I Sold My Tacoma For A Ford Maverick & You Should Too
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- There are a lot of trucks on the market, but none of them seemed to check all my boxes to being the perfect truck... that is until the Ford Maverick was announced. Tune in to see why I sold my TRD Off-Road Toyota Tacoma for a base model (XL) Maverick.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:27 Why I Sold My Tacoma
1:28 Why The Maverick Caught My Eye
2:42 Some Concerns I Had
5:13 Final Thoughts
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Curious to see if the Mav can hold up. I'd like to see a 5 year review on it in the future. The Tacoma is much more expensive but it's a damn good truck. You get what you pay for
You forgot to mention that its 20-40% more expensive, horrible mpg. And no tech inside.
Basic and cheapest Ford Maverick have Carplay, and you can Start / Stop it from your cellphone.
As well as it's way more comfortable than tacoma inside.
Will it last longer than Tacoma? I am sure not. But who cares, you will sell it in 5 years or so either way.
Also Hybrid engines, have way longer lifespan than gas.
@@puzzleetpuzzles7951 pro's n cons to all you mentioned too ... but ya at this price point it's pretty good n hard to beat, lookin for right version myself... ps start / stop from cell phone is far more complicated then pressing a keyfob on the fly
Puzz,
I ordered an SR5 double cab Tacoma after wanting a AWD XLt luxury/4K tow maverick.
The Tacoma was 14% more and will probably last at least twice as long. That alone negates and fuel or initial cost savings the maverick has.
Currently in a 5.0 F-150.
That Ford will be low mileage in five years because a lot of the time will be spent behind a tow truck or at the shop.
I'm getting 47 MPGM by Maverick hybrid with 10K on it it's been perfect and with good maintenance I believe 200k should involve zero mechanical issues.
I've had Toyota's and I've had Fords and both of them are about the same if you take care of them they take care of you.
People purchase Tacoma’s for the proven reliability more than anything else. Check back in a few years with a why I regret selling my Tacoma video. Ford makes good vehicles, but their lower end, budget friendly vehicles like the Maverick don’t seem to ever stand the test of time.
Well said!👍🏻
You can spend almost 40k on a maverick it's almost 30k w awd n basic features idk what this low budget vehicle everyone speaks about. I've seen TRD off road Tacoma's for less than marvericks nobody buying the 2wd hybrid for 20k sorry for your loss but a Tacoma isn't a full size truck
@@B86432 Yeah there's no way a TRD Tacoma AWD sells for less than a Maverick. If there is, care to share where you found this great deal?
Its also never a great idea to buy the first-year model, best to wait a couple years or so
@@B86432 you're absolutely full of shit. Bullshit, to be exact! Btw, the 2012 - current tacomas are the same size, if not larger than the first gen full size Tundra. Its about the same size as my 2000 f150.
taco lovers (myself included) love the reliability.. but that's at a $35k+ price point with terrible gas mileage and an interior leaves a lot to be desired. This is $22k. This checks all the boxes, as he mentions, for the majority of people. Ford absolutely nailed it with this truck. haters gonna hate.
It’s not premium but it’s affordable and it has great gas mileage, ford saw the market wanting and needing this type of truck and they went for it. Hopefully other brands follow suit.
Cheap rarely means quality. Be warned
Checks all the boxes? Only if you can claim some semblance of reliability, which history tells us is not the case...
@@OldskoolHiFi true, but the new tundra is showing toyotas quality right? Or their peeling paint on the tacomas, and rotting frames. EVERY manufacturer Sucks. period. Unless you buy Exotic, your not getting great quality, and NOTHING is built to last anymore. Toyotas are following suite.
@@jonathangeorgopoulos1097 Never claimed perfection, but looking at an overall reliability comparison between the two manufacturers speaks volumes...
Personally I'll stick with my Tacoma, 2nd gen 2012 trd sport 4x4, spruce green with gold pearlescent. Trucks never had any issues after 10 years, still looks new, 160K miles and it's still worth just under 27K for it. Got it showroom new back in 2012 for 37K so holding its value really well.
Nice! I’m picking up my first Tacoma next month and I’m beyond excited. Trail edition!
Just shy of 225k miles on my 2012 Trd sport Tacoma 4x4...regular maintenance is all ive done
I got the same truck! Love it!
Holding it value might be the understatement of the year.
Bingo! I Bought my 14 dcsb sport in Nov 13 for 32k and now with 128k miles it appraises for 27k$ so I've depreciated $5k in 9 years. I'll keep it for another 10 years too
At 183k on my Tacoma and zero issues. Let me know how that truck is at the same mileage.
It's called regular maintenance, most people who don't know anything about maintenance choose Toyotas because they can generally take more abuse than other brands while not being maintained. A well maintained Ford or Chevy will last significantly longer than a not properly maintained Toyota.
It will be at the county dump.
@@roketfingers a well maintained ford these days will not out last a toyota but believe what you want. My friend has a ford fusion I have a toyota corolla guess witch car broke down even tho we maintained it at 120 thousand miles.
