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Just turned 1000 miles in the 2023 2.3L manual trans 2 dr hardtop Black Diamond so thought I would give my impressions, observations and otherwise worthless contributions.

1.) Since it is a poverty trim there is a complete lack of beeping, buzzing and other annoying noises. It is so refreshing to get into a vehicle without getting overwhelmed with panic bells and beeps. The climate control is simple and does exactly what I need it to do, push a button, turn a knob

2)The ride is much better than what I would have expected. Two trips over 7 hours and does not leave me fatigued or in agony when it is over

3) plays to the weakness of #2. Touch the brakes and you are rewarded with a harder dive than a Triple Lindy. This thing loves to give you quick glances of the road in front of you without a camera

4) Windshield wipers....they have a mind of their own. Set them to low speed and they will magically start behaving like you set them to a delay setting, quite frustrating during a decent rain.

5) Almost complete lack of ambient light (maybe that is different in higher trims). I just bought a little usb led light off scamazon and it suits my purposes

6) Wind noise on the highway. This is the loudest vehicle on the highway I have ever owned, and that includes comparison to my 69 mustang convertible. It literally sounds like a whiffle ball in a tornado. The hard top is the insulated version and I expected it to be a little less obnoxious. I can hear better while blowdrying my hair

7) Fuel economy, better than I expected. I am averaging a combined 19.3 mpg for the 1068 miles currently on it. It really likes the 23-2400 rpm range on the highway, higher or lower drops the economy

8)Power, the 2.3 has more than enough power to suit my needs. I have been pleasantly surprised by the responsiveness and fun from this truck which is getting even more so as I learn its nuances. I have many muscle cars, some over 700 hp and I do not feel this thing is underpowered. Overall very happy with the truck but will look into making it a bit less hurricane like on the highway and need to get a sub installed and hooked up>

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Nice list.

On #5 my 2 door badlands high is the same. Haven't added a light yet but definitely need to.

This is my first nonpoverty trim car. You aren't missing much in creature comforts....
I do love the comfort of the truck but I am concerned those MGV seats are going to extort their pound of flesh (or sweat) come summertime.
 

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Thank you for your worthless observations. As a fellow poverty model owner I like your impressions and feel the same. Love not having all the gizmos to worry about and love my 7MT trans
 

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I do love the comfort of the truck but I am concerned those MGV seats are going to extort their pound of flesh (or sweat) come summertime.
I run topless in summer and have had no issues with hot seats any more than my fake leather in the 4runner. Honestly I love the MGV and wouldn't have changed it for anything else after having my bronco for over a year. Has held up great getting dirty too
 

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I run topless in summer and have had no issues with hot seats any more than my fake leather in the 4runner. Honestly I love the MGV and wouldn't have changed it for anything else after having my bronco for over a year. Has held up great getting dirty too
That is great to hear and thank you for the reply
 
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Thank you for your worthless observations. As a fellow poverty model owner I like your impressions and feel the same. Love not having all the gizmos to worry about and love my 7MT trans
Thank you. I wouldn't have purchased a 4 door or auto trans truck. Not that there is anything wrong with them but part of the draw of the Bronco to me is the working simplicity of it.-From your sister state
 

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6) Wind noise on the highway. This is the loudest vehicle on the highway I have ever owned, and that includes comparison to my 69 mustang convertible. It literally sounds like a whiffle ball in a tornado. The hard top is the insulated version and I expected it to be a little less obnoxious. I can hear better while blowdrying my hair
I could not stop laughing at "like a whiffle ball in a tornado". It IS loud on the freeway. I actually keep a set of earplugs on the dash for when I take long highway trips (1 hour +).
 

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On the topic of Ambient Lights. I have a BD with the MID package which has blue footwell lighting. Well it's supposed to, it works when I turn it on, then I shut the truck off. Next time I start it up, back to off in the settings. So weird, nearly 18k miles and its been like this forever. I don't really care but it's weird.

