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I've always sworn not to buy a first model year car, especially from Ford. In 2000 we bought my wife a 1st model year Focus, and it was nothing but trouble. It ate bearings like fuel, and after three year Ford refused to continue covering them.
Add to that the many reports of strange issues that can't be diagnosed and parts issues, as well as the pressure Ford is putting on the Hermosillo plant by rushing to bring the Maverick to market when they can't build what they already offer, and I've been looking for a back-up plan.
I went and drove a RAV4 Hybrid and it's hard not to love. It's not as cute as the BS, but really a great value. I get Z plan and the RAV4 Hybrid XLE is the exact same price as the Z plan BS Outer Banks I have on order. It's hard to argue with 40mpg combined and a 8 year 150,000 mile warranty on the hybrid system.
I'll Still keep the OB on order, but my dealer doesn't call me back and the ford system is whack. My assumption is I'll get the special order Toyota long before Ford even knows what's going on with the Bronco Sport.
I know the supply situation is rough for all the manufacturers, but it seems like Ford is managing the problems poorly. This could be third time I've tried to buy a Ford and had issues other than the design of the car sent me to another brand. I hope I'm wrong.
Maybe I'll sell the Toyota after Ford gets the lovely Bronco Sport straightened out.
Tom
Add to that the many reports of strange issues that can't be diagnosed and parts issues, as well as the pressure Ford is putting on the Hermosillo plant by rushing to bring the Maverick to market when they can't build what they already offer, and I've been looking for a back-up plan.
I went and drove a RAV4 Hybrid and it's hard not to love. It's not as cute as the BS, but really a great value. I get Z plan and the RAV4 Hybrid XLE is the exact same price as the Z plan BS Outer Banks I have on order. It's hard to argue with 40mpg combined and a 8 year 150,000 mile warranty on the hybrid system.
I'll Still keep the OB on order, but my dealer doesn't call me back and the ford system is whack. My assumption is I'll get the special order Toyota long before Ford even knows what's going on with the Bronco Sport.
I know the supply situation is rough for all the manufacturers, but it seems like Ford is managing the problems poorly. This could be third time I've tried to buy a Ford and had issues other than the design of the car sent me to another brand. I hope I'm wrong.
Maybe I'll sell the Toyota after Ford gets the lovely Bronco Sport straightened out.
Tom
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