@@TacticalTech224 I daily drive a 2001 escape that's been properly maintained, all original drivetrain components, and my frame isn't rotting from the inside out 🤷
Every vehicle can get 250,000 miles today, this is not 1989.
Bought a reg cab F150 short bed XL in '20. A lot of truck to own for the convivence of just throwing a river paddle board in the bed. Ordered a hybrid Maverick XLT in October. Went with the middle trim level for the cruise control. At 72 I don't know if I will live long enough for delivery. A suggestion for all you outdoor enthusiast. Add a Grand Canyon river trip to your bucket list. Everyone be safe, off the the upper Hooch for a paddle with my buddy Scott in a few hours. Yeah
Gotta love it when people think that Toyota is the only reliable company in existence. The man is simply sharing his experience and this is what suits his lifestyle. I had a Tacoma, they’re not the end all be all, y’all gotta chill out.
They aren't the only reliable. They're just the MOST reliable.
Noone has a close second either. It's lonely at the top for toyota.
Buy Japanese! 😆
I would go Ridgeline over the maverick if price wasn’t a issue. The Ridgeline has a great ride as well even though it isn’t body on frame but if your just using it for light errands then the Ridgeline is your best option IMO
I actually own a 2022 Ford Maverick, as well. Managed to find it in Colorado and it was the only one in the state being sold at the time. Now I have 4500 miles on it and I love every second driving behind the wheel of that thing!
I do archaeology for a living and it's been perfect for what I do in my career. I'll be adding more clearance to it later and a few other things, but it's an awesome truck to use for work.
Totally recommend this vehicle to anyone and everyone I meet! Ford absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one.
Long time viewer. I am very interested in your future reviews, specifically how comfortable the back seat is for adults on road trips. I drive a Ford C-MAX and the Maverick is basically it's replacement. 122k miles on it so far and no major issues. Lifetime average of 39.6mpg. Live in Minnesota and use dedicated snow tires and stick to the pavement. No issues with snow and ice. Btw, I can fit a full suspension medium size bike in the CMAX without taking wheels off or moving the front seats.
Wife has an older RAV4 v6 AWD which we run snow tires on in winter also. Those tires make a huge difference. Love the reliability at 155k miles, but wish for better gas mileage.
I literally did the same thing. I had a Magnetic Grey Toyota Tacoma just like you but the SR5 short-bed with no options that I traded in for my pre-ordered Ford Maverick Lariat. First time ordering a vehicle and as a result, I was able to spec it exactly how I wanted it with no compromises. It suits my needs just fine. It goes to show that bigger is not better. A compact truck is just as capable and practical as a mid-size or full-size that will never get put to its full potential. The added benefit is a nicer ride with great driving dynamics and ease of parking. You forget there's a bed in the back because it drives so car-like. Plus it's good-looking. It doesn't look like anything else on the road so gawking eyes are guaranteed.
I just bought a 2017 frontier 4x4 sv loaded used for like 26k. Just as capable and reliable as a tacoma for 10k less.
lol drives like a car because it is a car! I’d be embarrassed to drive that ugly thing! It’s a car with a truck bed 😂. Food stamp version of a truck.
@@johnb1658 Why do you have to hate? If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.
Love the Mav. Our company just hit 50k miles on one Maverick. We keep track of maintenance on each truck and the costs for maintaining the Maverick was literally “$0” apart from oil changes. LOL
It has three recalls right now. I would get it checked out. Especially the gas tank
Did you get recalls taken care of....?
@@beexiong2995 Yes, they replaced the fuel tanks at no cost. It did not seem to have a hole in it prior to our company taking it in.
@@RS-iv1up Yeah, but our unit seemed fine nothing was wrong with it.
The Maverick unit is now at 53k now with a lot of business going on this past week.
Thank you for making this video!!!!!!!! My story is surprisingly similar. I've had my 2007 Taco for 12 years. It is a good truck and mostly very dependable. I had a 2002 Dodge Ram Quadcab (which is far more comfortable). Unreasonably maybe I expected much better mpg for a much smaller truck with a 6-speed. 18mpg instead of 14mpg was disappointing. Four years ago I bought a used 2014 Chevy Volt which sometimes gets infinity MPG but is hard to fit my road bike into. The Volt PHEV has been incredible dependable (even better than the Taco!) so I was ready for a hybrid truck (I'm keeping the Volt!).
I waited for years for Honda to make a hybrid Ridgeline- years. When Ford announced the Maverick I waited for Honda to respond. They didn't (but they will- they'll have to) so last Nov I ordered my Maverick. I have to have cruise and remote mirrors so I had to get the XLT. I also added the lane assist, spray-in bed liner and a trailer hitch. Including the Dealer $$$$ charges it's like $25.5K all in.
So, it's been 7 months so I reckon I have 2 more months to go. I'll sell the Taco next month and hopefully get the truck for my birthday. I'll be 66 and have never owned a new vehicle- I'm too cheap. This little truck makes sense to my stingy self! Ford finally made the Ridgeline I wanted! It's going to be white. I'm going to name it Goose.
