Looks like the compact truck is back

[Big Block]

"LOL, not sure what there is to "resist". I assume someone makes a pickup that suits your needs? Then go buy it."

Oh, okay, jeez thanks!

[storm 64]

Hey Ed, what's the skidplate for? In case you run over a curb! 😅

[GSXR7ED]

Hey Ed, what's the skidplate for? In case you run over a curb! 

It's too sexy for that! (The box the TRD Skid plate shipped in is shown)

The previous one was just a thin plate as shown in this photo. It required removing the air dam which I was happy to oblige. lol



EDIT: I mean...look at this...sexy!



Ed

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[GSXR7ED]

How about a Bed Mat & bed lights for my truck?

I like it! Merry Christmas to my Taco!



Ed

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[nejeff]

Over on ADVrider.com, several inmates have received their Mavericks at assorted trim levels. Everyone seems quite happy so far.

I gotta say, I'm a fan of the recent micro-trend of steel wheels on trucks. Quite a few owners are ordering their Maverick with steelies. I've always really, really hated the delicate fancy alloy wheels they strap on to every grocery-getter, work truck, and off-roader. They're just useless, tacky, gaudy, and downright inappropriate.

The Maverick scratches an itch no one in the US has bothered to scratch for many years. Good for Ford; they'll sell a skrillion of them.

Also, I recently spotted a Maverick in the wild. As I hoped, it seemed like a very nice human-scale size.

Also, from what I can tell, the dealers are generally not gouging on these. You order, you wait, and generally you pay what you expected to pay. If a buyer doesn't follow through they get snapped up fast. There are quite a few reports of gouging on the Bronco.

I should never have started reading this thread, now I'm going to Ford on Friday for a sit down.

Totally agree with the steelies, it will be the way we go if we order one. Torn on the tow/engine/tranny package. Really like the mileage of the standard offering but would like to pull a trailer with a motorcycle if I need too ( add $4000 for the upgrade). Wondering if its the CVT tranny that's not up to towing or what

Would love to see one in person, so far 7 dealerships don't have one to even put eyes on. They only get them before they go to the customer, kind of disappointing, the new landscape of new car buying maybe

[storm 64]

You should also check out the Chevrolet Colorado. I have 40,000 trouble free miles on mine. Mine is a 2019 V-6, two wheel drive, tow package. I don't drive off-road is why I opted for the two wheel drive (less moving parts). Plus the Colorado looks much better than the other ones... 🙂

[nejeff]

You should also check out the Chevrolet Colorado. I have 40,000 trouble free miles on mine. Mine is a 2019 V-6, two wheel drive, tow package. I don't drive off-road is why I opted for the two wheel drive (less moving parts). Plus the Colorado looks much better than the other ones... 🙂

Thats a good looking truck, worth looking into. Really wasn't even considering buying anything but saw that damn $19.995 and 42 hiway mpg and almost crapped myself, had sticker shock in a good way!

I've bought many, many vehicles personal and otherwise but never a brand new one. Hope they have the bugs worked. I may order two.

[adamdaz]

$19.995 and 42 hiway mpg and almost crapped myself, had sticker shock in a good way!

I had sticker shock in nearly the opposite way - Local used dealer has two 2011 Ford Rangers (4wd) with 81k miles for $18,900 and 96k miles for $17,500.

While not quite the same, I think you're definitely better off buying new.

[Vmass]

Ford is stepping up with some enforcement of the trend to flip new vehicles. If you can get your hands on new vehicle for MSRP, it's pretty easy to make a few bucks!

Corvette and 911 market has been crazy. Porsche softly warned it's dealers not to gouge too much on new vehicles. So, it's common to find a relatively new car with a couple hundred miles on it priced well over MSRP.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/ford-tells-dealers-stop-playing-games-with-2022-f-150-lightning/ar-AASCNKH?ocid=winp-sf

[1948man]

My Maverick shows "Built" on the Ford tracking site as of 5/24. Should be in transit soon. Who knows? We'll see.

[1978GS750E]

I was told by a dealer salesman that they are going to open up orders for the Maverick again in late August or early September. This came from the same salesman that priced me a 2022 Maverick XLT with 5900 miles on it for $10,000 OVER MSRP!

And the original factory sticker was still on the window! GEEZ!

He admitted that if I can wait for Ford to start taking orders again, I can build what I want online from Ford.com for MSRP.

[1948man]

I was told by a dealer salesman that they are going to open up orders for the Maverick again in late August or early September. This came from the same salesman that priced me a 2022 Maverick XLT with 5900 miles on it for $10,000 OVER MSRP!

And the original factory sticker was still on the window! GEEZ!

He admitted that if I can wait for Ford to start taking orders again, I can build what I want online from Ford.com for MSRP.

Yeah, my situation is kind of murky. I have stored emails of a trim package, order #, and out the door price. Ford confirms the truck is a special order. My wife and I went to the dealership to sign and leave a deposit but the mgr said that wasn't necessary. He just said we have the deal. If a dealer has one of these trucks that is not a special order, they can get crazy high prices for them because of the demand. The one coming in that I hope to get is a confirmed "special order" but I can't prove it's mine (nothing signed) although I do have the emails with the proposed "out the door" price. Since it's a special order, they should be unable to add some huge price increase but who knows what they will try? I figure it's about 60/40 that I end up with truck. Oh well, I love my Insight. Mine is an XLT with a few options for about 4K over MSRP but new with 0 miles

[Jedz123]

So I inquired about a Maverick right before my daughter was born for the Honda Fit wouldn't "fit" the huge car seat and base correctly unless the front passenger contorted and that front passenger being a 9 month along momma in contractions... Well that wasn't going to fly. So I surprised the family and decided to look for a vehicle. So asked about the Maverick and I was told September or maybe even into 2023 I would get one... Couldn't wait that long so I looked around for comparable towing, AWD and room... Got a Cert used Legacy Outback 3.6R for a good price with low miles and a 100K mile warranty. We will see how it works out long term but I love the car towing capacity of 3600lbs but more than enough for what I need it for.

My next personal vehicle will likely be a Maverick but it's going to be at least 10 years when the warranty goes out on my Subaru.

[1948man]

Got my Maverick. Mid-level trim pkg (XLT) with 4 add-ons for $28,500, out the door. There are some selling for crazy $$$. Edit...When I resized this pic I guess it shrunk so small it's not of much value. I was going to send a pic of the dash reading 52 mpg after 150 miles since my first fill-up.

[1948man]

Oh well, maybe someone techier than me can blow it up.