I have no regrets whatsoever. I'm retired and it snowed about 4 inches total last year where I Iive. The AWD would be just more maintenance cost down the road for me so I'm happy with my 23. I'm also not worried about the value dropping because I will drive it till it dies or I die first.
It was the standard size. I actually bought this one that I am using now because I really didn't need to block my dog from coming up to the front seat. Both covers fit awesome.
I've been following his channel for a while and he's not afraid to enjoy life with the Maverick. I hope the best for him, he seems like a nice young man.