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Yeah, I’m happy and would probably still get the 2.3 even if the 2.7 was an option, and yes I wish it was an option. It’s not though, so take rate will be put up or shut up. You want the manual or not. If enough of us take the 2.3 manual, we might get the 2.7 manual option. If people flake out and don’t get the 2.3 manual, you can forget the 2.7 manual. I’m taking what they’re giving instead of shopping elsewhere.

Im not worried about the 2.3 though because proper gearing is more important than displacement. I’ve driven a properly geared 4cyl Tacoma long enough, plus an older Dodge Powerwagon that was 150hp but could pull stumps.

It’s up to you though, be part of the take rate, or work against it. It’s OK if you don’t get the manual, but then don’t complain later if the option is not expanded.
I have 2 issue with taking the 2.3 just to get a manual. The 1st isn't relevant for this discussion so I'll skip to the 2nd, resale value. I understand buying a new vehicle isn't an investment and I'll lose money on it instantly so the only real question becomes how much will I lose. Because this is a brand new vehicle we just don't know and any guesses are just that, guesses. Ultimately I'm guessing the 2.7 will hold better value than the 2.3.

So am I willing to give extra money to Ford by going with the 2.3 manual in hopes they'll give me a 2.7 manual eventually? I don't know yet and fortunately I have time to think about it.

To me, it still just doesn't make sense that Ford paired the enthusiast transmission (manual) with the bottom tier motor instead of what is think is the enthusiast motor. Look at the enthusiast out there, they're the ones going 40's and bigger, more powerful engines.
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I have 2 issue with taking the 2.3 just to get a manual. The 1st isn't relevant for this discussion so I'll skip to the 2nd, resale value. I understand buying a new vehicle isn't an investment and I'll lose money on it instantly so the only real question becomes how much will I lose. Because this is a brand new vehicle we just don't know and any guesses are just that, guesses. Ultimately I'm guessing the 2.7 will hold better value than the 2.3.

So am I willing to give extra money to Ford by going with the 2.3 manual in hopes they'll give me a 2.7 manual eventually? I don't know yet and fortunately I have time to think about it.

To me, it still just doesn't make sense that Ford paired the enthusiast transmission (manual) with the bottom tier motor instead of what is think is the enthusiast motor. Look at the enthusiast out there, they're the ones going 40's and bigger, more powerful engines.

I don't know. Most of the people I personally know with manuals, including me, are somewhat simple folk who are not running anything near 40s. Obviously I run with a low crowd though, as that's where I fit in. You give me proper gears and a decent platform and I'll give you hell with 150hp, so for me it's OK.

I'm excited Ford changed their mind and is giving ME the mansquatch and I'm sure Ford is excited because I'm giving them more money than I would otherwise. Besides, I'm the kind of guy who doesn't settle for an auto.
 

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I'm excited Ford changed their mind and is giving ME the mansquatch
Despite how I may be coming off, I too am excited Ford has done this. It gives me a glimmer of hope for a future 2.7 with a manual and it sounds like a lot of folks are getting what they want. I really think it's great and am genuinely happy for all of you.
 

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Your excited about the mansquatch and it sounds like many others are as well and that's great. If that's what you really wanted I'm happy for you. But would Ford have made that available without the "complainers"? If we don't make our issues known then they don't at least have the opportunity to fix the problem.
There's a difference about complaints revolving around the manual at first not available with the Sasquatch and people that complain about manuals not being an option on a certain engine or model. When there's complaints about features or handling or performance, etc; people should make their complaints heard by the manufacturer. This complaints are different than the ones about manuals and why they aren't mated to a certain engine or whatever.

There are plenty of people that complain about the manual not being offered and still wouldn't buy one when it is. People have their reasons for their choices but don't complain about the very few offerings of manuals then get one of those with an auto. Even if the Wranglers manuals take is low, they put it in the Gladiator because they have it developed and it fits.
 

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I have 2 issue with taking the 2.3 just to get a manual. The 1st isn't relevant for this discussion so I'll skip to the 2nd, resale value. I understand buying a new vehicle isn't an investment and I'll lose money on it instantly so the only real question becomes how much will I lose. Because this is a brand new vehicle we just don't know and any guesses are just that, guesses. Ultimately I'm guessing the 2.7 will hold better value than the 2.3.

