The FORD Bronco is back for 2020

[gregkl]

They will sell a boatload of them. And they'll do what buyers need them to do. Not everyone needs a Cummins dually.

I agree. They have already "sold" over 100,000 of them and they are not even due out for awhile. These Mavericks are along the sizing of the original Ranger which was similar in dimensions to the S10.

And we all know how many Ranger's and S10's were sold over the years.

There was a lot of market feedback when the new Ranger came out that it was too large and buyers were looking for the old Ranger.

So Ford stepped up. Plus, without having cars in the lineup anymore, this gives them a lower cost Ford to buy. Hook them into the brand and if they decide they want more truck, there is a good chance it will be another Ford.

Virtually all of the current mid-size trucks come in around $40K and more. Full size trucks are way beyond the reach of a large segment of the population.

But a nicely equipped vehicle with a bed to do some light hauling for $30K? That's a good vehicle segment to have an offering.

 

[Route 45]

But a nicely equipped vehicle with a bed to do some light hauling for $30K? That's a good vehicle segment to have an offering.

MSRP on an XL base model with FWD is $22,810. And that's with the EcoBoost 2.0 engine. I had a 2017 Escape that had the 2.0 EcoBoost, and that thing was really quick.

If someone wanted the cheapest option possible, MSRP on the base XL hybrid model is $19,995. Rated at 40 mpg!

MSRP $25,205 for an AWD EcoBoost model,which is what I would get if I wanted a mini pickup like the old S10/Ranger.

Even the base XL model is a really good looking little truck.

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New 2022 Ford Maverick from Campbell Ford Lincoln Inc. in Niles, MI, 49120. Call (269) 684-8300 for more information.

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[gregkl]

MSRP on an XL base model with FWD is $22,810. And that's with the EcoBoost 2.0 engine. I had a 2017 Escape that had the 2.0 EcoBoost, and that thing was really quick.

If someone wanted the cheapest option possible, MSRP on the base XL hybrid model is $19,995. Rated at 40 mpg!

MSRP $25,205 for an AWD EcoBoost model,which is what I would get if I wanted a mini pickup like the old S10/Ranger.

Even the base XL model is a really good looking little truck.

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New 2022 Ford Maverick For Sale at Campbell Ford Lincoln Inc. | VIN: 3FTTW8F93NRA13610

New 2022 Ford Maverick from Campbell Ford Lincoln Inc. in Niles, MI, 49120. Call (269) 684-8300 for more information.

www.campbellfordniles.com

Yeah, I priced out an XLT, AWD ecoboost with some other items and came up to $30,970 I believe. I thought that wasn't bad at for all the options I wanted.

 

[drillsgt]

This might be an option, i'll check them out.

 

[MAJB Retired]

Priced an XL with 2.0, AWD, and a 4k Tow option, still under 28K. Finaally checked one out in person and the interior is as roomy as the Bronco Sport I have.

 

[BigRed]

MSRP on an XL base model with FWD is $22,810. And that's with the EcoBoost 2.0 engine. I had a 2017 Escape that had the 2.0 EcoBoost, and that thing was really quick.

If someone wanted the cheapest option possible, MSRP on the base XL hybrid model is $19,995. Rated at 40 mpg!

MSRP $25,205 for an AWD EcoBoost model,which is what I would get if I wanted a mini pickup like the old S10/Ranger.

Even the base XL model is a really good looking little truck.

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New 2022 Ford Maverick For Sale at Campbell Ford Lincoln Inc. | VIN: 3FTTW8F93NRA13610

New 2022 Ford Maverick from Campbell Ford Lincoln Inc. in Niles, MI, 49120. Call (269) 684-8300 for more information.

www.campbellfordniles.com

So wish it was body on frame instead of unibody.

 

[Route 45]

So wish it was body on frame instead of unibody.

Why?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Why?

Makes it easier for the body to secede from the frame if necessary.

(Sorry Red, had to do it! )

 

[BigRed]

Why?

Because where I go, the frame can take a bit of a beating while getting across some tracks and other barriers.

The old Ranger was well suited.

An F150 gets there, but a smaller vehicle is more useful.

I agree with what you stated earlier though...for most it will not matter. Heck, I have some degree of confidence in stating that most 4x4 trucks, Jeeps, etc. rarely see much beyond a gravel path...but I would not winch a unibody across much.

 

[BigRed]

Makes it easier for the body to secede from the frame if necessary.

