Maverick Lobo Street Truck | We’re Getting Closer to an ST

[03cobra#694]

This. I just need room for 10 boxes or so at a time. That is comfortable and looks alright

This fits the bill perfect. Just wish they would add power haha.


I showed it to Bri when Travis made the post. She told me I should get one at the end of the year if money is right

Not sure on the Lobo, but we will get at least the Lariat. It's a 2L turbo, so a fair amount of power for what it is. They're all AWD now, I don't need that here and either do you, but it's there. My neighbor has a 24 hybrid and loves it. I didn't drive it, but I fit in just fine at 6'.

 

[GCG]

Not sure on the Lobo, but we will get at least the Lariat. It's a 2L turbo, so a fair amount of power for what it is. They're all AWD now, I don't need that here and either do you, but it's there. My neighbor has a 24 hybrid and loves it. I didn't drive it, but I fit in just fine at 6'.

Yeah I'll never need the 4wd, shes got a bronco anyway. For a daily. It'll be perfect. I'm loving the look of the Lobo, so if it's available I'll call Nick and get one.

I'm only an inch taller but probably about 30 pounds bigger than you. Her Bronco seats fit me fine, but that Bronco sport lives much to be desired leg room wise.

 

[SID297]

This. I just need room for 10 boxes or so at a time. That is comfortable and looks alright

This fits the bill perfect. Just wish they would add power haha.


I showed it to Bri when Travis made the post. She told me I should get one at the end of the year if money is right

Talk to your accountant, you may need a write off.

 

[GCG]

Talk to your accountant, you may need a write off.

Exactly what I thought. But I dont have a " good accountant" yet.. I have a guy. But he's just someone her family knows until I find better.

I legitimately have no idea where to start. At all. I spend hours of time researching write offs.. how to spend money.. where to spend..

And I still feel like I know nothing

 

[SID297]

Exactly what I thought. But I dont have a " good accountant" yet.. I have a guy. But he's just someone her family knows until I find better.

I legitimately have no idea where to start. At all. I spend hours of time researching write offs.. how to spend money.. where to spend..

And I still feel like I know nothing

Only buy stuff you actually need or will use. There's no point spending a dollar to save $0.30. That's pretty much what you need to know.

 

[GCG]

Only buy stuff you actually need or will use. There's no point spending a dollar to save $0.30. That's pretty much what you need to know.

Oh yeah that of course. I do know. I dont spend shit right now.. Other than the 100% absolute essential.

I'm more on the not knowing the.. " oh it's time to get vehicle cause you need a write off" or.. " oh this is the time to expand to this product" ... " hey take this distribution deal" .... " oh.. this percent of the house can be written off"

That's the stuff I have much much to learn about as I go. Haha.

I've fortunately/unfortunately taught myself everything from building the website to the online store. Getting the LLC.. the right insurances... talking with the labs... building the product..

All has been by myself just bouncing ideas off of my girlfriend essentially.

Just that other stuff... I'm clueless especially when it comes to write offs.. like I know " Oh hey... that truck is a write off" ....But how do I go about needing that write off? No idea.

 

[Fat Boss]

Damn. Good job. And we were believing you when you said you were retarded.

 

[kevinatfms]

Add 75hp/tq and it would be a solid difference between the standard truck and the Lobo.

Ford needs to start using flow formed or forged wheels on its lower end performance variants. Wonder if the insanely good-looking forged Focus RS wheels would fit on the Lobo?

 

[TORQUERULES]

Add 75hp/tq and it would be a solid difference between the standard truck and the Lobo.

Ford needs to start using flow formed or forged wheels on its lower end performance variants. Wonder if the insanely good-looking forged Focus RS wheels would fit on the Lobo?

Yes, they will.

 

[kevinatfms]

Yes, they will.

Lobo with those wheels would be amazing visually. Not sure what tire came on them but im guessing some sticky tire. Every review of the Lobo states the same thing; that the factory M&S tire that comes on the Lobo is the wrong application for a street truck.

 

[TORQUERULES]

Build your own Lobo out of a standard AWD XLT. A lot cheaper and you will end up with a better end result IMHO.

