I think the upside (even if the above holds true) is the apparent randomness to order scheduling. That is with regional allocations, what Ford decides to produce in a given week and the specifics of your order, you could be be #500 or #1001 of those 21,000 hybrids produced. This is assuming...
I didn't vote at first because I was not sure. I didn't have a good alternative. I just learned about the Kia Niro (53 City / 48 Highway) . It is not my first choice but I feel like it is a good alternative to the Maverick. I think if i am not scheduled by November/December I may pick one up...
Please see the 18:09 mark in the same video you just uploaded. This is part of the problem.
Also, re: 'normal.' I know there is a lot going on. My issue is not with the current state of the world it is was with Ford's communication about what is going on and why. I don't think we are...
Tim said its more likely 50-60,000 orders. My issue is that they have the capacity to produce double what they are currently planning to produce. 10k more likely represents 20% of orders. In addition, there has been no communication regarding why they are producing the hybrid in such a small...
That is what I heard too. My issue is (1) Ford announced this in June and opened reservations, (2) issued press releases touting 80,000 reservations and 100,000 reservations just a few weeks back.
This is either their original production plan or their revised updated production plan. Even if...