Is the WildTrak worth it over the Badlands ? ? ? ?

[Philly]

i have priced both to be as closely matched as possible with the exception of the Sasquatch package on the Badlands. With the Lux package (that still leaves the difference of the interiors and the rear steel bumper) the BL was $680 less. If you wanted the Sasquatech on the BL It was $1,820 more. I’m Sticking with the Badlands but still undecided whether or not to squatch it or not

I have been going back and forth on whether or not to get the Sasquatch package on Badlands as well. The biggest reason for me is that I think I will go with the 2.7 and auto and would like to have the 4.70 gears for if/when I go to 35's later on. If 4.70's are offered as a stand alone option or with the tow package it will make it easy for me to pass on Sasquatch.

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[Sal Gallo]

I have been going back and forth on whether or not to get the Sasquatch package on Badlands as well. The biggest reason for me is that I think I will go with the 2.7 and auto and would like to have the 4.70 gears for if/when I go to 35's later on. If 4.70's are offered as a stand alone option or with the tow package it will make it easy for me to pass on Sasquatch.

Yes, 2.7 auto but didn‘t consider the gearing in my analysis. Wish I understood the difference of that aspect better.

 

[Wyo]

This is what I wrote the other day. Still not sure which way I'll go by the end:

"After seeing some of those survey prices, I'm starting to lean Wildtrak over my reserved Badlands. My loaded Wildtrak came in about $1800 less than a similar Badlands and that included the modular front bumper add-on. Vinyl seats vs carpet, rock rails vs no rock rails, sway bar disconnect vs no dis-connect. But then the Wildtrak also includes Trail Control, Trail Turn Assist and Trail One Pedal so the difference becomes even more, probably what $2500 or more for the Badlands over the Wildtrak. My area has lots of open, high speed stuff in the summer (but slick and sometimes deep mud) and then lots of snow in the winter. I don't find severe rock crawling fun, so I won't be doing that. So with all that said, I might be switching to the Wildtrak. We'll see once all the prices come out."

 

[Philly]

Yes, 2.7 auto but didn‘t consider the gearing in my analysis. Wish I understood the difference of that aspect better.

This thread was posted earlier today and I talked about gearing with the wranglers and big tires quite a bit. I am sure you can find some more detailed threads elsewhere on the forum, but this is short and might help get you started.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/transmission-gearing-question.4743/post-163011

 

[Riverat]

I am also trying to decide between BL and WT

Does anyone know if the Marine Grade Vinyl seats can have power adjustments?

I wonder if they will be the same structure/shape as the leather seats

 

[Philly]

I am also trying to decide between BL and WT

Does anyone know if the Marine Grade Vinyl seats can have power adjustments?

I wonder if they will be the same structure/shape as the leather seats

I don't think there is anything that addresses this specifically except that power seats cannot be had with the 2 door. I would imagine if power adjustments aren't tied to leather seats, then it would be tied to one of the interior packages (mid/high/lux). All of the structures should be relatively similar with different finishes (cloth/vinyl/leather).

 

[Gordon Freeman]

I calculated that BL will be better than WT: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...onsidering-another-trim-now.4389/#post-149973

There is one issue though. Back in the days I needed Sport mode as a daily driver to have fun. I'll test Normal mode + 2.7. If it will be slow, I'll stuck with WT...

 

[guzie]

i have priced both to be as closely matched as possible with the exception of the Sasquatch package on the Badlands. With the Lux package (that still leaves the difference of the interiors and the rear steel bumper) the BL was $680 less. If you wanted the Sasquatech on the BL It was $1,820 more. I’m Sticking with the Badlands but still undecided whether or not to squatch it or not

That is with the 2.7 and auto as well? I think with that a s Sasquatch it’s even more.

 

[Dave4x4]

I’m (at this time) planing to go with a Carbonized Gray, 2Door Wildtrak, with Lux Package, Heated Leather Seats, Keyless Entry, Tow Package, Heavy Duty Bash Plates, Heavy Duty Modular Steel Bumper,
I’m hoping the grill is Black and thinking that the Heated Steering wheel is part of the Lux Package. The Hardtop Sound Deadening should be part of the High Package which is part of the Lux Package.
Electronic Locking Front & Rear Axels should be part of the Sasquatch Package which is standard on the Wildtrak.
Not expecting that my Bronco will be inexpensive but Im at a stage in life where Im going to get it the way I want it. Just hoping to live long enough to actually get my hands on one!!!
If I hit the lottery or make a score betting horses I will get a second one just like it but in Cyber Orange.