 

[SID297]

Build your own Lobo out of a standard AWD XLT. A lot cheaper and you will end up with a better end result IMHO.

You'll miss out on the paddle shifters and styling, if that matters to you.

 

[TORQUERULES]

You'll miss out on the paddle shifters and styling, if that matters to you.

Paddle shifters are s**t if you ask me. They keep getting in my way during spirited driving on every vehicle I have had that have them. Plus, most automatics today work better just letting the transmission do its thing which results in more precise shifts anyway.

I like the Mazda approach where you put the shifter over into manual mode and then push up and down on it to row the gears. Much more intuitive and enjoyable. Of course, you need an actual shifter and not a dial. Lol.

I guess paddles are better than that stupid manual shift button on the shifter like my Ranger.

 

[GCG]

You'll miss out on the paddle shifters and styling, if that matters to you.

I absolutely love the styling.

 

[CobraBob]

I'm very impressed with the Lobo styling as well. Impressed enough to not want to try to "do it myself" if I was looking to buy a small truck. Kudos to Ford on this one!

 

[SVT Rob]

The 300T shown at SEMA is closer to a Maverick ST. I'd seriously consider getting one, if I was in the market for a brand new vehicle.

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[TORQUERULES]

The 300T shown at SEMA is closer to a Maverick ST. I'd seriously consider getting one, if I was in the market for a brand new vehicle.

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The frustrating thing is the 300T is still basically a parts bin creation like the Lobo, so what was their excuse for not just going all the way? It is infuriating how Ford does this.

Like the fact that they de-content vehicles all the time or use different calibrations for the same drivetrains just different vehicles. If you drive a 2.0 Maverick and then jump in a Bronco Sport Badlands (2.0 Ecoboost as well) you will be constantly asking yourself how did Ford mess up the transmission calibration on the Maverick so badly?

 

[SVT Rob]

Ford is known for "parts bin creations". The Focus ST was basically the Escape 2.0T engine and Escape brakes on a Focus with a funky 6-speed manual transmission, and slightly sporty suspension.

It's unfortunate that they are having those issues, though. Seems like it's something that's plagued them across the board for many years, across multiple platforms. It's like they can only focus on ONE or TWO vehicles, and the rest are just .... "well, we're offering it .... "

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

Paddle shifters are s**t if you ask me. They keep getting in my way during spirited driving on every vehicle I have had that have them. Plus, most automatics today work better just letting the transmission do its thing which results in more precise shifts anyway.

I like the Mazda approach where you put the shifter over into manual mode and then push up and down on it to row the gears. Much more intuitive and enjoyable. Of course, you need an actual shifter and not a dial. Lol.

I guess paddles are better than that stupid manual shift button on the shifter like my Ranger.

I thought paddle shifters were supposed to mount on the column and not the wheel… ya know, so up and down shift are always in the same damned place. I think I’ve used them twice just trying it out.

The frustrating thing is the 300T is still basically a parts bin creation like the Lobo, so what was their excuse for not just going all the way? It is infuriating how Ford does this.

Like the fact that they de-content vehicles all the time or use different calibrations for the same drivetrains just different vehicles. If you drive a 2.0 Maverick and then jump in a Bronco Sport Badlands (2.0 Ecoboost as well) you will be constantly asking yourself how did Ford mess up the transmission calibration on the Maverick so badly?

Someone in the raptor boards listed all the shit that’s been dropped over the last few years as the price keeps rising and it’s ridiculous honestly. I love the truck but annoying knowing they keep taking shit away

 

[TORQUERULES]

I thought paddle shifters were supposed to mount on the column and not the wheel… ya know, so up and down shift are always in the same damned place. I think I’ve used them twice just trying it out.


Someone in the raptor boards listed all the shit that’s been dropped over the last few years as the price keeps rising and it’s ridiculous honestly. I love the truck but annoying knowing they keep taking shit away

I would think that should be the way all paddle shifters are, but they are always on the wheel from my experience. I hate that. The column would be better.

Yes, the de-contenting is ridiculous.