Should I switch to a ecoboost? AWD?

[OCasey]

Seems like you're a bit all over the place, but there is already a lot of great advice given. I'll give you my two cents.



Aren't we all!



With the chip shortage probably going to last well into 2022, chances are your vehicle will flatline in value or appreciate unless you have something really unreliable.



Sounds like you want the hybrid.



Yup, hybrid.



That's speculation, though not unreasonable. But lets just say, worst case, your hybrid ain't coming until this time next year. Is your current car so far on its last legs that it won't make it another winter?



Sounds like you're compromising for something you don't want.



Again, speculation. It also sounds like you're willing to accept what is available rather than what you want. To me, that just sounds like you'll be unsatisfied once the hybrids are available. Possibly to the extent that you're willing to sell your EcoBoost Maverick for a hybrid.



That sounds like even more compromises. Spend more on gas, take features out, all to get a vehicle sooner.



This is the second time you pointed out losing features. I think you subconsciously made the decision to wait for the hybrid, but you're trying to justify accepting the EcoBoost.



This is the first time you even mentioned AWD, so I wouldn't consider it a need for you.



So you want to get an AWD XL with AWD you don't need, cruise control you don't have, probably higher maintenance and repair costs (AWD has a propshaft, U-joints, a second diff, CV axles, etc.) and spend more on gas all for the possibility to get your truck sooner?



I'd get winter tires on a FWD before driving an AWD on all-seasons. Since you never mentioned off roading or chain controls at all, I'd skip the AWD. A decent set of brand new winter tires on some take-off wheels will probably cost less than the EcoBoost option alone.

Great analysis, OP, listen to this guy!

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[YazYaz]

The only reason I considered the EB is because I wanted AWD as I many times I drive in the snow. Then I learned that while AWD helps with traction it performs no better in braking than a FWD. In addition, I always have the option of buying snow tires. That sealed it for me. I'll take a Lariat FWD.

 

[notfast]

The only reason I considered the EB is because I wanted AWD as I many times I drive in the snow. Then I learned that while AWD helps with traction it performs no better in braking than a FWD. In addition, I always have the option of buying snow tires. That sealed it for me. I'll take a Lariat FWD.

I'm considering the AWD partly because of chain controls out west. If you have 4WD/AWD with M+S tires (or 3MPSF tires in some states) then generally you don't have to put on chains. The DOT will close the roads before they require 4WD/AWD vehicles to chain up.

(I'm holding my breath for a hybrid AWD or a PHEV AWD, but if one doesn't arrive by the Maverick's mid cycle refresh, I'd compromise for a FWD hybrid. My off-roadin' days have passed and I'm just sticking to the slab or gravel roads now).

 

[JBnorthTX]

I am in need of a new car and I am hoping to trade in my current vehicle to help pay for the maverick. Obviously, as time goes on, my current vehicle is depreciating in value, making it harder to pay for the already dirt cheap maverick.

That right there is what took you down the path of considering the change to the Ecoboost. I don't think you need to be concerned with this. Presumably your current vehicle is paid off. As time goes by with no car payment you ought to be able to set aside more money for the down payment to offset the depreciation of your current vehicle. And as others have said, in the current market the depreciation probably won't be as much as you think. If I were you I would stick with the hybrid you want.

 

[JKinPA]

Get what you want. I ordered and got what I wanted. I ordered an Eco with AWD and absolutely love it. My suggestion is you get what you want…it’s your money don’t settle for anything else. Don’t complicate what isn’t complicated. My hardest choice was color and Alto edged the Velocity. I am both happy and satisfied

 

[NOLAguy]

Id wait…. Or ask perfect strangers on an online forum what to do

 

[MaverickPR]

0wning my keeper GT350 and trading in a Prius V as down for the Maverick you can guess what was my first choice for the drivetrain. Really pleased.

 

[MrHomeGuy]

IMO, you have too many moving pieces swirling around to make a sound final decision which creates confusion. Try compartmentalizing into maybe 3 seperate boxes and work through them individually start to finish. 1st and probably most important is the Maverick itself. Are you 100% SURE this is the right vehicle for you in ANY configuration of trim, options, etc.? Have you read everything possible (good and bad) about both engines and all features in XL, XLT, Lariat? Have you seen 1 in person? Got to test drive? If you answered no to most or all of the above- none of the other stuff matters. Nail this 1 before you consider anything else that clouds the picture. Either you do or don't want a Maverick specifically. If you can't wait without changing things multiple times it probably isn't your best overall decision.

Next I'd do the budget gyrations to nail down with certainty what you can comfortably afford. Establish your max price and don't budge. Have you checked all your financing options? Dealer, Credit Union, local bank you use, etc.?

Last worry about your current vehicle and whether you consider trading it as part of a Maverick deal- or not. Best advice I ever got/read/heard was negotiate your best OTD price on the vehicle before even mentioning a possible trade.

If you get through exercise #1 and you DO want a Maverick above all else: make a list of WANTS and NEEDS and go to the configurator tool on-line. Run it a couple times and print out the summary. Take your most comfortable budget option you settled on and see if the configuration with just the absolute NEEDS fits in that budget. If yes, now you have your baseline vehicle spec'd out and what it will cost you. Is there more room under your known budget? Go to your WANTS list and start adding items until you hit your top of budget and there you go.

I find this takes all the stress and guessing out of it and clears your thinking so you follow your plan and don't let emotions or external factors interfere with the facts of your purchase. Whether buying the Mav or something else, always get your financing arranged before you go to the dealer. Agree on the OTD price, and only then discuss any trade of your vehicle and get offers from Carvana, Carmax, etc. before you go so you know if dealer offer is fair or not.

Good Luck!

I started out XLT hybrid with 4k tow package (in July) and I think that's the right choice for a daily driver with utility and price/value. But I ended up changing to EB AWD Tow Package (when Ford emailed me that they would not be building any FWD with 4K tow). Changed it up to Lariat EB with tow and FX4 as I was more interested in towing a small overland/motorcycle trailer and some lite duty off road and Daytona beach driving. Now it's a toy and not a daily driver. The trim choice and other options fall more in the category of budget/affordability. My build date on the Lariat is 2/28. Still waiting but the end is near.

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