I was once a self-proclaimed audiophile; NAD, Magnepan, McIntosh, Mark Levinson etc. Spent a buttload of money upgrading vehicle sound systems. Years of loud concerts, being around military aircraft and the like has taken its toll on my hearing. I have not done anything to the sound in any of my...
Right on, brother!! Don't need or care about hybrid tech. Not here to save the planet and I do not give a shit about gas prices. An EB powered Mav suits my lifestyle just fine.
It is completely up to you how much you are willing to spend. Check out dealers, see if any are willing to negotiate. I understand supply v demand. Case in point-the Maverick. High demand-low supply. Hence, MSRP or higher. I am very fortunate that I can receive any discount on a high demand...
The Mav will be my third truck, two Fords and one Nissan. Owned many Fords, first car was a 1968 Fairlane. I've had many brands in my life, too many to count.
I totally get the OP's point of view as well as many others on the board. I am very fortunate in that I do not need this truck, it will be a typical work truck, comfortable enough to take on weekend getaways. I have plenty of reliable transportation in my stable. I chose the gas engine variant...