Got a brand new Maverick Tremor for a loaner car....lol

Jettech1 · April 13

Let me preempt this by saying our 2025 Explorer is having some problems. We love it though, it's probably the only Ford product that we actually love. Anyhow, our beloved Explorer is experiencing some problems now with only 24k on clock. It's been to Maine twice from Alabama, been all over Florida along with just recently Tulsa Ok. So we were given a brand new Maverick Tremor (off the showroom floor) as a loaner while our Explorer is being worked on. The window sticker says 46k for this particular vehicle. We have driven it around quite a bit and I don't see the reason this vehicle exists. I'm not trying to be a snob here but why??? The tires howl like crazy because they are truly off road tires, the gas mileage is in the low 20's. If you have passengers in the back God help them with room. It's small, not really efficient, I don't know. I'm appreciative our local dealership gave us this vehicle as a loaner, with only 25 miles on it, but I still don't understand why it exists. Even if you are a hardcore off roader, it might do ok, but it's still a 46k dollar vehicle. Do you really want to get it scraped up or dented after paying so much money for it? The bed is there, it will only tow 2k lbs. What market does this vehicle fit in? Again I'm thankful we were given a new vehicle with only 25 miles on it, but it's like, WTH. Who would buy it? And if so, for what?

KARNUT · April 13

11 minutes ago, Jettech1 said:

Let me preempt this by saying our 2025 Explorer is having some problems. We love it though, it's probably the only Ford product that we actually love. Anyhow, our beloved Explorer is experiencing some problems now with only 24k on clock. It's been to Maine twice from Alabama, been all over Florida along with just recently Tulsa Ok. So we were given a brand new Maverick Tremor (off the showroom floor) as a loaner while our Explorer is being worked on. The window sticker says 46k for this particular vehicle. We have driven it around quite a bit and I don't see the reason this vehicle exists. I'm not trying to be a snob here but why??? The tires howl like crazy because they are truly off road tires, the gas mileage is in the low 20's. If you have passengers in the back God help them with room. It's small, not really efficient, I don't know. I'm appreciative our local dealership gave us this vehicle as a loaner, with only 25 miles on it, but I still don't understand why it exists. Even if you are a hardcore off roader, it might do ok, but it's still a 46k dollar vehicle. Do you really want to get it scraped up or dented after paying so much money for it? The bed is there, it will only tow 2k lbs. What market does this vehicle fit in? Again I'm thankful we were given a new vehicle with only 25 miles on it, but it's like, WTH. Who would buy it? And if so, for what?

Well that’s easy. Compare it to the other tremors. People buy those things for the reason you don’t like it. Not for me either. I wouldn’t buy a jeep, look how popular they are. I’ve owned tons of vehicles. I would have never bought an Odyssey. I happen in to one. Going on 4 years now. I’ll always have one. Great trip vehicle. You have to live with one for awhile to get it. I have two family members who own the little Bronco’s. I rather have a Mazda 50 in comparison.

Edited April 13 by KARNUT

Jettech1 · April 13

14 minutes ago, KARNUT said:

Well that’s easy. Compare it to the other tremors. People buy those things for the reason you don’t like it. Not for me either. I wouldn’t buy a jeep, look how popular they are. I’ve owned tons of vehicles. I would have never bought an Odyssey. I happen in to one. Going on 4 years now. I’ll always have one. Great trip vehicle. You have to live with one for awhile to get it. I have two family members who own the little Bronco’s. I rather have a Mazda 50 in comparison.

I can't compare it to the other tremors because I've only seen the badge. But this little thing, wow. It's small, like really Volkswagen beetle small. I'm talking like my first car that was a 73 super beetle small. I will admit that 2.0l turbo is quick, but it rattles a lot when idling. Just weird....to me at least.

KARNUT · April 13

9 hours ago, Jettech1 said:

I can't compare it to the other tremors because I've only seen the badge. But this little thing, wow. It's small, like really Volkswagen beetle small. I'm talking like my first car that was a 73 super beetle small. I will admit that 2.0l turbo is quick, but it rattles a lot when idling. Just weird....to me at least.

They are Raptor light. Just different packaging like XL and XLT. I read the regular Mavericks are pretty decent for the cost. I see a lot around here.

Donstar · April 13

I am fond of the size, look and economy of the Maverick. The Hybrid AWD delivers good fuel economy and can be equipped with a 4k lb tow package. My preferred choice is the the XL or XLT trim.

Atlas · April 13

I understand the appeal of the Maverick. Ford has a good idea there, I think. It's a car disguised as a pickup and that's a great solution for people who need efficiency every day with the ability to do truck-like things with a light duty cargo bed.

The Maverick Tremor is a hard sell for me. That's solidly "real" pickup territory in terms of pricing, so if you need the robust qualities of actual, part-time 4wd and a cargo bed that can haul substantially more, you still aren't getting that in the Maverick for $46k. So it amounts to mostly an appearance and technology package. Don't get me wrong, it looks good, but I just don't see the value for myself.

