Looks great. Black always works with white, so I think the black wheels are way better than silver for the rest of the car's appearance. I suspect she'll tell you next time that she wants another Mazda. LOL
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
Not a fan of the black wheels either but that seems to be "hate it" or "like it" thing. But on a lease like this , does it really matter. If it were mine & I was buying it, those wheels would be history. And when the heck is Mazda going to bring their infotainment systems into the current century already? As bad as Audi's and to me, a real safety hazard to use. Hated the one we had in the recently departed A3 and would keep me from purchasing one. Think I could like the Mazda CX-30 but the audio system takes it off the list. Have no clue why they can't come up with a better design after so many years? Have to say, my current Golf has an excellent Fender system with two knobs and a screen high up on the dash. I can use it without looking at it as it's all done with the hand controls. I'm still very happy with it after all these years.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Very brief driving notes on a 2024 Maverick Hybrid XLT from TTAC, although they say a full review is to follow. I don't disagree with his overall impressions, although I've never driven the hybrid version, so can't comment on its acceleration. I don't disagree that the cabin is downmarket and the screens are a bit small, but I think you have to look at those things in the context of getting an extremely versatile vehicle for its price range. I disagree with the complaint about heavy steering--the author should drive a new Frontier for comparison.
I received parts today and performed the "shift to park" TSB on the Volt this evening. It would occasionally show a "shift to park" error when powering down, and refuse to fully power down, which is a common problem on several GM vehicles. Since I am the warranty, I decided to fix it myself. Parts were cheap, but it was a lot more difficult than I anticipated. I will say that the plastic trim panels snapped out perfectly. Removing the shift boot was a PITA and would have been a lot less onerous with a helper. Removing the shifter assembly was also not fun.
The parts to add a power tailgate lock to the Maverick have shipped, so I have another auto project on my list.
Seemed a bit picking at nits for the sake of it to me. The interior is certainly simple, but that can be a good thing these days. Though I have the lariat so much nicer seats (not a fan of the XLT cloth) and different colors, and the better infotainment, so that might sway things. But on the plus side, super simple to use everything.
heavy steering? No clue where that comes from. Steering is well weighted, and very good feedback. Acceleration is fine, if you need it just have to boot it harder. Normal use (as in, hybriding it!) will certainly be more leisurely. But it has respectable giddyup when required. compared to a "real" truck, this thing drives like a Lexus.
Poor bed liner design had led to this tailgate’s condition. It wraps around the bottom and is (was) glued in place, covering the drain holes. Pics are after I cut away the wraparound piece of the liner.
I’m running out right now to check the condition of my tailgate!😫
I have a liner on the tailgate also so I checked that area when I bought the truck. The drains are clear but I see the first hint of rust forming on the welds just above them. When it warms up I’m going to seal those welds with rust encapsulator and spray Fluid Film up into the drain holes.
Around here the fight with rust is never ending.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I’m too old for fighting. So going with plan B. Don’t keep them long enough for it to matter. And if I do have a keeper, hide it in the garage all winter.
The hinges are still solid, so I am attempting to just make it look decent with trim and wrap. The problem is by the GMC badge where there is not much metal left for the trim to attach to. I may have to rig some support.
I’d look for a junkyard replacement. You’re not in a rust belt area are you? There should be some from front end collisions that are in decent shape. I can almost guarantee that the rust you see isn’t all the rust there is.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
@Sandman6472 said:
Not a fan of the black wheels either but that seems to be "hate it" or "like it" thing. But on a lease like this , does it really matter. If it were mine & I was buying it, those wheels would be history. And when the heck is Mazda going to bring their infotainment systems into the current century already? As bad as Audi's and to me, a real safety hazard to use. Hated the one we had in the recently departed A3 and would keep me from purchasing one. Think I could like the Mazda CX-30 but the audio system takes it off the list. Have no clue why they can't come up with a better design after so many years? Have to say, my current Golf has an excellent Fender system with two knobs and a screen high up on the dash. I can use it without looking at it as it's all done with the hand controls. I'm still very happy with it after all these years.
I’m not so sure it’s that out of date. Wireless CarPlay and AA, large touchscreen, redundant console controls with a dedicated volume knob. Hard button HVaC and steering wheel controls.
Not sure what more you’d want. Her car has the base audio system. Nothing to write about, but better than some non-premium systems I’ve heard.