Thanks again for the video!
Ridgeline???? Is this a joke????? The only real truck you named was the taco….
Honest assessment of your personal needs when it comes to a vehicle. Many people buy way more vehicle than they need-however, if we all bought what we needed, we would all be driving EVs or hybrids, so no need to beat yourself up too much for buying a fun truck in the past. I was in the same boat with a Jeep Wrangler-realized that in the five years we owned it, we used 4WD about 2x a year and 4WD LO once-much better served with a Forester. Now that we needed the cargo capacity of a truck again, I just went with enough creature comfort with a crew cab and 2WD. Utility, simplicity, and 23 mpg from a 3.8 V6-I’ll take the small fuel economy trade off for the towing ability we occasionally need.
Got my Ecoboost maverick last year in October. All I do is use it to go mountain biking. Love the thing. Good choice!
Great review with realistic expectations and understanding of personal needs. It's much the same reasons I'll be parting with by Ram 1500. Gas mileage is still the best of any full-sides truck I've owned, but it's a lot more truck than I need, and still more expensive to operate now than when I bought it. The Maverick can do everything I bought my truck for, and do it for less while probably being more fun to drive and easier to get in/out of. It will certainly be easier to clean a foot of snow off of on a winter morning, or evening leaving work. It probably won't plow through 2 feet of drifted snow as easily, but that's also not an everyday event either.
Yeah well. If you want a long term reliable truck, that keeps its value. Buy a Tacoma!!!
💯 My lifted Tacoma is much worse on gas but I would never look back on Maverick and be proud of ownership. Everyone is different though 🙂
Since when 3rd gen Tacomas are reliable ? Only thing good about them is resale else everything is garbage just a boring turd to drive
@@hotrod7603 🤣 your a funny guy. Good one 👍😀
@@blombardo83 i am not joking..
@@hotrod7603 I’m sure you’re not joking, just ignorant. I know of 3rd gens that currently have 400k plus on them with 0 issues other then regular maintenance. Plenty in the 200k plus. Belong to many many groups and never hear of any real major issues. You don’t like Toyota because you found your gf or mom in the back with the wrong dude and I get that but don’t spread your hate.
Before I bought my latest Tacoma I looked at these Mavericks, the only thing really stopping me from owning a Maverick was the fact that I need an extended cab over a 4 door for work. I love the Tacoma... I have owned a 1st, 2nd and 3rd gen, but the Maverick was very appealing for its price point.
Don't do it friend! Ford will take your money and run!
Yeah that things to tiny and not good enough offroad.
I just saw this and your story is identical to mine. I sold my new Tacoma TRD Off Road that I had owned for 3 months (even made a $400 profit) and went and bought a hybrid Maverick. I found your channel looking for ways of hauling e-bikes. Glad to see it'll fit a large bike. Great job.
Cactus Grey XLT w/ FX4 package. I love it.
Great minds think alike, Josh! My XLT hybrid is supposed to be here next week (ordered 7/7)! And get this...I got rid of a Tacoma 4 x 4 also (but quite a bit older and not as nice). The Maverick's big draw for me was fuel economy and ease of driving. My Tacoma definitely rides and drives like a big truck. Congrats! Those XL's with the right options and a wheel swap look like a great way to go.
I liked both the Cactus Grey and Velocity Blue, so I let my wife choose. She chose the blue. The only open question I have about it is how well it will haul our tandem. By tape measure, with the front wheel off and using a fork mount a 6 x 6 on that forward bed slot, the rear wheel should be sitting right at the end of the tailgate, so we'll see what happens...I may have to get a little creative.
Awesome to hear - you're going to love it! And the Velocity Blue really pops on the road (I've seen one around my town). As far as your bike - it should work great with the tailgate down, if you needed to I'm sure you could rig a piece of plywood to extend out to support the back wheel. Stoked to see what you come up with!
Nice truck, just one minor detail. It's completely impossible to find one!
I spent a month hunting for them and best predictions I got was 2023. Yes there are some available, but price for them started from 32k.
After one month I surrendered and bought a new Tacoma Quad Cab for a 31.5k (which is a miracle to find if to be honest, as well) . Amazing truck!!!
Yes Pavlo! I think this is why, if Toyota can deliver on the Stout, they will own Maverick. I believe this because Ford made the big mistake of driving and invigorating a market they cannot supply. I grabbed a TRD Sport Access Cab last year on sale, and I Like it, but this truck just rings in my head repeatedly as more for my own needs.
I think that if most of us are really honest and willing to detach our stapled balls to our hitches, we will admit it.
I like the Water Bottle Feature in the doors. Notice on the inside of the door, the arm rest doesn't go all the way across. There's actually a space for a tall bottle of water or whatever you like to carry.
Good choices for your predicament . you’ll be very happy with your maverick long term as well
Congrats on being one of the pioneers who can tell us the long term reliability of the Mav before we buy it. If it can go long without unexpected breakdowns, I may join the club.