(Sorry Red, had to do it! )

See....Doggydaddy gets it!

 

[pmbiker]

A friend of mine got one from a buddy of his....who owns a dealership in Michigan.

He really likes it

 

[Butch627]

Saw a Badlands 4 door soft top parked in the lot for a week. Loved everything about except the turbo engine. I am a v8 guy but could even live with a high tech 6 but hate the idea of a turbo.

 

[Mounty09]

I agree. They have already "sold" over 100,000 of them and they are not even due out for awhile. These Mavericks are along the sizing of the original Ranger which was similar in dimensions to the S10.

The Ford dealership in Fishers got 4 or 5 of them in the other day. I stopped by and checked them out. Cool little pickups.

 

[gregkl]

With this discussion over new Fords, I have noticed a lot of the older Rangers on the road lately and they don't look bad.

Does anyone on here know a little about them? Are they decent little trucks? What it the used market like on them? Understanding how crazy things are right now, can one get a good buy on a used one?

If I was to look for a used one, anything I should look for? V-6? 4WD? Manual trans?

 

[HoughMade]

MSRP on an XL base model with FWD is $22,810. And that's with the EcoBoost 2.0 engine. I had a 2017 Escape that had the 2.0 EcoBoost, and that thing was really quick.

If someone wanted the cheapest option possible, MSRP on the base XL hybrid model is $19,995. Rated at 40 mpg!

MSRP $25,205 for an AWD EcoBoost model,which is what I would get if I wanted a mini pickup like the old S10/Ranger.

Even the base XL model is a really good looking little truck.

View attachment 164885

New 2022 Ford Maverick For Sale at Campbell Ford Lincoln Inc. | VIN: 3FTTW8F93NRA13610

New 2022 Ford Maverick from Campbell Ford Lincoln Inc. in Niles, MI, 49120. Call (269) 684-8300 for more information.

www.campbellfordniles.com

I like these. If I could move to a small truck, this would be it.

 

[BigRed]

Looks like Maverick at least has AWD

 

[Tactically Fat]

Advice worth exactly what you're paying for it:

Be very very very wary of being a beta-tester on a brand new vehicle. Very wary indeed.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

With this discussion over new Fords, I have noticed a lot of the older Rangers on the road lately and they don't look bad.

Does anyone on here know a little about them? Are they decent little trucks? What it the used market like on them? Understanding how crazy things are right now, can one get a good buy on a used one?

If I was to look for a used one, anything I should look for? V-6? 4WD? Manual trans?

New Ranger is supposed to launch late next year as a 2023 model. The current "new" Ranger is an older global platform which is fairly old (but proven and a good midsize truck). With the new launch, expect prices on the current one to drop a bit. If you can wait, I would. Let the COVID crazy market die off and the new one to launch and prices should come down.

 

[mmpsteve]

With this discussion over new Fords, I have noticed a lot of the older Rangers on the road lately and they don't look bad.

Does anyone on here know a little about them? Are they decent little trucks? What it the used market like on them? Understanding how crazy things are right now, can one get a good buy on a used one?

If I was to look for a used one, anything I should look for? V-6? 4WD? Manual trans?

I've had two Rangers, both 2WD 4 cylinders, and loved them both. '88 with the 5 speed overdrive, and '09 with an automatic. Hauled a lot of paper in those things, and they made me a lot of money without any complaints. 1000 pound loads (local driving) were a common occurrence.

I don't know the current market, but if you can find a clean used one, it should serve you well. The 6 cylinders are gas hogs, but if you opt for 4WD, you might want the extra power.

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[gregkl]

I've had two Rangers, both 2WD 4 cylinders, and loved them both. '88 with the 5 speed overdrive, and '09 with an automatic. Hauled a lot of paper in those things, and they made me a lot of money without any complaints. 1000 pound loads (local driving) were a common occurrence.

I don't know the current market, but if you can find a clean used one, it should serve you well. The 6 cylinders are gas hogs, but if you opt for 4WD, you might want the extra power.

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I did some reading on them at lunch today. I think I'd want a 1998-2011 gen model. Manual trans preferably. 4WD and V6 would be nice, but I'd take a 4 banger 2WD if the right deal came along.

I'd also like to find a rust free example if possible.

But like BBI says, I really need to wait until the market straightens out some. However, I need something sooner than when that will happen. Either a utility trailer or a truck. And I search for both and nice examples of either one are scarce.