Thoughts after first 1K+ miles in my Velocity Blue Hybrid Lariat w/Lux and Co 360. (Hint: ❤)

[DanMav1701]

Shout out to J.C. Lewis Ford in Savannah, GA.
They turned out to be great despite a rocky start with a sales specialist that is no longer there. The sales specialist that took over my order, Tony Ballew handled everything great once the tracker showed my Mav in production and he kept me updated on when it was build and received.

They even advised me I was price protected without having to mention it and got the interest rates from the order date 10/11/21.

Due to computer issues they were not able to have me complete the paperwork on 10/28/22 when I went in to pick it up, but they graciously let me take it home until there systems were up and I was able to officially sign on the dotted line on Halloween.

I guess there is a reason they have been around 110 years, I would recommend them to anyone in the area.


Just a couple day later on Nov 2nd I had to drive down to Miami for work and a retirement celebration for one of the founders of the company I work for. Throwing my new truck into the fire on it's first trip by driving 1000 miles and in Miami traffic.

This is the first vehicle I have driven with adaptive cruise control and lane centering and I must say, I don't know how I did long trips without it before. Once I learned to trust the system it made it much more relaxing to drive. Found setting the following distance to closest distance works best in stop and go traffic, But at faster speeds on the highway setting it a couple steps out led to better performance and less sudden jerks from slowdowns.

The B&O sound system sounds great compared to my 2015 Chevy Equinox, and I may even rethink Sirius XM for long trips or just get around to making a playlist finally.

Only problem I had is not the truck itself, I can't get the Motorola MA1 to work and allow for wireless Android Auto. will work on that more this weekend. But the wired Android Auto worked great, love having maps on the bigger 8 inch screen. Have not played with much more of the available apps yet. related I do like the wireless charging when not plugged in as it works even with my slim case and PopSocket on it.

I will add dash pictures later, but MPG was an impressive 35 ish for me driving about 80mph most of the time. Not often you want traffic jams to raise your MPG, LOL. Befor ethe trip in just city driving I was getting more like 45mpg.

I'm a big guy at just over 400 lbs (lost over 50 lbs since ordering the Mav) and the Mav is a comfortable ride other than having my left knee on the hard door panel for too long at a time.

Only mod so far is a center console organizer, though I will get a tailgate assist and door sill protectors on this weekend hopefully.

Also forgot to mention, I have been stopped getting in or out of my Mav 3 times in the first week asking what it is or compliments on the color and look of it. I love talking about it, so love sharing.

I have included a few pics from the purchase and the trip, will add more later this week or weekend.

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[Jah.]

Yea . had same issue with knee hitting that door handle . I corrected it by cutting off an old sock and using a cut piece of foam ( 1/4 inch thick) from a camping pad that would go underneath sleeping bag . put foam into sock piece and over door handle . used a lobster claw rubber band to hold it on . so far so good . nothing fancy . works for me . Will replace with grey sports sock when one wears out .

 

[RAIN]

Shout out to J.C. Lewis Ford in Savannah, GA.
They turned out to be great despite a rocky start with a sales specialist that is no longer there. The sales specialist that took over my order, Tony Ballew handled everything great once the tracker showed my Mav in production and he kept me updated on when it was build and received.

They even advised me I was price protected without having to mention it and got the interest rates from the order date 10/11/21.

Due to computer issues they were not able to have me complete the paperwork on 10/28/22 when I went in to pick it up, but they graciously let me take it home until there systems were up and I was able to officially sign on the dotted line on Halloween.

I guess there is a reason they have been around 110 years, I would recommend them to anyone in the area.


Just a couple day later on Nov 2nd I had to drive down to Miami for work and a retirement celebration for one of the founders of the company I work for. Throwing my new truck into the fire on it's first trip by driving 1000 miles and in Miami traffic.

This is the first vehicle I have driven with adaptive cruise control and lane centering and I must say, I don't know how I did long trips without it before. Once I learned to trust the system it made it much more relaxing to drive. Found setting the following distance to closest distance works best in stop and go traffic, But at faster speeds on the highway setting it a couple steps out led to better performance and less sudden jerks from slowdowns.

The B&O sound system sounds great compared to my 2015 Chevy Equinox, and I may even rethink Sirius XM for long trips or just get around to making a playlist finally.

