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You seem to be a big fan of Toyota they are great vehicles in my opinion but if you can afford a Toyota you can afford a much nicer vehicle am I round for thinking that Scotty ?
@@billfrete8487 not sure why it being a Ford is a problem but it would easily start at 26,000 if it was made in America. A lot of the parts for it are made in America then it’s assembled in Mexico so I really don’t have a huge problem with it. I personally have one ordered and I’m very happy that a truck like this is available. Not everyone needs a full size truck.
@@BillyMansfield87 I'm not so sure, Lawrence. In general, hybrids do better in the city because of the greater use of the electric motor, the regenerative braking, and the lesser need for gas.
If you live in the city. If the majority of your driving is stop and go then the hybrid is worth it, but if all you do is highway driving you won't get the fuel mileage as you be running on an underpower engine.
I hope the maverick is successful so that Toyota makes a compact unibody “truck” to compete. Cheap, small, fuel efficient trucks is a category id love to see have success.
I like the look of the big trucks but the little compact trucks always caught my eye more. There’s just something about them because they are small and they look nice
I own a brand new Maverick. Its well thought out and has met every need ive had for it. Gas mileage is incredible. I traded my paid for 2013 Lariat F150 basically straight up for it... i only came out of pocket $1,500. Im happy, I get 37 mpg, ive done all kinds of "truck stuff" with it already and its paid for.. win win
I'm definitely going with the Maverick. Better fuel economy at a better price. Saying wait till 2025 to see what Toyota will do is foolish. In three years both Ford and Toyota will likely have even better fuel-efficient engines. On a side note how did a video about the Maverick turn into a Toyota commercial?
Let's be real. Whether you like Ford or not the Maverick is going to sell like hotcakes. I can only hope it does as I would love to see a resurgence for competition in the small/compact truck space. As someone who has a large gas guzzling truck and suv, I have been dying for a small AWD truck for around town. I don't like Ford but this may honestly make me jump if no one else comes to market in the next couple years with something similar.
You just said what I’ve literally been thinking for years! For example as a tire tech the other day we simultaneously pulled in an 04’ Tundra right next to a 22’ TRD off road Tacoma. Besides the exterior cosmetics they are virtually identical in size.
Even small trucks r big now. My old ranger next to a new small truck looks tiny. Its crazy. I miss when trucks were trucks, now its more like Cadillacs with a truck bed in back
@@travdripdrip382 Its because their main market demographic are guys with insecurity issues so they need to buy the biggest truck they can to give off a tough guy vibe while literally never using the bed for anything outside of a jerry can
He's making the comparison because as it stands currently (and for the near future), the Maverick won't have any choice but to compete outside of its class, because there aren't any other competitors _in_ its class. So yes, it's even going to be competing against its slightly bigger brother, the Ranger.
Not entirely true. I am considering between maverick and Tacoma. I would never get a ranger because i can get a Tacoma for the same price and I prefer Toyota, and I can get a long bed with the double cab. But I might consider a maverick instead of a Tacoma because it’s cheaper. So they might not be direct competitors but they are competitors nonetheless.
I have been on the Tacoma team for over 2 decades, I'm a mid-size contractor who loves DIY and commutes ... honestly, I'm moving to team Maverick asap. Looks, MPG and the DIY concept got me... and of course, most important PRICE
Going for the Maverick. I’ve had my eyes on these two trucks, but given that I don’t need to tow anything but would like something with more cargo space than my compact sedan, I’d say I’m definitely the customer Ford has in mind for these trucks.
@@PremiumUserUltra cost isn't the issue lol, the problem is that mid size trucks are gas hogs and the Maverick although smaller is the perfect choice who wants something with bed space or somewhat tow capacity, but also just wants something bigger in case
@@coppha3037 it's only a gas hog if you dog it. I get 28 -30 mpg driving highway back and fro to work. Mind you I have to go 65 but if I need the power it's there. I don't get anything from warning you. I have an edge and it's awesome on gas no matter what. It has that 2.4, only issue it's had was the turbo needing to get replaced after 150k.
It's almost impossible to buy one here in Houston....they're all sold or on hold and the big rental companies are gobbling them up before it hits the dealership, bummer for us folks waiting for them.
It is. I went to buy a Tacoma a few months ago. After test driving, it was just too slow and cramped for me to spend so much money. Yea it’ll last forever, but who wants to drive something you don’t enjoy that long? I left and test drove the new ranger. Holy crap the difference was incredible. Powertrain was amazing. Way more room in the drivers seat. I left with a ranger and have loved it every day since.
After a lifetime of "over buy" capabilites that I "might" need; I'm considering a hybrid Lariat Maverick. As a retiree, mileage and cost are concerns. The hybrid Maverick is perfect for life in Central Florida.
I think that this should be an obvious choice. Outside of the hybrid, we know that the 2.0 Ecoboost is a workhorse, and has many years of proven reliability behind it. The fact that you can pair this excellent drivetrain with a compact truck for the low $20k range brand new is nothing short of magic. No contest, your move, Toyota.
Owned a Toyota Tacoma four-cylinder average 19 to 20 miles to the gallon, under powered ,uncomfortable, limited payload capacity. It was very reliable though.
I have my eye on the hybrid Maverick. I’m a regular camper and being able to haul a lot of equipment and still have a back seat is a big plus to me, and the high ground clearance would be awesome. Above all the Maverick has what has kept me away from trucks until now, good gas mileage.
Yeah I watched the whole thing waiting for "the truth" I haven't heard. He basically just dubbed all the other review videos on TH-cam already and didn't share anything we didn't already know. 💁♂️
Lmao, it helps people buying cars compare and decide their preference, from someone who's honest and trustworthy. You guys sound like the goths from Southpark rn.
I would go personally with the Toyota Tacoma My reasons is because I have had my best luck with Toyota vehicles I have had 2 Toyota Corolla's one Camry And I currently have a Toyota tundra None of them ever left me stranded The tundra currently has 242000 miles still running like a clock
It's unfortunate that the full sized pickups have become so gigantic in the last decade or so, the design caters to the "I want to be a big rig driver" set instead of people that use them as work vehicles.
I love this move because it also indicates a move towards practicality. Most truck owners don't need the massive trucks they buy, they're just posers. I know because I've seen it, high school kids that do no contracting work, driving to school in Ford Raptors... It's so silly and maybe people will stop compensating for their small wangs with massive trucks. To those that do actually use their massive truck, good for you! Keep at it. I'm sure you'd appreciate less posers driving your cars.
The wife wiped out my Corolla yesterday. While I stood looking at the police lights reflect off the wreckage, all I could think was, yup…Cactus Gray, Hybrid.
Hi. I’m in New Zealand and almost 40yrs ago when I was looking at buying my first car, our mechanic said, “buy Toyota”. Any Toyota. And now I it seems Toyota’s are still the preferred brands, suggested by mechanics. NZ and our closet Country Australia both have had a love affair with the Holden brand and Ford, mainly Ford Falcons. I now have 3 Fords. 1990 - 1993s. But my first car was a Holden HQ and I’ve had several of these during my life. I love watching your videos and hopefully learning from them. I grew up learning to ‘do your own repairs’. Once I started having kids, I didn’t have time to do car stuff but would insist my partner service our vehicles. So he had to go to the library and get work books to do repairs. I wish we had had TH-cam.
I work as a part time ferry deck hand and as a part time musician. I’m looking at the Ford Mav to be sort of a commuter for both lines of work. I like the truck so I can hawl musical equipment to my gigs, which makes for easy load in and out. I don’t have any trailers, so I don’t really care about towing. I like the 40 MPG rating.
I’m excited for it to release. Been looking for a small modern truck, was going to buy an older ranger but people are asking way too much right now for used vehicles
Yes! I came to the exact realization yesterday. I was 1 hour from going to look at a 2003 Ranger for sale by owner but I couldn't do it. Placed my order for the XLT eco-boost today.
Same here, I have been looking at 2000's model Rangers and while sitting in the ford dealership last night while my toyota van was getting an oil change, my friend told me about the maverick which I've never heard of before...Took it for a test drive...I'm in LOVE, it will do all I want....I am thinking the non-hybrid tho because I might want to tow a camper at some point for the family and I'm concerned about the price of any repairs involving the hybrid...
As a mechanic, I agree, new models usually are riddled with quirky problems. Though in this case the maverick is sharing the Bronco sport and Escape body and power train. Even the hybrid is just an Escape hybrid with batteries moved under back seat as bed area not good location for them. This is also why no 4wd mavrick hybrid option, batteries are in way of rear drive shaft
Most cases I'd agree but with the current market for vehicles were in a unique situation where new cars are potentially only 5-6k more expensive than a similar used vehicle with 50-100k miles. If you wait a year or two this scenario is likely to dissipate. Just something to consider.
Had to make this exact choice. I love the tacomas looks and reliability. But since im a super short person, electric seats are a must. You can only get electric seats with the v6 sr5 package. With those options selected the truck is out of my budget. I instead ordered a maverick xlt hybrid. Way better price and mpg. Im never going to tow anyway.
when I bought my 2015 Nissan Frontier new it was the only 4 cyl standard trans in the entire Las Vegas area. I had to settle for silver in color. Today 6 and half years later it has only 19800 miles and has cost me nothing in maintenance other than a battery and a new set of Michelin Defender tires as the original tires were suffering from major dry rot and sun damage. It is what I wanted and it has been totally reliable for every day driving in the city and a few trips out into the hinterlands etc. I had a flat and I took my truck to discount tire in town. While there the manager at my request checked the code on the tires and it came up as being built in 2013. No wonder they looked so bad. Although they had only18K miles on them. I had bought the truck in January of 2015 and now in 2021 the truck was 6 years old but the tires could have been 8 to 9 years old depending on how long they sat in a wharehouse prior to being mounted on my truck. So I invested 750 bucks in a very good set of tires. I believe that the three most important things about your vehicle are the tires, brakes and steering. What do you think?
I picked up a 2.0 awd maverick and love it . I have a family of 3 and drive 90% city and still gets 450 miles to a tank . I wanted a sedan or suv but this works out great for small projects around the house or getting odd shape things like tv's or dryer no need to get it delivered then it goes back to being a car.
