So how long do you plan to drive it?Fuel economy only.
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So how long do you plan to drive it?Fuel economy only.
Same here. Funny enough, when we bought our 2018 F-150 off the lot I knew I would be limited to using it for dump runs, bringing home long lumber, and towing the travel trailer, etc. It was too big and overkill for most my regular uses that I always used to have compact pickups for. Talking to sales rep on and off about possibilities of finding something lower to ground at bed and step in height, less nanny tech, and lower priced. Set a proposed budget of $30k max. Current version of Ranger not meeting those requirements, but rep suggested we might try ordering a "strippy" Ranger with the small stock steelie wheels and no lift packages like FX-4. Also had a friend with 10 year old Frontier that was more like what I was looking for. Put the idea on the back burner to wait for new design Frontier and Ranger to see if they worked for me... and then Maverick popped up and checked all the right boxesAgreed. 30k is the value limit on this. Not worth buying at over 30
I had a 2005 Honda Element that was 90% plastic for years. I appreciated that plastic when my son tossed a juice cup or some other unidentified flying object in the back. Different strokes for different folks. CR should know it ain't a Mercedes lol.I liked "porta a potty plastic".
I’m only buying a maverick because of the utility. My daily is a 19 fusion and I make many trips from my house in Illinois to my house in Tennessee each year. It will be nice to be able to haul or tow. I have 6 vehicles at the moment. None of which can tow or haul. I’ve never been a pickup guy, couldn’t see the need but maverick changes that for me. It’s just a cheap fusion that also hauls a little and I can tow withSame here. Funny enough, when we bought our 2018 F-150 off the lot I knew I would be limited to using it for dump runs, bringing home long lumber, and towing the travel trailer, etc. It was too big and overkill for most my regular uses that I always used to have compact pickups for. Talking to sales rep on and off about possibilities of finding something lower to ground at bed and step in height, less nanny tech, and lower priced. Set a proposed budget of $30k max. Current version of Ranger not meeting those requirements, but rep suggested we might try ordering a "strippy" Ranger with the small stock steelie wheels and no lift packages like FX-4. Also had a friend with 10 year old Frontier that was more like what I was looking for. Put the idea on the back burner to wait for new design Frontier and Ranger to see if they worked for me... and then Maverick popped up and checked all the right boxes
I loved my Element. Easy to clean, especially when frequently hauling dogs—just open the windows on the interstate!I had a 2005 Honda Element that was 90% plastic for years. I appreciated that plastic when my son tossed a juice cup or some other unidentified flying object in the back. Different strokes for different folks. CR should know it ain't a Mercedes lol.
I plan on using it as my primary vehicle but may never see it because I ordered on 11/15. Did get confirmed. Don't get me wrong, I think its a good vehicle for this price point. There was a lot of cost cutting to keep it affordable but to have a hybrid power train is key. Depends on how I like it as to how long I keep it.So how long do you plan to drive it?
I understand. You may also find its perhaps better overall quality then you anticipate. Or not.I plan on using it as my primary vehicle but may never see it because I ordered on 11/15. Did get confirmed. Don't get me wrong, I think its a good vehicle for this price point. There was a lot of cost cutting to keep it affordable but to have a hybrid power train is key. Depends on how I like it as to how long I keep it.
Is there another hybrid truck currently in production for $35k or less with magic button start, navigation, and a moonroof? If so, I know someone who would buy one tomorrow.Agreed. 30k is the value limit on this. Not worth buying at over 30
I’m happy I ordered a lariat. I wanted the extra creature comforts for a few more dollars.Agreed. 30k is the value limit on this. Not worth buying at over 30
At the lariat price point the Santa Cruz,ridge line,Tacoma, and even ranger are the better buy. Of course the hybrid makes maverick more attractive for city dwellers but if you are going to be on the expressway or if you go eGoboost, all of the other choices are better at the over 30k point.I’m happy I ordered a lariat. I wanted the extra creature comforts for a few more dollars.
Please provide a link to a Santa Cruz (which is UGLY, BTW), Tacoma, Ridgeline or Ranger that you can purchase with comparable features to a Maverick Lariat for a comparable price. You are not going to get ANY of those vehicles with premium seating, heated seats and steeting wheel, all the various safety features, etc., for less than $10,000 more than the comparable Maverick.At the lariat price point the Santa Cruz,ridge line,Tacoma, and even ranger are the better buy. Of course the hybrid makes maverick more attractive for city dwellers but if you are going to be on the expressway or if you go eGoboost, all of the other choices are better at the over 30k point.
I’m not going to spend time searching. Your mind is made up already anyway.Please provide a link to a Santa Cruz (which is UGLY, BTW), Tacoma, Ridgeline or Ranger that you can purchase with comparable features to a Maverick Lariat for a comparable price. You are not going to get ANY of those vehicles with premium seating, heated seats and steeting wheel, all the various safety features, etc., for less than $10,000 more than the comparable Maverick.
It's not a matter of my mind being made up. Vehicle pricing is NOT a matter of opinion. You could buy a fully loaded Maverick Lariat for about $35,000 with all the bells and whistles. You MIGHT be able to buy a Ranger, Tacoma or Ridgeline for $35,000 (though I'll bet you'd have trouble getting a deal at that price in today's market). Even assuming you can find one of those trucks, it simply will not have all the features on the Maverick Lariat. That's not an opinion.I’m not going to spend time searching. Your mind is made up already anyway.
I like the Santa Cruz styling better than maverick btw.
I'm sorry my friend, there is no way. Out of the vehicles you listed, I did try and get a tacoma because I've always wanted one and didn't want to wait for my maverick... but after being at the dealer for 2 hours... the only "comparable" model of the tacoma was at least 10,500k more.. not even including their "$5k" market adjustment.At the lariat price point the Santa Cruz,ridge line,Tacoma, and even ranger are the better buy. Of course the hybrid makes maverick more attractive for city dwellers but if you are going to be on the expressway or if you go eGoboost, all of the other choices are better at the over 30k point.
There was a great parody song called “roll over Suzuki” which had 15 minutes of fame.For those trashing Consumer Reports for their coverage of the Suzuki, here’s the conclusion: https://www.consumerreports.org/law...onsumers-union-agree-on-dismissal-of-lawsuit/
Seems to me that it was a bunch of noise over nothing. Consumer Reports got it right that small SUVs tip over if driven aggressively. And Suzuki was right that this is normal for this segment, although they were one of the first vehicles to enter it.
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As for their “preview” of the Maverick, I found it boring as hell. Seems to be a trendy format to have a few guys rambling on about stuff. I blame reality TV for this approach. I think that it is below CR to perpetuate this style of review.