My opinion here…. It’s unlikely you’ll find the configuration you’re seeking. That color is great and I regret not getting scheduled for a ‘23 because of it.
The second thing I do after I put the key in the ignition is to open the sunroof. I'm so glad I chose this option. Full disclosure, I'm in South Florida so most of the year I can enjoy open air motoring.so i decided that i really wanted a Mav Lariat Hybrid and reached out to the dealer where i've been buying new & used Ford vehicles for almost 30yrs (Auto Nation Ford in Westlake Ohio) for a 2023 lariat hybrid. in 3 short wks they offered me 2. one was sold to a cash in hand buyer 10 min B4 i could get there to check it out. the 2nd i ended up purchasing. both were 'abandoned ordesr' that i was offered for MSRP minus my A- plan discount.
the problem i have is that i REALLY like power sunroofs and this truck didnt have that but i still went for it . i wasn't going to wait for a fresh order to be built a yr or more later. theres also stuff i cant get on the '24 Mav that i already have on my '23 Lariat Hyvbrid. also theres the '24 MY Hybrid price increase to factor in which makes me like the one a got more.
but i wanted to get my hands on one of my own so badly that i ended up buying it anyway after the dealer said he would give me every penny as for this one on a '24 Mav that i paid for this one. i figured i might as well drive this one while i wait. my problem with '24 Mav's is i lose my preferred Alto Blue exterior color; windshield wiper de-icer and securi code keyless entry.. although Ford did make the keyless entry available via the dealer its a added cost for '24 if you want that feature.
but now i that i've got this one i just LOVE it!!!
so, do i keep or flip the '23 and move on to the '24, or do i flip the '24 MY order and keep my '23 Mav which i love that doesnt have a roof? one other option, trade my current '23 Mav in for another new '23 Mav as in never titled ''23 Lariat Hybrid that does have a power sunroof and all the other stuff i'd like? they are out there folks if you look in the right places.
it's a tough call for me, what say you??
last thing, back in the 90's i had a a '96 Ranger that i had a aftermarket 'pop up' sunroof installed into & and while it wasnt a OEM power sunroof it was cheap and it would let me keep the truck i already own. maybe thats 1 way to go?
