Would You Buy Your Maverick Again?

[MightyMaverick]

I'm gonna be one of those that says no to buying another one thanks to price increases. I get it. With inflation comes higher prices. It's the way of life. That's how it's always been. However, most manufacturers raise their prices each year by the hundreds, not by the thousands. The only exception would be for a drastic redesign. The Maverick did get a mid-cycle refresh but was it enough to be raised by the thousands? I certainly don't think so.

As of right now, you can no longer buy a new Maverick under $30,000. That's far from the $21,000 starting price JUST THREE YEARS AGO! That equates to an average increase of $3,000 per year! That's excessive even by inflationary standards. With most Mavericks averaging well in the $30s to mid-$40s with the same build quality since day one, it's starting to look less appealing each passing year.

It would be one thing if they upgraded the materials and ironed out most of the recalls. Or, at least, add some more features like ventilated seats, memory seats, auto-dimming mirror, fog lights on other trims beside the Lobo, etc. That would help justify the price a little bit.

It was a bargain when well-equipped Mavericks could be had in the high $20s to low $30s but as they currently sit, no way. Some will say they were underpriced to begin with and they're pricing them at what the market will bare. I get that too. I just think that as the prices increase excessively year after year with no attempt at really bettering the product, I can't see myself getting another one.

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[lajlmt]

I got my first Maverick in October of 2023. It was a dealer demo XL. I had a 2023 XLT on order, but had no idea if I’d ever get it.

My 2023 HPR XLT finally arrived and I was excited. Almost two years and 6,000 miles later, I am disappointed in my little truck. Deep sleep, backup cam, interior scratches that make it look older than my 2018 model S and the list goes on.

If it wasn’t covered by a $0 deductible warranty until 2033, I’d probably be getting rid of it. I might get rid of it anyway. I can’t imagine ever recommending buying one to a friend.

Bottom line. I would not buy another Maverick.

My 2023 XLT Lux is a great little truck. I have had an 89 Mazda B2200, 93 Ford Ranger, 2013 B2600, and now the Mav. It’s MPG and ride is amazing between long road trips and grocery/yard runs.

 

[tom_tucker]

I'm gonna be one of those that says no to buying another one thanks to price increases. I get it. With inflation comes higher prices. It's the way of life. That's how it's always been. However, most manufacturers raise their prices each year by the hundreds, not by the thousands. The only exception would be for a drastic redesign. The Maverick did get a mid-cycle refresh but was it enough to be raised by the thousands? I certainly don't think so.

As of right now, you can no longer buy a new Maverick under $30,000. That's far from the $21,000 starting price JUST THREE YEARS AGO! That equates to an average increase of $3,000 per year! That's excessive even by inflationary standards. With most Mavericks averaging well in the $30s to mid-$40s with the same build quality since day one, it's starting to look less appealing each passing year.

It would be one thing if they upgraded the materials and ironed out most of the recalls. Or, at least, add some more features like ventilated seats, memory seats, auto-dimming mirror, fog lights on other trims beside the Lobo, etc. That would help justify the price a little bit.

It was a bargain when well-equipped Mavericks could be had in the high $20s to low $30s but as they currently sit, no way. Some will say they were underpriced to begin with and they're pricing them at what the market will bare. I get that too. I just think that as the prices increase excessively year after year with no attempt at really bettering the product, I can't see myself getting another one.

I did the math from my 2021 price to an equivalent 2025 order and it was like a 6% increase annually over 4 years.

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

I did the math from my 2021 price to an equivalent 2025 order and it was like a 6% increase annually over 4 years.

Thanks and what i would think would be Normal makes sense to me.

 

[Darryl]

I love my 23 XLT hybrid. Yes deep sleep but it always starts so I can live with it. I really like how it drives and the fuel economy is great!
I would buy a Mav again but it would be an XL to keep it as close to 30k US as I could.

We've had a few Mavericks with deep sleep issues at our dealership. Often the solution is as simple as performing a Battery monitor reset, Other times we've updated several modules, and the problem went away

 

[Darryl]

Yes. And if they had offered AWD with the Hybrid I would have bought one years ago. I plan on keeping it until it falls apart on me like my TJ did (22 years).

If you decide that you still want a hybrid with 4wd, you can ñow get one in thé 2025 model.

 

[Darryl]

Less issues. This forum is loaded with all the issues with the hybrid; battry, axles, sleep mode etc.

I'm a tech at a Ford dealership. To be honest. The only recurring issue we've had with some of them is the deep sleep issue. But it seems to have finally been resolved through resetting the battery life monitor and updating several modules. We've had no other problems with them.

 

[Roadrunner11]

It's because people keep weirdly comparing a basic pick up truck interior to luxury cars.

But today it doesn’t have the price of a no frills vehicle, though it’s still made cheap, like it was when it debuted. I ordered mine in 22, got it in 24, it was price protected, but the dealership never gave me my military recognition money. I would not buy another, for a host of reasons, though I’ll keep the one I have either till the extended warranty expires, or my grandson needs a vehicle.

 

[Darryl]

X2 everything has gone up in price not only Mavericks!!

True. Even with the price increase, it's still the lowest price truck out there by a significant margin when comparitively equipped . And if you want the fuel economy of a hybrid, there's no competition at any price. I bought a 2025 XLT Hybrid 4wd with 4k towing, co pilot 360 with rear cross traffic assist and blind spot information, sunroof, and black appears package for 34,000 with the discounts applied. Yes. That's steep. But still less than anything else. Not only that, but great fuel economy too.