Answer to the question is simple: the Tacoma. If you want to save on fuel why get a pickup truck in the first place. If you need to tow like once a year just rent one for that very day and save, save, save a lot of money.
@@joepierson3859 oh my thinking was not just about the price tag, unless you're into owning a pickup truck to show off. You need it to tow, if that's your need then go for one that does the job and is reliable.
@@joepierson3859 fair enough, just still think that buying a pickup truck is all about towing or carry. That said it's up to the owner to decide what works best for him. In that case my choice is still the Tacoma.
I have a 2014 Tacoma with a V6 102k miles never had one single mechanical issue with it the only thing I changed was the battery along with spark plugs air filter and oils of course. You just can't beat Toyota quality and durability
Yea fords powertrain beats Toyota reliability. I test drove the Tacoma and the new ranger. The difference was enough to sell me. Tacoma is cramped and slow. I couldn’t drive it for 20 years. If I get 10 or 12 good years from my ranger, I’ll be hally
@@tesla_models bro I researched for probably 2 months before I bought. The only issue at all in the new rangers was fuel in the oil on some of the early 2019s. That was fixed quickly with new injectors, and there’s no big issues since then. Some people complaining about the transmission, but it’s not failing, people just aren’t used to a 10 speed. I have seen nothing about them catching on fire
My 2001 has a 2.7 liter 4 banger with 409,000 miles and still running strong. Same valves and no major motor work or transmission work has ever been done. My goal is to get it to 1 million miles and get a free one from Toyota!!
I've ordered a Maverick! It was a very easy decision for me, I was looking to upgrade from my current compact hatchback to a small SUV mainly so that I could carry a dirt bike on a hitch-mounted rack. But then I heard about the Maverick and it seemed absolutely perfect for my needs: I live in a suburban area where parking can be difficult so compact is good. It will be even better than a SUV for hauling sports equipment which is my only real reason for wanting to get something bigger. And I drive a lot so I'm going to be very happy with the hybrid gas mileage (it's considerably better than my current Subaru Impreza hatchback which only gets about 27 mpg). It's funny how many of my friends are trying to talk me into a Toyota Tacoma or a bigger SUV and into getting all sorts of off-road packages.. I mean I appreciate that those things are cool but I have absolutely no need for them (I have zero intention of taking my next daily driver rock crawling or trail driving or anything more serious than maybe the occasional dirt road to get to a dirt bike trail or MTB spot) and aside from the actual sticker price they would cost me loads of gas money and make parking a pain. We need to snap out of this "bigger is always better" culture and get what best suits our needs.
That's awesome! What Trim level and color did you get? I'm looking to trade/upgrade my fullsize into a Maverick. I also spend most time in urban environments and parking my f150 can be a pain. It would seem better, if you wanted to do crawling, then perhaps look into a vehicle that you specifically use for that application. Are you going to sell or trade in your Impreza?
@@AKS-74U supposedly around the end of this month but I've heard from other sources that there is a delay with the Hybrid getting EPA approval and that deliveries won't happen until early to mid December. Hoping that's not true!
@@RichHomieFresh I traded a Mercedes Benz E350 for mine. I ordered back in July and am the first one in Wisconsin to get it. I have a Lariat with the 2.0 ecoboost. Its everything I had hoped for. My reasoning was is my garage is small and it's the only truck that would fit.
I had a 98' Toyota Tacoma that I got brand new. Took excellent care of it. Oil changes religiously. Wore it completely out in only 125K miles. At that point, my choices were to completely rebuild the motor so it would pass CA smog, or dump it for cheap. I chose the latter. I also had a Chevy S10 (not known for reliability) and I put 257K miles on it. Needed 1 transmission rebuild, but it still ran okay when I gave it to my stepfather. Maybe my experiences were just an exception, but that's my story.
toyotas being ultra reliable vs. other brands is leftover thinking from the 80s and 90s when american brands were at their worst. fact is that hyundai makes more reliable cars than toyota and have for like 20 years almost. the difference between the average ford and the average toyota is negligible. if you stay away from BMW and anything British, you're probably going to be just fine in any new car if you take care of it. for everyone with some story about how their toyota went 500 million miles without changing the oil, there's some other joker claiming the same thing about literally any other car.
And some 90's Tacos had frame rust which Scotty mentioned in another video. But they have crazy resale value and generally very solid drivetrain. Surprised you had trouble. But that said I have a 2002 Avalanche I got used with 210k miles original engine/trans and love it, runs like a top. Many have gotten over 300k on original engine and used /rebuilt GM engines are plentiful and fairly cheap. Not sure I'd pull trigger on 1st year Maverick but its great MPG and like smaller profile. A friend has a older Escape hybrid and the brake regen system failed and the replacement is $7k, more than the whole thing is worth, so he's driving it without the regen. The long term cost of hybrid is something to consider with specialized parts.
@@TheBirdboy84 our Tucson was a POS. Hyundai bought it (and many others) back. I know that's anecdotal but it's our experience. Their service departments are horrible as well. Hyundai/Kia are well known for engine failures, too.
@@TheBirdboy84 Hyundai is not even close to Toyota Lexus reliability lol. On average Toyota vehicles last longer than other vehicles. Look at problems per 100. For the last decade you will see Toyota is always near the top. Now, not every unit will make it to 200, 300k miles. My Camry has 190k and still has no major repairs. Scandals like Tacoma rust issues are because of growing too fast and outsourcing work to other companies to build some of its vehicles. Basically, forgetting to collaborate on frame rust proofing.
I always respected the utility of pickup trucks, but lately they have grown too big while the cargo capacity has diminished. How many have the old standard of an 8 foot bed? If you can't carry a load of drywall, maybe you should tow a trailer or just rent a truck from the home center. When it comes to choosing a daily driver, I am looking at fuel economy. 40 MPG sounds pretty good to me, and adding a tow hitch receiver is dirt cheap on the Maverick, Even the hybrid version can tow 1500 lbs. So what's stopping me? I want to drive one first, but I'm having trouble finding a Hybrid Maverick to test drive. Are they sitting on dealer lots yet?
I ordered Maverik hybrid last week...its perfect for my needs...I'm so excited! Scotty, I enjoy your videos; especially like that you are forthright and willing to share your knowledge! Thank You!
I came to hear Scotty tell me to buy the maverick, and I left a certified mechanic. Thank you Scotty for the amazing video as always, you do great work.
@@Terminxman an f150 will not get better mpg than a tacoma and toyota's will last way longer than ford. you can say that tacoma's aren't comfortable and the transmission is not fun to drive but toyota is way more reliable
Nice truck. I went with a 2021 ranger xlt sport. I tried to love the Tacoma, but I knew it wasn’t for me on the test drive. After driving the ranger for 2 min I knew I was leaving with it. Hope you enjoy your truck.
@@Terminxman seems like you got the cream of the crop. 2016 being the first year of the 3rd gen sounds like a fun way to experience all the kinks before they got buffed out. im sure your f150 is great and ill give you the fact that my drivetrain takes away some of my driving pleasure, i get it all back when i look inside the shop and dont see a single yota in there. ever
I picked up a 22 Maverick Hybrid. A big blessing in finding this truck. All black on black. Gas mileage is amazing. A little different getting used to, but starting to bond with it. Ride quality is very comfortable.
I don't know anyone that owns a Tacoma that bought it for towing. Usually it's reliability and resale value. That guy is not kidding when he says old Tacomas selling for a lot. I like the idea of thr Maverick but it's a Ford and I'll wait a few years to judge.
I have a 2019 Tacoma that I’m getting ready to sell in this hot market and already purchased a used 98 Ranger. Use both for work and so far loving the V6 3.0 engine on the Ford. Hoping it last till 300k miles.
I've had my Ford Maverick for 8 months, and I love it. I get 41 mpg. I drive about 900 miles a week, so I love the hybrid. My neighbor likes it so much, that he went to order one and they told him it's about a 9 month wait and they put a $10,000 markup on the retail price because of the demand. I feel lucky, I got my 2023 hybrid with the Lariat model for $28,500 and now they want over $36,000 for the same truck. It's well worth the money.
Price point, economy, size and functional needs. Maverick has my vote. I went to the Ford website to get more details on prices. Maverick XLT with the 2.0 Ecoboost, AWD, towing package, off-road package, luxury package, plastic mud flaps and a full size spare tire: estimated to cost around $32k I haven't compared prices to the Tacoma from the Toyota website yet, but I see dealership stickers starting at $35k and going up from there. To get myself into a compact pickup that will handle 99.8% of my needs, Maverick is my top choice
I bought an XLT Hybrid for $26k with the Luxury Package and CoPilot 360. Heated seats, heated mirrors, heated steering wheel, even heated windshield wipers! That's an insane price for what you get! People are actually contacting buyers offering $5k above what they paid and adding $5k and reselling them!
@@joeking433 So what you're saying is that there would have been some potential money to be made it Ford hadn't shut down orders for the hybrid? I personally have nothing against the hybrid except it's not available in the AWD just yet
@@Castor586 No, I think Ford shut down orders because they thought that was all they could manufacture for the year. But yeah, even the dealers are marking up the Maverick Hybrids $5-10k over sticker. I had AWD on the last two trucks I had and never used it (when do you ever use it? You can't use it on dry pavement). We have a FWD Ford Escape and it did fine in the snow.
So no more 2.5 Hybrid Mavericks until 2023. Ford has already fulfilled orders for 2022 and is not offering the 2.5 Hybrid again until the end of the year. I tried two different dealerships to order one. I passed on the pre-order for the ecoboost engine. I was looking at the Lariat trim level
I would be very interested in seeing what Scotty thinks of the eCVT in the Maverick. I ordered a XLT Hybrid Maverick myself. for $25k OTD I get a brand new pickup with 40/37/34 mpg with more payload capacity than the Tacoma. The other issue with the Tacoma is you cannot get it for less than $35k even for a base model with current shortages.
there's so many rumors shearling around but the parts aren't new which is the way the industry been going for years, ie. use same parts for all the cars saves tooling, repairing, r n d, manufacturing costs, reduce build time etc. it should be similar to the escape its based off
Question for you. I live in the northeast and snow sucks so I’m aiming for the awd, but with gas prices as they are, as well as my state having an ev credit, it looks like I might have to go with the fwd hybrid. Do you think it’ll make much of a difference?
