Sand
Footballguy
The Wildtrak trim is the big break between the inline 4 and V6. I'd really regard it as two ranges.
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Return of the Ford Bronco (1 Viewer)
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3C's
Footballguy
Saw one (sport) driving down the road today and I was little underwhelmed by the look honestly. Way different ballpark obviously but this is kinda nice.
=Smackdown=
Footballguy
I was a bit harsh and for that I apologize. Test drive both and decide what’s best for what you want to use it for.
Harry Frogfish
Footballguy
It's smaller than I thought. The comparison to the Escaper seems apropos.
Nugget
Footballguy
I ordered a Base 2Dr Manual that should be delivered in the next 3 weeks. I wanted the ability to do more customization myself over time, so the only options I got were a roof rack, modular front bumper, and auxiliary switches. Sticker should be around $37K. I ordered in 2021 so with some price protection I think it will be around $32K. Immediately putting KO2 tires on the base steelies, and a couple other small, cosmetic changes.
Most of the trims are going to be based on how serious you want to go off-road with the Bronco. Sasquatch package and different trims offer more options. Around the OuterBanks series you start getting bigger Nav screams and leather options. All the trims have the 2.3 4 cyl option or the V6 2.7L. Manual is only offered with the smaller engine.
I just want to take my kayaks to the lake and take bikes deeper in the woods. My daughter wants to drive around campus with no doors or roof. If my son gets into it, we have the opportunity to do some projects together.
Dumb question - the Sport is a totally different vehicle, right? Much smaller?
Is that right?
Is that right?
Hawks64
Footballguy
Correct.
For the 9 different versions, is there a consensus on the sweet spot?
Like most of these, I won't be off roading with it. I just want am considering a fun car that I like driving. Mostly short trips around town.
Like most of these, I won't be off roading with it. I just want am considering a fun car that I like driving. Mostly short trips around town.
Sand
Footballguy
I will say I saw a powder blue one yesterday. Absolutely hideous and what a teenage girl would like.
Mine is a manly light gray.
MTskibum
Footballguy
What makes a fun car for you to drive? What is your previous favorite vehicle?
Not saying that the Bronco is not a fun car, it is, but is fun off road. There are many people that love wranglers though and never take them off the pavement.
As for your other question the bronco sport is the ford edge, but boxier looking. It would be much better for driving around town though as the suspension will be less harsh.
MTskibum
Footballguy
MrJimmy
Footballguy
I have a 2dr MT Black Diamond. Out the door was a discounted, price-protected 39,900. I waited about 26 months and was surprised by a $2800.00 discount when I went to pick it up. I think this was Ford's apology/pity offering.
The Black Diamond is two trim levels above base. Manual 2.3 engine has plenty of pep, especially in "sport" mode. Getting about 22mpg. Regular gas. It has 17" steel wheels ( I love them, but it seems most folks don't.) 32" General Grabbers make the truck look a little beefier than the base. To me, the 2 door has a classic Bronco look, but forget about getting out of the back seat if you are old and brittle like me. Rear storage is pretty tiny. Hard top roof panels are easy off and on. Will probably get a soft top before summer. Highway noise is fairly loud- but seems substantially quieter than a comparable Jeep.
The Black Diamond is two trim levels above base. Manual 2.3 engine has plenty of pep, especially in "sport" mode. Getting about 22mpg. Regular gas. It has 17" steel wheels ( I love them, but it seems most folks don't.) 32" General Grabbers make the truck look a little beefier than the base. To me, the 2 door has a classic Bronco look, but forget about getting out of the back seat if you are old and brittle like me. Rear storage is pretty tiny. Hard top roof panels are easy off and on. Will probably get a soft top before summer. Highway noise is fairly loud- but seems substantially quieter than a comparable Jeep.
Harry Frogfish
Footballguy
It sounds like the larger one can bench like 300-350 pieces, easy.
Thank you. Exactly the kind if insight I was looking for.
was about what I was thinking and that's helpful to know.
For you, do you feel like the Black Diamond is about the right spot on the trim level for the cost/benefit scale?
MrJimmy
Footballguy
Yes. Black Diamond nailed the sweet spot. I started out with a Base, but upgraded to the Black Diamond primarily to get the marine grade vinyl- lots of beach and fishing excursions as well as wet dogs. Upgraded wheels and a few other minor enhancements were good values, imo.
My dad is a master craftsman world class hot rod guy. He's built and restored lots of cars.
I asked him about restoring an old Bronco. He said he could do it for sure and it would be rad. But in the very best case scenario, it would be twice the cost of a new one and still not as reliable. There's just such an advantage with these companies pouring zillions of dollars of engineering into a project and then building and refining at scale.
I asked him about restoring an old Bronco. He said he could do it for sure and it would be rad. But in the very best case scenario, it would be twice the cost of a new one and still not as reliable. There's just such an advantage with these companies pouring zillions of dollars of engineering into a project and then building and refining at scale.
