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I would imagine the Motor Trend test was also the same day for both tests!!
The test I find online is one from June of 2025, and one from December of 2025, so that would be a no.

Show me another video of a 25-26 hybrid and EB running side by side. So far, TFL is the only one I've seen.

But I would love to see another that is at lower elevation than a mile high It would be great to see how much the 5,000' TFL test swayed the numbers compared to less than 1,000' in elevation.
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Weĺl, I am on my second maverick and it will apparently be my last. I will now not be able to order a Maverik with the model or options I want.
For ‘27MY, this is true for me too. I anticipate things will be different when the redesign comes out. Which is when I would be ready to get my third.
 

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The test I find online is one from June of 2025, and one from December of 2025, so that would be a no.

Show me another video of a 25-26 hybrid and EB running side by side. So far, TFL is the only one I've seen.

But I would love to see another that is at lower elevation than a mile high It would be great to see how much the 5,000' TFL test swayed the numbers compared to less than 1,000' in elevation.
In typical TFL fashion, they leave out key details, like fuel. You can be certain the Lobo was running low octane fuel for that test, given the time. 5000 feet of altitude is fractional factor for FI.
 

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In typical TFL fashion, they leave out key details, like fuel. You can be certain the Lobo was running low octane fuel for that test, given the time. 5000 feet of altitude is fractional factor for FI.
Well less octane is required at high altitude so that is very possible.
 

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I think the whole paying a premium for a color paint is just an added revenue source for these manufacturers. The rainbow of colors can't be anymore expensive than black and white. A gallon of paint from your big box store is the same price in any color. They know we'll pay up. Just like paying up to get an inch more legroom on your next flight or a view of the river instead of the rooftop of the building next door to your hotel . I'll pay up to avoid black, white and silver.
 

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paint colors are now at least $495 other than black or white. tow pkg is now $995. This allows them to quote a cheaper MSRP until you order one with options you want.
 

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paint colors are now at least $495 other than black or white. tow pkg is now $995. This allows them to quote a cheaper MSRP until you order one with options you want.
Considering the MSRP on the '27 Tremor went down over $3K, I can afford to put some options back in, and still be money ahead.

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I think the whole paying a premium for a color paint is just an added revenue source for these manufacturers. The rainbow of colors can't be anymore expensive than black and white. A gallon of paint from your big box store is the same price in any color. They know we'll pay up. Just like paying up to get an inch more legroom on your next flight or a view of the river instead of the rooftop of the building next door to your hotel . I'll pay up to avoid black, white and silver.
Paint prices for automobiles vary widely depending on color when purchased to paint a car.
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