I’m a layman nobody, but I’ve seen tear down videos of Ford’s eCVT (I drive one in a ‘13 Fusion). Mechanically, it looks much more simple than a standard automatic transmission. The most complicated part is a star-gear, clutch thing that attaches the gas engine, the regeneration motor, and the drivetrain motor. Majority of the power for the drivetrain is coming from the main electric motor. The eCVT technology is about 10 years old now. They should have worked out the bugs by now.
I've been thinking of replacing my 2010 Taco with a Maverick once the market settles down and after the first few model years get the kinks worked out. I love my Taco, but it just isn't the best daily driver to and from the office.
I'm actually eyeballing a Tacoma. The gas mileage would be great, but I'd be throwing a toolbox in the bed and that would murder the bed space of the Maverick. At that point, a 4.5' bed just wouldn't be enough space for me, as I've used my old Ranger with a 6' bed with the toolbox installed and helped friends move or pick up washer/dryer units and move them. I bought a truck for a reason. I do work truck things with it.
I’m seriously considering the maverick hybrid. I just need a vehicle that is good on gas for my long commute, but a four door with a truck bed getting that kind of fuel economy? Sign me up! If I was doing any towing or off road with it, I would opt for the taco
Nick never Heard of the Term TACO !!!!!!! Good one from now on, i am Going to Use this !!! For the Money this Mav... has the "TACO" Skinned hands Down !!! Here in CA. we call the Old Low Rider Cars TACO WAGONS !!!! By the Way Where in the Hell Did Toyota get the Name Tocoma !!!??? It almost Sounds like a Medical Condition !!! Tocoma Wash. i Guess Huh !!!
Wow, I hope the Maverick has a similar hybrid mechanism as my 2010 Ford Escape X taxi. It has 350,000K hard driven miles and runs like a Swiss watch. And I am very glad I caught your 2007 - 09 smoking Toyota video, my friend is about to see her mechanic about a smoking problem on her Toyota Rav4. Thank You!
The same gas engine. It is a brand new and more efficient electric motor built and designed in-house. Should be reliable, I hope, as electric motors are not complicated.
I've only ever had Honda CR-Vs but the Ford Maverick really appeals to me for some reason. I'm extraoridnarially conscious about fuel economy so the hybrid version seemed excellent until I saw you can only configure it as a FWD. I need AWD for the weather and climate in my mountain region so I'll probably go with the 2L eco-boost AWD version. Still phenomenal gas mileage! I don't do truck stuff on a regular basis but would like to be able to do some truck stuff if the need ever arises. You did a great job explaining how the Maverick is targeted towards crossover and SUV people.
I have a fx4 xlt with 4k tow maverick. Had it since 12/21. No issues or complaints. Get around 26 mpg in the city. Does all the truck things I really need. I've hauled 30 plus bags of mulch in it and another time hauled 18 sheets of plywood over 200 miles no issues. Wouldn't have know they were there lol. Also I came from a f150 fx4 crewcab so yes its smaller but does basically all that I ask of it.
Personally; The Maverick is a really good idea and I expect to see many more of these on the roads. Less constricting than SUVs, 100x more useful than a commuting vehicle such as a car. I think a lot of people are starting to notice they do not need a full-sized pickup for their uses, we are seeing this in the return of mid-sized / compact-size lines such as Ford's Ranger/Maverick, GM's Colorado/Canyon and the great sales in these classes. Happy to see competition in the space for Honda and Toyota. I would still go with a Tacoma but that is mainly because I rather the styling and the off-road capabilities but that is a preference. The Maverick will work fine for the vast majority of people.
@@gm4ulkill that could be more like an opinion. But I'm not necessarily talking about reliability, I'm talking about specs and engineering. The Rangers is meant to compete with the Tacoma, not the Maverick.
Comparing a Ford Maverick to a Toyota Tacoma makes no sense and is unfair. I have worked at Toyota for many years and now I work with Ford. The most acceptable comparison would be between the Toyota Tacoma and the Ford Ranger, which, by the way, I consider that it offers more equipment for less money in addition to being much more comfortable.
The Maverick seems like a steal at that price-point for many people who are interested in that class vehicle. As for towing capacity, I love my Ford Expedition XLT @ 8,900lbs. Get's the job done all the time!
I love the Tacoma, BUT pricing is what puts the Tacoma is second place for me. So the Maverick XLT AWD fits my book, btw I owned a 1970 Ford Maverick 2 door 6 cylinder with a 3 speed manual transmission on the column, that was a very 'good' car for me, no problems at all!
I owned a 1971 Maverick Grabber, three on the tree and and a 5.0 liter V-8, blood red with fog lights and blacked out hood, grill and rear panel, it was running Firestone Wide Oval tires on steel rims with full wheel covers, the thing run ran like a scaled dog..
you can't compare a 1970 maverick to the new one they're completely different. if you care about reliability you need to get a toyota or a ford with a v8
I'm getting the Maverick for its full efficiency because it will also be my work vehicle. But I also garden and need to haul a bed full of gardening supplies i.e. Soil, mulch, lumbar, paver ect.
I’ve been driving pickups now for close to 40 years. I’ve driven all major manufacturers. ALL have their own type of problems. My problem is that the Maverick is too expensive as well as the Toyota and Nissan trucks. I’m currently driving a 2018 Ford F-150 and will be selling it soon.
I bought my 2003 Tacoma in 2007. It has never given me any problems. I love this truck. I am planning on it outliving me. It will be part of my estate.
You may as well. But check it for rust if you are in the rust belt and it's not rust proofed. They tend to really rust bad on the doors and rockets....loved my 08
Don't be surprised if anyone asks if you're selling your 07' Ranger, someone recently asked me if I was selling my 03' Ford Ranger Edge while I was gassing up at a gas station. The guy told me the Ranger are hard to find..👍🇺🇸
I've owned a Nissan Titan crew cab for 16 years. I have towed 2 things, and hauled a heavy load once. I get 11 miles per gallon........ Why do I own this? No idea.
Recently I got an up close look at a fewfor some sort of ford event in nashville. They were all the loaded out lariat first editions. Wish I was more of a car guy so I could have more of an informed opinion of them but I was pretty impressed. As someone who owned a crew cab sierra I would love one of these trucks as I dont pull anything and I only used the bed of my sierra a handful of times in a year, and never really filled it up except once for a move. I think if it had a drop down compartment connecting the cab to the bed for longer items it would be perfect for most people who dont own boats and things like that. I currently have a civic for the gas mileage but wish I had an SUV or something just for bulky items, and the Maverick fits the bill for both it seems.
I used my Harbor Freight 4x8 folding trailer to haul big/heavy stuff with my Civic. Up to 10' conduit fit diagonally inside my 2000 sedan with the trunk closed though. Longer stuff could fit on my roofrack. I moved back to snow country, so now I have a Crosstrek that can average 40MPG on a tank, and it hauls my trailer fine too.
@@donniebunkerboi9975, I do. Toyota is manufactured in America, employing thousands of Americans and pumping millions into local, state and national American economies. I only purchase quality products like Toyota, not inferior rubbish like Dodge/GM/Ford.
Just got a 2018 Toyota Tacoma off road quick sand color. Really like it first truck and for sure will keep it for years to come. Traded my 2018 Nissan Altima 2018. Definitely an upgrade.
I have a 1986 toyota 1ton pickup with 7.5 ft bed and it's an automatic with 4cyl efi 22re. My grandfather bought it new in 1986 and it Stull runs and drive and look really good today! Love the truck!
Maverick would be great for what I do. Mostly service calls & deliveries. That kinda MPG for a truck us like a dream come true. Just would worry after the warranty expires if any electrical issues to repair would be expensive 🤔
@Jack K lmfao, I know...people flabbwrgast me....I really dislike society... Common sense isn't common anymore, someone says " this is good, you need this" ..and people go buy it and don't think about pros and cons..
The hybrid system in that truck is similar to what ford has been using for 15 years. Many have 3-500k on them in taxi and delivery service in escape, cmax and fusion. Its a great design that is similar to toyotas.
He’s honest do you want a “truck” for light toys or medium duty, or a full size for the real stuff. I think the Mavericks will sell well for light load construction.
I just need something to go hunting... carry a cooler, .amber a bow and treestand... maybe a deer or a bear. And enough power to haul a small trailer with 1 utility quad.
Me personally I love my full size bed on my ext cab and sometimes wish I had a long bed. However, for a daily driver I would rather have a midsize truck.
Mr.Scotty you love Toyota I work at a Toyota dealership before I say this maybe the older Toyota cars and trucks were good but the new ones have a lot of problems not as good as what you say the Maverick and Tacoma not in the same class the Ranger would have been a better match and you talked about the Tacoma more than the Maverick you love Toyota
I had a '94 Toyota T100 I loved with the V6, manual transmission and transfer case. Unfortunately, it was rust prone. I put three rear bumpers on it. When the shock absorber brackets rusted off, that was it. I now have a Ford Ranger 2002 SOHC V6. More compact and a much better tower and no rust.
Well done Scotty - I own a Tacoma - going to sell my '16 and with the huge resale will swap into a hybrid Maverick. You see I made a mistake purchasing the Tacoma. I don't tow, I don't off road ( no need for the 4x4 - what was I thinking ) I live in the city - no where to park, I spend $300 / month on gas. ( No need for 18 miles per gallon ). The Tacoma is solid as a rock, and will run 300K miles. But you know what, I made several mistakes as illustrated above. I need a small pickup! Why a pickup and not an SUV or car? For trips to the dump with smelly grass. For trips to the store for furniture no bigger than a desk or a few chairs. I need a Maverick. So wonderful as it is - I'm tossing the Tacoma. And if a lot of people do this - that may be disruptive to the truck market.
You nailed it. Most people "need" a truck for hauling mulch, a lawnmower, cleaning out the attic or garage and hauling stuff to the dump, etc. I do have a pair of jet skis to pull, but those +trailer is only about 1600lbs. This seems like an optimal solution.