I think the popularity of the Tremor trim speaks to the reality that they gave the OP one of the showroom floor as a service loaner. Either it's an actual demo vehicle from Ford, it is used, or, they can't sell the thing so they're going to turn it into a service loaner to get some value out of it.

KARNUT · April 13

I understand the appeal. Same with the Santa Cruz. After having great luck with the 4 Hyundai’s I’ve owned, 2 remaining. I can see the appeal. Decent equipped full sized trucks are now in the 50K range. You’re looking at half the price. I may eventually get one used for my in town beater. Too small for a trip vehicle. The odyssey spoiled me for that. They are still highly rated. I read they’ll soon be other players in the segment.

Jettech1 · April 13

4 hours ago, Atlas said:

I understand the appeal of the Maverick. Ford has a good idea there, I think. It's a car disguised as a pickup and that's a great solution for people who need efficiency every day with the ability to do truck-like things with a light duty cargo bed.

The Maverick Tremor is a hard sell for me. That's solidly "real" pickup territory in terms of pricing, so if you need the robust qualities of actual, part-time 4wd and a cargo bed that can haul substantially more, you still aren't getting that in the Maverick for $46k. So it amounts to mostly an appearance and technology package. Don't get me wrong, it looks good, but I just don't see the value for myself.

I think the popularity of the Tremor trim speaks to the reality that they gave the OP one of the showroom floor as a service loaner. Either it's an actual demo vehicle from Ford, it is used, or, they can't sell the thing so they're going to turn it into a service loaner to get some value out of it.

It only had 25 miles on it when they handed the keys to my wife. I think they wanted it out there to be seen. Just my opinion.

Jettech1 · April 13

It's not a bad looking little "truck" And without knowing for a fact, maybe it's great offroad. Maybe....it sucks the fuel down, that I know, the engine sounds like a rattle cage, the tires are annoyingly loud, I don't know. I'm old now so this might have interested me years ago, probably not because I loved high powered vehicles. It's fairly quick. I'll give it that. Ok...yes, it will get up and go, aside from that, I can't think of any other plusses. And I'm trying here. Even the seats aren't all that comfortable....I'm only 200lbs but even my butt got squeezed into them....lol...I'm still trying to figure out where the market is for this vehicle? Who would buy it for 46k and why?

Edited April 13 by Jettech1

KARNUT · April 13

26 minutes ago, Jettech1 said:

It's not a bad looking little "truck" And without knowing for a fact, maybe it's great offroad. Maybe....it sucks the fuel down, that I know, the engine sounds like a rattle cage, the tires are annoyingly loud, I don't know. I'm old now so this might have interested me years ago, probably not because I loved high powered vehicles. It's fairly quick. I'll give it that. Ok...yes, it will get up and go, aside from that, I can't think of any other plusses. And I'm trying here. Even the seats aren't all that comfortable....I'm only 200lbs but even my butt got squeezed into them....lol...I'm still trying to figure out where the market is for this vehicle? Who would buy it for 46k and why?

KARNUT · April 13

Just now, KARNUT said:

Here’s your answer

Jettech1 · April 13

2 minutes ago, KARNUT said:

Here’s your answer

Not necessarily. You quoted F 150 and Rangers. This is a cheap ass Maverick sir.

KARNUT · April 13

3 minutes ago, Jettech1 said:

Not necessarily. You quoted F 150 and Rangers. This is a cheap ass Maverick sir.

You seem to miss the point. It’s a cheap way to get what you want. The point of this model sir. You can get a fully loaded model of this model cheap. It’s not trying to be a big truck. But it’s little brother sir. Much like a Camaro isn’t a Corvette. Or a Civic isn’t an Accord.

Jettech1 · April 13

24 minutes ago, KARNUT said:

You seem to miss the point. It’s a cheap way to get what you want. The point of this model sir. You can get a fully loaded model of this model cheap. It’s not trying to be a big truck. But it’s little brother sir. Much like a Camaro isn’t a Corvette. Or a Civic isn’t an Accord.

Ok, I agree. I did miss the point. But my point is that 46k for this cheap ass vehicle is good for what? You tell me sir! What is it good for? That's what I'm trying to understand. What demographics, what person or persons would want to buy this and for what? I don't get it's purpose.

Edited April 13 by Jettech1

KARNUT · April 13

11 minutes ago, Jettech1 said:

Ok, I agree. I did miss the point. But my point is that 46k for this cheap ass vehicle is good for what? You tell me sir! What is it good for?

I did so I’ll try again. Some people want the look. And some off road action. And the vehicle isn’t cheap, it’s less expensive. It serves a niche. And it’s affordable. It’s a winner for Ford. It does nothing for me. I understand it though. There’s a ton around here. My wife bought a Acura Type R years ago. It’s very desirable, very collectible. I wouldn’t take it any further than around the block. I rather have a beat up Z-28. But I understand. There’s a whole series of movies about those car. People are different. Maverick’s are hot.