Here's where i find myself, what would you do?

[Old Ford Guy]

so i decided that i really wanted a Mav Lariat Hybrid and reached out to the dealer where i've been buying new & used Ford vehicles for almost 30yrs (Auto Nation Ford in Westlake Ohio) for a 2023 lariat hybrid. in 3 short wks they offered me 2. one was sold to a cash in hand buyer 10 min B4 i could get there to check it out. the 2nd i ended up purchasing. both were 'abandoned ordesr' that i was offered for MSRP minus my A- plan discount.

the problem i have is that i REALLY like power sunroofs and this truck didnt have that but i still went for it . i wasn't going to wait for a fresh order to be built a yr or more later. theres also stuff i cant get on the '24 Mav that i already have on my '23 Lariat Hyvbrid. also theres the '24 MY Hybrid price increase to factor in which makes me like the one a got more.

but i wanted to get my hands on one of my own so badly that i ended up buying it anyway after the dealer said he would give me every penny as for this one on a '24 Mav that i paid for this one. i figured i might as well drive this one while i wait. my problem with '24 Mav's is i lose my preferred Alto Blue exterior color; windshield wiper de-icer and securi code keyless entry.. although Ford did make the keyless entry available via the dealer its a added cost for '24 if you want that feature.

but now i that i've got this one i just LOVE it!!!

so, do i keep or flip the '23 and move on to the '24, or do i flip the '24 MY order and keep my '23 Mav which i love that doesnt have a roof? one other option, trade my current '23 Mav in for another new '23 Mav as in never titled ''23 Lariat Hybrid that does have a power sunroof and all the other stuff i'd like? they are out there folks if you look in the right places.

it's a tough call for me, what say you??

last thing, back in the 90's i had a a '96 Ranger that i had a aftermarket 'pop up' sunroof installed into & and while it wasnt a OEM power sunroof it was cheap and it would let me keep the truck i already own. maybe thats 1 way to go?

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[Dunrollin]

Easy decision for me- I will pay extra for a non-sun roof truck.

 

[Mav_RICK]

Yeah sunroof not that big a deal for me. I’d stay with the 23 and maybe later if you find another 23 with the roof then maybe deal.

 

[catshreds]

I always wanted sunroofs. The last 5 vehicles I owned all had sun/moon roofs. I think I used them maybe 2 times. Honestly, I forgot they were even there.

 

[Gpp]

If you really LOVE IT i would keep it.its also a so called bird in the hand deal.you also will spend more for a 2024!

 

[commadorebob]

I think non-power moonroof would look cool on the Maverick. But we have had two total vehicles with a power sunroof and almost never used it. So, it is never a factor for us but we'll take it if it is there.

 

[Samus]

If I had to choose between the Alto Blue and the Moon Roof, I'm going with Alto Blue. Since I missed the boat on ordering a '23, my '24 order is Carbonized gray w/ moonroof. Already scheduled for production too.

 

[Mwcanon1]

so i decided that i really wanted a Mav Lariat Hybrid and reached out to the dealer where i've been buying new & used Ford vehicles for almost 30yrs (Auto Nation Ford in Westlake Ohio) for a 2023 lariat hybrid. in 3 short wks they offered me 2. one was sold to a cash in hand buyer 10 min B4 i could get there to check it out. the 2nd i ended up purchasing. both were 'abandoned ordesr' that i was offered for MSRP minus my A- plan discount.

the problem i have is that i REALLY like power sunroofs and this truck didnt have that but i still went for it . i wasn't going to wait for a fresh order to be built a yr or more later. theres also stuff i cant get on the '24 Mav that i already have on my '23 Lariat Hyvbrid. also theres the '24 MY Hybrid price increase to factor in which makes me like the one a got more.

but i wanted to get my hands on one of my own so badly that i ended up buying it anyway after the dealer said he would give me every penny as for this one on a '24 Mav that i paid for this one. i figured i might as well drive this one while i wait. my problem with '24 Mav's is i lose my preferred Alto Blue exterior color; windshield wiper de-icer and securi code keyless entry.. although Ford did make the keyless entry available via the dealer its a added cost for '24 if you want that feature.

but now i that i've got this one i just LOVE it!!!

so, do i keep or flip the '23 and move on to the '24, or do i flip the '24 MY order and keep my '23 Mav which i love that doesnt have a roof? one other option, trade my current '23 Mav in for another new '23 Mav as in never titled ''23 Lariat Hybrid that does have a power sunroof and all the other stuff i'd like? they are out there folks if you look in the right places.

it's a tough call for me, what say you??

last thing, back in the 90's i had a a '96 Ranger that i had a aftermarket 'pop up' sunroof installed into & and while it wasnt a OEM power sunroof it was cheap and it would let me keep the truck i already own. maybe thats 1 way to go?

