I had a '98 single cab Ranger in 4WD. It had the 6cyl engine which had way less power than my new 4cyl Hybrid Maverick. The Ranger struggled going up steep hills and hauling a load of firewood uphill was little better than walking speed. The new Mav has way more oomph! The gas mileage...
Got a very nice YETI (Maverick Badged) drink container from Ford in the mail for getting my air bag recall completed. It was not expected but appreciated.
I went from a 4WD Ranger to the Hybrid Maverick and have no trouble at all on snow covered hills. The engine weight over the front drive wheels makes it unlike any other pickup I had. Good Snow tires also make all the difference. I use snow tires to get around on the farm on slick grass hill...
Mine was a '73 Maverick in Mustard yellow and rust. Bought it used for $50 while waiting for my new '77 CIVIC ($3,099 out the door) that was on order when my previous car was stolen.
The previous owner converted it from automatic to stick shift. The linkage would stick in neutral while...
Ordered an KL myself and had big plans for upgrading it with wheel covers, liners, toneau covers,, cruise, heated seat covers, speakers etc. Then after an 11 month wait, I fell into a Lariat LUX. It is great but almost miss doing all the upgrades to individualize it. :)
Road salt is a killer - killed my Ranger, F150, Cavalier, 65 Comet, 73 Maverick, Chevette, Horizon, 81 Civic, Durango, woody wagons etc.
Funny how it never bothered my cheap little Toyota Tercel (240k miles until my son wrecked it).
I have a Hybrid Toyota Corolla eCVT along with my hybrid eCVT Maverick. The Toyota has a functional tach. When it is running off of battery, the tach shows 0. When the ICE kicks on the tach works like any other tach on an ICE car. Miss it on the Maverick.
I ordered a basic XL but got tired of waiting and took a Lariat that someone else ordered and could not take. Sooo glad of it now. Love the power sliding rear window, love the heated steering wheel in the winter, love the great sound system. For me all of the extras which I did not need, I...
Have a hybrid Corolla LE - it get's 64MPG actual in our suburban/rural driving. Like it a lot even though it is a basic model - upgraded the sound system. Have a Hybrid Maverick Lariat lux. Love it for it's utility and features. It replaced a 98 4WD Ranger that had the frame rust out. The...
I was surprised to see so many pictures of rusty exhaust pipes and mufflers. Never saw this on my very inexpensive Toyota Tercel (240k miles). Was wondering if painting the exhaust pipes and muffler with high temperature paint would extend their life or if it would some how cause an issue...
I play a lot of spots in the summer and end up dripping wet. Bought seat covers for the Lariat lux so I can take them off to wash them. They will stay off over the winter.
I do not doubt you as there are a lot of variables that affect MPG, but I do not get near that mileage on highway trips. I got an actual 38mpg on a long trip over the PA turnpike going between 70 - 75 mph. Lariat Hybrid. I have gotten in the high 50's for some shorter suburban / rural trips...
Due to odd circumstances we ended up purchasing two very different Hybrid vehicles in 2022 so here is a comparison between them. Note that the Corolla is a basic LE unit vs. a tricked out Mav so some comparisons are not apples to apples.
Power and pickup:
The hybrid Mav has it all over the...
1. Provide stake ports on the sides of the bed like my old Ranger so that I can add stake sides for hauling firewood - I REALLY miss this
2. Option to get rid of the back seat for a longer bed - now that the kids are gone do not need the back seat. We have a car for more passengers - would like...