Did you get the tacoma for the off-road look? Know few people who buy 4x4s for that reason. Neighbor bought a new trailhawk jeep Cherokee two years ago. Dropped money on bigger rims & tires. Trimmed wheel well. Only taken it to the beach a few times. He never wants to go hit the trails with me. Literally told me he doesn't want to scratch his paint.
@@otroflores91 yeah that's kind of the story but I have always driven a truck I had two rangers before I got the Tacoma and I really didn't want one this big. However it is awesome but it's the wrong kind of vehicle to be driving around the city.
I have a lifted 2009 ford ranger fx. I’ve used it for landscape construction and it has towed and hauled incredible loads. I love small trucks. This little guy might be my next dd now that I’m no longer using my own truck for work.
I’d go for the Maverick for the fuel economy and compact size. Ideal for to and from work and the beach and anything else in between. Scotty, your shows are just so fun to watch.
Agreed esp for a NEW affordable price. On top of that, it designed NOT to mechanically fail AND easy on the wallet right from the get go Consider that when making car payment
However it is $10000 more expensive. That's 50% more cost upfront and about 35% more in fuel costs over the life. Now compare the Toyota to the same size 2021 Ranger...yes an easy choice. The Maverick is for an office worker that needs a truck bed maybe once a month. That's the market they are going for. People trading in an Accord, Corolla or Focus.
@@STho205 so these office workere are going to trade in a reliable long lasting toyota vehicle for a pos new ford? Better for them to save up for a little longer and get the tacoma
@@STho205 I’m a Ford truck owner(F-150 5.0)! IF I were making the choice between a hybrid and a gas driven truck(or the Ecoboost[ecoshit] motors) I’m going for the gas motor all day long!!! When it comes to hybrid anything, the repair costs jump exponentially over traditional internal combustion engines!!! If you want me to go “green” you’re gonna have to do it with a reliable hydrogen powered vehicle(the internal combustion engine has been obsolete technology wise since the mid 50’s; OPEC has been the reason that hydrogen technology has not made it to the forefront in automobile applications)!!!
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I bought a 2021 Tacoma TRD sport because of all of your videos touting toyotas and tacomas. I love it!
@@dispursedd it’s better to buy a normal truck not a boring truck
I prefer my 2006 convertable mustang
I love my 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
You seem to be a big fan of Toyota they are great vehicles in my opinion but if you can afford a Toyota you can afford a much nicer vehicle am I round for thinking that Scotty ?
85% of current truck owners never do "truck stuff" the maverick is a perfect vehicle, an SUV with a bed!
@@billfrete8487 that’s why this value
Cheap labor =low price
anyways the Ford trucks are the best all over the world
“SUV with a bed” aka the Honda Ridgeline
@@billfrete8487 not sure why it being a Ford is a problem but it would easily start at 26,000 if it was made in America. A lot of the parts for it are made in America then it’s assembled in Mexico so I really don’t have a huge problem with it. I personally have one ordered and I’m very happy that a truck like this is available. Not everyone needs a full size truck.
@@billfrete8487 so made in Mexico is bad?
Meanwhile, most sports cars owners don't race their vehicle, especially at the race track. Despite having a 500+ horsepower Camaro.
40 miles in the city? Wow...frankly, with that sort of city mileage, I wouldn't care what it was. The price on these is really reasonable.
Couldn’t agree more
@@BillyMansfield87 I'm not so sure, Lawrence. In general, hybrids do better in the city because of the greater use of the electric motor, the regenerative braking, and the lesser need for gas.
@@BillyMansfield87 even the graphic on the video said city...
If you live in the city. If the majority of your driving is stop and go then the hybrid is worth it, but if all you do is highway driving you won't get the fuel mileage as you be running on an underpower engine.
@@BillyMansfield87 No, the hybrid gets better fuel mileage in the city and less fuel mileage on the highway.
I hope the maverick is successful so that Toyota makes a compact unibody “truck” to compete. Cheap, small, fuel efficient trucks is a category id love to see have success.
I agree I'd love to see the little Toyota pickup come back
Doubt this would happen, but omg if they offered it in manual. I'd just have to buy one
I like the look of the big trucks but the little compact trucks always caught my eye more. There’s just something about them because they are small and they look nice
Eww..why would you want.a unibody truck????
@@richsweeney1115 money
I own a brand new Maverick. Its well thought out and has met every need ive had for it. Gas mileage is incredible. I traded my paid for 2013 Lariat F150 basically straight up for it... i only came out of pocket $1,500. Im happy, I get 37 mpg, ive done all kinds of "truck stuff" with it already and its paid for.. win win
Hybrid or eco boost?
@@corey1788 Its the Hybrid drivetrain in Cactus Grey.. so far in-town driving average mpg fluctuates between 36.5 - 37 depending on how i drive it
Cool!!! What was the actual price??
@@brianfitzgerald4445 your trade on covered the whole truck price?
I have a 2013 lariat and was thinking about doing this 🤣
I'm definitely going with the Maverick. Better fuel economy at a better price. Saying wait till 2025 to see what Toyota will do is foolish. In three years both Ford and Toyota will likely have even better fuel-efficient engines. On a side note how did a video about the Maverick turn into a Toyota commercial?
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😂😭😹. Please enlighten us why you would buy this vehicle
Yeah, this video took a serious left turn... 🤷🏼♂️🤣
@@gkniffen If you've seen any of his vids, he's a toyota and lexus lover like myself. Comparing something to a toyota at this point is a compliment.
It's Scotty Kilmer - what do you expect?
The maverick only makes me realize how much I want an el camino.
But didn't the El Camino only have front seats? HUGE difference.
Lol I got one for sale
They should make a single cab maverick and slap the "Maverick Ranchero edition" on it.
@@deviltrigger187 I would buy that. I prefer a bigger bed than a second row of seats anyway.
Lol. As an El Camino owner i feel you. I assume you are talking about new El Camino though, right?
Love it when you go into teaching mode and take us back in time.
Let's be real. Whether you like Ford or not the Maverick is going to sell like hotcakes. I can only hope it does as I would love to see a resurgence for competition in the small/compact truck space. As someone who has a large gas guzzling truck and suv, I have been dying for a small AWD truck for around town. I don't like Ford but this may honestly make me jump if no one else comes to market in the next couple years with something similar.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
@@pinkman2451 the Santa Cruz is just much more expensive. More suv/cross over than truck.
You just said what I’ve literally been thinking for years! For example as a tire tech the other day we simultaneously pulled in an 04’ Tundra right next to a 22’ TRD off road Tacoma. Besides the exterior cosmetics they are virtually identical in size.
@@johnnyjuniorrodriguez3745 I saw a few Santa Cruz looks exactly like a Tucson in the front I get confused until I see the bed lol
..Honda Ridgeline..same concept, similar setup..I suspect more money, though..I don't know..I couldn't care less about either...
I'd really like either of them if they made a small two door truck with a bench seat again.
That would be cool
Even small trucks r big now. My old ranger next to a new small truck looks tiny. Its crazy. I miss when trucks were trucks, now its more like Cadillacs with a truck bed in back
@@travdripdrip382 Its because their main market demographic are guys with insecurity issues so they need to buy the biggest truck they can to give off a tough guy vibe while literally never using the bed for anything outside of a jerry can
No thank you
Ford Ranger offers an extended cab as an option. It is a pretty peppy truck from my experience.
The Maverick doesn't really compete with the Tacoma. The Ranger does.
He's making the comparison because as it stands currently (and for the near future), the Maverick won't have any choice but to compete outside of its class, because there aren't any other competitors _in_ its class. So yes, it's even going to be competing against its slightly bigger brother, the Ranger.
@@NaruSanavai Well Santa Cruz, kinda. And outside US, plenty.
Not entirely true. I am considering between maverick and Tacoma. I would never get a ranger because i can get a Tacoma for the same price and I prefer Toyota, and I can get a long bed with the double cab. But I might consider a maverick instead of a Tacoma because it’s cheaper. So they might not be direct competitors but they are competitors nonetheless.
Totally agree.
It's a completely legitimate comparison.
I have been on the Tacoma team for over 2 decades, I'm a mid-size contractor who loves DIY and commutes ... honestly, I'm moving to team Maverick asap. Looks, MPG and the DIY concept got me... and of course, most important PRICE
Imagine when the st version comes out
I remember when Toyota's and Datsuns made these cute little pickups. They sold like hot cakes.
I hope these trucks do well, I'd love to see Toyota and a few others jump back on this compact truck train.
Yessss!
So did Ford with their Courier and Chevy with the Luv!
@@boostwizzard that’s gonna be awesome
My grandma ( God rest her soul) used to drive an older 280 z. ( Manuel). Awesome car
Going for the Maverick. I’ve had my eyes on these two trucks, but given that I don’t need to tow anything but would like something with more cargo space than my compact sedan, I’d say I’m definitely the customer Ford has in mind for these trucks.
I'm right there with you. I have a 2013 Focus and I feel targeted by this truck. Lol
Just go for the Nissan if it's cost. Or a used Tacoma. That maverick is going to break before seeing how the bronco shares power plants
@@PremiumUserUltra cost isn't the issue lol, the problem is that mid size trucks are gas hogs and the Maverick although smaller is the perfect choice who wants something with bed space or somewhat tow capacity, but also just wants something bigger in case
@@coppha3037 it's only a gas hog if you dog it. I get 28 -30 mpg driving highway back and fro to work. Mind you I have to go 65 but if I need the power it's there. I don't get anything from warning you. I have an edge and it's awesome on gas no matter what. It has that 2.4, only issue it's had was the turbo needing to get replaced after 150k.
Mavrick is made in Mexico......I will pass.
I really hope this thing is a smash hit and sticks around for a long time while also pushing other makers to launch similar models.
+1
It's almost impossible to buy one here in Houston....they're all sold or on hold and the big rental companies are gobbling them up before it hits the dealership, bummer for us folks waiting for them.
I thought that The Ranger would be a better adversary for the Tacoma
It is. I went to buy a Tacoma a few months ago. After test driving, it was just too slow and cramped for me to spend so much money. Yea it’ll last forever, but who wants to drive something you don’t enjoy that long?