So am I willing to give extra money to Ford by going with the 2.3 manual in hopes they'll give me a 2.7 manual eventually? I don't know yet and fortunately I have time to think about it.

To me, it still just doesn't make sense that Ford paired the enthusiast transmission (manual) with the bottom tier motor instead of what is think is the enthusiast motor. Look at the enthusiast out there, they're the ones going 40's and bigger, more powerful engines.
Actually, amongst the local jeep club here I have wheeled with, the most radical "late model" rigs are stock 3.6/manual trans. Those guys spend zero dollars on engine mods except maybe exhaust and tune. 2.3 lines up pretty well power wise w/3.6, and I'd wager weighs less. I'm not sure I fully get this whole infatuation w/2.7. People talk about it like its the second coming of the boss 429. I mean what is so spectacular about that motor?
 

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It’s not though, so take rate will be put up or shut up. You want the manual or not. If enough of us take the 2.3 manual, we might get the 2.7 manual option. If people flake out and don’t get the 2.3 manual, you can forget the 2.7 manual. I’m taking what they’re giving instead of shopping elsewhere.
People need to either buy one or don't and quit complaining. We should all be happy Ford gave us a manual but a weird 7 speed with a crawler gear. It's cool and weird and I'm excited for it. I think people on the fence should do some research on the Ranger with the Ford Performance tune. That plus the manual will be a winning combo because of the numbers it will put out and should be available at some point after the Bronco is on sale.

There is another choice if you want a V6 with a manual in a box on wheels, get a Wrangler and they also have one with a bed, the Gladiator.
 

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Actually, amongst the local jeep club here I have wheeled with, the most radical "late model" rigs are stock 3.6/manual trans. Those guys spend zero dollars on engine mods except maybe exhaust and tune. 2.3 lines up pretty well power wise w/3.6, and I'd wager weighs less. I'm not sure I fully get this whole infatuation w/2.7. People talk about it like its the second coming of the boss 429. I mean what is so spectacular about that motor?
I bet it's the power numbers and the old saying bigger is better. But I'm just taking what they offer and I don't have a choice in different manual options.
 

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There's a difference about complaints revolving around the manual at first not available with the Sasquatch and people that complain about manuals not being an option on a certain engine or model. When there's complaints about features or handling or performance, etc; people should make their complaints heard by the manufacturer. This complaints are different than the ones about manuals and why they aren't mated to a certain engine or whatever.

There are plenty of people that complain about the manual not being offered and still wouldn't buy one when it is. People have their reasons for their choices but don't complain about the very few offerings of manuals then get one of those with an auto. Even if the Wranglers manuals take is low, they put it in the Gladiator because they have it developed and it fits.
I honestly don't understand the point you're making in the 1st paragraph. Both the sasquatch and the 2.7 are upgrades that, at least initially, required an auto transmission. What's the difference in saying the sasquatch should've been available with the manual versus sinking that about the 2.7?

And I 100% would get the 2.7 with a manual. Now that the sasquatch is available with a manual, the 2.7 with auto only is the only thing I think is wrong with the bronco. From what I know right now, the bronco checks every box.
 

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I bet it's the power numbers and the old saying bigger is better. But I'm just taking what they offer and I don't have a choice in different manual options.
I think maybe you gotta look at the big picture. I started out my theoretical bronco build w/a simple philosophy...minimum weight, maximum meat. 2.3/mt still fits the bill for me, especially in a 2dr.
 

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Real reason:

With the bigger engine I can request a premium for not just the engine but the required automatic.

You know, same reason that LED head lights are not available on the F150 unless you pony up for a much more expensive trim even though corollas have it standard.
 

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I honestly don't understand the point you're making in the 1st paragraph. Both the sasquatch and the 2.7 are upgrades that, at least initially, required an auto transmission. What's the difference in saying the sasquatch should've been available with the manual versus sinking that about the 2.7?

And I 100% would get the 2.7 with a manual. Now that the sasquatch is available with a manual, the 2.7 with auto only is the only thing I think is wrong with the bronco. From what I know right now, the bronco checks every box.
My bad there's difference between complains made about something simple of adding the Sasquatch to the manual to developing an entirely new manual for a engine that never had one. Some people will complain about manual not being offered with a certiain engine but would still most likely go with an auto anyway.

I thought they would've added the manual to the 2.7L or at least both engines. But no, I'm still getting it even though I'd would've jumped on the 2.7L with a manual.
 