Hey what is that “A- plan discount” you speak of??
Thanks!

 

[billbillw]

I wanted mine to NOT have a sunroof. I've had power sun/moon roofs in most of my vehicles over the last 30 years, but have come to realize they add creaks/groans/rattles and transfer a lot more heat in the summer regardless if they have a shade that closes. I also realized that except for a handful of times each year, I rarely had them opened. The only real thing I miss is the ability to tilt it up for a vent on the highway without making too much noise. The rear slider doesn't seem to draw the air out as much.

 

[siberdraknon]

Break out the Sawzall and some duct tape and add your own.

 

[colinl]

You're in the current truck for at least 6 months due to the A Plan resale restrictions. Might as well keep your '24 order in the system and see what happens.

That would be kind of ironic if your '24 got scheduled soon and you were still within the 6 months on the A Plan purchase, so you wouldn't be able to trade or sell it. That's almost certainly not going to happen.

Also btw I have owned 2 Mavs and had a sunroof forced on me because it was a First Edition. The other truck I ordered, and drive now, has no sunroof. I don't want to deal with any creaks or leaks and I am sure they will eventually happen.

BUT... I will say that in the right weather, open sunroof, open rear window and all door windows down is pretty nice. Nicer than any other vehicle I've owned with a sunroof, I think the airflow out the rear glass is a huge benefit.

 

[MoveOver]

Some of the after market sunroofs are close/identical to the factory ones. The main supplier to OEM's is Webasto (Hollandia) not sure if they makes the Ford one. ACS has a good list of them https://www.ascsunroofs.com/inbuilt-sunroofs

 

[JBryant]

Keep what you have. I have an Alto Blue Lariat hybrid and LOVE IT. Yes, it has a sunroof that I have opened maybe once or twice. On a cooler day, I just open the back slider and put a crack in the driver's seat window and love the air flow.

 

[Mav_RICK]

Keep what you have. I have an Alto Blue Lariat hybrid and LOVE IT. Yes, it has a sunroof that I have opened maybe once or twice. On a cooler day, I just open the back slider and put a crack in the driver's seat window and love the air flow.

The rear window that I can operate from my seat is exactly why I didn't feel the need for the sun roof.

 

[1929]

so i decided that i really wanted a Mav Lariat Hybrid and reached out to the dealer where i've been buying new & used Ford vehicles for almost 30yrs (Auto Nation Ford in Westlake Ohio) for a 2023 lariat hybrid. in 3 short wks they offered me 2. one was sold to a cash in hand buyer 10 min B4 i could get there to check it out. the 2nd i ended up purchasing. both were 'abandoned ordesr' that i was offered for MSRP minus my A- plan discount.

the problem i have is that i REALLY like power sunroofs and this truck didnt have that but i still went for it . i wasn't going to wait for a fresh order to be built a yr or more later. theres also stuff i cant get on the '24 Mav that i already have on my '23 Lariat Hyvbrid. also theres the '24 MY Hybrid price increase to factor in which makes me like the one a got more.

but i wanted to get my hands on one of my own so badly that i ended up buying it anyway after the dealer said he would give me every penny as for this one on a '24 Mav that i paid for this one. i figured i might as well drive this one while i wait. my problem with '24 Mav's is i lose my preferred Alto Blue exterior color; windshield wiper de-icer and securi code keyless entry.. although Ford did make the keyless entry available via the dealer its a added cost for '24 if you want that feature.

but now i that i've got this one i just LOVE it!!!

so, do i keep or flip the '23 and move on to the '24, or do i flip the '24 MY order and keep my '23 Mav which i love that doesnt have a roof? one other option, trade my current '23 Mav in for another new '23 Mav as in never titled ''23 Lariat Hybrid that does have a power sunroof and all the other stuff i'd like? they are out there folks if you look in the right places.

it's a tough call for me, what say you??

last thing, back in the 90's i had a a '96 Ranger that i had a aftermarket 'pop up' sunroof installed into & and while it wasnt a OEM power sunroof it was cheap and it would let me keep the truck i already own. maybe thats 1 way to go?

I was quoted $1250 for aftermarket power sunroof installed in Maverick. Hollandia is the supplier of the hardware. Webasto/Hollandia is an OEM supplier of sunroof hardware. I don't have concerns about the quality of the equipment or the installer (installer has been in business for over 25 years and I've seen the quality of their work). Bonus is the deflector is metal and plastic which I prefer over the fabric deflector on the OEM sunroof.

If you do decide to have an aftermarket sunroof installed, I'd recommend seeing the work of the installer in person beforehand.

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