOT ONE Maverick is late!!!!!!
Shut TF up already

What an amazing attitude. I believe this is what the OP was speaking of. So thanks for weighing in and proving him correct.

 

[mamboman777]

What an amazing attitude. I believe this is what the OP was speaking of. So thanks for weighing in and proving him correct.

That's irony folks.

 

[neosolidus]

If it were 10k, would you have to wait twice as long? If it were 74k, would you only have to wait half as long?
I get, and respect, your point, but what does the cost have to do with the wait time??!!??!

As a reminder: We were ALLLLLL told fall. All you (and others) are doing is aggravating the poopoo out of yourselves and STILL WAITING. Stop the whining and complaining. NOT ONE Maverick is late!!!!!!
Shut TF up already

Would you mind showing me where I complained about having to wait or wait time? I complained about quality or lack of certain features for a 37k vehicle.....

My issue is that I don't feel that I am getting 17k worth of upgrades and before any smart ass fanboy says "well if you don't like it get something else" unfortunately there is no other truck that is sold in the US that would fit my need(small enough to fit through my garage doors).

 

[James St. Patrick]

Its a 21.5K truck. Its the cheapest vehicle ford sells.... Its the cheapest hybrid for sale in the US. Its the cheapest truck for sale in the US. Its only a few grand over the actual cheapest car for sale in the US.

How do you even option an XL to 28K?
If you optioned 2.0l with awd and tow package plus $2,500 more of options I feel you would be better off getting a near base ranger and it will tow 7500lbs

Ranger XLT 4x4 are about $38K and that is how I discovered the Maverick.

 

[stoptothink]

My issue is that I don't feel that I am getting 17k worth of upgrades and before any smart ass fanboy says "well if you don't like it get something else" unfortunately there is no other truck that is sold in the US that would fit my need(small enough to fit through my garage doors).

Read what you wrote; slowly.

So Ford isn't building the exact vehicle you want, at the exact price you want, but the Maverick checks more boxes than anything else on the market, so you feel the need to rant? I'd love to see the post you'd make if the Maverick didn't exist.

 

[fishinmagician]

Its a 21.5K truck. Its the cheapest vehicle ford sells.... Its the cheapest hybrid for sale in the US. Its the cheapest truck for sale in the US. Its only a few grand over the actual cheapest car for sale in the US.

How do you even option an XL to 28K?
If you optioned 2.0l with awd and tow package plus $2,500 more of options I feel you would be better off getting a near base ranger and it will tow 7500lbs

A base ranger AWD is $38000. So $10000 more. I'm not sure why people keep making this argument, a ranger is way more expensive.

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