Might downsize to a Bronco Sport

[9zero1790]

so the bronco sport is built on the escape not the maverick??

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[Dr_Strangelove]

@9zero1790 - all of the vehicles you mentioned are on the Ford C2 platform. The Escape, Bronco Sport, and Mav all share a platform.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C2_platform

 

[Fordup]

I had a brand new Escape for a week when they did my windshield recall and will recommend you test drive one on a windy day before buying one. I wouldn't touch one after that week.

 

[9zero1790]

@9zero1790 - all of the vehicles you mentioned are on the Ford C2 platform. The Escape, Bronco Sport, and Mav all share a platform.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C2_platform

thank you !
i drove a new escape about 100 miles a couple weeks ago. it was the top of model had all the gizmos and leather etc. nice but not for me. the door seemed to cut a bit narrow on the top, so to get in a had to crane my neck around and under.

 

[ThatsAMonkey]

My wife wanted a Rav 4 Prime. 1 year ago you had to agree to $15,000 ADM to place an order in Las Vegas. Looking at their prices today it doesn't look like they've shifted their position on that. A 2018 Prius is a $30,000 car in this city. I hope for your sake the car market is cooler where you live. I'm going to be one of those guys flying to Iowa to buy a truck next time around...

I was checking out the Rav4 PRIME until I saw the price tag and how long of a wait it is to get on. I believe there was a couple in the area where I live but they are probably marked up. While shopping around I noticed most dealers are at MSRP or above but not outrageous. There was a Maverick TREMOR in CT but I'm sure that will be beaucoup money.

 

[Dr_Strangelove]

And therein lies the rub for me; the Prime vehicles are PHEV so there is a perceived savings over even a normal hybrid, however, by the time they are marked up to the price of a base Porsche Macan I'd have to question why I'm not sipping a latte at the Porsche dealership. This goes back into the economics argument for you of whether or not you should downsize to a smaller vehicle from the Ranger. If you can do so at zero immediate cost, then sure. The economics of these "economy" vehicles sadly seem to only work out on a 10, 15, 20 year plan.

 

[RedDakooter05]

Not gonna lie, I like those bronco sports. I don't care if they're not a "True bronco", as if the current bronco is a "true" bronco.

 

[ThatsAMonkey]

And therein lies the rub for me; the Prime vehicles are PHEV so there is a perceived savings over even a normal hybrid, however, by the time they are marked up to the price of a base Porsche Macan I'd have to question why I'm not sipping a latte at the Porsche dealership. This goes back into the economics argument for you of whether or not you should downsize to a smaller vehicle from the Ranger. If you can do so at zero immediate cost, then sure. The economics of these "economy" vehicles sadly seem to only work out on a 10, 15, 20 year plan.

It's been a headache looking at pricing for both MSRP, monthly payments, gas mileage, savings, long term, etc. PHEV's sound practical especially since the further you leave the town I live in it's suddenly hill towns and very far/few stations for gas or charging.
Yes the extended plans are what really drives the APR% and month to month costs. Then there's also leasing/financing.
I've seen a couple Porsche SUV's in the area. They look like any other SUV in my opinion.

 

[ThatsAMonkey]

Not gonna lie, I like those bronco sports. I don't care if they're not a "True bronco", as if the current bronco is a "true" bronco.

Same here. I got to check out a few Bronco's and Bronco Sports at the dealer I do business with and the Sports remind me of a modernized early 00's Escape. The regular Bronco's are nice but I can't see paying for a vehicle made for offroading when I wouldn't be rock crawling. Don't get me wrong I love the 2 door Bronco's.

 

[N559br]

It's been a headache looking at pricing for both MSRP, monthly payments, gas mileage, savings, long term, etc. PHEV's sound practical especially since the further you leave the town I live in it's suddenly hill towns and very far/few stations for gas or charging.
Yes the extended plans are what really drives the APR% and month to month costs. Then there's also leasing/financing.
I've seen a couple Porsche SUV's in the area. They look like any other SUV in my opinion.

I'm not sure I agree that they look like every other SUV. Forgetting that for a moment, have you ever driven or ridden in a Porsche anything? Once you have, it's all over but figuring out the finances. Most fun car I've ever owned was a boxster and ridden is was a 911 driven by someone who knew how to drive.
But I digress, back to the issue at hand. If you really want to save money and that is the main reason for losing the ranger and finding a maverick, then put a spreadsheet together that collects all of the data. Current ranger value, actual mpg, expected upcoming maintenance costs ( tires, oil, etc). The get the costs for the new car, include all acquisition costs (sales tax, dealer fees, additional warranties, how much you're underwater on the current car). Use the mpg sticker to figure out fuel costs.

In the short run, less than 5 years, I don't see changing cars to be a money saving endeavor. The numbers really don't lie, which is why I never share them with my wife when I just "want" a new car.

 

[RedDakooter05]

Same here. I got to check out a few Bronco's and Bronco Sports at the dealer I do business with and the Sports remind me of a modernized early 00's Escape. The regular Bronco's are nice but I can't see paying for a vehicle made for offroading when I wouldn't be rock crawling. Don't get me wrong I love the 2 door Bronco's.

Something tells me those broncos aren't built to last(other than they're a modern ford). They're a status symbol for flat billed hat wearing idiots.

The Escape style broncos look like they're meant to last up to 100k.

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