I agree. I hung up my helmet several years ago when my gut told me it was time. I do have a 2011 MX5 with an LS3 which helps when I need wind in my hair. When the Bronco comes, I may be willing to part with the Miata.For the most part it works out pretty well, but I have to say as I've gotten older riding has been getting more stressful. Constantly on the defensive and at full alert, because it seems there are more terrible drivers than ever and they all want to kill me.
As Philly fans would say…Stages of Bronco Purchase:
denial.
anger.
bargaining.
depression.
acceptance.
I'm starting to get to acceptance.
Which is why I gave up the road altogether and went pure dirt on one side and the track on the other. Nothing like dragging knee on pavement with 40 other like-minded people!It's a great habit. I just prefer pleasure riding over commuting.
Ford makes a good product. Just relax.My first Ford product so I'm kinda skeered. Hoping the quality is there as my JL Wrangler was a steaming pile to crap.
I am definitely in the same boat. I have ordered my badland exactly how I want it. I have no desire to compromise to get it sooner. I know that it will come eventually, and thought it will more than likely be a '22 year, but that is okay. I will end up with a great vehicle exactly how I want it. Patience is a virtue after all...I don't say this as any kind of veiled insult to people who are super-excited about their Bronco orders. I get it 100%.
But, for me, I'm totally happy waiting. I currently have a 4Runner that drives great and meets my overlanding needs. I like it. Don't love it, but it's a nice, solid rig that I'm happy driving until the Bronco shows up.
That'll probably be summer 2022 for me. I want a manual + Sas, and Yellowstone paint if I can get it a non-Heritage. I visit the configurator several times per week and expect I'll love the Bronco when it finally arrives.
It's not that I feel no excitement. I do. But I'm feeling pretty chill about my order for the moment. Anybody else in the same boat?