To all your other points, yep agreed
 
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On the topic of Ambient Lights. I have a BD with the MID package which has blue footwell lighting. Well it's supposed to, it works when I turn it on, then I shut the truck off. Next time I start it up, back to off in the settings. So weird, nearly 18k miles and its been like this forever. I don't really care but it's weird.

To all your other points, yep agreed
Love that green, good looking ride
 

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Great points. I moved from a newer lexus daily driver to this, and don't miss the luxuries a single bit. Poverty spec makes me feel less bad when I thrash the bronco offroad. I also agree that the bronco is surprisingly a very comfortable highway cruiser. I've pulled up to 27 mpg on longer drives, probably the big bend tires. Cheers!
 

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Just turned 1000 miles in the 2023 2.3L manual trans 2 dr hardtop Black Diamond so thought I would give my impressions, observations and otherwise worthless contributions.

1.) Since it is a poverty trim there is a complete lack of beeping, buzzing and other annoying noises. It is so refreshing to get into a vehicle without getting overwhelmed with panic bells and beeps. The climate control is simple and does exactly what I need it to do, push a button, turn a knob

2)The ride is much better than what I would have expected. Two trips over 7 hours and does not leave me fatigued or in agony when it is over

3) plays to the weakness of #2. Touch the brakes and you are rewarded with a harder dive than a Triple Lindy. This thing loves to give you quick glances of the road in front of you without a camera

4) Windshield wipers....they have a mind of their own. Set them to low speed and they will magically start behaving like you set them to a delay setting, quite frustrating during a decent rain.

5) Almost complete lack of ambient light (maybe that is different in higher trims). I just bought a little usb led light off scamazon and it suits my purposes

6) Wind noise on the highway. This is the loudest vehicle on the highway I have ever owned, and that includes comparison to my 69 mustang convertible. It literally sounds like a whiffle ball in a tornado. The hard top is the insulated version and I expected it to be a little less obnoxious. I can hear better while blowdrying my hair

7) Fuel economy, better than I expected. I am averaging a combined 19.3 mpg for the 1068 miles currently on it. It really likes the 23-2400 rpm range on the highway, higher or lower drops the economy

8)Power, the 2.3 has more than enough power to suit my needs. I have been pleasantly surprised by the responsiveness and fun from this truck which is getting even more so as I learn its nuances. I have many muscle cars, some over 700 hp and I do not feel this thing is underpowered. Overall very happy with the truck but will look into making it a bit less hurricane like on the highway and need to get a sub installed and hooked up>

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Great write up! The insulated hard top is really only lined with carpet meant to lesson interior sound bouncing around. I’m pleased with highway speed with ST below 72mph.
 
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Great points. I moved from a newer lexus daily driver to this, and don't miss the luxuries a single bit. Poverty spec makes me feel less bad when I thrash the bronco offroad. I also agree that the bronco is surprisingly a very comfortable highway cruiser. I've pulled up to 27 mpg on longer drives, probably the big bend tires. Cheers!
My Wife has a year old Turbo Macan, every time we go somewhere in it the beeping and fits it throws is just annoying. It really is overwhelming
 

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1.) Since it is a poverty trim there is a complete lack of beeping, buzzing and other annoying noises. It is so refreshing to get into a vehicle without getting overwhelmed with panic bells and beeps. The climate control is simple and does exactly what I need it to do, push a button, turn a knob
I REALLY wish I could have gotten the basic climate control over the "advanced dual-zone" one in the mid package. Having the airflow direction selection be a pop-up in the center screen rather than dedicated physical controls is ridiculous. Half the time the pop-up is laggy and hard to select on the screen. Also the little rocker toggle to adjust airflow is worse than a simple rotating knob. I miss the controls from my previous 4runner.


4) Windshield wipers....they have a mind of their own. Set them to low speed and they will magically start behaving like you set them to a delay setting, quite frustrating during a decent rain.
Ah, the infamous "smart" wiper motors which attempt to prevent damage to the wiper motor if it "senses" too much resistance when wiping by slowing down the speed.
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