Glad to see another "long waiter" had their unicorn delivered. Congrats, it is very sharp looking! Hope it ends up being everything you hope it would be.
Ha, I guess I shouldn't paint with such a broad brush stroke as I am sure some Maverick orders were COVP by Germain but I was informed that when the private offer was made for MY22 to MY23 switch over that my order was not COVP and that most were not and that Germain was trying to fight with Ford to get the offers for their customers. I was a bit disappointed I was not because my Bronco was COVP (it had to be) and was ordered on the same day. I think it was a genuine case where Ford didn't provide guidance/require it for Maverick orders so Germain didn't take the extra step.
Since I didn't get a private offer I didn't follow the details but I thought there were stipulations to meet to get it.
Thanks! I cannot believe the price of it. Germain really killed it (and we've had our rows about the Bronco!)
A very informative assessment! I'm only 5'8" so I may have to augment my front seat cushions to add some depth cushioning. The test drive sold me on the Maverick over the Ranger though. Smoother ride for an older guy like me. Lol21.613 months actually. Or 1.8 years. Or 93.857 weeks. Or 657 days. 15,768 hours. Or 946,080 minutes. Or 56,764,800 seconds....
1 year, 9 months, and 18 days after I first placed a Maverick order it took a little less than a 3 mile test drive to my house, and my wife driving it around the block once to determine we loved it and we wanted it - but would it make sense financially?
TL;DR - 21.5 months. Fell back in love with the Maverick after a 4 mile test drive. JUSTIN ELLIS AND GERMAIN FORD (COLUMBUS, OH) ARE THE BEST FORD DEALER IN THE MIDWEST. I brought my Maverick Tremor home today.
Placed an order on October 13, 2021 for an XL Hybrid. We figured 2-3 months. 5 months on the high end. 8 days later Justin called me at said he had an EB XL AWD that I could have at MSRP if I wanted it.
That is the only time I had ever sat in or drove a Maverick. Foolishly I declined it as I wanted a Hybrid and was dead set on getting one. Foolish. STUPID me. My son is 4 here.
The Deal
Ordered through Justin Ellis at Germain Ford in Columbus, OH. Over the last 21.5 months I have text Justin hundreds of times regarding my Maverick and Bronco orders. Justin delivered a Base Sasquatch Bronco to me at MSRP early in 2022.
I've also never put a deposit down on any order, and he is as knowledgeable of a salesman not named Tim Bartz.
Sticker on my Maverick was 35,280 but I had $480 in price protection plus X-Plan (every Germain Maverick ordered got hosed on COVP status for 22 to 23 change over).
I was trading in a 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range with 14k miles and a rock chipped windshield. Not sure if you've paid attention lately - but the value of the Model 3 has taken one of the biggest shits in automotive history.
Before going in and seeing it - I told myself I would not spend more than $2,000 total to make the switch.
With my discounts the Maverick initially came to $34k and they told me they would give me $34k for the Model 3. Then they did some black magic trickery and hooked up another $2,700 in discount/incentives on the Maverick and cut me a check for $2,710.
They did this knowing that I would have likely purchased the Maverick if I could have walked out without writing a check
Effectively my Maverick cost $31,300 - which is simply insane.
The TREMOR
My son is my best friend. He's 6 now in the photo today. He loves cars and he accompanies me to the dealer every time we go to "Ford". They know him there.
He loved the Model 3 and I wouldn't have made the deal without his approval - but like me he fell back in love all the same and parting ways was easy enough.
THE GOOD
- Ride Quality. Really enjoyed the XL Maverick we drove in 2021. The Tremor takes it to an entirely different level. Where the Model 3 was so unforgivingly stiff and punishing (but you got go kart handling) the Tremor soaks up pot holes and road imperfections with minimal suspension or tire thumping. I did bring PSI down to 33 all around.
- A sub point to ride quality is the seat comfort quality but it comes with a major caveat below
- Falkens are meaty and aggressive without being too loud. I think they are likely a big contributor to the ride quality
- Initial quality (fit and finish). Had some really big issues with my Bronco so I spent a lot of time looking my Maverick over. It's well built from what I can tell. I found zero rust (I know it's coming) Furthermore - interior quality surprised me (again) where I think it might be better than the Bronco and really is just a step below the Tesla as far as touch materials and light years ahead of it with the creaks and rattles.
- Under seat storage. So much stuff was able to fit down in there. Trauma + first aid kid, multiple bow saws, hammock, straps, tarp, ground tarps, emergency blankets, hatchet, hiking poles, helinox ground chair, folding table, and the list goes on.
- Headlights are surprisingly bright. I was afraid that I would not be happy because the M3s were excellent. These will do just fine
- Never thought I would use the InteliKey Pad and thought it was crazy how big of a deal people made about it.
- Went from the dealer to my disc golf league and the disgusting physical key I will forever despise never left the Mav and the keypad is great!
THE MEH
THE UNACCEPTABLE
- The Physical Key & Fob. Will bug me forever and ever and ever
- I thought that XLT Lux package came with dual zone climate, but it is just a single zone auto climate which is fine for a truck I guess but it's definitely not dual zone. Also when in "auto" mode I shouldn't have to tell it to turn on the A/C to achieve a desired temp.
- When I drove the XL EB I was surprised at how peppy it felt. The 2.0EB/8spd drivetrain combo is smooth but I don't find it powerful. That being said, I haven't leaned into the throttle more than 50% yet however it doesn't have that visceral pull or feel of the 2.3EB/10spd that my bronco had - even if the Maverick is quicker.
- Hard to hear the turbo spool at all
- Power is linear and 35 comes pretty quick and again - smoothly - but it doesn't feel powerful to me
- A 2.3 in this thing would have made it SO much fun
- Hard to argue with "free" upgraded all weather mats but they leave a bit to be desired. I don't want to splash down for better ones because these are, adequate - but I likely will
- Engine block heater - is legit just zip tied to a tube of the radiator and you have to open the hood to use it
- When added to the new Chevy Colorado they put the plug into the grill with a weather seal and a connector you use on your extension cord. This is the way.
- I have the power seat and @Shay has pointed out numerous times that front seat height adjustment is hinged however he was always reviewing an XL or the XLT without the lux package. I would have never thought the power seat would be hinged but it is, and that to me is unaccpetable
- I LOVE the way I fit in almost all Fords. I find them comfortable and the Maverick is no different but I would love to be able to adjust the front of the bottom cushion downward without having to pitch forward and raise the seat up. I could see it being an issue on longer road trips where the front of the bottom seat cushion is pushing on your hammys.
SUMMARY
We'll see how the next few weeks go getting it broken in but I am so happy. Was it worth 21.5 months? Hell no, nothing is. However if I held those 21.5 months against the Tremor I would have never bought it. All is good. Water under the bridge.
@Ford Motor Company - I thank you in advance for the incoming congrats. I stayed pumped!
There will be no selling of the Maverick! I love it very much.