Only problem I had is not the truck itself, I can't get the Motorola MA1 to work and allow for wireless Android Auto. will work on that more this weekend. But the wired Android Auto worked great, love having maps on the bigger 8 inch screen. Have not played with much more of the available apps yet. related I do like the wireless charging when not plugged in as it works even with my slim case and PopSocket on it.

I will add dash pictures later, but MPG was an impressive 35 ish for me driving about 80mph most of the time. Not often you want traffic jams to raise your MPG, LOL. Befor ethe trip in just city driving I was getting more like 45mpg.

I'm a big guy at just over 400 lbs (lost over 50 lbs since ordering the Mav) and the Mav is a comfortable ride other than having my left knee on the hard door panel for too long at a time.

Only mod so far is a center console organizer, though I will get a tailgate assist and door sill protectors on this weekend hopefully.

Also forgot to mention, I have been stopped getting in or out of my Mav 3 times in the first week asking what it is or compliments on the color and look of it. I love talking about it, so love sharing.

I have included a few pics from the purchase and the trip, will add more later this week or weekend.

Congratulations. I have the exact same 1 and have almost 10,000 miles now. I have no complaints and I ordered a new 1 just incase something happens to this 1.

 

[dadd75]

Congrats!
Same as mine. Have had it for only 2 weeks and fully enjoying it and adding things to it and learning how to maximize mpg's. Love our Velocity Blue trucks!

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Congrats!
Same as mine. Have had it for only 2 weeks and fully enjoying it and adding things to it and learning how to maximize mpg's. Love our Velocity Blue trucks!

So glad you're enjoying your Maverick, David!

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Shout out to J.C. Lewis Ford in Savannah, GA.
They turned out to be great despite a rocky start with a sales specialist that is no longer there. The sales specialist that took over my order, Tony Ballew handled everything great once the tracker showed my Mav in production and he kept me updated on when it was build and received.

They even advised me I was price protected without having to mention it and got the interest rates from the order date 10/11/21.

Due to computer issues they were not able to have me complete the paperwork on 10/28/22 when I went in to pick it up, but they graciously let me take it home until there systems were up and I was able to officially sign on the dotted line on Halloween.

I guess there is a reason they have been around 110 years, I would recommend them to anyone in the area.


Just a couple day later on Nov 2nd I had to drive down to Miami for work and a retirement celebration for one of the founders of the company I work for. Throwing my new truck into the fire on it's first trip by driving 1000 miles and in Miami traffic.

This is the first vehicle I have driven with adaptive cruise control and lane centering and I must say, I don't know how I did long trips without it before. Once I learned to trust the system it made it much more relaxing to drive. Found setting the following distance to closest distance works best in stop and go traffic, But at faster speeds on the highway setting it a couple steps out led to better performance and less sudden jerks from slowdowns.

The B&O sound system sounds great compared to my 2015 Chevy Equinox, and I may even rethink Sirius XM for long trips or just get around to making a playlist finally.

Only problem I had is not the truck itself, I can't get the Motorola MA1 to work and allow for wireless Android Auto. will work on that more this weekend. But the wired Android Auto worked great, love having maps on the bigger 8 inch screen. Have not played with much more of the available apps yet. related I do like the wireless charging when not plugged in as it works even with my slim case and PopSocket on it.

I will add dash pictures later, but MPG was an impressive 35 ish for me driving about 80mph most of the time. Not often you want traffic jams to raise your MPG, LOL. Befor ethe trip in just city driving I was getting more like 45mpg.

I'm a big guy at just over 400 lbs (lost over 50 lbs since ordering the Mav) and the Mav is a comfortable ride other than having my left knee on the hard door panel for too long at a time.

Only mod so far is a center console organizer, though I will get a tailgate assist and door sill protectors on this weekend hopefully.

Also forgot to mention, I have been stopped getting in or out of my Mav 3 times in the first week asking what it is or compliments on the color and look of it. I love talking about it, so love sharing.

I have included a few pics from the purchase and the trip, will add more later this week or weekend.

That's a beautiful blue Maverick, Dan. So glad it was worth the wait!

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Congratulations. I have the exact same 1 and have almost 10,000 miles now. I have no complaints and I ordered a new 1 just incase something happens to this 1.

That's a great-looking Maverick, Rain. So glad it was worth the wait!

