2022 Ford Maverick

[Andy Mink]

It was more a Pinto vs. Vega war for the battle of the basement.

We had this but in chocolate brown. I think the older Vegas looked better than the newer ones with the slanted grill. I don't think it's a bad looking car. But it was NEPA and it rusted away. Quickly. It gave way to a Mazda RX3 wagon. Rotary, baby!

 

[Bill Talbot]

We had this but in chocolate brown. I think the older Vegas looked better than the newer ones with the slanted grill. I don't think it's a bad looking car. But it was NEPA and it rusted away. Quickly. It gave way to a Mazda RX3 wagon. Rotary, baby!
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Yes the egg crate grill was SO much better looking than the louvers. In GT fastback trim with a (wait for it) 2 bbl carb and a manual 4sd it was decent fun. But the real VEGA fun started with a small block Chevy and corresponding 4 sd and rear end. Add some suspension upgrades and they were remarkable fun.
The low water mark for the Vega was when it was equiped with a 1bbl carb combined with a 2sd powerglide auto. That car couldn't spin the rear wheels on ice.

 

[VickieH]

Don't forget ... this all-new Maverick is brought to us by the same people who had planned to release the new Bronco on OJ's birthday.

I hope their ads end with "Hurry on over to your local dealer". I'm thinking they did.

 

[James]

Next up, Dodge Gremlin pick up?
Not to be outdone, Chevy will introduce the Pacer Pickup, Wayne’s World edition.

 

[Ogg]

I don't think using the Maverick name was about nostalgia, More likely they thought it was a good name for a vehicle competing with the Renegade.

 

[scott43]

Yes the egg crate grill was SO much better looking the the louvers. In GT fastback trim with a (wait for it) 2 bbl carb and a manual 4sd it was decent fun. But the real VEGA fun started with a small block Chevy and corresponding 4 sd and rear end. Add some suspension upgrades and they were remarkable fun.
The low water mark for the Vega was when it was equiped with a 1bbl carb combined with a 2sd powerglide auto. That car couldn't spin the rear wheels on ice.

I think the small block Vega was more fun in the imagination than in reality....

 

[graham418]

one of the ugliest cars ever made

My thoughts exactly

 

[Ogg]

I think the small block Vega was more fun in the imagination than in reality....

You could probably build a faster one now with a junkyard truck motor than you could then with the best parts from Jegs or Summit.

 

[David Chaus]

I haven't heard. Have the Aspen Gathering dates been finalized?

Next up, Dodge Gremlin pick up?
Not to be outdone, Chevy will introduce the Pacer Pickup, Wayne’s World edition.

Yugo 4x4.

 

[Snowfan]

I don't think using the Maverick name was about nostalgia, More likely they thought it was a good name for a vehicle competing with the Renegade.

How do you figure the Maverick competes with the Renegade?

 

[James]

Will we get Vail and Alterra trims in pickups?
Jackson could be first.

 

[Ogg]

How do you figure the Maverick competes with the Renegade?

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Other than the bed on the back the specs and price point are pretty much the same.

 

[François Pugh]

I remember the Maverick as not that bad of a small car with the V6, reasobly reliable and reasonable gas milage. I never owned one, but knew someone who did. Trouble was there was precious little reason not to own a bigger car or a car with a more powerful engine.
Agree, that should not be called a Maverick. The new Mustang SUV should not be called a Mustang. I will admit that I totally was against calling a front wheel drive car an Impala too though. Damnit, names are supposed to mean something.

 

[scott43]

I read a Bronco pick-up may be next...

 

[Philpug]

I read a Bronco pick-up may be next...

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Have even the first Bronco's been delivered yet? I have seen quite a few Bronco Sports on the road, no Broncos yet.

 

[scott43]

Have even the first Bronco's been delivered yet? I have seen quite a few Bronco Sports on the road, no Broncos yet.

Dunno..I heard June-ish...but extensive waiting list..

 

[Ogg]

I read a Bronco pick-up may be next...

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That would make sense as competition for the Jeep Gladiator. ETA: The Gladiator and the Grand Cherokee are really the only things in the Jeep lineup that appeal to me and for vastly different reasons.

 

[Snowfan]

Have even the first Bronco's been delivered yet? I have seen quite a few Bronco Sports on the road, no Broncos yet.

My neighbor ordered one early...not expecting it until late in the year.

 

[Philpug]

@Justin Koski from the Hall of Fame has one on order too.

 

[Tom K.]

It's called a station wagon! If only...
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Can't get bikes in upright. Fail for us.

Dating myself, but the OG Maverick was a turd. My friend's parents 72-ish with a 302 was a stone. My GF's Chevette was actually more fun to drive.