Ford Maverick pickup
Racer
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 1,586
Likes: 279
From: Ohio
I looked at one today. Fortunately, it was inside, so a welcome relief from 28 degrees outside. It was a lightly optioned XLT (the mid-level trim) hybrid with an MSRP of about $25,000.
The driver seat was a bit small for my big butt and my right knee came into contact with the center section of the dash, so it would be a no go for 6-4 me. Perhaps one with a power seat would be better. Overall, it seemed a good, perhaps great, value at MSRP.
However, it was marked up by $10,000. When I laughed at that number, the salesman assured me that he'd have no trouble getting that price and that, in fact, a customer was coming from 150 miles away today for it.
The driver seat was a bit small for my big butt and my right knee came into contact with the center section of the dash, so it would be a no go for 6-4 me. Perhaps one with a power seat would be better. Overall, it seemed a good, perhaps great, value at MSRP.
However, it was marked up by $10,000. When I laughed at that number, the salesman assured me that he'd have no trouble getting that price and that, in fact, a customer was coming from 150 miles away today for it.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,541
Likes: 264
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
Lexus Champion
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 11,071
Likes: 109
From: Southeastern PA
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,541
Likes: 264
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
I'm not sure, though, if you are agreeing with me or not......a 10K markup on a 20-30K Maverick is probably more significant than a 10K markup on an F-150 King Ranch that costs three times that amount. Personally, I don't like the idea of ANY mark-up (never did), but, of course, I don't control the market.....in a Seller's Market, whoever is selling the vehicle can call the shots.
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles
Michael S. Palmer
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4
Joe Kucinski
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Lexus Champion
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 11,071
Likes: 109
From: Southeastern PA
I'm not sure, though, if you are agreeing with me or not......a 10K markup on a 20-30K Maverick is probably more significant than a 10K markup on an F-150 King Ranch that costs three times that amount. Personally, I don't like the idea of ANY mark-up (never did), but, of course, I don't control the market.....in a Seller's Market, whoever is selling the vehicle can call the shots.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,541
Likes: 264
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
Racer
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 1,586
Likes: 279
From: Ohio
Agreed - the market for the hybrids in particular is simply insane. Hybrid ordering has been closed since November and won't re-open until August. Some dealers reportedly are even trying to get those who ordered to pay mark-ups above a previously agreed price. If the buyer doesn't go for a mark-up, the dealer just figures someone else will pay it.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 34
Likes: 11
From: Mid Atlantic
Dealers are taking advantage of the fact that they aren't going to get any hybrid Mavericks for stock unless a customer cancels one they ordered. If you want a hybrid model and haven't ordered one, you have to wait for a 2023 model or fine one at a dealership that was a cancelled order.
Some unscrupulous dealerships have been telling customers that they have to switch their hybrid orders to the Ecoboost engine. Others have been adding a huge ADM once the truck shows up, hoping that the customer will walk. Then they turn around and mark it up for sale as a stock unit.
Some unscrupulous dealerships have been telling customers that they have to switch their hybrid orders to the Ecoboost engine. Others have been adding a huge ADM once the truck shows up, hoping that the customer will walk. Then they turn around and mark it up for sale as a stock unit.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,541
Likes: 264
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
Some unscrupulous dealerships have been telling customers that they have to switch their hybrid orders to the Ecoboost engine. Others have been adding a huge ADM once the truck shows up, hoping that the customer will walk. Then they turn around and mark it up for sale as a stock unit.
