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I picked up a used 2020 Subaru Outback (2k miles) yesterday that I got an excellent deal on - just slightly less than what I would have paid for my hybrid XLT Lux Maverick. Unfortunately, my previous car was having some issues and was no longer reliable. I really wanted to wait for the Mav but it just wasn't feasible at that point with how far out the hybrids seem, and I wasn't willing to settle for an EcoBoost.
The Subaru has a ton of interior space, especially with the rear seats folded down, so I honestly don't think I need the bed on the Maverick at this point. However, there's still the option of trading in this car when my Mav is finally built. (For clarification, I ordered my hybrid at the end of August, so I still have a while to wait - it probably wont be ready before the beginning of next year, if not several months after that.)
I'm gaining a ton of safety and convenience features I couldn't get on the Mav, plus an interior which I like significantly better. Plus, the Outback has what I (personally) consider to be one of the best infotainment systems you can get in this price point.
However, I'm losing the bed and taking a decent hit on fuel economy (the Outback I purchased tops out at about 33 MPG). I've come to terms with that, since the EcoBoost numbers aren't any better, and I work from home anyways.
Something to consider is that the 2022 Outback, when purchased new, is in a somewhat-different price bracket compared to the Mav (starting around 27k for the lowest trim, and topping out at around 40k for the highest trim level with no extra add-ons). If I'd bought a brand-new 2022 Outback with my configuration, it would be close to a loaded Lariat in price, not an XLT.
One final consideration is towing numbers - the Outback I purchased can tow 2,700 lbs (a 700 lb improvement over the hybrid Maverick), and this played a significant role in my decision. The Outback also has several trims available that can tow up to 3,500 lbs. Unsurprisingly, the Outback does have a lower payload (mine is 900 lbs). I think it goes up based on trim level, but I'm not sure by how much.
TL;DR:
Similarities: Both can carry 5 people, both have excellent fuel economy for their size, relatively similar towing numbers depending on trim/features, both are CVTs (the eCVT on the Mav is slightly different), both unibody vehicles
Differences: Price brackets, body styles, safety features, infotainment features, hybrid vs. non-hybrid, payloads.
If you guys have been looking at vehicles to buy instead of the Maverick, what have you looked at? Obviously the Santa Cruz is a contender, but I want to include other trucks and larger cars, too. The Outback isn't a pickup truck, but I feel like it matches with the Mav's target buyers well: urbanites who only need a the extra space for the occasional DIY job or trip to Home Depot.
Not looking for carryover vehicles here (i.e., you bought the cheapest Ford Focus you could get with the intention of trading it in when your Mav comes). Looking for people who changed their mind or couldn't wait and bought a vehicle that they plan to keep (or at least are undecided whether they'll trade it in or not). I still like the Maverick and plan to keep my options open, but I don't think I'll like it better than what I have now. Poll included with post.
The Subaru has a ton of interior space, especially with the rear seats folded down, so I honestly don't think I need the bed on the Maverick at this point. However, there's still the option of trading in this car when my Mav is finally built. (For clarification, I ordered my hybrid at the end of August, so I still have a while to wait - it probably wont be ready before the beginning of next year, if not several months after that.)
I'm gaining a ton of safety and convenience features I couldn't get on the Mav, plus an interior which I like significantly better. Plus, the Outback has what I (personally) consider to be one of the best infotainment systems you can get in this price point.
However, I'm losing the bed and taking a decent hit on fuel economy (the Outback I purchased tops out at about 33 MPG). I've come to terms with that, since the EcoBoost numbers aren't any better, and I work from home anyways.
Something to consider is that the 2022 Outback, when purchased new, is in a somewhat-different price bracket compared to the Mav (starting around 27k for the lowest trim, and topping out at around 40k for the highest trim level with no extra add-ons). If I'd bought a brand-new 2022 Outback with my configuration, it would be close to a loaded Lariat in price, not an XLT.
One final consideration is towing numbers - the Outback I purchased can tow 2,700 lbs (a 700 lb improvement over the hybrid Maverick), and this played a significant role in my decision. The Outback also has several trims available that can tow up to 3,500 lbs. Unsurprisingly, the Outback does have a lower payload (mine is 900 lbs). I think it goes up based on trim level, but I'm not sure by how much.
TL;DR:
Similarities: Both can carry 5 people, both have excellent fuel economy for their size, relatively similar towing numbers depending on trim/features, both are CVTs (the eCVT on the Mav is slightly different), both unibody vehicles
Differences: Price brackets, body styles, safety features, infotainment features, hybrid vs. non-hybrid, payloads.
If you guys have been looking at vehicles to buy instead of the Maverick, what have you looked at? Obviously the Santa Cruz is a contender, but I want to include other trucks and larger cars, too. The Outback isn't a pickup truck, but I feel like it matches with the Mav's target buyers well: urbanites who only need a the extra space for the occasional DIY job or trip to Home Depot.
Not looking for carryover vehicles here (i.e., you bought the cheapest Ford Focus you could get with the intention of trading it in when your Mav comes). Looking for people who changed their mind or couldn't wait and bought a vehicle that they plan to keep (or at least are undecided whether they'll trade it in or not). I still like the Maverick and plan to keep my options open, but I don't think I'll like it better than what I have now. Poll included with post.
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