Maverick is a success but they need to go harder

[Cancunbadlands]

I don't tow

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[Hunters Edge]

I don't tow

I tow, so what's your point? Just curious.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

I tow, so what's your point? Just curious.

I don't need a "go harder" Maverick.
As the title says.

If I would need a truck to tow, a F450 should fits better, but I don't tow

 

[Hunters Edge]

I don't need a "go harder" Maverick.
As the title says.

If I would need a truck to tow, a F450 should fits better, but I don't tow

I get it. That being said should a company make and sell something for a few. Or possibly make something and sell that would include a larger portion of society? This way or the way it stands now both are pleased and are willing to purchase the Maverick, those that tow and those that do not. I think from a company or manufacturing viewpoint it makes sense to reach a broader market share. JMHO especially if they want to stay in business and to stay profitable.

Many car or vehicle manufacturers have came and went. Right now a company that has been in business for a while is struggling at least that's the last I heard about a year ago Nissan. Sorry but it's a "dog est dog world" out there.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

I get it. That being said should a company make and sell something for a few. Or possibly make something and sell that would include a larger portion of society? This way or the way it stands now both are pleased and are willing to purchase the Maverick, those that tow and those that do not. I think from a company or manufacturing viewpoint it makes sense to reach a broader market share. JMHO especially if they want to stay in business and to stay profitable.

Many car or vehicle manufacturers have came and went. Right now a company that has been in business for a while is struggling at least that's the last I heard about a year ago Nissan. Sorry but it's a "dog est dog world" out there.

I feel 'ya We're just old fart folks driving a Maverick 'cause We ain't need no a big truck anymore

 

[Hunters Edge]

I feel 'ya We're just old fart folks driving a Maverick 'cause We ain't need no a big truck anymore

Speak for yourself. I still need or could use a big truck. I just want the convenience, ride, handling and fuel economy. On the old fart, I totally agree. You have a great day.

 

[Blue_Max]

I get it. That being said should a company make and sell something for a few. Or possibly make something and sell that would include a larger portion of society? This way or the way it stands now both are pleased and are willing to purchase the Maverick, those that tow and those that do not. I think from a company or manufacturing viewpoint it makes sense to reach a broader market share. JMHO especially if they want to stay in business and to stay profitable.

Many car or vehicle manufacturers have came and went. Right now a company that has been in business for a while is struggling at least that's the last I heard about a year ago Nissan. Sorry but it's a "dog est dog world" out there.

Maverick is Ford's current entry-level vehicle. It will likely remain simple and affordable (yes, the price has gone up, but it's still cheaper than practically everything else on the market, and Ford does not exist in a vacuum).

 

[Hunters Edge]

Maverick is Ford's current entry-level vehicle. It will likely remain simple and affordable (yes, the price has gone up, but it's still cheaper than practically everything else on the market, and Ford does not exist in a vacuum).

I agree but even with an entry level one can add trims and options increasing the price. This offers again, a broader market share.

I do disagree about simple nothing simple even the base offering turbo charge or hybrid technology. For the money it's a great bang for the buck. That's not just myself but edmunds, car and driver etc.

 

[BoomerInSeattle]

On my case I love the maverick, but, but I love the look and functionality of the Ridgeline, the main problem is the fuel consumption, I talked to few ppl on person and they told me that they're in the 14-18mpg, so do I, I never been able to get 20mpg in my 2022 EB, but I barely hit the xpressway my drive is 90% local road with the stop and go all they long, the Ridgeline give 14-18 on combine escenarios, about the ground clearang I never scraped my maverick so I guess the RL is pretty close too.

The real seat area is mega clever, and the freaking bed is awesome, the Ridgeline is becoming a dinosaur with the same V6 and no incremental gains at all.

That said, If you give me for free both vehicles to pick one my head would xplode, but I think I might go for the RL.

I loved the dual-swing tailgate, the security of the in-bed trunk, the 40/60 flip up back seat with storage you could access from the side door. The Maverick underseat storage does not work for me at all because I often have an Intermediate or Large Ruffland dog crate on it. I'm looking at doing a seat-delete for more usable back-seat room. Never considered that for the Ridgeline. I could also stack two Intermediate dog crates in back of the Ridgeline with the rear seat folded (and still have room for a passenger on the single seat). The Ridgeline was 6" longer, a few inches higher and 5" fatter. MPG was not great and it was a chore in parking garages (not that I cared if anyone dinged it since it was a 2012). If the Ridgeline had a hybrid and 360 camera, I'd probably go back to one.

 

[Khrome83]

I don't need a "go harder" Maverick.
As the title says.

If I would need a truck to tow, a F450 should fits better, but I don't tow

Feel like you didn’t actually read my post, lol.

I don’t care about the towing. I am saying that they advertise the flexbed and the fits system and I wish they would double down on these things. Putting out a few 3d models in 2022 is not supporting it.

I just thinking taking an approach like slate that is very DIY friendly and going harder into that approach would be great.

 

[Hunters Edge]

Feel like you didn’t actually read my post, lol.

I don’t care about the towing. I am saying that they advertise the flexbed and the fits system and I wish they would double down on these things. Putting out a few 3d models in 2022 is not supporting it.

I just thinking taking an approach like slate that is very DIY friendly and going harder into that approach would be great.

So where's the picture of your new Maverick?

 

[Khrome83]

 

[Hunters Edge]

Awesome, again congratulations on your new Maverick.

 

[The Cyber Orange Guy.]

I loved the dual-swing tailgate, the security of the in-bed trunk, the 40/60 flip up back seat with storage you could access from the side door. The Maverick underseat storage does not work for me at all because I often have an Intermediate or Large Ruffland dog crate on it. I'm looking at doing a seat-delete for more usable back-seat room. Never considered that for the Ridgeline. I could also stack two Intermediate dog crates in back of the Ridgeline with the rear seat folded (and still have room for a passenger on the single seat). The Ridgeline was 6" longer, a few inches higher and 5" fatter. MPG was not great and it was a chore in parking garages (not that I cared if anyone dinged it since it was a 2012). If the Ridgeline had a hybrid and 360 camera, I'd probably go back to one.

I got my eyes since like 2013,and it might sound crazy but think that 2nd Gen was so radical that still on my head, if I could get an used one for a good price and we'll maintain would be tempting, but also read that one had some headaches on it own, so no way jose.

The rear seat area is great and if I'm honest 90+ of my time I ride with Noone on the backseat of my mav, but there's sometimes that you just need more room for two car seats and someone else on the middle, about the rear seat cargo area Mine is a EB but the hybrid cut that area in a 1/2, so another win for the RL there.

Guys I love my truck (mav) and preach it to pretty much to everyone that asked, I tell them that is the best truck I ever own and cover almost all my needs, but I also let them know about the RL, I try to be as honest as possible.

 

[Tbone91]

No question for myself, Maverick all the way! Some of the reasons listed above as to why some like/love the Ridgeline are the same reasons I don't like them to each their own tho. As I don't have kids or dogs riding in the back I'm perfectly fine with the backseat set up in the Maverick. I also have a cap so I have a secured area for the bed items. I shopped all the medium/little trucks when I was looking at the Mavericks but for me the RL was never in the equation. That's just my preference tho. Everyone has their own needs and wants.

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