I'll wait for winter to hear the critics if it's thump up then I'm sorry with gas and not bad towing ohh the price . Tacoma is reliable yet wtf remember seeing some for 4 to 5 k now its crazy . Not a big ford fan but with this changes the game so far heard good things let s see mother nature do its job .
I know it's sacrilegious for a Midwest boy to say, but I've stayed with Toyota because of the fact that American trucks are going down in quality. If the Maverick will hold up like the F-150, I'll really be into it.
I kinda laugh when mountain bikers talk trucks, seeing as you can buy a hitch for a Toyota Prius if you’re that concerned about fuel economy.
Get a truck if you have bigger toys, but as IFHT says, a true mountain biker’s car costs less than their downhill rig.
I'm a Toyota Fan but just Ordered a Ford for the first time. I've owned 2 Tacos back when they were called yotas before they decided to get ridiculously oversized physically and financially.
Toyota fans just jealous Ford beat them to the punch on something that has become tremendously popular, and affordable.
Thanks a ton!
The worst thing about Tacos are all the fan boys who believe Toyota can do no wrong and everything else is junk. They haven't disappointed in these comments.
In 5 years (assuming he still has it) the gas savings alone is superior and offsetting any maintenance fix or repairs after warranty if/when time comes.
I average 16 mpg in my vehicles over the last 5 years and currently spend $350 a month /$4,200 a year on gas.
The hybrid would pay for itself in 5 years just in gas savings for me personally. So I plan on daily driving a Maverick that can do 90% of everything I need, but only not capable of towing my side by side... possibly?
Yes of course you can opt in for the turbo 4k towing model, but we're talking about fuel economy and practicality for those who don't work with actual full size truck needs.
The maverick is not going to replace mid/full size truxks, but I'm sure it will do 80%+ of what truck lovers need. It's small, not going to win any style awards but will become a new trendsetter and worthy machine.
I've been waiting on order for 6 months, if I love it that much by the time they make a hybrid AWD 4k tow'er, I may swap it out!
In 5 years the hybrid battery will fail or start too. Average cost of a hybrid battery is $4k not including labor. Plus your telling me the fuel savings will offset the labor costs and repairs in a Ford compared to a Toyota. Yeah nice try. Your definitely dreaming.
You should place a value on down time and the inconvenience of your inevitable ford issues and breakdowns. Put a value on that and reevaluate. I have already seen several articles outlining issues with the Maverick. I wish you luck but I feel your plan is flawed.
casual mountain biker here, waiting on my Maverick hybrid to be built. hopefully it comes in soon.
dat transition! Funny enough im thinking the same truck and also have a transition (scout). I traded my frontier pro4x for a Hyundai elentra and i dread not having space anymore.
Dope video, thanks
I like the price point and mpg. I don't like the size of the bed and it being mostly untried untested drivetrain. Also a ford... With a 2020 Tacoma and the 2.7L 4x4 I already get 25+ mpg and know this truck will need no new parts and have no issues. I also know this truck will hold it's value and stay on the road much longer than these mavericks.
I also believe the Tacoma can still be worked on by an amateur mechanic as the maverick will need professionals throughout the life of the truck.
Originally I was always wanting a tacoma, but like you I'd never use it to it's full potential and would hurt at the pump. Hoping to pick up a 2023 hybrid maverick in the future, great video!
I'm hoping the 2023 version has awd with hybrid. It's the only thing missing for me to upgrade from my 2009 elantra.
Please don't get this Pos truck. Get a used Tacoma instead if you don't need off-road get a 2wd. they make 4clinder and v6 models..
I think 90% of Tacoma owners never use them to their full potential haha
So this means you’re just gonna settle for less…
@@JoeTaco83 I mean if it costs 10k less for better MPG, more interior space, then yes.
Ngl, the video title got me fired up lol. You make darn good points and I congratulate you on your purchase. I'm sticking with my '03 tacoma, but thats cause I do too much offroading and don't make enough money to replace it. The Maverick looks pretty sweet beyond the typical small truck issue of having a short bed though lol
Can your bike fit in the back seat with the lower part folded up and the front wheel off? This would be a good option for me if I could keep the bike secure inside the vehicle while at work so I can go ride after work.
For sure 95% of most truck users don't need a 'full size truck'. The realistic need for those is rarely. Sure - a few people use the crap out of a truck. For some things, you NEED that sort of towing capacity. But for most people who look at it honestly... You don't. Vehicles like the Maverick provide a good mix of mileage and utility while at a great cost savings. I hope people can lose the ego and look at what is probably better for their use case. Thanks for the update!
So well said - I try to be realistic as possible and this is exactly what I need!
Haha yeah. I have a Ranger and do think a Sierra/Tundra/Silverado would be very cool until I see people struggle with the size since I live in SoCal anyway.
This guy he's out of he mind , I'm not going to dump a reliable truck for a truck that will only last 5 year
a local dealer quoted me a 10K up charge for the maverick plus there was a 4-6 month wait. I said thanks and got in my 4runner to drive for another year until the craziness dies down.
Super cool...i like it......was that your sisters foot with crocs?
