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Originally a low mileage 2017-2019 Chevy Volt. More recently, a new 2022 Rivian R1S, although I have no clue how I'd afford a 84k electric SUV, much less when it would be delivered. Although, I did briefly look at the Jeep Wrangler 4Xe when it was announced. Never quite got a clear answer as to...

I’d prefer a PHEV so leasing is an option. So is turning around and selling the Maverick for a profit if the market for it sizzling hot whenever I finally get mine. Probably will just purchase and keep it though.

Moyer Ford just across the state line in Foley, Alabama has been fair to work with. No dealer markup on MSRP, small doc fee, willing to honor X Plan discounting. At least all was true when I placed my order. Assuming it still is. Alaina is their internet sales representative.

I find it rather confusingly amusing that Ford is letting media and dealer reps post videos and first impression articles about the Ford Lightning yet is keeping all such reporting about the Maverick under embargo until October.

Perhaps Ford is trying to emulate all the bad traits of Elon Musk and Tesla. If the company fires its PR department and quits responding to media inquiries, then we’ll know for certain it has fallen down that rabbit hole.

UGHHHHH!! Spent $3500 in repairs and maintenance on my Prius in the last 35 days. Even in today’s inflated market the car is worth at most $6-7k. And that isn’t accounting for the fact it still has the original hybrid battery pack after 16 years that is well beyond It’s expected lifespan.

With the original hybrid battery? What is your MPG nowadays? Mine is in a 2005 with 94k miles on the original battery and averaging 42 mpg around town. Although the Toyota mechanic next door tells the batteries don’t often last past 10 years.

The issue isn’t new battery technology offering higher capacity at lower weight and cost, but the fact that the computers running the existing hybrid system may not react well to the out of spec batteries. That is one of the hurdles I think has kept the heavy nickel hybrid batteries in old...

New replacement battery packs for the 2005-2009 Toyota Prius are still like $5-6k at the dealer. Aftermarket options are available for $1500-$2500 but those generally only have a 12-36 month warranty.

So if we weren’t emailed last week, there is still hope of getting our Mavericks scheduled in late October?

Thanks but already been told this morning that it remains unscheduled. No truck this year. And at least two unplanned trips to the dealer for repairs to the old Prius while I await the Maverick.

Thanks, but looks like there‘ll be no luck for me today. Dealer has me placed at Priority 19 which I believe is the back of the line for their orders. Unless Ford just happens to bump me up on the corporate side, I’m stuck waiting and waiting.

Ordered my Hybrid with confirmation sent from Ford on 6-29. Removed the spray-in bedliner yesterday from factory options in hopes of getting a build date sooner rather than later. Especially before I spend more on maintaining my 2005 Prius than it is worth.

As a prior owner of at least a half dozen convertible sports cars, I LOVE this idea. LOVE! LOVE!! LOVE!!! With my order being Cyber Orange, I’d probably go with a black soft top. One option I‘d like to see though is some clear side windows so it doesn’t feel so much like a a cave or even worse...

Will the standalone option for the rear console outlet include the dual USB outlets or not?

Call Moyer Ford in Foley, Ala. as they have no markup and are just a few miles across the state line west of Pensacola.

A GM Certified Chevy Volt was what I was considering before ordering the Maverick. The Volt appears to be the only PHEV with a 40+ mile electric only range. However, I just couldn't convince myself to spend a min. of $20k on a discontinued used car.

With only a 1.1 kW battery, I don't really see the Maverick racking up a lot of electric-only miles. With that in mind, it kinda seems silly to even have a statistics for such on the dashboard. Also, considering a plug-in hybrid will likely need at least a 10 kW battery to get a decent...

Curious. I wonder what the D Plan is.

I drive a 2005 Prius with 93k miles and it is still on the original hybrid battery even though I keep in it the driveway under the hot Florida sun.