Stick with the hybrid, even at Interstate speeds I'm getting 32-34. Most of the time I drive on secondary roads which are 55mph and I average 63. I live in the sticks so Interstate travel is uncommon. On regular roads, most of it being highway, I'm right around 40mpg in the summer and 36 in...
It's going to be there for a while but it sounds like it won't get totaled because there is no frame damage that they could see and all of the mechanicals and electronics are intact. In the meantime I've got the loaner Ford Escape and my F-150.
Fortunately my dealership just gave me a free rental as long as I need it...and my insurance does have rental coverage in the event I didn't have a dealership as generous as Big Valley Ford.
That was tough to see, she was a beautiful creature. I hope they don't total my truck--the body shop seemed very optimistic that this Mav will survive. If not, then I'll just get another one.
Heading West on M-28 with the cruise set at 67 between Ewen and Bergland, MI today when Bambi shot out from the woods at full gallop. There was no time to react so it was a direct hit mainly on the left front. Killed the deer instantly. I was just on my way from getting the Maverick's oil...
Highs:
- Outstanding fuel economy in warm warher (>45F)
- Performance
- Smooth acceleration
-Very comfortable for a 6’1’ tall 255 lb man to daily drive
-Tight and nimble handling; it’s fun to drive!
- Reliability so far
- EXTREMELY practical: does 90% of daily chores that my F150 or Silverado...
2023 Mav Hybrid Lariat with 11,500 miles and no issues (other than a couple of very minor infotainment glitches). Love the smoothness and efficiency of the drivetrain even more than our 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid which is darn good.