I have owned 2 of each, my first Mav was s Lariat bought in 12/21 and sold in 8/22 for the money and bought my 1st XLT and was happy with less options and I like cloth seats so it for the money and I bought another XLT and still no regrets.
FF 2 years and I just picked up my 25 Lariat because I...
I find it ironic that we preform due diligence and homework to buy a reliable vehicle that should last us years but when we buy an extended warranty we are betting the vehicle might break down and those who sell the warranties are betting its reliable enough they still make a profit. :D
I don't have an answer but I do have an opinion. I think the Mav should make it to 200k with good maintenance. I also prefer the eco boost and others prefer the Hybrid but I will probably not see 100k on a family vehicle and will trade or sell it when the time comes and that varies by my...
You may be correct but the Santa Cruz is made in Alabama.
I am not sure what tariffs the POTUS wants but he appears to have a woody for Mexico and Canada. :D
I am not angry just pragmatic, if the Maverick I ordered gets a 25% tariff I will walk and buy something else. I will not lose any sleep either way. :)
As noted taxes and fees vary depending on the state and dealer. I never buy a vehicle without knowing the OTD price first or I walk. If you salesman is waffling on giving you a OTD price its probably because he is figuring how much they can screw you. :)
Final note, I have never paid MSRP or...
My initial reaction is no. Even with a tow dolly you need to remember you can't back up very far because you have little to no control if or which direction the towed vehicle wants to go. Hint, gas stations, hotel parking lots, restaurants, etc. Tow dollies have no brakes so what about a...
Nothing wrong with a hybrid and I am getting my 4th Maverick next month and its an EB.
I don't miss wanting the hybrid mileage and happy with my combined 26-27 on the previous EB's.
Cant argue your thinking about tech stuff. I am a tech dinosaur and don't plan on changing but I have used AAA for over 30 years and even they might tell you 9 minutes or 90 minutes. :)