Also its not even Jalopnik writers that wrote the comment, it was a commenter who is probably a member on this site as well.
I don't go in on what someone's opinion is on a vehicle that saves people tons of money and is valued the highest since the maverick in the 70's, (what a mess that was). I rented a vehicle last week, a car because all the SUV's were rented. I was driving and a VW pulled up next to me. I had to look up to see in the window. It has been a long time since driving a regular car, sedan, etc. and I would never buy one again. Thanks to the Maverick, I am saved from rolling out of the vehicle, sitting on the ground, looking up to see who is next to me, all because Ford has made what I consider the best truck for short people, 5'7", and just an overall perfect attraction, excluding the recalls of course. Thank you Ford.
Why aren't other automakers making a SUV with a bed? Low profit margins that's why. Ford made the Maverick to keep their EPA fleet numbers in such a way that they can sell more F-150s and heavy duty trucks. A lot of other automakers still sell cars, which solves that problem for them.
Days of the $19,990 price are over. More models for 25 to choose from, more options, and (hopefully) less glitches, Ford is making $$ by selling as many as they make...not to mention hitting $40,000 mark. Toyota may be too little to late with ( and when) the Stout comes out. Anyway, happy with my 24 lariat.
Why aren't other automakers making a SUV with a bed? Low profit margins that's why. Ford made the Maverick to keep their EPA fleet numbers in such a way that they can sell more F-150s and heavy duty trucks. A lot of other automakers still sell cars, which solves that problem for them.
They were trained by the New York Times?
If you read the article, he is actually praising the Maverick.
The floor pans seemed to have been made of aluminum foil. I know of several where there were holes where your heel sits for the clutch.
Maybe. The Maverick will be my first and last Ford, that much is for sure. I won't be fooled a second time into buying something built Ford junky. Not to say it's the worst vehicle ever made, but it is by far the most troublesome vehicle I've ever owned. I suppose electrical and software problems are the nor now, but I am more than willing to buy a 5-10 year old Japaneses vehicle with 150k miles and drive it another 150-200k miles without issues as I've always done before.
Until this post, I had never heard of Jalopnik. I feel violated as I was happy being ignorant of this site. It's like Consumer Reports rating vehicles based on the number of cup holders.
I agree, cheap Mavericks are gone, but still pretty reasonable and no other Hybrid little trucks out there. We like ours! Being a Toyota fan (have continuously owned at least one since 1980), I would definitely consider buying a Stout if:
Exactly. Isn't reading one of the basics we should all be able to do by 3rd grade? "Embarassing" is when most people that post on here don't seem to be able to do it!
Exactly Bob. That is what I got out of it. Was gonna post myself, but you did it for me! Thanks!
I used to fly on Huey UH1-V as a flight medic in the reserves. Loved it!