Lol...great video , makes sense!
I have a 2020 Tacoma and had I known the fuel economy was going to be THIS BAD I would not have purchased it. I get 16 - 17 MPG regularly, 18 if I am lucky. It's a TRD Sport model, which has very road-friendly tires. I don't get why it's so terrible on fuel. I had a full-size 2015 Silverado and it actually faired slightly better and it was a much more capable truck.
I like the Hybrid Maverick, I do however live in Minnesota and would appreciate all-wheel drive. I do know that with good dedicated winter tires any front-wheel drive vehicle does awesome, so I guess if I had to I could go without AWD. I am however hoping they eventually come out with an all-wheel drive hybrind. There is talk that they may someday do that.
Lol yep. Same. I had a Silverado before the Tacoma I'm driving now. I thought I would be saving some in gas but it's actually worse and it's not even a 4x4. Way too overpriced for such terrible Gpm and features.
So true on the gas milage - I was shocked at how bad it was. And if they come out with an AWD hybrid - we'll all be stoked!
Clean out your maf sensor, change your spark plugs and cables, and your oxygen sensors and you should get a few more mpg.
Outdated motor and trans. Plain and simple.
I don't know how you did not know about the mpg. That information is available everywhere DONT BLAME THE TRUCK FOR YOUR STUPIDITY
As a former gen1 owner of a ford, I wish you the best of luck with the Maverick. I had the rear differential leak and the gem module crap out on my Explorer. They eventually figured it out.
Yeah I'm really hoping nothing too bad pops up - we will see!
It's a parts bin vehicle so all of the major components like engine, trans, drivetrain on both hybrid and ecoboost models are pretty well tried and trued.......
Yea it's a risk for sure. I think going into this one has to assume that issues will be something you have to deal with. The Tacoma was amazing with reliability - in spite of what Consumer Reports erroneously reports ( in spite of the transmission that shifted poorly but never broke-down)
Good review man. I do wish people would fully show and compare the front and rear leg and head room against the Tacoma. They always just jump in for 5 seconds and say it's good but don't elaborate on their height and take the time to show and measure the space in front of and above them. We know the back seat room is bigger in the Maverick but by how much exactly? Like in a Tacoma, someone 6' tall is about the max, then your head starts touching the headliner. What's the max in the Maverick? Also, could you elaborate on the difference in road noise? It sounds like your Tacoma was lifted with beefier tires so this might not be a fair comparison but still....
I've had three Tacomas including two 3rd gens and they're great. Value retention isn't just the best of any truck, it might be the best of ANY vehicle. The main issue to me really is the rear seat space if you need to fit people over 6' tall back there. There's also more affordable models besides the TRDs you usually see. Most people will never even use the rear locker anyways. I got an SR, debadged it and put $1,800 worth of TRD pro wheels and slightly larger AT tires on it. People ask me all the time if it's a Pro and think I spent like $50-60k on it. I tell them it's an SR, not even and SR5! The SR double cab 4x4 V6 is one of THE best truck deals out there right now. They even upgraded some more of the basic equipment on it recently. It's well equipped.
For someone who doesn't need or want the offroad ability or 4wd, the Maverick is a stellar deal though. I'd like to just check one out and get a test drive but they're impossible to find on the lot! I bet in a couple years, they'll have a plug-in hybrid AWD that can do 40 miles AND a full EV AWD version. If they're still affordable, I may have to get one.
I recently had a similar train of thought while shopping for a new vehicle. I wanted a Tacoma but man are they expensive. And I realized i haven’t gone anywhere in years that I would need a 4x4 Nevermind the fuel economy. I ended up buying a 22 WRX maybe not the perfect vehicle for mountain biking but got a roof rack on it and for where I ride my bike it it will be just fine. And if it’s not I still have my 31 year old Toyota pickup around to help me out. Congrats on the new maverick looks sweet, it was a vehicle I checked out and considering buying. Looking forward to future videos with it.
It's hard to be honest with ourselves, but I realized I don't need a real truck - just a prius with a pickup bed 😂
@@DailyMTBRider I agree it was something I had a hard time admitting and then I denied it for a bit too. In the end I have no regrets not buying another truck.
Thanks man for not buying this pos. I got a 96 Tacoma and it does everything just fine. People think this is better because lower price and better gas mileage, but what they are forgetting is after the warranty is up not many mechanics can repair the hybrid system. So that means big bucks at the dealer... and for those needing to haul they can always pick up a small trailer to pull behind a car..
Except in 10-15 years the Tacoma, if maintained, will be worth exactly the same as it is today, if not more.
Maybe true - but history is not always a vision of the future - with all the new electric vehicles out there ... I wouldn't bet on it... or would I?
@@mikesawyer1336 as gas vehicles get phased out there’ll be an even higher demand for the older tacomas.
1. Nostalgia
2. Over the next 25 years there’ll still be stuff the EVs can’t do that gas trucks can and if there are less gas vehicles to choose from, the well maintained examples will fetch high prices from those specifically looking for them.
