Has anyone ever regretted getting a lariat?

[Suzukiridr14]

Cool Maverick! Is that your first one?

NO! my first Maverick was a 1971 2 door, 6 cylinder 3 on the tree, $1600. basic car, that I used to drive back in the gas shortage days that got 28mpg. When I heard the new maverick was coming out, I ordered a loaded Hybrid Lariat on 7/5/21, it cost $32,200.

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[Dave392]

Got my Lariat in July 2024 and I have exactly 10,560 miles on it (looking at Ford Pass). Remote start, heated seats and steering wheel are my favorite features... the B&O stereo is really nice - Sync 3 works perfect. I have the Hybrid and I reset the average mpg at 5000 miles and it reads 35.1 mpg. My son has the 2023 Maverick XLT Hybrid and is the main reason I got the Lariat. My other vehicles are a 1993 Corvette (C4, LT1 350 automatic) and a 2006 Ford F150 XLT (4.6L, 2wd, crew cab).

 

[Dave392]

There are still folks that believe there was a $19,995 XL which there never was (add delivery charge) and that Lariats sell for $50K which they don't.

An absolute bare bones '25 XL is $28590 and a range topping Lariat Lobo $42345 which of course you can bump that price up a little with a sunroof and some other accessories.

My 2024 Maverick Hybrid Lariat, Atlas Blue: Gross selling price: $36,190 (includes delivery charge)
Sales Tax: $1,357
Title: $16
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$37,563 out the door

 

[phantomfixer]

There's a lot of talk on here and in general, online, about how the lariat isn't "worth it" and "you're turning a 20k truck into a 50k truck" etc. But has anyone genuinely regretted getting the lariat? I'm asking for 2 reasons,

1. This is anecdotal, but I would make the decision again in a heartbeat. I love it, and i love every extra little feature it includes. I think the argument that I could get a ranger for the same price is a stupid argument because I don't need the extra capability of a ranger and I want the extra features that wouldn't come with a base model ranger. It's like asking why wouldn't someone get a mustang instead of a miata. Some people just want the miata.
2. I frequently see people spend more money modifying their trucklets to copy a Lariat than had they just gone with it in the first place. 1000$ seat covers, thousands in speaker upgrades, diy wireless charging/400w bed plug etc etc. Seems like they should have just got the lariat in the first place.
What are your guys thoughts?

I have a 2024 Lariat Tremor.I think it’s a great vehicle and it’s really the only Maverick version I would ever think of purchasing

 

[Headcase650]

I bought the lariat for adaptive cruise control and Lane centering. Everything else was just icing. I also wanted FX4 and 4K. I would have bought a 2025, but only for the improved 2L with the port injection. But in Ford's infinite wisdom they removed the FX4 option from the lariat, and I'm not stepping up to a tremor and loosing the 4K towing. Sometimes I think the marketing guys and engineers at auto manufacturers have rocks in their head. I used to build cars for GM, every time we launched a new vehicle they would send down the core team of engineers to walk them down the line. Some of them aren't really that bright, they just have degrees.

 

[Cherokee]

Before I took it off the lot I made sure everything worked and there were no recalls on my 2024 Eco Lariat.

But when I first walked into the show room I saw the color and it was way down at the end. Past the Raptors. Cowboy Cadillac’s are not my thing.

My kid brain did this to me :

Wassat ? Oh yeah, Hot Pepper Red !
Wait a dang second, hold the phone !
The fake fender vent, sez right there.
It’s a Lariat. !
The sales lady saw me grinning like an Idiot. She just got a sale and didn’t even have to kiss my ass.

My brain was definitely in Kid mode. Besides a loaded XLT was not that much less and was missing a few toys I wanted.

Regrets, nada, I’m good.

 

[spj8864]

I went just the opposite, Last year I ordered a XLT but the dealer would not respond to me about the order status. After waiting for 11 months I ended up buy a Chevy Trailblazer. ( I needed a vehicle that I could flat tow)

This winter I was in Florida and they had plenty of Mavericks in stock. On a whim I bought a Lariat and am VERY glad my XLT never came in. I think it is well worth the extra money.

 

[Dave O]

My decision to purchase a 2025 Lariat AWD Maverick was a great choice I’d do it again

 

[Suzukiridr14]

Aren’t any vehicle on the market subject to - high ARP, etc, etc.?

If you can't afford the vehicle you want, look for a certified or off leased one from a dealer. They are the best bang for your buck out there.

 

[wb5oxq]

There's a lot of talk on here and in general, online, about how the lariat isn't "worth it" and "you're turning a 20k truck into a 50k truck" etc. But has anyone genuinely regretted getting the lariat? I'm asking for 2 reasons,

1. This is anecdotal, but I would make the decision again in a heartbeat. I love it, and i love every extra little feature it includes. I think the argument that I could get a ranger for the same price is a stupid argument because I don't need the extra capability of a ranger and I want the extra features that wouldn't come with a base model ranger. It's like asking why wouldn't someone get a mustang instead of a miata. Some people just want the miata.
2. I frequently see people spend more money modifying their trucklets to copy a Lariat than had they just gone with it in the first place. 1000$ seat covers, thousands in speaker upgrades, diy wireless charging/400w bed plug etc etc. Seems like they should have just got the lariat in the first place.
What are your guys thoughts?

I wanted the Lariat because of the seats, and the audio system. No other way to get those items on my 23.

 

[wb5oxq]

My decision to purchase a 2025 Lariat AWD Maverick was a great choice I’d do it again

I love that green. Was not available when I bought my 23 so I got Hot pepper red and I love it.

 

[Dave O]

I love that green. Was not available when I bought my 23 so I got Hot pepper red and I love it.

Thanks Jim I love it, honestly I didn’t pick the color this truck became available the day after it arrived after the customer that ordered it failed to take delivery so I purchased it without having to wait on a build - I do love it the color definitely grew on me and when it’s clean it looks amazing and it’s always clean lol

 

[finz04]

There's a lot of talk on here and in general, online, about how the lariat isn't "worth it" and "you're turning a 20k truck into a 50k truck" etc. But has anyone genuinely regretted getting the lariat? I'm asking for 2 reasons,

1. This is anecdotal, but I would make the decision again in a heartbeat. I love it, and i love every extra little feature it includes. I think the argument that I could get a ranger for the same price is a stupid argument because I don't need the extra capability of a ranger and I want the extra features that wouldn't come with a base model ranger. It's like asking why wouldn't someone get a mustang instead of a miata. Some people just want the miata.
2. I frequently see people spend more money modifying their trucklets to copy a Lariat than had they just gone with it in the first place. 1000$ seat covers, thousands in speaker upgrades, diy wireless charging/400w bed plug etc etc. Seems like they should have just got the lariat in the first place.
What are your guys thoughts?

Love my 2025 Mav Lariat. Absolutely no regrets!

 

[ripperAZ]

 

[Bigbw]

Nope, love my Lariat.. best car i have owned..

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