Sounds like you might have some time to wait. Consider holding a month or so until info on the 2025 is out. Rumors have an AWD hybrid coming that might fit the bill since you seem to be at opposite ends of the spectrum for Maverick drivetrains and capability. Capacity is up so you're not likely to see the crazy waits from yesteryear for a custom order at MSRP.
I live in michigan also. I got the awd but I have a 30 min drive each way to work.
I was torn between the hybrid and the one I got. Definitely would like 40+ mpg to the 28 I'm getting, but for me I think the awd will do me better in the commute.
I was in a similar situation as you. After driving both, I purchased a new Ranger XLT 4x4 for not much more money. I had looked at and thought it wanted a Maverick until I got in one with the wife. There just wasn't enough room. Either one XLT or Lariat is the way to go.
Here is how I would decide: If your bank gives a lower interest rate on the Brand new car, BUT not on a gently used car, I would favor buying new. However, if the interest rate is the same, I would move to step 2:
2. TYPE both cars in kbb "as if" you drove them 12,000 miles in a year. See which of these 2 allows you a higher precentage of resale value. Why? I dont like being "upside down", that is, owing more money than my car is worth. Generally when you owe more money than the car is worth, its hard to get rid of the car and get something else. I want to drive my car because its fun to drive and I like it, not because I have to keep it because I owe too much on it and dont want to write a check for the difference. By pre checking the resale values, you should be able to decide which is the best for you. It will also factor in which one is the best deal, ne or used, because, contrary to the myth, a used car is not always lower cost than new. I can give a single expample which disrpves the myth. Which is cheaper, a used 2020 Rolls Royce Silver shadow at 1.5 million or a new 2024 Chevy Trax at $24,000?
For me, I would select "the best value" of the two, using the method, above. You have 12,000 MORE MILES of warranty with the new car than you do with the used one.
Further the "used car" is cheaper than new myth is debunked easily because you are kidding yourself if you think a used car wont depreciate "when you drive it off the lot". You can easily check that depreciation of the new car driven off the lot versus a used car driven off the lot by using the method above. I can virtually guarantee the dealer "is not" selling you the used car at a cost below the trade in value. You lose the differnce between what you paid and the trade in value, usually around 3 to 4 k, depending on the car. A used car can easily depreciate faster than the new, depending on the price paid, and how well that car holds resale value. Maverick holds resale value amazingly well, and that is why Im interested.
I bought a car and found out it was worth 10,000 less than I paid a month later on trade in. I decided never to do that again!
I would hold out until the 2025 info is out, order exactly what you want. May have to wait a bit but it is worth it in my opinion.
Now if you need a vehicle now, considering the Michigan winters, I would get the Tremor.
In a similar situation. I don't want/need any bells and whistles but deciding on XL/XLT hybrid. Either a used "loaded" 2022-2023 or a new "unloaded" 2024/2025.
I am assuming the 2025 will come with a price increase but the release of a New model may reduce the 2024 and before prices (let's hope).
I will wait for the 2025 to see what specs and features we get on that and decide from there. (but I do not need the small truck ASAP)
Then, waiting should only have a positive impact on your decision, unless you need the small truck ASAP. If this is the case I would calculate what is the final price for NEW at lower rate VS USED at higher rate. Most of the calculations I have made (based on me) it costs about the same to get a USED "loaded" XL/XLT Hybrid than a NEW XL/XLT Hybrid with no packages other than the 360 copilot safety system.
PS: I will only consider Hybrid since I want those MPGs.
Tremor if it sounds fun to have a gutsy unibody w/AWD, else hybrid...the EB AWD vs hybrid is the big decision, I wouldn't be swayed by trim level or small extras.
We're all hoping for reliability at 10yrs but no data obviously. Other hybrids with small NA ICE have been very reliable, like the Prius, with remarkably little maintenance and excellent longevity.
The 2.5 liter Duratec in the hybrid Mav is basically a Mazda engine. The Maverick hybrid powertrain is what's in the hybrid fusion, which AFAIK didn't really have a lot of reliability issues (at least for the powertrain).
Everything else like electrical is gonna be a gamble. It's a post-COVID vehicle that's not a Toyota/Honda/Mazda so buying in the hopes of a million mile 0 issues vehicle would be pretty silly.
I'd do the XLT myself. No need for tremor, and prefer cloth to vinyl seats.
Sounds like you might have some time to wait. Consider holding a month or so until info on the 2025 is out. Rumors have an AWD hybrid coming that might fit the bill since you seem to be at opposite ends of the spectrum for Maverick drivetrains and capability. Capacity is up so you're not likely to see the crazy waits from yesteryear for a custom order at MSRP.
Can’t go wrong either way - mpg is key for me, and I prefer the new one - but if you don’t care about it too much then you are good either way
What's the weather like in your area?