I left and test drove the new ranger. Holy crap the difference was incredible. Powertrain was amazing. Way more room in the drivers seat. I left with a ranger and have loved it every day since.
@@lesterparker1594 I still have the old, pre-2000, Rangers. Somebody else can have them after I die.
I can get the same milage out of a full size.. why would I want a toy
I guess because the Mavericks are closer to the specs of the Tacoma? I don't really get it.
@@joelm6631 toys are fun live a little!
After a lifetime of "over buy" capabilites that I "might" need; I'm considering a hybrid Lariat Maverick. As a retiree, mileage and cost are concerns. The hybrid Maverick is perfect for life in Central Florida.
Just ordered my Ford Maverick for similar reasons. Hope it lives up to how impressive it sounds.
The Maverick has a flat tow mode which should be popular with retired RV owners.
That's exactly what I ordered, a hybrid Lariat Maverick. I'm hoping I get it before year's end.(Ordered it 8/30/21)
Wife ordered one, couldn't agree more this will get us around Ocala, Fl no problem
@@nickb3968 I ordered the same last week. Not expected to arrive until the first of 2022 :(
Maverick vs Ridgeline would've been a more fair comparison
Ridgline is way bigger
@@Edgar-gx6yn so is the Toyota.
@@toby7291 ridgline is bigger than the toyota
Got myself a 2019 fully loaded Ridgeline Touring with Leer box for the same price of a Lariat Maverick. Happy on my decision
Toyota Tacoma is in the same class as the Ford Ranger. Maverick is a unibody much smaller too.
I think that this should be an obvious choice. Outside of the hybrid, we know that the 2.0 Ecoboost is a workhorse, and has many years of proven reliability behind it. The fact that you can pair this excellent drivetrain with a compact truck for the low $20k range brand new is nothing short of magic. No contest, your move, Toyota.
I'll go with the solid reputation of dependability of a Toyota any day, even if it cost a little more.
That’s right buy Japanese cars send money to Japan. Very patriotic 👍
@@musclecargarage2875 better than these company moving to China ! Have job to the chinese
I agree with you.
Toyota are very reliable
@@cherishctz GM,Ford , Fiat Chrysler are all based in USA.
Toyota is tops - I don’t even have to think about it.
Yah my friend got two of those Toyota Tacoma is like 👍 wow the best 👌
Amen Brother! 2011
Tacoma here 200k nothing but routine maintenance, tires & batteries!
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😂 toyotas are never worked good grocery getting trucks
@@ChrisB-cx6td mid to late 90s Toyota pickups are among the best Offroad vehicles ever made.
I have owned my Toyota for 18 years and it has never missed a beat and traveled 400k . Best vehicle ever owned
Wow
That’s why these trucks are investments if you take care of it!🤜
Yeah bro. I have a Prius with 250K still kickin haha! Amazing cars, really.
My friend own 04’ Tacoma. The engine broke at 112K miles. What a coincidence.
Owned a Toyota Tacoma four-cylinder average 19 to 20 miles to the gallon, under powered ,uncomfortable, limited payload capacity. It was very reliable though.
Loving the smooth production values in your newer vids, you still come thru as the straight shooting experienced pro, congrats to you and your team
I have my eye on the hybrid Maverick. I’m a regular camper and being able to haul a lot of equipment and still have a back seat is a big plus to me, and the high ground clearance would be awesome. Above all the Maverick has what has kept me away from trucks until now, good gas mileage.
I'm getting around 42MPG in the city and around 36-37 when I use the freeway a lot. I'm very happy with it.
I mean, this is basically the same thing I've heard everywhere, nothing about this video was groundbreaking lol
Yeah I watched the whole thing waiting for "the truth" I haven't heard. He basically just dubbed all the other review videos on TH-cam already and didn't share anything we didn't already know. 💁♂️
Well at least we got a free physics lesson out of it
Nothing Scotty does is groundbreaking 🤣
Nothing he says ever is!
Lmao, it helps people buying cars compare and decide their preference, from someone who's honest and trustworthy. You guys sound like the goths from Southpark rn.
I would go personally with the Toyota Tacoma My reasons is because I have had my best luck with Toyota vehicles I have had 2 Toyota Corolla's one Camry And I currently have a Toyota tundra None of them ever left me stranded The tundra currently has 242000 miles still running like a clock
Awesome
Toyota is king of reliability and quality.
I miss my Tacoma.
I went and looked at a Maverick today. It blew me away. For real!!!! Nice Lil Truck.
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@@thebigbucktheory5488 He is a very smart guy, he has close to a PHD.
Agreed
Agree 100%
Agree
Scotty was doing videos before TH-cam was a thing.
It's unfortunate that the full sized pickups have become so gigantic in the last decade or so, the design caters to the "I want to be a big rig driver" set instead of people that use them as work vehicles.
Pavement Princesses
They are compensating for something they are lacking. lol
@@GeeEm1313 Bro Dozers
I love this move because it also indicates a move towards practicality. Most truck owners don't need the massive trucks they buy, they're just posers. I know because I've seen it, high school kids that do no contracting work, driving to school in Ford Raptors... It's so silly and maybe people will stop compensating for their small wangs with massive trucks.
To those that do actually use their massive truck, good for you! Keep at it. I'm sure you'd appreciate less posers driving your cars.
and they are usually 5' 8" or less right lol
The gas mileage and price makes me want the truck
The wife wiped out my Corolla yesterday. While I stood looking at the police lights reflect off the wreckage, all I could think was, yup…Cactus Gray, Hybrid.
Hi. I’m in New Zealand and almost 40yrs ago when I was looking at buying my first car, our mechanic said, “buy Toyota”. Any Toyota. And now I it seems Toyota’s are still the preferred brands, suggested by mechanics. NZ and our closet Country Australia both have had a love affair with the Holden brand and Ford, mainly Ford Falcons. I now have 3 Fords. 1990 - 1993s. But my first car was a Holden HQ and I’ve had several of these during my life. I love watching your videos and hopefully learning from them. I grew up learning to ‘do your own repairs’. Once I started having kids, I didn’t have time to do car stuff but would insist my partner service our vehicles. So he had to go to the library and get work books to do repairs. I wish we had had TH-cam.
I work as a part time ferry deck hand and as a part time musician. I’m looking at the Ford Mav to be sort of a commuter for both lines of work. I like the truck so I can hawl musical equipment to my gigs, which makes for easy load in and out. I don’t have any trailers, so I don’t really care about towing. I like the 40 MPG rating.
I’m excited for it to release. Been looking for a small modern truck, was going to buy an older ranger but people are asking way too much right now for used vehicles
Yes! I came to the exact realization yesterday. I was 1 hour from going to look at a 2003 Ranger for sale by owner but I couldn't do it. Placed my order for the XLT eco-boost today.
Same here, I have been looking at 2000's model Rangers and while sitting in the ford dealership last night while my toyota van was getting an oil change, my friend told me about the maverick which I've never heard of before...Took it for a test drive...I'm in LOVE, it will do all I want....I am thinking the non-hybrid tho because I might want to tow a camper at some point for the family and I'm concerned about the price of any repairs involving the hybrid...
The truck has been released if preordered i worked on one a couple months back
don't buy a new ford range, ford is asking way too much for them!!
I love my Ford Maverick Lariat 2.0.
I'm averaging 26 MPG. 0-60 in just over 6 seconds.
I think I would pass on any brand new model ANYTHING. Give it at least a year to see how the new one pans out before considering purchasing one.
Excellent advice Phil
Even better: Wait two years and buy a used one.
As a mechanic, I agree, new models usually are riddled with quirky problems. Though in this case the maverick is sharing the Bronco sport and Escape body and power train. Even the hybrid is just an Escape hybrid with batteries moved under back seat as bed area not good location for them. This is also why no 4wd mavrick hybrid option, batteries are in way of rear drive shaft
Read consumers reports as they gather trouble spots on this Maverick.
Most cases I'd agree but with the current market for vehicles were in a unique situation where new cars are potentially only 5-6k more expensive than a similar used vehicle with 50-100k miles. If you wait a year or two this scenario is likely to dissipate. Just something to consider.
Had to make this exact choice. I love the tacomas looks and reliability. But since im a super short person, electric seats are a must. You can only get electric seats with the v6 sr5 package. With those options selected the truck is out of my budget. I instead ordered a maverick xlt hybrid. Way better price and mpg. Im never going to tow anyway.
when I bought my 2015 Nissan Frontier new it was the only 4 cyl standard trans in the entire Las Vegas area. I had to settle for silver in color. Today 6 and half years later it has only 19800 miles and has cost me nothing in maintenance other than a battery and a new set of Michelin Defender tires as the original tires were suffering from major dry rot and sun damage. It is what I wanted and it has been totally reliable for every day driving in the city and a few trips out into the hinterlands etc. I had a flat and I took my truck to discount tire in town. While there the manager at my request checked the code on the tires and it came up as being built in 2013. No wonder they looked so bad. Although they had only18K miles on them. I had bought the truck in January of 2015 and now in 2021 the truck was 6 years old but the tires could have been 8 to 9 years old depending on how long they sat in a wharehouse prior to being mounted on my truck. So I invested 750 bucks in a very good set of tires. I believe that the three most important things about your vehicle are the tires, brakes and steering. What do you think?
I picked up a 2.0 awd maverick and love it . I have a family of 3 and drive 90% city and still gets 450 miles to a tank . I wanted a sedan or suv but this works out great for small projects around the house or getting odd shape things like tv's or dryer no need to get it delivered then it goes back to being a car.
Answer to the question is simple: the Tacoma. If you want to save on fuel why get a pickup truck in the first place. If you need to tow like once a year just rent one for that very day and save, save, save a lot of money.
Mavericks only 20K it's cheaper than a Camry
@@joepierson3859 oh my thinking was not just about the price tag, unless you're into owning a pickup truck to show off. You need it to tow, if that's your need then go for one that does the job and is reliable.
@@fuijika I don't think anybody's buying a Maverick to show off, in fact they will probably be ridiculed by the show pony truck owners.
@@joepierson3859 fair enough, just still think that buying a pickup truck is all about towing or carry. That said it's up to the owner to decide what works best for him. In that case my choice is still the Tacoma.
