Value down the line

[Halo9x]

Curious on opinions about which truck, ecoboost or hybrid, will hold the highest percentage of its MSRP 3-4 years down the line. Electric vehicles are coming on strong, with goals being mandated but batteries age and I wonder how the used market will value those vehicles.

That was the question I had and still have when I had a Prius in ‘07. The battery died before the warranty ran out(barely) and didn’t have to cough up $3500 for a new one. Does make one wonder about the future used car market.

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[MAVERlCK]

Based on the current direction in the states, I believe that the used vehicle market is going to be hot for plug in EV's in a few years, as hot as it is for used gasoline now.

The real deals now are on EV cars as demand isn't that high due to home start up costs, lack of charging stations, and just general lack of familiarity and confidence. All this can and will change.

Either engine or motor maverick you pay over MSRP for now will hopefully serve you well but if you bought this vehicle for resale any time other than now, you may want to rethink your financial strategy.

 

[Billkowski]

Based on the current direction in the states, I believe that the used vehicle market is going to be hot for plug in EV's in a few years, as hot as it is for used gasoline now.

The real deals now are on EV cars as demand isn't that high due to home start up costs, lack of charging stations, and just general lack of familiarity and confidence. All this can and will change.

Either engine or motor maverick you pay over MSRP for now will hopefully serve you well but if you bought this vehicle for resale any time other than now, you may want to rethink your financial strategy.

I never buy specifically for resale, I have no desire to be car dealer, I bought it cause I liked it. My question was from a higher altitude. I see old Teslas(3 years old or so) and I cant imagine paying much for a used one....it just already seems wore out....kinda like buying a 3 year old smart phone. But it seems that just may be my perspective; from the comments and the little I looked around, used hybrids/EVs seem to sell fine after market.

 

[yoyomav]

The warranty for the hybrid components is typically much longer than ICE engine. Might be a factor into resale

 

[Old Man]

Full EV cars will depreciate most as the Bolt and Leaf have shown. As the battery specs in a car fall over the miles and years, with new battery technology coming out every couple of years with more range, power, faster charging time people will pay the higher price for a new EV instead of buying an older one. Maybe why they now have fed rebates for used EVs.

 

[WJOHNM]

I think a lot has to do with the election in 2024 if the right person gets in and he/she starts drilling again and gas prices could go way down to around $2 bucks a gallon again. I know I like the HP of the gas model it will probity be about 50/50.

 

[Mav_RICK]

I think a lot has to do with the election in 2024 if the right person gets in and he/she starts drilling again and gas prices could go way down to around $2 bucks a gallon again. I know I like the HP of the gas model it will probity be about 50/50.

$2 a gallon would be a 50% reduction where I live. That’s not likely but it can definitely go down and should.

 

[Billkowski]

$2 a gallon would be a 50% reduction where I live. That’s not likely but it can definitely go down and should.

I guess I just don't drive enough for gas prices to be a major component in my car buying decisions, but I know my interest in a hybrid might go up if they went the route Jeep did with the Wrangler...more power.

 

[Mav_RICK]

I guess I just don't drive enough for gas prices to be a major component in my car buying decisions, but I know my interest in a hybrid might go up if they went the route Jeep did with the Wrangler...more power.

Honestly I don’t drive enough for the current prices to be a major factor but they could go up more. I currently drive a 2007 F150 with that big 5.4 Triton engine. It’s a hog on gas. Yes I went for a Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid for that very same reason. More hp vrs non hybrid model.

 

[baldboy]

Curious on opinions about which truck, ecoboost or hybrid, will hold the highest percentage of its MSRP 3-4 years down the line. Electric vehicles are coming on strong, with goals being mandated but batteries age and I wonder how the used market will value those vehicles.

I have a Tinted/clearcoat/metallic/Hot-pepper red lariat HYBRID with power moon/Roof and copilot 360 and trailer hitch that has been trouble/free nice ride! I carried it to car max the other day and got it appraised, Now it has 23,000 mi on it and 15 m0,s old and they give me a appraised price on paper for 35,000 good for 12 days now i give 31,000 out the door 15 mo's ago. So to me i don't know of any vehicle that will appraise "WHOLESALE" for more than you give for it 15 mo's ago w/23,000 miles on it and they wanted it bad to me and i am 70 yrs old so i have been around the block a few times, This is "INSANE"

 

[SLINGSHOT]

Check the profit numbers of the oil companies. THAT is why gas is the price that it is. Has nothing to do with supply, demand, drill, don't drill. It is corporate greed. KISS

 

[Ron Neal]

I don't know the answer but I would not buy one over the other (gas vs hybrid) based only on what I think it will be worth 3 or 4 years from now. I needed the towing capacity so the 2.0 for me and not even sure I want a hybrid.

Get what will serve your needs best for the next 3 or 4 years.

 

[SuperDave71]

In regards to hybrid battery life, Ford uses less than half of the battery capacity on their hybrids. State of charge ranges from 30-70% during operation. The purpose is twofold, first the battery will last longer if it is not hitting its charge limits, and second, as it does loose capacity, the user will never notice because the capacity is lost outside the limits of normal use.

 

[Billkowski]

I don't know the answer but I would not buy one over the other (gas vs hybrid) based only on what I think it will be worth 3 or 4 years from now. I needed the towing capacity so the 2.0 for me and not even sure I want a hybrid.

Get what will serve your needs best for the next 3 or 4 years.

Agreed,

In regards to hybrid battery life, Ford uses less than half of the battery capacity on their hybrids. State of charge ranges from 30-70% during operation. The purpose is twofold, first the battery will last longer if it is not hitting its charge limits, and second, as it does loose capacity, the user will never notice because the capacity is lost outside the limits of normal use.

Interesting, smart engineering from Ford

 

[Bob The Builder]

As long as the Maverick remains the only game In town (no offense SC but youz a different breed of cat) I believe buying either Maverick will remain an asset for a few years al least. As to which one has the highest value, prolly the hybrid.

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