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  1. If Ford pull this off my Mav will be short lived and the Lightning will be in my yard.

    Yeah, Wes, that would definitely be cost-prohibitive. :) I've never heard of anyone installing a Level 3 charger at their home. Tesla and other companies are building out Level 3 charging networks, which are expensive as you point out. But they're cheaper than gas stations and take up a much...
  2. If Ford pull this off my Mav will be short lived and the Lightning will be in my yard.

    That's an interesting technology, I hadn't heard of that before so thanks for sharing it. A battery technology that's probably more realistic in the near-term is "solid state," which should allow for a much greater energy density than current batteries. There are a lot of manufacturers working...
  3. If Ford pull this off my Mav will be short lived and the Lightning will be in my yard.

    I haven't posted on this forum for a while, but about a year ago I was dead-set on buying either a Maverick or a Santa Cruz...until I started seeing the MPG ratings of both trucks. That got me looking into EV options, and I ended up buying a Tesla Model 3 with the idea that I can drive the Model...
  4. If they made a full EV Maverick, would you buy, switch? [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]

    I decided to skip both the Maverick and the Santa Cruz and wait instead for someone to offer an EV truck...one that's smaller than the Lightning or the Cybertruck. Had the charging point installed in my garage last week--the (union) electricians that did the work said they're starting to intall...
  5. Which Bed Liner?

    I prefer the plastic drop-in bed liners over the spray-in. I've had both on different trucks, and I could abuse the plastic drop-in more, especially when loading large, heavy objects with sharp points or corners. Even just loading something as common as cinder blocks, with a plastic liner you...
  6. Ford Bed Cap [Snug Top Sport] Spotted on 2022 Maverick During Testing

    Whenever I see someone with their tailgate down (or even removed) in an effort to increase MPGs, I always figure that guy must've slept through his high school science classes. Or at the very least couldn't be bothered to google it before making that decision.
  7. Maverick VS Santa Cruz options (preliminary) compared

    XLT with 2 liter ecoboost starts at $23,775 Add AWD: $3305 Add copilot: $540 Add hard rollup tonneau cover (this is one of the features I like on the Santa Cruz): $1160 Add drop-in bedliner: $375 Add hitch receiver: $100 Total is $29,255. And to be honest, I'd probably also want to add the mud...
  8. Maverick VS Santa Cruz options (preliminary) compared

    If the Maverick XL had cruise control, I could buy the Ford I wanted for about $26,300. But since that's not an option, spec'ing an XLT pushes the Maverick to a price right around $30,000. At that price point, the Santa Cruz SEL will likely be very competitive, maybe even better for my purposes...
  9. Features : Need/Want/Don't

    I wouldn't say internal combustion engines are going to completely disappear. But many of the examples you gave will indeed transition to battery power in the next generation. Like tractors--there's a lot of development right now to make that happen, including at big implement companies like...
  10. Features : Need/Want/Don't

    Totally true. I wouldn't for a moment consider something like the Rivian based on price alone. That being said, I do think in a few years it won't make sense to buy an ICE vehicle as battery technology advances, the charging network matures, and vehicles with good ranges become far cheaper.
  11. First out of the chute...

    With all the press I'm seeing about the Santa Cruz lately, it does have me considering it. I'm starting to like the aesthetic, and it looks like the cab portion might be smaller than the huge crew cab on the Maverick. (The huge crew cab is the Maverick's weakest feature for me--I don't need all...
  12. Features : Need/Want/Don't

    None of my vehicles have built-in bluetooth, but they're all equipped with bluetooth. You can get very inexpensive gadgets that plug into your cigarette lighter that connect to your phone and transmit the signal to your FM radio. When I start my truck, it automatically syncs with my phone. I'm...
  13. What goes around comes around?

    I totally agree about them dropping cars. I'm sure the Ford execs have run all the numbers, and financially it makes sense to stop selling cars--right now. But from my own life experience, brand loyalty is largely created when young people buy their first and second vehicles. And without...
  14. Features : Need/Want/Don't

    Your price tolerance is much richer than mine. If it even approaches $33K for a package that meets my wants/needs, I'll erase the Maverick from my memory and start looking at other options.
  15. Maverick production to start in July 2021, suppliers told

    Totally agree about the light duty thing. We can't clamor for a small truck and also demand it be a mid-sized truck. As for the Focus, it's got a non-boosted 2.0 liter engine. It's not an ST, it's an SE. I always joke that I got it with the inconvenience package, because it's as bare-bones as I...
  16. Current Daily Driver?

    I must say, I really like the Crosstrek. When it was available in a burnt orange color, I came pretty close to getting one. One of the few vehicles available with AWD and a manual shifter. And it's priced reasonably. That car's a winner. I also test drove a BRZ when they first came out. Nice...
  17. Maverick production to start in July 2021, suppliers told

    My 2012 Focus is a stick too, which always surprises people. I suppose that makes it a rare bird in the US at this point, and I wonder if it'll demand more on the used market with the manual.
  18. Maverick production to start in July 2021, suppliers told

    Would the manual be offered with AWD, or would it just be the 2WD? If it's with the AWD, I'm sold. I will buy the truck.
  19. Current Daily Driver?

    I've thought about getting a Transit Connect, but the lack of AWD has stopped it from being a serious contender. Other than that, it's hard to beat the all-around utility.
  20. Maverick competitors: What will you be cross-shopping?

    I like it because it doesn't have a crew cab, LOL. Finally a small truck!


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