There is a lot of great things coming in the first OTA update really can't say guys sorry. But its already out of the bag the pre-condition of the battery will be one of them.
My guess is that Ford doesn’t have faith in the dealer to install it correctly or they want to leave nothing to go wrong.
And I would hope not.
I legitimately don't know if this is satire or reality
I guess you could just remove the screws and then take it in or out whenever. Or just plug the holes.
Thanks so much for the great review. It's the first I've read where someone really put it through its paces and reviewed all of the major features I'd be interested in from an everyday driver's perspective.
Where do we start. First of all, I would like to apologize for the license plate in the front for people whose state requires it. Ford needs a better way. The rivets into the front bumper, man it's not good. Need a better way.
We didn't drive the mache. We put it to the test. The roads were a little wet so we were able to really see what the mache would do.
So you all know the person who was with me was my nephew. He has owned a Model S and has a Model 3 now. So some fun parts coming up from him also.
1. Sound without a doubt the noise level is so much quieter in the mache compared to the model Y. Sometimes it's so quiet it kinda zones you out.
2. Sound system was awesome. You not going to be wanting more unless you're a bass freak. It does all you need and more. We tested it as loud as we could stand and even went through many channels on the satellite radio. We both said the sound is better than the tesla model s or x, But the model 3 sound system is just about as good.
3. The interior is great. Flat out he said it's way better than his tesla. Ford really did a great job with the dash and style in the doors. We do think the whole sit up with the sunglass holder should be smaller and bring the glass roof more closer to the front. Really no need to have all that above your head.
4. The seats as soon as he seat down he said yeah ok ok iI agree the seats are better than tesla model 3 and y. They could have a little more grab on the side and yes I do wish for aircon seats, but overall they were very comfortable.
5. The steering wheel feels great in the hand. It's very soft and has a great feeling when you really need to turn it in the corner or when backing it up and spinning it back to take off again. No loose grip or hard parts to make your hand sore on a long drive.
6. The center console. We both agreed it needs to be up about 6 inches more. It's almost too far back to rest your right arm on. Kinda feels a little too far back. There is some piano black on the steering wheel and around the charging pad for your phone. Hope ford will fix that also as the glossy part just leaves fingerprints.
7. The screen was great. We didn't have any lag going through any of the software. I wish the screen was edgeless. The volume button really didn't bother me but he didn't like it. I'm 6'1 and I did not have any problem with my knee hitting the screen. Had plenty of room.
8. You sit kinda up in it which is nice. You are not down to the ground like some people are worried about. I think you all will enjoy the ride height. Compared to the tesla model y you see more of the hood like driving a mustang as the model y you really don't see much of the front of the car.
9. Driving.
Yes, we put it to the test. 50 mpg in turns and full speed ahead in the back roads. The car hugs the road and drives like a mustang. They really got it dialed up to have fun driving in. The first thing he said was this thing handles better than my model 3. We made the tires bark many times in the corners which a model 3 or y will not do. The Driving in the model Y compared to mache is not the same. Your see when you all are in it.
We got it up to a nice high speed and yes it was great. We tested 0 to 60 times many times and yes I have to say we never got 4.8 0 to 60. we hit 4.9 a few times. But with a different set of tires, We both think 4.8 can be made.
10. As for the tires they are fine and do a great job. But I will be replacing them with a great set of high-performance tires. When you get them up to a certain high speed there is a lot of noise for the tires. As far as the ride, bumps in the road. It's so smooth and you really don't feel anything. We went back and forth across the railroad tracked there about 10 times at different speeds and we were pleased with the traction and handling the mache had.
11.You will and are able to make the car talk in corners if you want. The balance of the drive is great. As far as the three different driving styles. Unbridled all the way. Really it was about the stiff turn of the steering wheel that we like most. It has a better way when you really get into the turn you can crank of it and feel the back end right at the point to give and take it right back. Very impressed with that.
12.Back seats plenty of room don't worry. I drive a Lincoln MKX and really it's not much different and plenty of room.
13. The frunk. It's not a big as wow look at this, but also it's big enough to hold what you need. The divider is a nice option if you like but also you can take it out so easily. I kinda wish ford would have a color option for all the black plastic in there or the hood underneath. Could really make it look great and stand out.
14. The cargo area. Plenty of room not massive but for what a normal day would be all the room that you need. I do not care for the little screen they have that covers the trunk area when it's closed. It's so cheaply made. It came off a couple of times and really it needs to be a better design.
15. Stopping, braking. Braking was great we both agreed it meet what we thought. We got to 50 mpg a couple of times and locked her down. Each time the performance was what you would ask for and for a vehicle that heavy that is nice. The regan is as close to the model y as you can get. It's very well blended and does not feel sluggish. Nice job ford. I will say though. If your not use to one-pedal driving you might make yourself or your passenger's car sick after a while lol. Takes some time to get used to.
16.Looks well we all have seen pics and videos. That is the main selling point. The mache has the curves and style the model Y does not. He also agreed the mache just looks better.
17. Charging. We charged it at the corvette museum. Did we get what ford says for charging? did we not? Yes and no. The peak to start never really took off But once we got to about 30% it balanced out and gave us what ford said. We charged 14% to 75% in 41 minutes.
18. My nephew again has a model 3 performance. Over and over he told me I just love the speed in my model 3 just I have to have that rush. Yes, he is 25 and younger not married so I get the point. I asked him honest answer what he thought. He said he would take the mache all day long over the model y not even close but not over his model 3.
Here is the shocker I told him about the mache gt performance and what the specs on it were. When all was said and done and we got back to the dealer. my nephew who is a tesla fanboy placed his reservation for a mache gt. He liked the way it drove that much. I was proud and happy and it was a good moment for me.
Overall it was a great time and can't wait until I have more. Come on Farley, I have sold how many mache? I don't even know anymore. Can I have mine Please? lol
Any questions you have feel free to ask. I would also like to thank hunt ford. They were great to deal with and if you need a ford. They have no markup.
Also easy to go on crooked or not centered probably.
Hang in there you love it. Mine is still sitting also in Mexico. I think ford should have an option where your mache is ready fly down for the party and we drive them back as a convoy.