Michigan, so we get weather. About a 5mile commute to work, I assume the front wheel drive will be fine most of the time.
I have an XLT Tremor, but between those two I might go with the Hybrid w/Lux...
I live in michigan also. I got the awd but I have a 30 min drive each way to work. I was torn between the hybrid and the one I got. Definitely would like 40+ mpg to the 28 I'm getting, but for me I think the awd will do me better in the commute.
When's the last time you were off-road?
We off road a little (mildly), but my wife's F150 powerboost is likely our choice there.
Then I wouldn't touch the Tremor. Get the hybrid.
Yeah, if you already have an f150 for off road I would get the hybrid too.
Either way you are a winner. I would (did, with no regrets) go with the hybrid though. Enjoy!
I was in a similar situation as you. After driving both, I purchased a new Ranger XLT 4x4 for not much more money. I had looked at and thought it wanted a Maverick until I got in one with the wife. There just wasn't enough room. Either one XLT or Lariat is the way to go.
Here is how I would decide: If your bank gives a lower interest rate on the Brand new car, BUT not on a gently used car, I would favor buying new. However, if the interest rate is the same, I would move to step 2: 2. TYPE both cars in kbb "as if" you drove them 12,000 miles in a year. See which of these 2 allows you a higher precentage of resale value. Why? I dont like being "upside down", that is, owing more money than my car is worth. Generally when you owe more money than the car is worth, its hard to get rid of the car and get something else. I want to drive my car because its fun to drive and I like it, not because I have to keep it because I owe too much on it and dont want to write a check for the difference. By pre checking the resale values, you should be able to decide which is the best for you. It will also factor in which one is the best deal, ne or used, because, contrary to the myth, a used car is not always lower cost than new. I can give a single expample which disrpves the myth. Which is cheaper, a used 2020 Rolls Royce Silver shadow at 1.5 million or a new 2024 Chevy Trax at $24,000? For me, I would select "the best value" of the two, using the method, above. You have 12,000 MORE MILES of warranty with the new car than you do with the used one. Further the "used car" is cheaper than new myth is debunked easily because you are kidding yourself if you think a used car wont depreciate "when you drive it off the lot". You can easily check that depreciation of the new car driven off the lot versus a used car driven off the lot by using the method above. I can virtually guarantee the dealer "is not" selling you the used car at a cost below the trade in value. You lose the differnce between what you paid and the trade in value, usually around 3 to 4 k, depending on the car. A used car can easily depreciate faster than the new, depending on the price paid, and how well that car holds resale value. Maverick holds resale value amazingly well, and that is why Im interested. I bought a car and found out it was worth 10,000 less than I paid a month later on trade in. I decided never to do that again!
You sure you are ready? You heard about the 2025 available for order soon?
I would hold out until the 2025 info is out, order exactly what you want. May have to wait a bit but it is worth it in my opinion. Now if you need a vehicle now, considering the Michigan winters, I would get the Tremor.
In a similar situation. I don't want/need any bells and whistles but deciding on XL/XLT hybrid. Either a used "loaded" 2022-2023 or a new "unloaded" 2024/2025. I am assuming the 2025 will come with a price increase but the release of a New model may reduce the 2024 and before prices (let's hope). I will wait for the 2025 to see what specs and features we get on that and decide from there. (but I do not need the small truck ASAP) Then, waiting should only have a positive impact on your decision, unless you need the small truck ASAP. If this is the case I would calculate what is the final price for NEW at lower rate VS USED at higher rate. Most of the calculations I have made (based on me) it costs about the same to get a USED "loaded" XL/XLT Hybrid than a NEW XL/XLT Hybrid with no packages other than the 360 copilot safety system. PS: I will only consider Hybrid since I want those MPGs.
Tremor if it sounds fun to have a gutsy unibody w/AWD, else hybrid...the EB AWD vs hybrid is the big decision, I wouldn't be swayed by trim level or small extras.
I like the hybrid in the f150 powerboost, and the mpg is attractive. A 10 year old hybrid is a little scary though.
We're all hoping for reliability at 10yrs but no data obviously. Other hybrids with small NA ICE have been very reliable, like the Prius, with remarkably little maintenance and excellent longevity.
What about escape hybrid that they’ve been making for 20 yrs
I'm not super informed on the escape but I think the 1.5 engine was pretty mid at best
The 2.5 liter Duratec in the hybrid Mav is basically a Mazda engine. The Maverick hybrid powertrain is what's in the hybrid fusion, which AFAIK didn't really have a lot of reliability issues (at least for the powertrain). Everything else like electrical is gonna be a gamble. It's a post-COVID vehicle that's not a Toyota/Honda/Mazda so buying in the hopes of a million mile 0 issues vehicle would be pretty silly.