@@joepierson3859 I just want you to know, you're arguing fairly and I like that. I wish you the best!
I have a 2014 Tacoma with a V6 102k miles never had one single mechanical issue with it the only thing I changed was the battery along with spark plugs air filter and oils of course. You just can't beat Toyota quality and durability
Nothing beats Toyotas reliability! Long life Toyota 🙌🏻🦾
Yea fords powertrain beats Toyota reliability. I test drove the Tacoma and the new ranger. The difference was enough to sell me. Tacoma is cramped and slow. I couldn’t drive it for 20 years. If I get 10 or 12 good years from my ranger, I’ll be hally
@@lesterparker1594 I would consider the Ford but I do not want a gas turbo, Ecoboost, and no hybrid either. Will keep driving my vintage Rangers!
@@lesterparker1594 you hit it right on the head. Tacoma's are too slow to blow up, that's why they're reliable
Don't buy a ranger. Full issues . Fire prone issues are huge. Only f150 and the raptor are awesome from ford
@@tesla_models bro I researched for probably 2 months before I bought. The only issue at all in the new rangers was fuel in the oil on some of the early 2019s. That was fixed quickly with new injectors, and there’s no big issues since then. Some people complaining about the transmission, but it’s not failing, people just aren’t used to a 10 speed. I have seen nothing about them catching on fire
I passed a housewife driving a Chevy Suburban today. Pretty sure she was going to work and getting 14 mpg on the Hwy!
My 2001 has a 2.7 liter 4 banger with 409,000 miles and still running strong. Same valves and no major motor work or transmission work has ever been done. My goal is to get it to 1 million miles and get a free one from Toyota!!
You will succeed.
Close to half way there! Keep it going!
is it a daily driver or a work truck?
I've ordered a Maverick! It was a very easy decision for me, I was looking to upgrade from my current compact hatchback to a small SUV mainly so that I could carry a dirt bike on a hitch-mounted rack. But then I heard about the Maverick and it seemed absolutely perfect for my needs: I live in a suburban area where parking can be difficult so compact is good. It will be even better than a SUV for hauling sports equipment which is my only real reason for wanting to get something bigger. And I drive a lot so I'm going to be very happy with the hybrid gas mileage (it's considerably better than my current Subaru Impreza hatchback which only gets about 27 mpg).
It's funny how many of my friends are trying to talk me into a Toyota Tacoma or a bigger SUV and into getting all sorts of off-road packages.. I mean I appreciate that those things are cool but I have absolutely no need for them (I have zero intention of taking my next daily driver rock crawling or trail driving or anything more serious than maybe the occasional dirt road to get to a dirt bike trail or MTB spot) and aside from the actual sticker price they would cost me loads of gas money and make parking a pain. We need to snap out of this "bigger is always better" culture and get what best suits our needs.
That's awesome! What Trim level and color did you get? I'm looking to trade/upgrade my fullsize into a Maverick. I also spend most time in urban environments and parking my f150 can be a pain. It would seem better, if you wanted to do crawling, then perhaps look into a vehicle that you specifically use for that application. Are you going to sell or trade in your Impreza?
What's the expected delivery date?
@@AKS-74U supposedly around the end of this month but I've heard from other sources that there is a delay with the Hybrid getting EPA approval and that deliveries won't happen until early to mid December. Hoping that's not true!
I’m watching this video because I’m too considering getting one to replace my daily so that I can transport my dirt bike
@@RichHomieFresh I traded a Mercedes Benz E350 for mine. I ordered back in July and am the first one in Wisconsin to get it. I have a Lariat with the 2.0 ecoboost. Its everything I had hoped for. My reasoning was is my garage is small and it's the only truck that would fit.
I had a 98' Toyota Tacoma that I got brand new. Took excellent care of it. Oil changes religiously. Wore it completely out in only 125K miles. At that point, my choices were to completely rebuild the motor so it would pass CA smog, or dump it for cheap. I chose the latter. I also had a Chevy S10 (not known for reliability) and I put 257K miles on it. Needed 1 transmission rebuild, but it still ran okay when I gave it to my stepfather. Maybe my experiences were just an exception, but that's my story.
toyotas being ultra reliable vs. other brands is leftover thinking from the 80s and 90s when american brands were at their worst. fact is that hyundai makes more reliable cars than toyota and have for like 20 years almost. the difference between the average ford and the average toyota is negligible. if you stay away from BMW and anything British, you're probably going to be just fine in any new car if you take care of it. for everyone with some story about how their toyota went 500 million miles without changing the oil, there's some other joker claiming the same thing about literally any other car.
And some 90's Tacos had frame rust which Scotty mentioned in another video. But they have crazy resale value and generally very solid drivetrain. Surprised you had trouble. But that said I have a 2002 Avalanche I got used with 210k miles original engine/trans and love it, runs like a top. Many have gotten over 300k on original engine and used /rebuilt GM engines are plentiful and fairly cheap. Not sure I'd pull trigger on 1st year Maverick but its great MPG and like smaller profile. A friend has a older Escape hybrid and the brake regen system failed and the replacement is $7k, more than the whole thing is worth, so he's driving it without the regen. The long term cost of hybrid is something to consider with specialized parts.
@@TheBirdboy84 our Tucson was a POS. Hyundai bought it (and many others) back. I know that's anecdotal but it's our experience. Their service departments are horrible as well. Hyundai/Kia are well known for engine failures, too.
@@TheBirdboy84 Hyundai is not even close to Toyota Lexus reliability lol. On average Toyota vehicles last longer than other vehicles. Look at problems per 100. For the last decade you will see Toyota is always near the top.
Now, not every unit will make it to 200, 300k miles. My Camry has 190k and still has no major repairs. Scandals like Tacoma rust issues are because of growing too fast and outsourcing work to other companies to build some of its vehicles. Basically, forgetting to collaborate on frame rust proofing.
I like how we all know the answer but still watch just to hear about the Taco
Agreed
facts
Spot on
I always respected the utility of pickup trucks, but lately they have grown too big while the cargo capacity has diminished. How many have the old standard of an 8 foot bed? If you can't carry a load of drywall, maybe you should tow a trailer or just rent a truck from the home center.
When it comes to choosing a daily driver, I am looking at fuel economy. 40 MPG sounds pretty good to me, and adding a tow hitch receiver is dirt cheap on the Maverick, Even the hybrid version can tow 1500 lbs.
So what's stopping me? I want to drive one first, but I'm having trouble finding a Hybrid Maverick to test drive. Are they sitting on dealer lots yet?
I ordered Maverik hybrid last week...its perfect for my needs...I'm so excited! Scotty, I enjoy your videos; especially like that you are forthright and willing to share your knowledge! Thank You!
Scotty is Much Smarter Than He Looks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I came to hear Scotty tell me to buy the maverick, and I left a certified mechanic. Thank you Scotty for the amazing video as always, you do great work.
He’s literally my go to for truck stuff. If Scotty didn’t say it, it’s not true.
just took my green 21 tacoma sport 4x4 on a road trip to so cal, once you get it up to speed its insanly smooth on the highway.
and my 5.0 f150 with 400 hp will get better fuel economy, I had a 16 Tacoma TRD OR when they came out with the 3rd gen and 3.5 v6, horrible drivetrain
@@Terminxman an f150 will not get better mpg than a tacoma and toyota's will last way longer than ford. you can say that tacoma's aren't comfortable and the transmission is not fun to drive but toyota is way more reliable
What's your point??? That's pretty much true of any truck or vehicle for that matter....😂😂😂
Nice truck. I went with a 2021 ranger xlt sport. I tried to love the Tacoma, but I knew it wasn’t for me on the test drive. After driving the ranger for 2 min I knew I was leaving with it. Hope you enjoy your truck.
@@Terminxman seems like you got the cream of the crop. 2016 being the first year of the 3rd gen sounds like a fun way to experience all the kinks before they got buffed out. im sure your f150 is great and ill give you the fact that my drivetrain takes away some of my driving pleasure, i get it all back when i look inside the shop and dont see a single yota in there. ever
I picked up a 22 Maverick Hybrid. A big blessing in finding this truck. All black on black. Gas mileage is amazing. A little different getting used to, but starting to bond with it. Ride quality is very comfortable.
Important to remember base Tacoma starts at 3500lbs towing capacity and still costs more than a Maverick with 4k towing package.
Also the fact that the ranger exists and out classes the Tacoma
I don't know anyone that owns a Tacoma that bought it for towing. Usually it's reliability and resale value. That guy is not kidding when he says old Tacomas selling for a lot. I like the idea of thr Maverick but it's a Ford and I'll wait a few years to judge.
@@cabron247 ford has made the #1 selling pickup truck for almost 50 years..... I think they know what they are doing
@@Spiritcr1jsher yeah I didn't say they didn't know how to make pick up trucks.
@@Spiritcr1jsher While true, from a reliability standpoint and resale value, you can't beat Toyota.
I have a 2019 Tacoma that I’m getting ready to sell in this hot market and already purchased a used 98 Ranger. Use both for work and so far loving the V6 3.0 engine on the Ford. Hoping it last till 300k miles.
Ford's 3.0l v6 are very reliable that engine could compete with Honda and Toyota reliability.
I was lucky enough to find one at dealership and bought it. So much fun to drive. Crazy fast. Has slick, hauling and sport modes. Very comfortable.
What did you pay?
Turbo. 33,000. With better tires and wheels.
I've had my Ford Maverick for 8 months, and I love it. I get 41 mpg. I drive about 900 miles a week, so I love the hybrid. My neighbor likes it so much, that he went to order one and they told him it's about a 9 month wait and they put a $10,000 markup on the retail price because of the demand. I feel lucky, I got my 2023 hybrid with the Lariat model for $28,500 and now they want over $36,000 for the same truck. It's well worth the money.
I like the idea of a hybrid pickup, with a good price and Ford has proven themselves in pickup reliability with the F-150.
And even better with the Ranger believe it or not...
My Ranger is 32 years old and going strong 💪
Yes Mr C. This new Maverick has no relation to any F-150. IT HAS NOT PROVEN ITSELF AT ALL.
