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I was thinking of something like this setup:Topper would help with fuel economy . A must . The PRIUS does have plenty of space behind the rear seat . Had an '07 ( or was it '06 ? ) .
Here are some covers for the bed . https://tonneaucoversworld.com/ .
Now you are back to this - what the truck WAS before they cut off the roofI was thinking of something like this setup:
Pricing & Part #: 2022 Maverick Bed Cap / Camper Topper by SNUG TOP SPORT (Be
Item Part Number MSRP Price Bed Cap - Snug Top Sport [Absolute Black] VNZ6Z-99501A42-AB $3,449 Bed Cap - Snug Top Sport [Alto Blue] VNZ6Z-99501A42-AE $3,449 Bed Cap - Snug Top Sport [Area 51] VNZ6Z-99501A42-AA $3,449 Bed Cap - Snug Top Sport [Cactus Gray] VNZ6Z-99501A42-AH $3,449 Bed...www.mavericktruckclub.com
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Went to A Toyota dealer today to drive a new Japanese made Venza. It was the base LE trim with optional paint and all weather floor mats. It was a very impressive vehicle. If you were not aware it was a Hybrid, you would never know. No rubber banding at any at a reasonable rate of acceleration. For a base trim it was very well equipped. Even had ACC, the rest of the safety suite, power seats with power lumbar. The interior is well sorted and was not Black. The sandstone color was a good match with the Ruby Pearl paint (optional), the paint quality was very nice. The vehicle had plenty of oomph even headed into a 30 mph headwind on the interstate. I drove it for a half hour. It was available for MSRP of $34560. The interior is a lot larger than a RAV4 Hybrid, especially the width of the cabin. When I took off the vehicle was showing 29.1 mpg with 15 miles on the clock, when the drive was over the mileage monitor said 35.6 mpg. I think it would easily top the 40 mpg mark. The EPA says 39 combined. Might just trade for this if they give me a decent price on my trade.If folks want a "manly Truck" go get one. For 95% of us it is just perfect. Keeps the dirty stuff out of the cabin.
I have one on order which I may pass on. Recently I spent $500 on the 2018 F-150 for a decent soft trifold tonneau cover and a set of Bilstein 5100 rear shocks. Both have made my basic truck more livable . My payload sticker reads 1988 lb. Yes it is a work truck and the Bilstein's keep that live axle under control much better than the stock shocks. They actually have quite a bit of rebound damping. They are nicely balanced with the stock front shocks. If I pass on the Maverick I will get the Bilstein's for the front to get more rebound damping on the front.
Sorry for another boring pandemic post/
Except the sports trac was actually body on frame and had a V8 lolWhat's all the hype on this truck? It looks like a rehash of the Explorer Sport Trac from 10-20 years ago. About as useful for hauling stuff as the crew cab pickups with the ridiculous 4 foot beds. If you need something for hauling stuff, why not get a pickup, and if you need something for carrying people, get an SUV. This is just a compromise like the Honda Ridgeline and the old Chevy Avalanche, neither of which were a large sales success.
I also find this weird as well. The ridgeline seems to be a good truck.One thing I find interesting with the Maverick is the internet Buzz is not negative about it. People hate the ridgeline, but everyone seems to love this. If they truly plan to make the $19000 hybrid XL model in any sort of volume, it'll be a massive success.
Maybe in 3 or 4 years when we've recovered from the new house purchase I'll consider one. FWD and snow tires has never let me down.
For one of the things sweetie now carries all the time, the Prius (an '07 model) loses a back seat and only 1/2 of the space behind the seat is available to her. Plus the Prius has a very rough and choppy ride and is quite noisy.Topper would help with fuel economy . A must . The PRIUS does have plenty of space behind the rear seat . Had an '07 ( or was it '06 ? ) .
Here are some covers for the bed . https://tonneaucoversworld.com/ .
I also find this weird as well. The ridgeline seems to be a good truck.