Between the Maverick and the Lightning, Ford is killing it with attracting new customers this year.
And the Bronco, just starting to see the Bronco out and about and they are pretty cool.
@@kdrapertrucker def not the bronco…. Even the feds are investigating bronco engine failures….
Great review. Now if I could just find one.
Waiting on the 4Runner to get redesigned next year. I do actually use the off road capabilities on my Tacoma, in Colorado and Wyoming some roads to trailheads are actually jeep trails. And yeah I could buy two Mavericks for what my 2019 Tacoma is STILL worth haha
I cancelled my Maverick order and bought a Taco! Now, everytime I see a Mav on the road, I thank God that I did. To each their own I guess.
I thought about getting a Maverick... Very briefly. Love my 2022 Taco 😁
If they make an off road version maybe
I have an XLT Maverick with FX-4. Love it.
Must be nice to be so rich that you can afford a Tacoma in 2022 😂
@@cameronmchugh4153hard work and lots of luck hehe. Never thought I'd buy new... But options/numbers buying used made the decision easier
Good find! Not for me, because I live in an area that gets lots of snow and I need towing capability, but it’s cool you were able to cash in on the ridiculous Toyota prices and get something that works better for you.
Totally get that! This works great for me but for sure is not for everyone!
Have an fx4 maverick and it absolutely rocks the snow.
yeah there XLT that isn't a hybrid is pretty good, if I'm not mistaken they used the same 4x4 system as the focus RS and it does pretty well in the snow
Whatever suits your needs....too many ppl get caught up in off road....great review.
Haven't watched the video yet. Will watch later, but my reaction to the title is I'll buy a maverick when it gets a manual
As a fellow Tacoma owner, I find myself in a similar situation as you my friend, Glad I found your video. I really do like my Tacoma (and Toyotas in general) however, had the Ford Maverick been available just a few years earlier, the Maverick probably would have been my choice instead of the Tacoma. I think the Maverick would fit my needs better than the Tacoma. I mostly use my truck for commuting, light hauling, and light off-roading so don't really need all of the capability the Tacoma has to offer. Especially with recent gas prices, the argument to trade my truck for something more fuel-efficient has been more convincing than ever. Still, I am hesitant to trade in my vehicle right now since the Maverick is still so new and the Tacoma is a proven reliable vehicle. Maybe I should wait until my truck is paid off, as I only have less than $10K left until its paid off?
Do yourself a favor and look up the prices of similar used Tacomas to yours. The prices are insane! I sold my used 2018 last fall with 50,000 miles on it, for more than I bought it for. If I include the tax and title costs, I only lost $1,000. I then turned around and bought a new 2022. Total cost to swap was barely anything. Just order a Maverick so you aren't paying any BS added dealer markup.
@@4drcanyonracer I did look up the value. If Kelly Blue Book and Edmunds are to be believed, I would at least break even trading in my Tacoma right now as is. I agree ordering directly from Ford would be the way to go. My hesitancy is mainly revolved around the fact that the Maverick is so new that it hasn't really been tested to the same length as the Toyota. I would really love to have a hybrid pickup for the gas mileage, but you can only get front-wheel drive hybrids with the Maverick currently. I would prefer to have the AWD version (which is still better on gas than my Tacoma). My intuition tells me that better things are coming to the vehicle market in a few years, so I might be better off waiting just a bit longer unless something significant in life changes that pushes me to trade in my current vehicle sooner?
@@Honeybadger_525 The hybrid drive train has been in the Escape for several years and seems to be reliable. Not sure about the rest of the vehicle.
Sell it and buy a frontier for 10k less haha. Same capability and gas has dropped over a dollar now.
Damn it has a decent payload capacity, wonder how it'd be as a work truck lol its not that bad lookin either!
It'd be a great beater work truck in my opinion!
That unibody is gonna deform versus a true body on frame truck. I wouldn't use it as a true workhorse. Getting groceries, okay.
Here in New York they’re using it already as smaller utility trucks in Nassau county. They were the were XLT trim with 4WD.
Good video. Thanks
My neighbor just picked up a new Maverick Lariat with AWD after ordering it 10 months ago. I have to say I was pretty impressed with it and would consider one if I was ever to downsize.
Lets hope the maverick last 200k miles
Good job by Ford for understanding what the customer wants and delivering. Waiting for Honda to make a hybrid Ridgeline. If it can get 35 MPG i will buy. Very disappointed in Tundra hybrid mileage.
Hey Sir, new subscriber here.
Question: is there a need to tie down the rear tire of your bike r is it t well secured already from the tail gate pad?
I owned three Ford vehicles, never again. My Toyota PU is 29 years old and my vehicle is 13 years old. No major problems. Never stop running.
Yes nice truck. But switch from a Toyota Tacoma? 2 thoughts, long term and even short term reliability, and residual value.
I converted my total residual value from an old Tacoma to a new Ford. That was a good trade. But I expect issues.
I just "stumbled" across this video. Would love to see follow up videos with u on trails to see how it performs!