ENGINE, TRANSMISSION HAVE YET TO DO ANY PROVING.
@@stevenweiss2148 I get that. But can’t we look to the Escape and the track record of its engine beacause of the similarity to the Maverick?
Mr C
Yes you can look to the Escape as it has similar 2.5L Atkinson cyle engine
Also yes for the CVT transmission.
Used base Maverick maybe 5 years from now - if it’s really $20k now - it should be an incredible deal as a used car if they hold up that is.
You won't be able to touch these for less than 30k
@@jasonmax5759 If I wanted a "non-truck truck" I'd get a ridgeline
@Stevospeedo Maybe. Let's see what these are in real world costs. Also, the Honda will be trouble free much longer.
5 years from now you could be dead
@@weirdshibainu there are 4 on my dealer's lots for 24k......smh. Where do you guys get your info ? Lmao
Price point, economy, size and functional needs. Maverick has my vote.
I went to the Ford website to get more details on prices. Maverick XLT with the 2.0 Ecoboost, AWD, towing package, off-road package, luxury package, plastic mud flaps and a full size spare tire: estimated to cost around $32k
I haven't compared prices to the Tacoma from the Toyota website yet, but I see dealership stickers starting at $35k and going up from there.
To get myself into a compact pickup that will handle 99.8% of my needs, Maverick is my top choice
I bought an XLT Hybrid for $26k with the Luxury Package and CoPilot 360. Heated seats, heated mirrors, heated steering wheel, even heated windshield wipers! That's an insane price for what you get! People are actually contacting buyers offering $5k above what they paid and adding $5k and reselling them!
@@joeking433 So what you're saying is that there would have been some potential money to be made it Ford hadn't shut down orders for the hybrid?
I personally have nothing against the hybrid except it's not available in the AWD just yet
@@Castor586 No, I think Ford shut down orders because they thought that was all they could manufacture for the year. But yeah, even the dealers are marking up the Maverick Hybrids $5-10k over sticker.
I had AWD on the last two trucks I had and never used it (when do you ever use it? You can't use it on dry pavement). We have a FWD Ford Escape and it did fine in the snow.
So no more 2.5 Hybrid Mavericks until 2023. Ford has already fulfilled orders for 2022 and is not offering the 2.5 Hybrid again until the end of the year. I tried two different dealerships to order one. I passed on the pre-order for the ecoboost engine. I was looking at the Lariat trim level
I would be very interested in seeing what Scotty thinks of the eCVT in the Maverick. I ordered a XLT Hybrid Maverick myself. for $25k OTD I get a brand new pickup with 40/37/34 mpg with more payload capacity than the Tacoma. The other issue with the Tacoma is you cannot get it for less than $35k even for a base model with current shortages.
It's the same thing as the Prius. Proven and reliable.
there's so many rumors shearling around but the parts aren't new which is the way the industry been going for years, ie. use same parts for all the cars saves tooling, repairing, r n d, manufacturing costs, reduce build time etc. it should be similar to the escape its based off
Question for you. I live in the northeast and snow sucks so I’m aiming for the awd, but with gas prices as they are, as well as my state having an ev credit, it looks like I might have to go with the fwd hybrid. Do you think it’ll make much of a difference?
I’m a layman nobody, but I’ve seen tear down videos of Ford’s eCVT (I drive one in a ‘13 Fusion). Mechanically, it looks much more simple than a standard automatic transmission. The most complicated part is a star-gear, clutch thing that attaches the gas engine, the regeneration motor, and the drivetrain motor. Majority of the power for the drivetrain is coming from the main electric motor.
The eCVT technology is about 10 years old now. They should have worked out the bugs by now.
@@crc_mids8608 if this is anything like my Prius, it'll do just fine. The Prius is a tank in the snow. With the right tires, you should be just fine.
I've been thinking of replacing my 2010 Taco with a Maverick once the market settles down and after the first few model years get the kinks worked out. I love my Taco, but it just isn't the best daily driver to and from the office.
Keep the Total, the office is the issue
Keep the Tacoma, buy a cheap little car.
@@diegosilang4823 Cheap cars don't currently exist.
Keep the taco for F U N activities and use the maverick for work
Scotty saves the day, answering questions nobody knew they had!
Maverik vs Santa cruz would make more sense
@Stevospeedo The shock will be if the Ford can compare to the Toyota.
The SANTA CRUZ is Going to Cost A Lot More DOE !!!!
Santa Cruz is overpriced and underwhelming it's irrelevant compared to the Maverick. Hyundai lost the plot.
@@unclejoe6811 Hey, we've got our own "Uncle Joe" now./
I'm actually eyeballing a Tacoma. The gas mileage would be great, but I'd be throwing a toolbox in the bed and that would murder the bed space of the Maverick. At that point, a 4.5' bed just wouldn't be enough space for me, as I've used my old Ranger with a 6' bed with the toolbox installed and helped friends move or pick up washer/dryer units and move them. I bought a truck for a reason. I do work truck things with it.
I’m seriously considering the maverick hybrid. I just need a vehicle that is good on gas for my long commute, but a four door with a truck bed getting that kind of fuel economy? Sign me up! If I was doing any towing or off road with it, I would opt for the taco
Nick never Heard of the Term TACO !!!!!!! Good one from now on, i am Going to Use this !!! For the Money this Mav... has the "TACO" Skinned hands Down !!! Here in CA. we call the Old Low Rider Cars TACO WAGONS !!!! By the Way Where in the Hell Did Toyota get the Name Tocoma !!!??? It almost Sounds like a Medical Condition !!! Tocoma Wash. i Guess Huh !!!
Wow, I hope the Maverick has a similar hybrid mechanism as my 2010 Ford Escape X taxi. It has 350,000K hard driven miles and runs like a Swiss watch. And I am very glad I caught your 2007 - 09 smoking Toyota video, my friend is about to see her mechanic about a smoking problem on her Toyota Rav4. Thank You!
We love our 2009 Escape hybrid. 150K and runs/drives fantastic. Our 2010 Fusion hybrid (same powertrain) has 210K miles and runs and drives like new.
I thought it was a fusion hybrid
Ford escape with 350k miles wow
The same gas engine. It is a brand new and more efficient electric motor built and designed in-house. Should be reliable, I hope, as electric motors are not complicated.
I've only ever had Honda CR-Vs but the Ford Maverick really appeals to me for some reason. I'm extraoridnarially conscious about fuel economy so the hybrid version seemed excellent until I saw you can only configure it as a FWD. I need AWD for the weather and climate in my mountain region so I'll probably go with the 2L eco-boost AWD version. Still phenomenal gas mileage! I don't do truck stuff on a regular basis but would like to be able to do some truck stuff if the need ever arises. You did a great job explaining how the Maverick is targeted towards crossover and SUV people.
I have a fx4 xlt with 4k tow maverick. Had it since 12/21. No issues or complaints. Get around 26 mpg in the city. Does all the truck things I really need. I've hauled 30 plus bags of mulch in it and another time hauled 18 sheets of plywood over 200 miles no issues. Wouldn't have know they were there lol. Also I came from a f150 fx4 crewcab so yes its smaller but does basically all that I ask of it.
I think the price is a huge factor too. Will be interesting to see how well maverick retains value campared to the Tacoma
I dont understand the obsession with projected resale of vehicles. Buy what you can afford, run it hard, maintain it well. keep it for a long time.
Fords tend to rust more then other brands. So that’s a problem.
@@davidyaroch6622 1. I don’t hate money, and 2. There is a reason for value retention :)
Personally; The Maverick is a really good idea and I expect to see many more of these on the roads. Less constricting than SUVs, 100x more useful than a commuting vehicle such as a car. I think a lot of people are starting to notice they do not need a full-sized pickup for their uses, we are seeing this in the return of mid-sized / compact-size lines such as Ford's Ranger/Maverick, GM's Colorado/Canyon and the great sales in these classes. Happy to see competition in the space for Honda and Toyota. I would still go with a Tacoma but that is mainly because I rather the styling and the off-road capabilities but that is a preference. The Maverick will work fine for the vast majority of people.
The Maverick is not meant to be a Tacoma competitor, it is the Ford Ranger that can go toe to toe with Tacoma.
Blasphemy… rangers are garbageee
@@gm4ulkill yes exactly f series are a better option
@@gm4ulkill that could be more like an opinion. But I'm not necessarily talking about reliability, I'm talking about specs and engineering. The Rangers is meant to compete with the Tacoma, not the Maverick.
Comparing a Ford Maverick to a Toyota Tacoma makes no sense and is unfair. I have worked at Toyota for many years and now I work with Ford. The most acceptable comparison would be between the Toyota Tacoma and the Ford Ranger, which, by the way, I consider that it offers more equipment for less money in addition to being much more comfortable.
The Maverick seems like a steal at that price-point for many people who are interested in that class vehicle. As for towing capacity, I love my Ford Expedition XLT @ 8,900lbs. Get's the job done all the time!
Hopefully you’re not maxing out the towing capacity unless the only thing in your Expedition is you, and you weigh about 185 pounds.
@@bourbonrebel5515 I weigh 35lbs and I'm 3'7".
@@kidyubyub That’s practically obese
I love the Tacoma, BUT pricing is what puts the Tacoma is second place for me. So the Maverick XLT AWD fits my book, btw I owned a 1970 Ford Maverick 2 door 6 cylinder with a 3 speed manual transmission on the column, that was a very 'good' car for me, no problems at all!
Wife had one also years ago, she named it Teddy Roosevelt because it was a rough rider! It was a good car also!
I owned a 1971 Maverick Grabber, three on the tree and and a 5.0 liter V-8, blood red with fog lights and blacked out hood, grill and rear panel, it was running Firestone Wide Oval tires on steel rims with full wheel covers, the thing run ran like a scaled dog..
you can't compare a 1970 maverick to the new one they're completely different. if you care about reliability you need to get a toyota or a ford with a v8
I'm getting the Maverick for its full efficiency because it will also be my work vehicle. But I also garden and need to haul a bed full of gardening supplies i.e. Soil, mulch, lumbar, paver ect.
