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I ordered a '23 Mav last September, a hybrid XL. No build date yet, and I understand there's a good chance I'll never get a date in this cycle if conditions hold.
So, I've been casually keeping tabs on the local market for other options. My 2010 Prius has 220k miles; who knows how much longer it will continue to cooperate.
Found a used 2019 Ridgeline RT (base model) with 28k miles at a local dealership. Visited the dealer yesterday. Negotiated the price down to $27.5k, which I consider a good price. These base models are apparently hard to find; this in part explains the lowish price relative to other used trims.
Appears in good shape. Local one-owner. The vehicle has an open recall on the backup camera, and it's been on the lot for several weeks as they're waiting on the part to arrive. They couldn't let me test drive it given the recall. I put down a $500 fully refundable deposit and now have first right if refusal when the part comes in (possibly in May, but who knows).
So, hold out for the Maverick that I may never get or take the sure thing in the Ridgeline? Good news is I have time to decide. I have 3 kids under the age of 12, so passenger room and comfort would presumably be better in the Ridgeline. We have a minivan flas our family hauler, so this would be mostly for in-town trips. Mav would get much better gas mileage. I occasionally tow a small 6x8' utility trailer, both options are more than capable in that regard.
The gently used Ridgeline, at this price, is a good value for me. A new Mav, at MSRP, is a good value. Most other small to mid size trucks in this market are more than I want to pay or are price inflated. I'm not interested in overpaying. If I get the Ridgeline, I'd do well to recoup my cost after taxes and fees if I decide to flip it if my Mav ever gets scheduled for production. Would probably lose at least $2k in tax cost is my guess. I think I would be happy with either.
So, I've been casually keeping tabs on the local market for other options. My 2010 Prius has 220k miles; who knows how much longer it will continue to cooperate.
Found a used 2019 Ridgeline RT (base model) with 28k miles at a local dealership. Visited the dealer yesterday. Negotiated the price down to $27.5k, which I consider a good price. These base models are apparently hard to find; this in part explains the lowish price relative to other used trims.
Appears in good shape. Local one-owner. The vehicle has an open recall on the backup camera, and it's been on the lot for several weeks as they're waiting on the part to arrive. They couldn't let me test drive it given the recall. I put down a $500 fully refundable deposit and now have first right if refusal when the part comes in (possibly in May, but who knows).
So, hold out for the Maverick that I may never get or take the sure thing in the Ridgeline? Good news is I have time to decide. I have 3 kids under the age of 12, so passenger room and comfort would presumably be better in the Ridgeline. We have a minivan flas our family hauler, so this would be mostly for in-town trips. Mav would get much better gas mileage. I occasionally tow a small 6x8' utility trailer, both options are more than capable in that regard.
The gently used Ridgeline, at this price, is a good value for me. A new Mav, at MSRP, is a good value. Most other small to mid size trucks in this market are more than I want to pay or are price inflated. I'm not interested in overpaying. If I get the Ridgeline, I'd do well to recoup my cost after taxes and fees if I decide to flip it if my Mav ever gets scheduled for production. Would probably lose at least $2k in tax cost is my guess. I think I would be happy with either.
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Don't sell yourself short on considering ECO 2.0 as viable alternative to hybrid for basic utility purposes. Probably easier to get a test drive in ECO too if you haven't already driven any Maverick.
