These other vehicles are controlled my software. At work we have a new Ranger. I can’t tell you how many recalls we have had and even engine problems. I do not want a Ford let alone one that is like this new Ranger. Ok I do want an old F150 with the Coyote engine to pull my smallish 5th wheel.
I would not believe what Ford says. The original price for a Maverick was under 20K bit not many people got one for that. Sure they will have a stripped down model with limited production just to say they did it. But it won't last long.
I agree somewhat, but not just for your reasons, which I feel is valid. I am still concerned with so many too be priced later options, and that some that many people seemed were the must have options were removed. It is hard to get it to the final price you are aiming for if you can’t actually know.
One thing I caught in a recent video since 6/24 was the Slate wrap requires a special adhesive due to the Slate's plastic body panels. I think Eric Kepler said it in the latest Munroe video. I doubt it is a proprietary adhesive, but it probably increases the cost at a wrap shop if they have to deal with a wrap with a non-standard adhesive.
But they are cars, not a truck. I looked there and the Slate is, even adding accessories, about half of what a used Rivian goes for with 40 to 60k miles on it.
