Finally did it. Bought the Maverick

[MXGOLF]

Well after almost a year of wanting to get the Maverick I pulled the trigger. I still have my Ranger and will for at least 5 more years but wanted a retirement vehicle and the 2026 Maverick Lariat Hybrid AWD was too tempting. So far it's awesome. I did sell my 1999 Taco and paid cash for the Maverick. With gas prices around $5.00/gallon here in Oregon I needed a retirement vehicle I could drive around town and trips to the beach at 35-40 MPG. Gas prices will never appreciably go down so I did it. Now I have Sammy (The Red Rocker as in Sammy Hagar) to go with Lucille my Ranger. Now Lucille has a little brother. What do you all think?

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[Chris M]

I think it's good you let the Taco go.
Nice looking ride. Love the color.

 

[mtsoxfan]

All that matters is that you like it. When I last looked, the Mav, Ranger and F150 all had similar front end looks, Like all from the same family, which I guess they are. When they change the styling a bit more for MY tastes, it would be a player. I bet that color looks great in the sun.

 

[veedubtuner]

Great color!!

 

[got3fords]

How's the acceleration in that hybrid?

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Let us know how well the hybrid does for you.

We just got my wife a hybrid SUV and so far the MPG is awesome.

Also a quick question: My wife's hybrid almost always does reverse in full electric mode so it's silent. So it has AVAS beeper.

Does the Maverick also have the AVAS beeper when backing up?

It's required for electric cars but I'm not sure about trucks.

 

[WhyNot21]

I gotta say, I was hoping to see something like this:

Congrats, though!

 

[AzScorpion]

Congratulations Mark! I know you've been counting down the days for retirement and the end is now in sight and now you have yourself a nice retirement present. Looking forward to meeting up when you finally get down this way and doing some hiking and exploring the area with you.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Very sharp Mark. You should slam it!

Cool colour too.

 

[Superspirit]

^^^^ that's a maverick^^^

 

[MXGOLF]

All that matters is that you like it. When I last looked, the Mav, Ranger and F150 all had similar front end looks, Like all from the same family, which I guess they are. When they change the styling a bit more for MY tastes, it would be a player. I bet that color looks great in the sun.

My New Maverick has a different front end and doesn't look like a F150.

 

[MXGOLF]

How's the acceleration in that hybrid?

It has a bigger motor than our Rangers 2.5 but not turbo. I have only had it a week so the jury is out for the acceleration. LOL

 

[Dr_Strangelove]

What do you all think?

I think it's gorgeous! You made a great choice. You'll never regret having "honda" efficiency paired with Ford capability. The bed will be plenty for most jobs. How often do you haul sheet rock?

Cheers! Enjoy it in great health and enjoy your retirement.

 

[MXGOLF]

Let us know how well the hybrid does for you.

We just got my wife a hybrid SUV and so far the MPG is awesome.

Also a quick question: My wife's hybrid almost always does reverse in full electric mode so it's silent. So it has AVAS beeper.

Does the Maverick also have the AVAS beeper when backing up?

It's required for electric cars but I'm not sure about trucks.

That is good to know Dennis I haven't noticed that as I back it into the garage daily??? I will check that out.

 

[MXGOLF]

Congratulations Mark! I know you've been counting down the days for retirement and the end is now in sight and now you have yourself a nice retirement present. Looking forward to meeting up when you finally get down this way and doing some hiking and exploring the area with you.

Yes Dave next year late March I'm probably heading south and can't wait.

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