Looking to buy a Maverick, thoughts on trim/options

[Maverick2022XL]

Hello, I’m looking to buy a Maverick and am wondering if there is any general consensus on must have options versus those that are overpriced. I am thinking of buying the hybrid model with the XLT trim But am also interested in an XL trim with upgraded wheels. This will be a 2nd vehicle my family mostly driven by me.

Frankly there is no reason to buy a hybrid in the XLT trim unless you want extra creature comforts that come with the luxury package. Ecoboost maybe if you want the FX4 package. Assuming creature comforts aren't your thing the XL trim is the way the go for the hybrid. Spend the extra $100 and get the trailer hitch with 4 pin connector. Whether you tow or not that trailer hitch will greatly expand the functionality of the bed if you haul anything long than about 8 feet using a bed extender connected to the hitch. Also whether you want the safety features or only power mirrors on the XL get the Copilot 360 package. That package will get you an insurance discount for the safety features. If you keep the vehicle long enough it should pay for itself in the savings. I'd also get the floor mats with it. You can get aftermarket ones like weathertec but I think having oem ones looks better and they are worth every penny when it comes to keeping the floor carpeting from getting destroyed and dirtied beyond belief.

Since it is a family vehicle get a tonneau cover so you can also use the truck bed as a trunk. That one you probably want to look around at aftermarket options besides what Ford offers.

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[Greg_in_GA]

Having a trailer hitch that you don't need has a downside in that if you are rear ended more of the energy will go into the frame(unibody structure) instead of the bumper. People have posted pictures of Mavericks that have been rear ended and totaled when the damage did not look that bad. The reason was that the structure of the truck was badly damaged.

Don't get excited about the inverter where you can have a normal electric plug in the cab or bed. The problem is that it is only 400 watts which is the same a 3.3 amps which is not enough to run pretty almost any power tool or much of anything with a motor. A typical household outlet is might be 15 AMPS.

Keep in mind that the Maverick is at heart a low budget truck with lots of compromises to save money. If you load it up and the price is pushing $40K then there may be better alternatives.

 

[Houstondriver]

Thanks for all the great responses. There are actually a handful of decently priced XL’s at the Houston area dealerships. I plan on checking them out after Christmas.

 

[Greg_in_GA]

Thanks for all the great responses. There are actually a handful of decently priced XL’s at the Houston area dealerships. I plan on checking them out after Christmas.

If you are just looking at the dealers web site it will include customer orders and fleet orders at MSRP that look like they are for sale but are not. Some dealers will say they are selling at MSRP but then add thousands of dollars of worthless options and fees.

It would be good to contact one of the dealers and ask what the out the door price is and if it is actually available.

 

[Ford Maverick Maniac]

Don't pay a big ADM from a dealer! Here is one of the videos on my channel of a natonal price search that shows you can find low mileage Mavs are close to msrp.

 

[gte105u]

Don't pay a big ADM from a dealer! Here is one of the videos on my channel of a natonal price search that shows you can find low mileage Mavs are close to msrp.

How is paying at or over MSRP for a used vehicle better than a smaller ADM like 3k to 5k? Don't get me wrong paying ADM would suck. But if I'm going to overpay I'd rather do it on new than used.

 

[Maverick2022XL]

Frankly there is no reason to buy a hybrid in the XLT trim unless you want extra creature comforts that come with the luxury package. Ecoboost maybe if you want the FX4 package. Assuming creature comforts aren't your thing the XL trim is the way the go for the hybrid. Spend the extra $100 and get the trailer hitch with 4 pin connector. Whether you tow or not that trailer hitch will greatly expand the functionality of the bed if you haul anything long than about 8 feet using a bed extender connected to the hitch. Also whether you want the safety features or only power mirrors on the XL get the Copilot 360 package. That package will get you an insurance discount for the safety features. If you keep the vehicle long enough it should pay for itself in the savings. I'd also get the floor mats with it. You can get aftermarket ones like weathertec but I think having oem ones looks better and they are worth every penny when it comes to keeping the floor carpeting from getting destroyed and dirtied beyond belief.

Since it is a family vehicle get a tonneau cover so you can also use the truck bed as a trunk. That one you probably want to look around at aftermarket options besides what Ford offers.

To follow up on the floor mats, you can buy them through the parts department afterwards so they shouldn't be a make or break feature to look for.

 

[Ford Maverick Maniac]

How is paying at or over MSRP for a used vehicle better than a smaller ADM like 3k to 5k? Don't get me wrong paying ADM would suck. But if I'm going to overpay I'd rather do it on new than used.

You are right Craig, if the ADM is small. Dealers in SoCal that I have seen are marking up Mavs by $10-$20k. My guess is Tremor markups will be even higher.

 

[gte105u]

You are right Craig, if the ADM is small. Dealers in SoCal that I have seen are marking up Mavs by $10-$20k. My guess is Tremor markups will be even higher.

Fair enough. Don't disagree when the ADM gets to be above 5k. Then the numbers make sense to pay about MSRP for use. Still would give me heartburn. Glad I am able to wait for my order, I'll say that for sure.

 

[Ford Maverick Maniac]

Fair enough. Don't disagree when the ADM gets to be above 5k. Then the numbers make sense to pay about MSRP for use. Still would give me heartburn. Glad I am able to wait for my order, I'll say that for sure.

Yes even $5k is a lot, that is over twice the price of of a LUX pack. While you wait I hope the videos on my channel help you. Mine are not like the guys who make you stare at them the whole time.

Congrats on getting your order in!

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