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Real reason:

With the bigger engine I can request a premium for not just the engine but the required automatic.

You know, same reason that LED head lights are not available on the F150 unless you pony up for a much more expensive trim even though corollas have it standard.
I can see your reasoning.

I wanted the LEDs on my F150 and did not want step up to the top 3 trims so I spent $250 and have better LEDs than what Ford was offering.
 

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I think maybe you gotta look at the big picture. I started out my theoretical bronco build w/a simple philosophy...minimum weight, maximum meat. 2.3/mt still fits the bill for me, especially in a 2dr.
I read/heard no complaints about the power from the Ranger. I'm sometimes more hesitant with base engines but I think it will perform better than what I'd expect. I need to look at the numbers to get a better understanding of what the 2 door would perform with the bigger tires from the Sasquatch.
 

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Actually, amongst the local jeep club here I have wheeled with, the most radical "late model" rigs are stock 3.6/manual trans. Those guys spend zero dollars on engine mods except maybe exhaust and tune. 2.3 lines up pretty well power wise w/3.6, and I'd wager weighs less. I'm not sure I fully get this whole infatuation w/2.7. People talk about it like its the second coming of the boss 429. I mean what is so spectacular about that motor?
For me, it’s the fact that the 2.7 was built to be a turbo engine from the ground up, and has dual injection. Versus the 2.3 starting as a N/A engine with a turbo slapped on, with only direct injection.

Sure, comparing to the 5.3 in my ‘03 Tahoe, the 2.3 makes comparable figures, so I’d be fine with the 2.3’s figures. But, I’m still weary of having a FI engine in my primary vehicle, regardless of how good the reliability has become in the EcoBoosts. So, I’ll take the one that was deliberately designed as an EB.

As for the main topic of this thread, Ford’s decision slightly confuses me still, despite them saying Wrangler MT take rate was a big influence. To me, you have contrary evidence that MT take rate can be quite high for enthusiast vehicles right in Ford’s own line; as others have said, Mustangs have ~25% MT take rate, which is pretty damn good. The people taking MTs in the Bronco don’t seem to be taking them because they’re penny pinching and want the absolutely cheapest option, they seem to be MT enthusiasts. Plus, it’s not like Ford just slapped a run of the mill MT in for penny pinchers, they deliberately designed it with an enthusiast feature built in, the Crawl gear. So, it doesn’t quite add up to me why Ford wouldn’t just offer the MT with even just the larger 2.7 if they’re only going to offer it with one engine, because these MT enthusiasts would likely pony up for the bigger engine just to get their MT.

Personally, I’d love for there to be a 2.7 MT option, and would definitely buy it in a heartbeat if they change course. But since I’m not a diehard MT enthusiast, and I value the 2.7 more than the MT, 2.7 wins and AT it is for me.
 

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As for the main topic of this thread, Ford’s decision slightly confuses me still, despite them saying Wrangler MT take rate was a big influence. To me, you have contrary evidence that MT take rate can be quite high for enthusiast vehicles right in Ford’s own line; as others have said, Mustangs have ~25% MT take rate, which is pretty damn good. The people taking MTs in the Bronco don’t seem to be taking them because they’re penny pinching and want the absolutely cheapest option, they seem to be MT enthusiasts. Plus, it’s not like Ford just slapped a run of the mill MT in for penny pinchers, they deliberately designed it with an enthusiast feature built in, the Crawl gear. So, it doesn’t quite add up to me why Ford wouldn’t just offer the MT with even just the larger 2.7 if they’re only going to offer it with one engine, because these MT enthusiasts would likely pony up for the bigger engine just to get their MT.
I know it's not the same manual that is offered in the EcoBoost or in the Focus RS, since they already had manuals with this engine it makes sense to add a manual for the Bronco with this engine. But the explanation Ford gave sounds like something they would've said if they didn't offer a manual and were trying to defend their decision. Maybe since it would been an expensive endeavor that they thought based on Jeeps take rate it wasn't worth it. It doesn't make sense to me either.
Personally, I’d love for there to be a 2.7 MT option, and would definitely buy it in a heartbeat if they change course. But since I’m not a diehard MT enthusiast, and I value the 2.7 more than the MT, 2.7 wins and AT it is for me.
I would've never thought about it twice if there was a manual with the 2.7L. Mainly just for the bigger power numbers and it seems like a solid engine.
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