You obviously didn't watch the video. He didn't buy a Maverick to go trail riding and for the record, most Tacos are just like Jeeps, mallcrawlers.
@@frankking439 ok I meant the light trails that he takes for his bike rides- I know he's not rock crawling in a front wheel drive hybrid....but thanks for the message Frank
Just got my production schedule emailed to me yesterday for my fx4 AWD XLT. I'm pretty hyped. Just crossing my fingers that the dealer it's getting sent to doesn't pull some BS with marking it up the agreed price.
crazy that you went from Toyota to ford .. good luck with long-term reliability...
I agree, reputation and QDR are already against the Maverick. I worry about that. However, size and use wise, it's really all I need. My Tacoma is definitely overkill. Though sometimes I love overkill. Oh, and the GMC Sierra on the freeway hauling a Starbucks 20oz? Very overkill.
I love my tacoma !! I have an 08 and never had any problems with it ! And get great gas mileage, Ford builds junk !! I have friends who own fords and they are constantly in for repairs
Ford is the number 1 truck seller for a reason…..they’re just so sexy !!
EXACTLY FORD CONSTANTLY IN FOR REPAIRS!!! 🤣🤣
I mean, as a Technician myself, I get told every day, that Ford stands for "Fix Or Repair Daily" and that comes from a dude who only owns GM Vehicles.
@@ashtonrc4291 like gm dont build vehicles that brakes . All company at some point in they time build something that falls apart eventually you as a technician should know that
Toyota quality is a myth, look up Tundra and Tacoma frame rot.
If you're using it exclusively on road and don't need to utilize the bed for actually hauling stuff, sure. That said, there are better choices than a Maverick.
Such as?
I forgot the name of it, but do you still have that mini truck thing? Is the mileage any good with it? Anyway nice truck, I like it- the new one.
I got lucky and got my maverick xlt eco boost for msrp. Wanted a tacoma but didn't want the gas mileage nor the price. Maverick wins 👌
Other than mileage per gallon, I'll never sell my tacoma especially for a ford. Reliability is my main concern. To many of us that actually use our trucks, you should've bought a car.
Congrats but I'll stick to my Tacoma. I have a camper to tow and not confident that the maverick would handle it and my gear. But I had a lifted SUV before so the Tacoma actually isn't that bad on gas to me. I do get wanting to save some fuel though. Good luck with it.
It has a 4 cylinder from a ford fwd car and it has a CVT transmission.. basically a car with a bed. not a full on metal frame. total dog pile.. it would be like towing your camper with a ford fusion...
@@turboimport95 I think more like a Ford focus. I seen it in person its cute and sure it'd work for only commuting to work and a few trips to the garden center. It's not for me.
I just got my XLT yesterday and i can’t wait to throw our bikes in the back 😀. Exact same color
What color did you choose for your Maverick? Thanks for the video!
Hell naw.. I'll keep my '12 TRD sport 4x4 manual thank you 😎👍🏽
Most uncomfortable truck to drive reliable but uncomfortable
@@justinbelk2759 the taco or the mav?
Taco
@@justinbelk2759 well I haven't driven the maverick yet so wouldn't know the comfortability of it, but from what I've experienced my two years owning my taco it's not uncomfortable at all, it's actually fun to drive being its a manual so I guess my attention to fun driving overshadows my attention to comfort level 😂👍🏽
@@uno3863 I hear ya I would rather choose reliability over comfort
A friend of mine got a maverick because of the fuel economy and regretted it a few weeks later as it already started having mechanical issues that cost a fortune!! He traded it in for a tacoma and hasn't had any issues
Cost a fortune. Man, it’s under warranty.
So what was wrong with it that wasn't covered under warranty?
Fake news. Taco troll …
Yeah that's what makes me wanna get a tacoma over a maverick but tacomas are sooo expensive unlike the maverick
If the dealer still has it on Saturday, you just cost me $25k! 😂 Thanks for the real review!
Please tell me it's possible to cram 4 29ers into the back of this? I just ordered a Maverick so I probably won't know for sure for at least 6 months lol.
We all do stupid stuff. He'll be singing a different tune after a few trips to the dealership. Been there done that. Also, there's a reason toyotas cost so much. A very good reason.
Love it. Tacomas are expensive and overrated. I had a 2020 Tacoma for a year and got rid of it. Highly underpowered and horrendous gas mileage.
So true my friend - what are you driving now?
@@DailyMTBRider well i went to total opposite end of the efficiently spectrum. I got a Tesla Model Y….Bike goes on a hitch rack with all wheel drive to get me to any trail head, and almost nothing to charge at home.
@Vin it’s all about reliability and resale value with the Tacoma. Now the Maverick definitely suits 90% of truck owners out there including my self. (I own a 2020 TRD off-road)
@@IzaguirreC totally agree. I got a crazy resale amount for my Tacoma. I got what I paid for it in 2019 with 1 year with 1 year of ownership and 20k miles. It was just a boring vehicle
@@vin374 my highest offer so far is 43.1k for my 2020 cement trd offroad (tech, led headlights) with 9500 miles, very tempting but I have tons of parts installed on it, and I love my Tacoma. With all the equity on the truck I could buy a Maverick paid in full. (I owe 15k)
2005 4 cylinder Tacoma is my daily. 10" sub and touchscreen. More mpg would be nice but 17 years and never broke down. I love the Tacoma reliability
Just waiting on Plug-in AWD version in ~2 years time. Lets go!
