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Hi all. Recovering mid-90s, early 00 serial vehicle owner here (BMW, MINI, Land Rover). After a decade of wasting money on cars that don't really get me what I need, and keeping an eye on the Mav the past few years, I finally decided to purchase my first brand-new, off-the-lot vehicle. I wanted something that had a good warranty, was relatively utilitarian, no leather (I'm in FL), and something I'd be comfortable taking on mild overlanding/back road trips. I also didn't want a CVT. The Mav fit the bill, at least on paper.
Going for a test drive with the wife, who was skeptical about my latest vehicular dalliance, I was pleasantly surprised that she immediately took to the truck, so... that sealed the deal.
It's a 2024 XLT FX4, white, with the luxury package and upgraded wheel size. I think the wheel size compliments the truck's proportions perfectly.
Of course, I had to immediately order some add-ons, including:
I've got an appointment next week for a 3 year ceramic coat, which'll take 2-3 days.
I'm not planning on going too much crazier with add-ons and mods. That said I am interested in:
Going for a test drive with the wife, who was skeptical about my latest vehicular dalliance, I was pleasantly surprised that she immediately took to the truck, so... that sealed the deal.
It's a 2024 XLT FX4, white, with the luxury package and upgraded wheel size. I think the wheel size compliments the truck's proportions perfectly.
Of course, I had to immediately order some add-ons, including:
- Soft close tailgate mod
- Weathertech mats
- CravenSpeed Stubby antenna
- Center console organizerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B078142N6X
- Manual and documents holder
- Mabett tailgate hole coverhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JFRFJG6
- OBDLink MX+ (I am planning on checking out what Forscan can unlock.)
- Focal RSE-165. The stock speakers really are quite low quality. The forum seems to recommend these and they're $70 off. (BTW, absolutely love Crutchfield).
- Course Motorsports phone mount - I'm trying this specific one because I have a Garmin Overlander GPS unit that uses a 17mm ball mount, which is the same as their mount, and when I don't have that in the truck I can use it as a magnetic phone mount. I'm not sure if it'll fit perfectly so we'll see.
I've got an appointment next week for a 3 year ceramic coat, which'll take 2-3 days.
I'm not planning on going too much crazier with add-ons and mods. That said I am interested in:
- the UPR catch can kit. I do a lot of in-town driving and from what I'm seeing those can help collecting moisture that might not get burned off (I'm having flashback to my MINI N14 turbo days here)
- Down the road, a bed rack, when I can justify the spend
- Some form of a MOLLE seatback panel, probably the ones from BROG
- Installation of an air compressor, either in the rear cubby or an ARB under the hood
- ... that's it? I like the style and am not doing to do a ton of visual mods
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