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I had small trucks like Tacoma's and Frontiers, but always wanted a 3/4 ton. I have one now and hate it lol. It would be gone if I wasn't using it to tow a boat. It barely fits anywhere we go. I'm also not tall, so it's a rolling short joke... Would love to go back to a Tacoma, but it doesn't make sense right now.
For the sake of nostalgia, I bought a 92 ranger with 9"s of lift, 35's and a rollbar. It was pretty fun to drive, but the gf hated it, so it didn't last long.
Because guys have been over paying for that truck since it came out.
My 16 F150 gets better fuel mileage, can haul any thing I need, much bigger, way easier to pull chicks, cost less.
Frontier is not only truck with non turbo. Maverick hybrid is Atkinson cycle engine and is not turbo...fyi
F150 is a work truck, Tacoma is an offroading truck
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Short bed reg cab F150 4x4 with a 5.0. Over 20 mpg avg. and a shit load of gitty up. Bought it used in mint condition. I like the maverick but that cvt tranny scares me
I will never own any vehicle with a CVT trans.
I just bought a 2001 5 speed 2WD Tacoma for $1000. I figure I'll drive that for another decade until I can find another one
FYI, cvt's that are in hybrids don't have any belts and pulleys, they are a planetary gear that coordinates the engine, electric drive, and generator. They've been reliable in toyotas for a long time, I'm not so sure about Ford's. FWIW I've driven a bronco sport the Maverick is based on with a conventional engine and transmission and it was one of thebworst sounding and feeling drive trains I've ever encountered.
To the point of this thread, anyone wanting a modern mini truck, the Maverick is the way to go. I’ve put 18,xxx flawless miles on mine since September 2023. It’s fully a loaded EcoBoost Lariat (sans a sunroof) and it was about $35k OTD in NJ. I lowered it and put Ford Edge ST wheels on it with 265 tires because I can’t leave well enough alone. Despite the massively increased tread width, I still average about 27 mpg. It’s fun to drive, efficient, and easily hauls my dirt bike and gear… what else can a moto guy ask for from a vehicle?
Sweet! How is it on the highway with that much weight? Could you fit two bikes?
I love the Idea, but I need to see some well into the 100k mile range before I'm sold.
At this rate, I’ll let you know when I hit 100k in another 3 years lol. Fits 2 bikes just fine… two gear bags is more so the issue. If you have something the size of a 9800, you have to stack them tightly in the back seat, or one needs to go in the bed between the bikes. That’s only an issue in bad weather. The added weight of 1 bike in the bed is unnoticeable. I’ve only hauled twoonce or twice, but I don’t recall it feeling much different.
I would like to know too. 100k warranty is nice. I’ve seen them around. It’s a small truck based on one of their SUV’s.
That Mav looks incredible. I have 2 of those next door to me, one grey like yours, one white. I've REALLY been watching them over the last 6 months, as I am older now, and do not need in a truck what I did 20 years ago, This one here just may seal the deal for me. Great looking ride!
However, I am still quite fond of my little girl I searched for over a decade for.... It's a 97 F150, reg cab, short bed, 2wd, 5spd manual. When that gen truck came out, was winter 96, and my best friend bought one new. I drove it and fell in love. Promised myself, one day I would have one...... Later in life, I did not realize how few of those there were. Everything was based on "He who has the most doors, and windows, wins....." If I found one, it was a long bed, owned by a plumber or whatever, beat to shit.... But finally, a friend of mine called. He owns a car lot, and said, "I found your truck"....
4.2, crank your own windows, lock your own doors, cloth interior. White, VIRGIN truck, 88.000 miles. $4300 later, all mine. This was 2016, and I still adore it. She is up to 130,000 now, and still basically perfect. No rips, tears, dents, or resprays. Always stored indoors at night, but thinking now let her rest and have an easier life. That afore mentioned Mav just looks too tempting. Besides, all newer half ton trucks are so FUCKING big, for no reason at all.....other than a dick measuring contest. Pretty bad when my 97 half ton, is smaller than a new Ranger....
Again, badass Mav buddy!
Knew someone that just had to have a CVT gone thru.... $8K Less than 100k miles on it
Thanks for the kind words. I say keep the 97 AND get the Mav!
Pit Row
Already on it.......! Searching the car ads now.
And yes, Maggie the 97 stays right here.
Damn solid ride buddy.
Do a skid
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Glad you posted this.
I have the euro version of the Frontier....a 2007 Nissan Navara. It's got a 2.5l turbocharged diesel and 6-speed manual. It's a beater, accident recovery. Bondo all over, assembled from a few different vehicles....dual climate zone heater box but single climate zone wiring harness, the a/c switch is a generic add-on, etc etc....
I joined a Facebook owners group and it seems like every post on there is someone seeking help with a mechanical/electrical problem. So I drive my truck with the constant feeling that something serious is about to happen. Meanwhile it just keeps on going, and going and going. Hardware store runs, the dump, gravel, moto track.....it gets it done.
I think I'm going to reward it with an EGR delete so it can breathe fresh air.
2023 Canyon 310 HP 410 lb ft torque. Best truck i have ever owned. I have owned Tacoma, Sierra, F-150, Ranger, S-10, Isuzu...
This thing beats them all, of the one's i have owned.
87 Jeep Comanche has been working for me as the bike hauler. Not the fastest thing on the road but it'll get you there...eventually! I keep thinking about selling and getting something newer, but just can't bring myself to get rid of the Jeep.
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