I’ve been driving pickups now for close to 40 years. I’ve driven all major manufacturers. ALL have their own type of problems. My problem is that the Maverick is too expensive as well as the Toyota and Nissan trucks. I’m currently driving a 2018 Ford F-150 and will be selling it soon.
Definitely love the maverick. I'd like a good run down on the hybrid and gas version to compare the differences. Loved the video
@@mikeh1473
Jay C: I'd like more information so that I can form a valid opinion
mike H: Why?! I already have gut reaction.
I bought my 2003 Tacoma in 2007. It has never given me any problems. I love this truck. I am planning on it outliving me. It will be part of my estate.
you kids is going to sell it or to the dump, they are not going to drive a 50years old truck.
I think I’m hanging onto my 07 Ranger. With its 7’ bed and 4.0 v6 and manual transmission.
You may as well. But check it for rust if you are in the rust belt and it's not rust proofed. They tend to really rust bad on the doors and rockets....loved my 08
Just bought a new 2021 ranger. Bro this truck is amazing.
Don't be surprised if anyone asks if you're selling your 07' Ranger, someone recently asked me if I was selling my 03' Ford Ranger Edge while I was gassing up at a gas station. The guy told me the Ranger are hard to find..👍🇺🇸
@@lesterparker1594 Junk!
I have a 2003 Ranger with the 3.0L V6. Still going strong.
I've owned a Nissan Titan crew cab for 16 years. I have towed 2 things, and hauled a heavy load once. I get 11 miles per gallon........ Why do I own this? No idea.
Recently I got an up close look at a fewfor some sort of ford event in nashville. They were all the loaded out lariat first editions. Wish I was more of a car guy so I could have more of an informed opinion of them but I was pretty impressed. As someone who owned a crew cab sierra I would love one of these trucks as I dont pull anything and I only used the bed of my sierra a handful of times in a year, and never really filled it up except once for a move. I think if it had a drop down compartment connecting the cab to the bed for longer items it would be perfect for most people who dont own boats and things like that. I currently have a civic for the gas mileage but wish I had an SUV or something just for bulky items, and the Maverick fits the bill for both it seems.
Yep! It's why I want one
I have a subie outback 😁
I used my Harbor Freight 4x8 folding trailer to haul big/heavy stuff with my Civic. Up to 10' conduit fit diagonally inside my 2000 sedan with the trunk closed though. Longer stuff could fit on my roofrack.
I moved back to snow country, so now I have a Crosstrek that can average 40MPG on a tank, and it hauls my trailer fine too.
Toyota manufactures the best vehicles, PERIOD!
PERIOD!!! On the planet!!
Yep, it's why l recently bought a new 22 Corolla and love it 👍🏼
Buy American!
One simple phrase: Kaizen.
@@donniebunkerboi9975, I do. Toyota is manufactured in America, employing thousands of Americans and pumping millions into local, state and national American economies. I only purchase quality products like Toyota, not inferior rubbish like Dodge/GM/Ford.
If they started making small pickups in the size of the originals, they'd sell millions of them.
and make no money...
How would they make as much profit
That was killed when Congress slapped a 25% tariff on imported small trucks....that is why Tacoma is so expensive.
I want a 2 door small pickup- like Toyota made in the 1970s and 1980s. No fancy seats just ac and a radio.
@@roylappin4491 Tacoma’s are made in the US and Mexico, not subject to tariffs
I ordered a Maverick. It covered everything I wanted. I just wish it would get here already.
Just got a 2018 Toyota Tacoma off road quick sand color. Really like it first truck and for sure will keep it for years to come. Traded my 2018 Nissan Altima 2018. Definitely an upgrade.
Although I really like my 2011 Silverado, I really miss my 1993 Chevy S-10 extended cab 4 x 2. Honestly, it's all the pickup that I ever needed.
2017 3.5 ecoboost xlt with 36k miles 21mpg. Just oil and air filter changes every 5k. Been happy for 4 years now.
Your turbos will start to leak oil soon. Should of bought the 5.0L.
@@jaysmith179 I doubt it. I don't abuse it, chip it or tow heavy. The 18-20 V8's had issues not the gen. II 3.5.
I have a 1986 toyota 1ton pickup with 7.5 ft bed and it's an automatic with 4cyl efi 22re. My grandfather bought it new in 1986 and it Stull runs and drive and look really good today! Love the truck!
Maverick would be great for what I do. Mostly service calls & deliveries. That kinda MPG for a truck us like a dream come true. Just would worry after the warranty expires if any electrical issues to repair would be expensive 🤔
But, you're paying more for payments, than you would be for gas an old truck that could be reliable too
Money pit
@Jack K lmfao, I know...people flabbwrgast me....I really dislike society... Common sense isn't common anymore, someone says " this is good, you need this" ..and people go buy it and don't think about pros and cons..
The hybrid system in that truck is similar to what ford has been using for 15 years. Many have 3-500k on them in taxi and delivery service in escape, cmax and fusion. Its a great design that is similar to toyotas.
He’s honest do you want a “truck” for light toys or medium duty, or a full size for the real stuff. I think the Mavericks will sell well for light load construction.
I just need something to go hunting... carry a cooler, .amber a bow and treestand... maybe a deer or a bear. And enough power to haul a small trailer with 1 utility quad.
I need something to haul a smoker or get paid to help my friends move stuff lmao
Me personally I love my full size bed on my ext cab and sometimes wish I had a long bed. However, for a daily driver I would rather have a midsize truck.
Yep, my 99 Toyota 4Runner has 442,000 miles and she's steady kicking...I would never be caught in a Ford....
*owns a 95 f150 with the 5.8 Windsor v8* mine just turned 550k miles, that’s cute 😂
@@cmas415 Nice...😄😄😄😄
@@cmas415 is it original transmission and engine. No rebuilds?
4.6l ford's v8 are very reliable bulletproof engines lincoln town car has 596k original motor and trasmission.
Mr.Scotty you love Toyota I work at a Toyota dealership before I say this maybe the older Toyota cars and trucks were good but the new ones have a lot of problems not as good as what you say the Maverick and Tacoma not in the same class the Ranger would have been a better match and you talked about the Tacoma more than the Maverick you love Toyota
I had a '94 Toyota T100 I loved with the V6, manual transmission and transfer case. Unfortunately, it was rust prone. I put three rear bumpers on it. When the shock absorber brackets rusted off, that was it. I now have a Ford Ranger 2002 SOHC V6. More compact and a much better tower and no rust.
Well done Scotty - I own a Tacoma - going to sell my '16 and with the huge resale will swap into a hybrid Maverick. You see I made a mistake purchasing the Tacoma. I don't tow, I don't off road ( no need for the 4x4 - what was I thinking ) I live in the city - no where to park, I spend $300 / month on gas. ( No need for 18 miles per gallon ). The Tacoma is solid as a rock, and will run 300K miles. But you know what, I made several mistakes as illustrated above. I need a small pickup! Why a pickup and not an SUV or car? For trips to the dump with smelly grass. For trips to the store for furniture no bigger than a desk or a few chairs. I need a Maverick. So wonderful as it is - I'm tossing the Tacoma. And if a lot of people do this - that may be disruptive to the truck market.
You nailed it. Most people "need" a truck for hauling mulch, a lawnmower, cleaning out the attic or garage and hauling stuff to the dump, etc. I do have a pair of jet skis to pull, but those +trailer is only about 1600lbs. This seems like an optimal solution.
Did you get the tacoma for the off-road look? Know few people who buy 4x4s for that reason. Neighbor bought a new trailhawk jeep Cherokee two years ago. Dropped money on bigger rims & tires. Trimmed wheel well.
Only taken it to the beach a few times. He never wants to go hit the trails with me. Literally told me he doesn't want to scratch his paint.
Hey Mike, I would buy your Tacoma. Where r u from?
@@otroflores91 yeah that's kind of the story but I have always driven a truck I had two rangers before I got the Tacoma and I really didn't want one this big. However it is awesome but it's the wrong kind of vehicle to be driving around the city.
@@JohnSmith-jd9bl I'm in New Jersey
I'd definitely buy the hybrid maverick if they had the supercab/longer bed configuration
Quad cab sucks.
make yourself a bolt in bed extension.
I have a lifted 2009 ford ranger fx. I’ve used it for landscape construction and it has towed and hauled incredible loads. I love small trucks. This little guy might be my next dd now that I’m no longer using my own truck for work.
Toyota all the way!
Driving a 2001Tocoma 4x4 5 spd bought new and it has never been back for any repairs not even a light bulb. AWESOME!
Love that body style
Would you be interested in selling it?
409,000 on mine bud!
@@scottkailey1 ill give ya$ 2800 for it
@@googleuser8448 Nah.
I’d go for the Maverick for the fuel economy and compact size. Ideal for to and from work and the beach and anything else in between. Scotty, your shows are just so fun to watch.
But how will it hold your truck nuts? You need at least a duely
Agreed esp for a NEW affordable price. On top of that, it designed NOT to mechanically fail AND easy on the wallet right from the get go Consider that when making car payment
It has to be Toyota tacoma definitely with its long term reliability record
However it is $10000 more expensive. That's 50% more cost upfront and about 35% more in fuel costs over the life.
Now compare the Toyota to the same size 2021 Ranger...yes an easy choice.
The Maverick is for an office worker that needs a truck bed maybe once a month. That's the market they are going for. People trading in an Accord, Corolla or Focus.
@@STho205 so these office workere are going to trade in a reliable long lasting toyota vehicle for a pos new ford? Better for them to save up for a little longer and get the tacoma
@@STho205 ya Ford owners should bank that $10k for repairs.
@@STho205
I’m a Ford truck owner(F-150 5.0)!
IF I were making the choice between a hybrid and a gas driven truck(or the Ecoboost[ecoshit] motors) I’m going for the gas motor all day long!!!
When it comes to hybrid anything, the repair costs jump exponentially over traditional internal combustion engines!!!
If you want me to go “green” you’re gonna have to do it with a reliable hydrogen powered vehicle(the internal combustion engine has been obsolete technology wise since the mid 50’s; OPEC has been the reason that hydrogen technology has not made it to the forefront in automobile applications)!!!
@@STho205 haha this is hilarious as I'm wanting to do exactly this.