Just got back. I would like to thank all on this site that report their findings and technical advise! Very informative.
First, to member Mighty Maverick, that is a gen one Rav 4L, 276,000 miles. Hopefully the Maverick produces those numbers as the Rav replacement.
Second, your probably right about the topic name of New Model Maverick, sorry bout that.
Third, dad owned the original Maverick (only picture I have, notice CB radio antenna). His handle was the "Maverick "
Notice picture of his CB radio.
In the 70’s ford produced the Maverick. We owned 2 Grabber models. The two I owned were for my son and daughter to drive. They we’re great cars. The old phrase I like to use when giving a teen a car to drive is”The best air bag is a lot of metal”. There were no air bags in the 70’s so the Maverick was a midsize car with a lot of metal. My daughter experienced this when she was T-Boned. The Maverick took a shot on the right side between the wheel wells which pushed the right passenger door into the center counsel. My daughter walked away with a few bruise. I like to think my current Maverick would protect me the same way. My plate is 3RD MAV.