 

[broadicustomworks]

This is what I wrote the other day. Still not sure which way I'll go by the end:

"After seeing some of those survey prices, I'm starting to lean Wildtrak over my reserved Badlands. My loaded Wildtrak came in about $1800 less than a similar Badlands and that included the modular front bumper add-on. Vinyl seats vs carpet, rock rails vs no rock rails, sway bar disconnect vs no dis-connect. But then the Wildtrak also includes Trail Control, Trail Turn Assist and Trail One Pedal so the difference becomes even more, probably what $2500 or more for the Badlands over the Wildtrak. My area has lots of open, high speed stuff in the summer (but slick and sometimes deep mud) and then lots of snow in the winter. I don't find severe rock crawling fun, so I won't be doing that. So with all that said, I might be switching to the Wildtrak. We'll see once all the prices come out."

Same. I went back and forth for a while as well, even looking back at the BD and OB. Going with the WT 2 DR in Race Red with only a few storage options (rack, Molle tailgate, Molle seat backs if I can get them, the slide-out tray (if it doesn't take up more room than it allows you).
I can get aftermarket rock rails and Move bumpers pretty quick after delivery, I'm sure. The Aftermarket industry isn't sitting on their hind end right now, waiting. And they'll come in cheaper than the stock ones.

 

[Dave4x4]

On second thought my second Bronco would be a Cyber Orange 4 Door Wildtrak like the one below

 

[VelocityBronco]

Same. I went back and forth for a while as well, even looking back at the BD and OB. Going with the WT 2 DR in Race Red with only a few storage options (rack, Molle tailgate, Molle seat backs if I can get them, the slide-out tray (if it doesn't take up more room than it allows you).
I can get aftermarket rock rails and Move bumpers pretty quick after delivery, I'm sure. The Aftermarket industry isn't sitting on their hind end right now, waiting. And they'll come in cheaper than the stock ones.

Slide out tray is not going to be available for the 2 door...they have confirmed this. You could option for the drop down table on the tailgate tho, which I think is a good alternative.

 

[broadicustomworks]

Slide out tray is not going to be available for the 2 door...they have confirmed this. You could option for the drop down table on the tailgate tho, which I think is a good alternative.

Ahh. Good to know! Thanks!

 

[Tiburon]

I determined it is a matter of priorities for me. Just asked myself what will I typically use the Bronc for and then where will I typically take it for a weekend excursion? The Bronco will run around town so I want the luxuries coupled with the ability to stay in a performance power band (insert Sport Mode) while and at the same time have it be a bad a$$ 4x4 (insert Sasquatch). All this while will be covered by initial warranty so no need for a performance chip, etc - key point in my book.

Like @Dave4x4, I want this vehicle to be the way I want it, recognizing that there are some compromising such as the elimination of the sway bar disco to be made. We have some fantastic local aftermarket 4x4 suppliers/shops and fully expect to be able to add any appropriate feature I could think of including a manual (maybe electronic) sway bar disco in the future. I want cloth seats (my Explorer NBX has great cloth) as vinyl or leather scorches the legs here in AZ and the sound deadening which the carpet (covered with mud mats when off-road) and High Package provides. Since I'm <1 hour to some awesome forest trails, <1 hour to open desert (insert Baja Mode)and 3 hours to the sand dunes, I determined the WildTrak does it for me....now which color?

 

[broadicustomworks]

I determined it is a matter of priorities for me. Just asked myself what will I typically use the Bronc for and then where will I typically take it for a weekend excursion? The Bronco will run around town so I want the luxuries coupled with the ability to stay in a performance power band (insert Sport Mode) while and at the same time have it be a bad a$$ 4x4 (insert Sasquatch). All this while will be covered by initial warranty so no need for a performance chip, etc - key point in my book.

Like @Dave4x4, I want this vehicle to be the way I want it, recognizing that there are some compromising such as the elimination of the sway bar disco to be made. We have some fantastic local aftermarket 4x4 suppliers/shops and fully expect to be able to add any appropriate feature I could think of including a manual (maybe electronic) sway bar disco in the future. I want cloth seats (my Explorer NBX has great cloth) as vinyl or leather scorches the legs here in AZ and the sound deadening which the carpet (covered with mud mats when off-road) and High Package provides. Since I'm <1 hour to some awesome forest trails, <1 hour to open desert (insert Baja Mode)and 3 hours to the sand dunes, I determined the WildTrak does it for me....now which color?

Same thinking here.
And color depends on 4 or 2 door, to me.
I think the carbonized grey looks good on a 4 door, as does the black. Race red and Orange look better on the 2 door, to me. The rapid red looks good on a 4 door, less so on the 2. Again, all my opinion.
I paint/customize/restore as a hobby and always look to see what paint does for the shape and body lines of a vehicle.

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