 

[WJOHNM]

YES and I did, I had them all Ram, Dakota, F150, Ranger even one of the first Bronco 11s back in the 80s when I worked for Ford, I liked them all, I always got a demo back then so a truck was a weekend vehicle, I've traded in vehicles after 3 years with as low as 8k and most about 14k, dealers loved me and I lost a lot of money didn't care when I was working. In 21 when I heard they were making the Maverick and retired I said it would be the perfect truck for my very local driving, am the guy everyone would ask which vehicle to buy, and ford wasn't on my list and first year model NEVER ! so I ordered one anyway I liked it and said if its junk I would trade it in in 3 years, so 9 months later I got my FX4 with all the options except the sunroof, couldn't bring myself to pay 1000k for the roof, I LOVED IT, reminded me of my ranger back in the 90s, easy to park and good MPG 20 local and as high as 35 highway using the cruse at 2k rpm around 68mph speed limit here is 55, no issues except radio and recalls, never did the airbag recall didn't want some kid tearing down my headliner been there don't end well, every time we had a sunroof problem in my shop we always has issues with headliners so I did the dealer a favor. AT 14k and 3years I sold the vehicle to Carmax because dealer offered me crap, gave me a check on the spot 6k more than dealer and a ride to pick up my new 25 Lariat hybrid all the packages included, I wanted the black out package the most for the 19" wheels gives some height to the Maverick and feels like a real truck, am not looking up that much to other trucks now and like the ride. Am learning about the Hybrid its only been 2 hundred miles so far but impressed so far. Price wise I got the new pricing and saved about 4k sticker was over 43k with all the toys included.

 

[The Cyber Orange Guy.]

On my case is a yes and no.

I love my truck, at the time I got it was not hybrid available on my area, didn't qualify for the lariat neither, so i got a xlt lux on the only color I love cyber orange, now the color is gone (yes is that important for me) and the lariat 4k pkg+awd+sunroof is basically the price of the ridgeline.
The main thing for me is are we buying a 27k truck with 17k in options, but basically same interiors+performance ? When is time to resell ( I like to keep my options open) how much % are we getting back ? For those with xl or xlt is have a better chance in getting back a better part of what they paid for, but those on lariat the ROI is way lower. So are we better getting a top lariat or a basic Ridgeline? Those are kind of close on price range, but at the time of sale now that we have mavericks every where I go I know is not the same than the past that you could use for 2- 3 years and price was almost the same, so my guesstimate is that the ridgeline might keep their "value on the market " higher.

I want a top of the line lariat with all the goodies, I freaking love the convenience of the maverick, but deep inside I think in the next 10 years I gonna switch vehicles twice, nope I never been crazy about switching cars this is my 1st new vehicle ever, but with technology going so fast I know myself and a full electric+ self driving small pickup is something that I already looking for, and 10 years is a good guesstimate for that kind of feature to be available, that's why resell value is important for me.

Sorry for my long crazy post, is just me trying to rationalize or figure out my own logic.

 

[MavStangVa]

I'm gonna be one of those that says no to buying another one thanks to price increases. I get it. With inflation comes higher prices. It's the way of life. That's how it's always been. However, most manufacturers raise their prices each year by the hundreds, not by the thousands. The only exception would be for a drastic redesign. The Maverick did get a mid-cycle refresh but was it enough to be raised by the thousands? I certainly don't think so.

As of right now, you can no longer buy a new Maverick under $30,000. That's far from the $21,000 starting price JUST THREE YEARS AGO! That equates to an average increase of $3,000 per year! That's excessive even by inflationary standards. With most Mavericks averaging well in the $30s to mid-$40s with the same build quality since day one, it's starting to look less appealing each passing year.

It would be one thing if they upgraded the materials and ironed out most of the recalls. Or, at least, add some more features like ventilated seats, memory seats, auto-dimming mirror, fog lights on other trims beside the Lobo, etc. That would help justify the price a little bit.

It was a bargain when well-equipped Mavericks could be had in the high $20s to low $30s but as they currently sit, no way. Some will say they were underpriced to begin with and they're pricing them at what the market will bare. I get that too. I just think that as the prices increase excessively year after year with no attempt at really bettering the product, I can't see myself getting another one.

The price of the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado has increased across different trim levels. The WT trim saw a $1,350 increase, the LT a $2,850 increase, the Trail Boss a $2,500 increase, the Z71 a $3,600 increase, and the ZR2/Bison a $2,800 increase. That's from 2024 prices. If you check ANY truck from 2022 to now you will see increases in the thousands.

 

[Traegorn]

But today it doesn’t have the price of a no frills vehicle, though it’s still made cheap, like it was when it debuted. I ordered mine in 22, got it in 24, it was price protected, but the dealership never gave me my military recognition money. I would not buy another, for a host of reasons, though I’ll keep the one I have either till the extended warranty expires, or my grandson needs a vehicle.

Dude, you have not looked at inflation. 30k today has the same buying power that 25k had in 2021.

The Maverick still IS bare bones priced for that XL. Everything just costs more now.

 

[JMJB]

Yes , I ordered my hybrid as soon as I discovered them .
$19,995 , plus XLT , moonroof ,Velocity Blue , and delivery . No added markup , got Fords ZERO percent interest .
Per the dashboard , 39 mpg over the last 29 months . That's a whole lot to like !

A car show yesterday with my other blue Ford ....

Happy Mammy's Day !

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