Not a fan of the black wheels either but that seems to be "hate it" or "like it" thing. But on a lease like this , does it really matter. If it were mine & I was buying it, those wheels would be history. And when the heck is Mazda going to bring their infotainment systems into the current century already? As bad as Audi's and to me, a real safety hazard to use. Hated the one we had in the recently departed A3 and would keep me from purchasing one. Think I could like the Mazda CX-30 but the audio system takes it off the list. Have no clue why they can't come up with a better design after so many years? Have to say, my current Golf has an excellent Fender system with two knobs and a screen high up on the dash. I can use it without looking at it as it's all done with the hand controls. I'm still very happy with it after all these years.
I’m not so sure it’s that out of date. Wireless CarPlay and AA, large touchscreen, redundant console controls with a dedicated volume knob. Hard button HVaC and steering wheel controls.
Not sure what more you’d want. Her car has the base audio system. Nothing to write about, but better than some non-premium systems I’ve heard.
The next level up comes with premium sound
If its wireless CarPlay, its ahead of a lot of the things I’m shopping and at a lower price point.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
tremor looks pretty cool. and has some real off roady type upgrades (rear differential I think). You lose the 4K tow package option though if that matters to you.
Apparently they upgraded it to a touchscreen last year after receiving heavy criticism for the old console knob control being outdated. Not sure making it a touchscreen is a Great Leap Forward though since the screen is still about the same size (small) and located a long reach away on the top middle of the dash.
@ab348 said:
Apparently they upgraded it to a touchscreen last year after receiving heavy criticism for the old console knob control being outdated. Not sure making it a touchscreen is a Great Leap Forward though since the screen is still about the same size (small) and located a long reach away on the top middle of the dash.
Yes it is touchscreen. It’s not a huge display but wider than most so side by side map/music looks good.
@oldfarmer50 said:
I’d look for a junkyard replacement. You’re not in a rust belt area are you? There should be some from front end collisions that are in decent shape. I can almost guarantee that the rust you see isn’t all the rust there is.
I’m in NJ. Rust is a way of life. I can get a new one online for less than $200. But then it won’t match. I’d rather nurse this one along for a while for the little bit of time and money it is costing me.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Oh, I don’t think I have given a Maser update. Not that there is much to report.
No idea where I left off, but I think I at least shared the melted relay connector and the fact the wrong battery was in the car.
After I moved it one day, the cooling fan was stuck on even with the car off for some time. Back into the fuse box I go. It would seem the replacement relay harness still wasn’t all seated quite right. Needed a little extra push. That seems to have solved it. And, thus far, the new battery seems to be making other components happy. It keeps its charge and, after clearing all the codes, I don’t have any warning lights for the moment.
In other news, I think maybe the stereo is dead. It was flashing while I read systems and cleared codes, but I can’t figure out how to get it to come on otherwise. Perhaps it won’t work with the CD changer removed? Hmmm… That is the one code that remains in fault: no signal from CD changer.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
actually stumbled upon a legit good lease deal on Rodo. almost hit the button but the wife would kill me.
new Ridgeline trailsport. $46k sticker. 36/10K. With all taxes and fees rolled in (so true 1st payment only sign and drive), $411/month. That is like the good old days.
if Carvana was still offering over MSRP on Maverick purchases might be tempting! Sell that truck, use it to pay off the house, and lease a bigger replacement!
In other news, I think maybe the stereo is dead. It was flashing while I read systems and cleared codes, but I can’t figure out how to get it to come on otherwise. Perhaps it won’t work with the CD changer removed? Hmmm… That is the one code that remains in fault: no signal from CD changer.
That could possibly be it. I know the system in my Q7 will fail to operate if any components fail on it, including the CD drive and the Sirius module. They are all connected with fiber optics, though, and you can install a bypass loop in place of the bad component in order to retain the remaining functionality of the head unit. Just plug and play.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
Only 1 on the Maverick. Tires, locking differential, bumpers and some other off road tweaks.
This must be outdated information then:
“ The 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor Off-Road Package costs $2,995 MSRP and Tremor Appearance Package costs $1,495. Both packages are available for ordering in September.”
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
actually stumbled upon a legit good lease deal on Rodo. almost hit the button but the wife would kill me.
new Ridgeline trailsport. $46k sticker. 36/10K. With all taxes and fees rolled in (so true 1st payment only sign and drive), $411/month. That is like the good old days.
if Carvana was still offering over MSRP on Maverick purchases might be tempting! Sell that truck, use it to pay off the house, and lease a bigger replacement!
Thats a really good deal.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
I have a line on a great deal on an XLT Tremor. My hesitation is its in Terrain. Not my first color choice.
English please for those of us too lazy to look on the ford website:)
It’s a sand color.
That's nice. The Wrangler had a color like that in limited availability (Gobi?) and The Tacoma was available in Sand for a few years. I like it.
