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I retrospect, with my average under 500 miles/month, the extra gas cost of the Tacoma wouldn't have been an issue compared to my hybrid Maverick. But I really wanted to go new for my truck, and the cost for a new Tacoma was more than I wanted to spend for a second vehicle.

OK But I still wouldn't expect the part damaged by a bad oil change to be covered by warranty. Which was the explicit case of my answer. But I also wasn't clear enough that it wouldn't void the warranty for other issues.

I have 2 vehicles. So based on my last 17 months with my Maverick, assuming I live long enough, keep 2 vehicles, and drive the same amount, 2082. Though I'll put a month's worth of driving on it within a week in early September over the labor day holiday when it is my Maverick's turn to go...

Yes, if they do it improperly and you damage your engine. Such as if they forget to add enough. Or plug isn't tightened properly and the oil leaks out.

Around $470/6 months in Oklahoma. Multi-car discount. Multi-line discount. Higher limits than the defaults.

In my smaller city, there were very few Frontiers available to even look at. Too late of models at the local Nissan with higher trims than I was looking for. Or some older ones with too many miles. I don't like bothering sales people unless I'm really serious. I like to at least walk...

The article fully references being a more basic model. References a recent article of people looking for much more basic vehicles. For my needs, I wanted a hybrid so the only EB I test drove was a previous year's used Lariat, which had more wind noise than the 2025 XLT I purchased. Of course...

Well, if it makes you feel better to think that you are getting 35 mpg, even if you are only getting 32 mpg, then good for you. Over the course of a year, you are buying the gas to replace what you actually use. Not what the estimate is that you should be using.

For my case, I wanted a vehicle that could fit in my garage. I could have fit a midsized in it if I removed some shelves. The Maverick, I could leave the shelves in and still get around the back with the garage door closed. On the other hand, if my Maverick was stolen, I'm not quite sure what...

I myself keep track of odometer and gas purchased so I can calculate it accurately. Over 1000 miles variations in how full the tank would be minimal. I suggest doing that before your next long road trip. Fill up just before you leave. Keep track of how much gas you purchase. When you return...

Unfortunately, my routine for getting and starting a vehicle doesn't work well with this. What with the seat belt reminder, having to click through that first to even get to the ECO button prompt. Along with actually belting in.

There are rare cases that I'll continue. For instance, if I was under 1/4 of a tank, and it shuts off after 2 gallons. But I hate these pumps that day because how do I know when to actually turn off other than rough guess? Otherwise, for years now I'll just stop. With credit cards no need to...

Financially, I probably would have been better off buying an used model for $10,000 less, especially since I don't drive all that many miles. The 7000 I've put on in 15 months is actually more than I expected for a second vehicle. But I do like that I was able to get the color I wanted and it...

I don't remember what the difference was for the 2025 XLT FWD. If the hybrid more expensive, I don't know what my break even point will be because I am not a big driver, just hit 7000 miles in almost 16 months.

It is too late now but I do miss the 360 degree camera, ACC, and lane centering more than expected in my XLT vs my other car. Uncertainty last year caused me to jump with my Luxury package XLT that was available without ordering. Though it was probably $8000 or so cheaper than the Lariat model...

Mine is probably 1/2 mph off at 70+. My car is about 3 mph off. The 2 Ford pickups were essentially right on. My 95 Ford Taurus was way off the other way, I never looked into why. My BMW was about the same 3mph off you see.

Though I just replaced the cabin filter for the second time on my sedan in 2 years and even though I'm in a dusty environment I could hardly see anything. But easy enough to replace. Since my Maverick is now over a year old, I'll see how easy it is to replace. No need to wait until it is...

Didn't think of that. My plate has MAV in the plate. I think the most original plate I've seen is for another vehicle. IMNOTOJ. You can probably guess the vehicle and color.

No. Not a self driving EV :)

In general, the faster you go the lower your fuel economy. So in theory a gas car should get better mileage in town than on the highway. But in town you are speeding up, slowing down, short distances where car doesn't warm up completely, etc. The hybrid helps reclaim some of that energy, so...