I’ve currently got a ‘23 F150 SCAB with a 6.5’ bed (my second F150, first was a ‘20 with an 8’ bed). While the '23 is shorter, it’s definitely wider. Honestly, I’m in that big group of truck owners who don’t really need a truck.
For anyone who switched from an F150 (or even a Ram or Silverado) to a Maverick, have you had any regrets? Is there a feature you really miss?
I searched around for posts about ‘regret’ but didn’t find a lot of ‘why did I buy this’ comments.
I went from a Tundra club cab to a Maverick hybrid. Haven’t regretted it.
Noel said:
I went from a Tundra club cab to a Maverick hybrid. Haven’t regretted it.
Is it slower?
Noel said:
I went from a Tundra club cab to a Maverick hybrid. Haven’t regretted it.
Is it slower?
Not sure about the hybrid, but my EcoBoost is pretty quick.
@Blake
Hybrid’s my pick too, but EcoBoost sounds nice.
Noel said:
I went from a Tundra club cab to a Maverick hybrid. Haven’t regretted it.
Thanks for the input. I actually considered a Tundra with similar options as my F150, but it was way more expensive.
Only time I missed having a full-size was when I needed more room for lumber. But with all the gas money I saved, I bought a trailer, so now it’s not an issue.
Zadie said:
Only time I missed having a full-size was when I needed more room for lumber. But with all the gas money I saved, I bought a trailer, so now it’s not an issue.
You mean like a 5x8 utility trailer? That makes sense.
@Olin
Exactly. The savings paid for the trailer, and it’s been super helpful for hauling stuff when needed.
Had all sorts of trucks over the years—big, small, and mid-size, plus a GMC Yukon and a Corvette. Now I have a '21 Ranger, which is close in size to the Maverick. If towing is a must, the Ranger would be better, but the Maverick is unbeatable in MPG, especially in the hybrid. Just depends on what fits your lifestyle best.
@Nate
Good points, thanks. I’m definitely trying not to clip my mirrors when I back into my garage.
Edit: Had a 6-speed C5 Corvette for a while. Between the creaky interior and everyone trying to race me, I sold it in less than a year.
@Olin
A full-size truck wouldn’t fit in my garage either. Rangers and Tacomas fit nicely, and so would the Maverick with extra space to spare.
Funny about the Corvette—Chevy even made commercials poking fun at how young guys in Cobalts always try to race Corvettes. Happened to me all the time too!
My only regret with the Maverick is the unibody construction. Makes it less durable and the FWD model doesn’t handle as well. AWD feels way different, though.
I don’t technically need a truck, so the Maverick works well. But yeah, if anything happens to the bed, it affects the cab too since they’re connected. Wish they’d separated them. Overall, I’d prefer a Tacoma, but the Maverick fits my budget.
@Keelan
Thanks for the heads-up on FWD vs. AWD. I was planning to look at the AWD Lariat.
Checked out a Frontier and Tundra, too. Frontier was only a bit cheaper than my F150’s sticker price.
Olin said:
@Keelan
Thanks for the heads-up on FWD vs. AWD. I was planning to look at the AWD Lariat.
Checked out a Frontier and Tundra, too. Frontier was only a bit cheaper than my F150’s sticker price.
Yeah, FWD feels more car-like, while AWD puts power to the back wheels from a stop, so it feels more like a traditional truck. Everything’s pricier these days, so I get why you’re shopping around.
I really like my XLT AWD, but I worry about damage. A tree fell on my first one, and it was totaled.
Went from a '99 Yukon to a ‘24 Maverick. No complaints. Love how easy it is to park and the low load height.
Kelly said:
Went from a '99 Yukon to a ‘24 Maverick. No complaints. Love how easy it is to park and the low load height.
Makes sense about the load height. Was the Yukon your daily driver?
And what’s this LS3 BMW you mentioned? Did you swap it yourself? I have a ‘99 Trans Am and love the power.
@Olin
Yukon was my winter daily and for summer camping/off-roading. Loved the space, but 15 MPG got old fast. Did an LS3 swap with friends on my E30 BMW because I wanted something wild.
Kelly said:
@Olin
Yukon was my winter daily and for summer camping/off-roading. Loved the space, but 15 MPG got old fast. Did an LS3 swap with friends on my E30 BMW because I wanted something wild.
That’s awesome! Bet it’s a blast to drive.
@Olin
Oh yeah, 2700lbs and 400hp make it plenty fun lol.