I purches the extended warranty when I bought my Mav Hybrid at the dealership.
8 years and arouns 150K miles for $2,500 if I remember correclty.
I wanted the peace of mind.
For me the knob height was ok, the button oressing is what gets me. When i play or payse the music, the button travel is very short. But is ok i guess.
7,600 Miles, got it on 09/21/2022 absolutely love mine. Sure, has some tiny issues, like the stupid entertainment system freezing once in a while. the center console light turning off 3 times and having to turn it on manually again. the speakers making a clicking sound twice but then coming back...
sounds like a good plan, get that Ridgeline and then when you get your Mav get it as well and then sell one. Love both, but I have the Maverick Hybrid, I couldn't afford the Ridgeline.