He chose……poorly. In just a few short years the MTB will be worth more than that Ford.
I don't trust unibody fords with small block + Turbo.
You're probably right... I keep telling people the only thing wrong with it is it's not a toyota! My plan is to jump on the first toyota electric pickup - hopefully this bad boy will still have some value when that happens!
Fair enough - the hybrids don't have turbos though, same as the escapes and those have been running pretty well!
@@DailyMTBRider The hybrid version has a CVT though and those are notoriously unreliable, from just about any manufacturer.
@@g.donuts3551 not true, Toyota, Ford and Honda have very reliable CVT. This hybrid drivetrain has been used in Ford crossovers for years and is very reliable.
Great review ! And yes, it is what 95% of truck owners need , without paying for the stuff you don't use or need. I've got a 2022 XL Ecoboost AWD and coming from a F-150 extended cab FX4 .......I absolutely love my Maverick !!
Lol I hope others follow suit...ready to get me a used Tacoma!
Do you think over time the tire over the tailgate will scuff it up? Do you think the bed will fit 2 youth bikes and 2 adult bikes by tailgate method or better to get hitch or bed bike rack?
The tire will for sure scuff up the back a little, but nothing major. This would rock 4 bikes no problem, but if you're doing serious shuttling it'd be worth getting a bike rack!
They have mats for that. Also have hitch carriers that can hold 4 or more bikes.
Buys a truck and complains about fuel cost?
SUPRISE PIKACHU FACE:
I have an Alto blue lariat with everything except the sun roof on order...... Waiting still.
I am giving up my 2000 4runner limited that has a 2"lift ko2's, etc.
I have two new fuel EX GX upside down in the back with the front tires off.
We will see if my Maverick will fair
I have a '17 Ram Rebel. Thinking of downsizing but I've been in the Maverick and it's just too small for me. I'm waiting until they hybridize the Ranger, which is supposed to happen during the next gen in 2024 I think
I can't wait to own one
I’d get the maverick in a heartbeat if it could fit car seats. As far as I can tell the driver and front passenger would be miserable with 2 car seats back there.
Also, driving sports tv did a comparison between the mav and Tacoma and found that in an off-road test they both got 14mpg. So if you’re driving your maverick like a truck, it gets mileage like a truck.
The AWD Maverick used 20% less fuel than the TRD in the Driving TV offroad test with some highway as well. Significant difference in fuel economy.
Going with a brand new model (no idea what kind of issues you can encounter) of a historically unreliable make just because it's cheaper is not a great decision that will COST you in the long run. Tacomas keep their value and they're extremely reliable.
Exactly. People are so dumb. Whenever i see “reviews” of new vehicles, i think, how can this be a complete review if you havent owned it for years, and know what issues it may or may not have?
Ordered mine in September. Hopefully it shows up soon.
Got a notification for a June 13th build date!
Nice truck man!! 33 mpg on the hwy ain't bad!! I would love to compare my 2010 Tacoma TRD off-road D-4D diesel!! My mpg is 42 on the hwy!! I live north of Everett, WA man!! 👍👊
My Maverick gets 37-38 highway and 45+ city.
This is the best Tacoma ad I’ve ever seen!
I didn’t know the Tacoma was a full-fledged truck with four-wheel-drive and a high clearance with Toyota reliability.
I recommend getting one set of dedicated snow tires, and one set of dedicated summer tires.
That's what I hear works best - but luckily I don't drive much in the snow!
Love it Josh!
Living that Ford life with ya!
@@DailyMTBRider Not anymore! I actually sold my van for a very large profit. That FWD van was taken down some pretty horrendous roads in Moab, so know that Maverick will do excellent! Drive that thing on over here to Bentonville!
No way Kyle, I totally missed that! I loved your van build videos - but making a profit is always a win! I hope to get to bentonville again soon... but I think I'd rather fly 😅
Great video
Thanks - that means a lot!
Just to summarize your video for you the maverick is NOT a truck it's a suv with a bed
Trucks are defined by the weight carrying capacity , tow limit and utilization
The maverick doesn't have Any of those
It's basically like the Honda ridgeline/pilot
Not really suitable for those conditions and size wise not really utilizable for other uses
However it is nice for like daily driver and basic uses like picking up groceries and light supplies
Very interesting video but quick question, today most dealers selling the maverick way up above MSRP, so the question is if you pay much more on a simple maverick was it worth it vs the Tacoma?
Great question - in short, nothing is over MSRP and we all know it.
If you order it online, you will get it at MSRP.
@@stevelouie5928 I think orders will resume in July for '23
I like it. the only thing I dislike is that itd only in a four door. I would love to see an extended cab