Anybody Coming from a Maverick?

[IDontWorkForTheWaterCo]

And the elephant in the room... Styling

Subjective of course, but I like both of them, even if they are on opposite ends of the spectrum. If I had a Maverick it would have the steel wheels.

Hate me, fight me.

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[TacoBirdinNW]

Subjective of course. But I like both of them, even if they are on opposite ends of the spectrum.

 

[IDontWorkForTheWaterCo]

 

[magnato1]

Subjective of course, but I like both of them, even if they are on opposite ends of the spectrum. If I had a Maverick it would have the steel wheels.

Hate me, fight me.

I run the steel wheels during winter with my Blizzaks. I do like the look, but prefer the stock Tremor rims.

 

[magnato1]

I traded an XLT Maverick for my Off Road Tacoma. I needed a bigger bed and more towing capacity. The Maverick got a better MPG (mine was a turbo) was easier to park and had a better radio screen. Not much else is better to my recollection.

Thanks for reporting in. The Heritage Blue on your truck looks great. I really like the color, but it seems like I'll have to pay $2k more for the color, so I'll probably end up with either the silver or green color.

 

[Gear_yyc]

I don't think you're gonna have anyone here try to talk you out of buying a Tacoma - we're all fans. That said, the Tacoma has also suffered from transmission issues. Similar to the Ford, it's not a super widespread problem and compared to the sales volumes, it's pretty small. Just want to make sure you're aware of those issues because I wouldn't want to see you switch platforms based on transmission reliability and then have the same fear with the new truck.

 

[bigcanoe]

Thanks for reporting in. The Heritage Blue on your truck looks great. I really like the color, but it seems like I'll have to pay $2k more for the color, so I'll probably end up with either the silver or green color.

Thanks! I had a lot of colors that I liked, but it was all about availability and options at the end. You cant go wrong with either of those colors!

 

[Powarnout]

I had a Lariat. After 7000km the dash started a rattle. After 45.000, the passenger door created one all by itself that I couldn't even muffle with the audio. My summary of the Maverick is that it was DS$43.000 of plastic, with a pleasant engine, but it was clear Ford had done everything in their power to make it look like something it's not.

What I liked about the Maverick was the handling, drive comfort and nimbleness, although the Hyundai Santa Cruz handles better and we'd choose that any day over a Maverick. We had the 2024 AWD, so fuel consumption was only marginally better than the Tacoma. Unfortunately, if fuel economy is what anyone is after, the only ute available in Lower and Higher North America is the Maverick AWD Hybrid now.

Anyway, here's the answer to your other question. Hope this helps.

 

[Fishmoose]

I’ve always just called them F-050’s

 

[magnato1]

I had a Lariat. After 7000km the dash started a rattle. After 45.000, the passenger door created one all by itself that I couldn't even muffle with the audio. My summary of the Maverick is that it was DS$43.000 of plastic, with a pleasant engine, but it was clear Ford had done everything in their power to make it look like something it's not.

What I liked about the Maverick was the handling, drive comfort and nimbleness, although the Hyundai Santa Cruz handles better and we'd choose that any day over a Maverick. We had the 2024 AWD, so fuel consumption was only marginally better than the Tacoma. Unfortunately, if fuel economy is what anyone is after, the only ute available in Lower and Higher North America is the Maverick AWD Hybrid now.

Anyway, here's the answer to your other question. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the feedback and the measurement, much appreciated!

I’m surprised to hear that your Maverick got similar MPG to your Tacoma. I get 26-28 MPG on the highway with my Maverick, which as far as I can tell, is much better than a Tacoma. That said, around town, I’m lucky to break 22 MPG.

Thanks, again!

 

[magnato1]

I don't think you're gonna have anyone here try to talk you out of buying a Tacoma - we're all fans. That said, the Tacoma has also suffered from transmission issues. Similar to the Ford, it's not a super widespread problem and compared to the sales volumes, it's pretty small. Just want to make sure you're aware of those issues because I wouldn't want to see you switch platforms based on transmission reliability and then have the same fear with the new truck.

I don’t want anyone to talk me out of it, just looking for feedback, particularly from folks who have lived with both vehicles.

It is my understanding the the transmission issues were mostly isolated to the 2024 and that a significant change/upgrade was made that has resolved that issue. Correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks!

 

[OminousSkitter]

It is my understanding the the transmission issues were mostly isolated to the 2024 and that a significant change/upgrade was made that has resolved that issue. Correct me if I am wrong.

A transmission issue with a TSB limited to 2024s but some reports of near-identical issues in 2025s seems to have been largely resolved. There have been continuing reports of transmissions overheating on long, slow climbs with a steep incline (2024+) and hard shifts from 1st to 2nd when cold that CAM Tuning has largely sorted out for the hybrids if you want a tune (2024+). I might've missed one other than the TSB for the MT.

 

[Powarnout]

Thanks for the feedback and the measurement, much appreciated!

I’m surprised to hear that your Maverick got similar MPG to your Tacoma. I get 26-28 MPG on the highway with my Maverick, which as far as I can tell, is much better than a Tacoma. That said, around town, I’m lucky to break 22 MPG.

Thanks, again!

Glad I could help



I drove cross-country in North America once and got 11.

Thanks for the feedback and the measurement, much appreciated!

I’m surprised to hear that your Maverick got similar MPG to your Tacoma. I get 26-28 MPG on the highway with my Maverick, which as far as I can tell, is much better than a Tacoma. That said, around town, I’m lucky to break 22 MPG.

Thanks, again!

Thanks for the feedback and the measurement, much appreciated!

I’m surprised to hear that your Maverick got similar MPG to your Tacoma. I get 26-28 MPG on the highway with my Maverick, which as far as I can tell, is much better than a Tacoma. That said, around town, I’m lucky to break 22 MPG.

Thanks, again!

Glad I could help

To be a little more precise:' over the 62.000 km that I drove this ute, the Maverick averaged 10.5km/l, which for a vehicle weighing 1675 kilos is pretty pathetic. I spend most of my time in the mountains like you.

I drove cross-country once in North America and got 12.2L/km. So for today's day and age, those are very sad numbers.

The Tacoma weighs around 2000kg and gets a mere 9.1 km/L. So for a ute weighing 10% more, it uses almost 15% more fuel. So for it's weight, the consumption is just marginally more

What you should take into consideration is the value retention. I did the math over 60.000 kilometers and at the moment, the Tacoma, despite being a guzzler, will retain a higher value. High enough to compensate for additional amount of of fuel you'll use.

If memory serves, the tipping point lies at 90.000km. That's when you could consider trading it in for a new vehicle.

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