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[–] wjrii@lemmy.world 11 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (14 children)

I was seriously looking at the Maverick a couple of years ago to replace my 10 year old Subaru Outback. Its versatility, low MSRP, hybrid drive train, low maintenance interior, and a few maker-friendly features seemed like a good fit, even with some cheapness and exterior styling that didn't quite work for me. Then I saw the wait times on the hybrids, the upcharge on any Maverick, the incessant upselling to the Ranger (which I think looks better, but it is a rather different value proposition altogether), and calculated my actual fuel usage patterns compared to purchase price, and said fuck it.

Instead I had the world's most unimpressive mid-life crisis and just got a new Outback But Now With More Outback. I am feeling smug about it now, LOL.

[–] 4grams@awful.systems 8 points 8 months ago (7 children)

You and me both buddy. My midlife crisis has me looking at Volvo Wagons..

[–] wjrii@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Man, my Outback has like the second largest interior volume in the Subie lineup, and with the seats down I can safely haul 8-foot boards. Wagons are great.

[–] 4grams@awful.systems 2 points 8 months ago

Wagons have always been my jam. Back when I had a WRX I insisted on the wagon, because wagon. I drive a family SUV now but it’s just a lifted wagon really. I ain’t driving it if it’s got less than 5 doors :)

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