 

[dadd75]

So glad you're enjoying your Maverick, David!

Thank you FMC! Great truck!
So many features on my Maverick I've never had before, like push button start, active cruise control, keyless entry, a hybrid getting great gas mileage! One recent short trip got 60 mpg!, tried to get picture of dash screen, but could not get to my phone. Just adding accessories that I purchased and making it my own!

 

[DonaldD]

Shout out to J.C. Lewis Ford in Savannah, GA.
They turned out to be great despite a rocky start with a sales specialist that is no longer there. The sales specialist that took over my order, Tony Ballew handled everything great once the tracker showed my Mav in production and he kept me updated on when it was build and received.

They even advised me I was price protected without having to mention it and got the interest rates from the order date 10/11/21.

Due to computer issues they were not able to have me complete the paperwork on 10/28/22 when I went in to pick it up, but they graciously let me take it home until there systems were up and I was able to officially sign on the dotted line on Halloween.

I guess there is a reason they have been around 110 years, I would recommend them to anyone in the area.


Just a couple day later on Nov 2nd I had to drive down to Miami for work and a retirement celebration for one of the founders of the company I work for. Throwing my new truck into the fire on it's first trip by driving 1000 miles and in Miami traffic.

This is the first vehicle I have driven with adaptive cruise control and lane centering and I must say, I don't know how I did long trips without it before. Once I learned to trust the system it made it much more relaxing to drive. Found setting the following distance to closest distance works best in stop and go traffic, But at faster speeds on the highway setting it a couple steps out led to better performance and less sudden jerks from slowdowns.

The B&O sound system sounds great compared to my 2015 Chevy Equinox, and I may even rethink Sirius XM for long trips or just get around to making a playlist finally.

Only problem I had is not the truck itself, I can't get the Motorola MA1 to work and allow for wireless Android Auto. will work on that more this weekend. But the wired Android Auto worked great, love having maps on the bigger 8 inch screen. Have not played with much more of the available apps yet. related I do like the wireless charging when not plugged in as it works even with my slim case and PopSocket on it.

I will add dash pictures later, but MPG was an impressive 35 ish for me driving about 80mph most of the time. Not often you want traffic jams to raise your MPG, LOL. Befor ethe trip in just city driving I was getting more like 45mpg.

I'm a big guy at just over 400 lbs (lost over 50 lbs since ordering the Mav) and the Mav is a comfortable ride other than having my left knee on the hard door panel for too long at a time.

Only mod so far is a center console organizer, though I will get a tailgate assist and door sill protectors on this weekend hopefully.

Also forgot to mention, I have been stopped getting in or out of my Mav 3 times in the first week asking what it is or compliments on the color and look of it. I love talking about it, so love sharing.

I have included a few pics from the purchase and the trip, will add more later this week or weekend.

Very nice, all around. My Exeter, CA dealer, Monarch Ford honored the price and 0% 3 years interest. They are good guys. I only have 300 miles, just got it clear coated .

 

[DanMav1701]

Very nice, all around. My Exeter, CA dealer, Monarch Ford honored the price and 0% 3 years interest. They are good guys. I only have 300 miles, just got it clear coated .

How much did the clear coat cost, if you don't mind me asking?
Was looking into PPF but locally would be about $1600 for full front or $6000 for full truck.

 

[DonaldD]

How much did the clear coat cost, if you don't mind me asking?
Was looking into PPF but locally would be about $1600 for full front or $6000 for full truck.

I was $500.

 

[groovesocket]

Congrats on your new Maverick!

 

[JBnorthTX]

Congrats! Love the color.

 

[Waitingtosee]

Congratulations. I have the exact same 1 and have almost 10,000 miles now. I have no complaints and I ordered a new 1 just incase something happens to this 1.

You remind me of me! My wife has a Rapid Red Explorer and I bought a Rapid Red Maverick FE. So we have a lot of red in our garage!

 

[Waitingtosee]

Very nice, all around. My Exeter, CA dealer, Monarch Ford honored the price and 0% 3 years interest. They are good guys. I only have 300 miles, just got it clear coated .

Can you elaborate on what you mean by “clear coated”. At $500 I would be interested in that but want to make sure I understand what that actually is. Is it similar to a ceramic coating?

thanks!

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