Yes, it was Gobi on the Wrangler. The Tacoma shade was a little darker which I wish this one was. My 1st choice would be Hot Pepper Red but this would be a consideration. I don’t want black or gray so those are the only 2 hard passes.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
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I really like the CX-50. Rode with my sister when she test drove a Turbo Premium Plus a couple of years ago.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I received parts today and performed the "shift to park" TSB on the Volt this evening. It would occasionally show a "shift to park" error when powering down, and refuse to fully power down, which is a common problem on several GM vehicles. Since I am the warranty, I decided to fix it myself. Parts were cheap, but it was a lot more difficult than I anticipated. I will say that the plastic trim panels snapped out perfectly. Removing the shift boot was a PITA and would have been a lot less onerous with a helper. Removing the shifter assembly was also not fun.
The parts to add a power tailgate lock to the Maverick have shipped, so I have another auto project on my list.
heavy steering? No clue where that comes from. Steering is well weighted, and very good feedback. Acceleration is fine, if you need it just have to boot it harder. Normal use (as in, hybriding it!) will certainly be more leisurely. But it has respectable giddyup when required. compared to a "real" truck, this thing drives like a Lexus.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Is that why jmonroe is thinking of me, he’s planning on buying me one for my birthday next month?🥳🥳🥳
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I have a liner on the tailgate also so I checked that area when I bought the truck. The drains are clear but I see the first hint of rust forming on the welds just above them. When it warms up I’m going to seal those welds with rust encapsulator and spray Fluid Film up into the drain holes.
Around here the fight with rust is never ending.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I’m too old for fighting. So going with plan B. Don’t keep them long enough for it to matter. And if I do have a keeper, hide it in the garage all winter.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I’m not so sure it’s that out of date. Wireless CarPlay and AA, large touchscreen, redundant console controls with a dedicated volume knob. Hard button HVaC and steering wheel controls.
Not sure what more you’d want. Her car has the base audio system. Nothing to write about, but better than some non-premium systems I’ve heard.
The next level up comes with premium sound
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
That’s a touchscreen now?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I’m not so sure it’s that out of date. Wireless CarPlay and AA, large touchscreen, redundant console controls with a dedicated volume knob. Hard button HVaC and steering wheel controls.
Not sure what more you’d want. Her car has the base audio system. Nothing to write about, but better than some non-premium systems I’ve heard.
The next level up comes with premium sound
If its wireless CarPlay, its ahead of a lot of the things I’m shopping and at a lower price point.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
Thoughts??
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Yes it is touchscreen. It’s not a huge display but wider than most so side by side map/music looks good.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
I’m in NJ. Rust is a way of life. I can get a new one online for less than $200. But then it won’t match. I’d rather nurse this one along for a while for the little bit of time and money it is costing me.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Oh, I don’t think I have given a Maser update. Not that there is much to report.
No idea where I left off, but I think I at least shared the melted relay connector and the fact the wrong battery was in the car.
After I moved it one day, the cooling fan was stuck on even with the car off for some time. Back into the fuse box I go. It would seem the replacement relay harness still wasn’t all seated quite right. Needed a little extra push. That seems to have solved it. And, thus far, the new battery seems to be making other components happy. It keeps its charge and, after clearing all the codes, I don’t have any warning lights for the moment.
In other news, I think maybe the stereo is dead. It was flashing while I read systems and cleared codes, but I can’t figure out how to get it to come on otherwise. Perhaps it won’t work with the CD changer removed? Hmmm… That is the one code that remains in fault: no signal from CD changer.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
new Ridgeline trailsport. $46k sticker. 36/10K. With all taxes and fees rolled in (so true 1st payment only sign and drive), $411/month. That is like the good old days.
if Carvana was still offering over MSRP on Maverick purchases might be tempting! Sell that truck, use it to pay off the house, and lease a bigger replacement!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Do you want show or go?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
On the Maverick its functional.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
Only 1 on the Maverick. Tires, locking differential, bumpers and some other off road tweaks.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
“ The 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor Off-Road Package costs $2,995 MSRP and Tremor Appearance Package costs $1,495. Both packages are available for ordering in September.”
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Maybe it's a change from last year.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Some car buff you are. Ain’t you heard of Terrain White before?
Disappointed with you VERY disappointed.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
It’s a sand color.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
Goes well with beach front property. That’s what’s gonna cost you.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Thats a really good deal.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Yes, it was Gobi on the Wrangler. The Tacoma shade was a little darker which I wish this one was. My 1st choice would be Hot Pepper Red but this would be a consideration. I don’t want black or gray so those are the only 2 hard passes.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
That's clean looking car.
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
It only takes one.
Good luck.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
enough coffee cans and you can take it home with you.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
@qbrozen
The Alfa looks great! Those seats look 10/10!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD