I want a two door with manual transmission, so the 2.3 is it for me, and I am sure it will be fine. I haven't been as excited for a new vehicle in my lifetime. I can't wait.
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The Ranger with it's 2.3 is a hoot to drive. Gobs of torque along the power band, revs easily enough, passing power, peppy.I want a two door with manual transmission, so the 2.3 is it for me, and I am sure it will be fine. I haven't been as excited for a new vehicle in my lifetime. I can't wait.
I'm like you and I have no doubt the 2.3L can power any trim of this awesome beast. I just find it slightly hard to stomach dropping 50k on a performance vehicle with a 4 cylinder. I have to have the manual because I enjoy driving them. I think Ford thought a lot about their enthusiasts here but just missed putting the final nail in Jeep's coffin by not making the manual available across the line.The Ranger with it's 2.3 is a hoot to drive. Gobs of torque along the power band, revs easily enough, passing power, peppy.
Having driven a 2019 ranger a few thousand miles now, the only thing that lets it down is the 10-speed transmission. Very excited to order my Bronco with 2.3 and manual transmission. Except for the dual injection,I have no interest in the 2.7, especially for what I believe will end up being a $3,500 option (engine and trans). I couldn't even feel a 4,500 lb load behind the Ranger, enough torque and capable chassis to handle it no problem.
The 2.3 should happily power Bronco every day of the week, and twice as far on Sundays.
I daily-drove a Mitsubishi Evo 9 for half a decade that put down over 500 all-wheel hp and semi-slicks for over half the year (around Seattle, where it still rains 9 months a year (down from 10, thanks global climate change!)). That was with a 2.0 ltr 4-cylinder motor. It was fast enough for short tracks and spirited highway sprints over 150 mph (allegedly, according to a speeding ticket that was thrown out).I'm like you and I have no doubt the 2.3L can power any trim of this awesome beast. I just find it slightly hard to stomach dropping 50k on a performance vehicle with a 4 cylinder. I have to have the manual because I enjoy driving them. I think Ford thought a lot about their enthusiasts here but just missed putting the final nail in Jeep's coffin by not making the manual available across the line.
I'll be honest, the MPG difference is going to be negligible. We're probably talking maybe $150 per year in fuel savings. Yea, $150 is $150, but...Get the 2.3 Ecoboost Auto four door to save on some MPG. That is what I am doing.
Well, it's the real torque that matters... gear multiplied... and put to the ground.Torque, Torque, and Torque. It's how you get things done.
Which is where the Sasquatch comes in with the 4.7 final drive. I've shifted all my life so Auto is not an issue for me.Well, it's the real torque that matters... gear multiplied... and put to the ground.
It's funny, I'd managed to avoid bitterness for what, two weeks now? Now suddenly, I'm feeling bitter that I can't get the 2.7 with a MT. Don't even ask how I've been able to stave this off for so long.
To me, this is a much bigger issue than the Sasquatch is only on the auto.
If you'll excuse me, I think I'll go cry now.
Well, all MT Badlands have the 4.7 ratio as well... Along with the crawl gear. Torque is not going to be a problem in crawling for either of these combinations.Which is where the Sasquatch comes in with the 4.7 final drive. I've shifted all my life so Auto is not an issue for me.