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LOL on the tech stuff as well! I'm 63 and don't care about the infotainment system or the size of the screen. I like the basics and go for base vehicles- which to me are "loaded". ( I went for a Basesquatch). Jeez just power windows and cruise control is loaded to me. I like the simplicity of my 97 Wrangler- no infotainment system, no USB, no cruise control, manual zipper windows, no power locks, manual key locks with cylinders and a key to start it. I also don't need to look at a huge manual to use the radio- which is FM only. And I can see the "engine" under the hood- and service it somewhat easily.

What concerns me most is the "spaghetti" under the hood. No way are we going to be able to service it or diagnose problems. So after the warranty is up, it's got to go to the Ford dealer and if it needs anything at all it's going to cost- and a LOT. So my 97 Wrangler is not so bad and for a machine that is 24 years old it does basically the same thing- well it is more off road worthy and has a lot more HP and ultimate creature comforts, etc. But for all that technology it still gets the same gas mileage- 17-19 MPG as my old Wrangler. I guess a brick in the wind is a brick in the wind.
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Awesome review, thank you. And you’re right about the under-hood view. Nobody makes a sloppier engine bay than Ford. It’s really disappointing.
 

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that Race Red Big Bend looks great, love those wheels. Wanted a BB, but wanted 4A more, so went to OBX. I'm also in a state w front license plates, and really hoping there's some additional mounting options for that front license plate. It's definately not as bad as the steel bumper, but could be alot better if that plate sat fully in the front bumper. If this is an air flow issue, really wish Ford thought about this beforehand.
 

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Thank you for sharing! My exact build that was supposed to be produced the same week as yours but was pushed to 8/9. The only difference is I ordered mine in velocity black. My only concern is how the Gray/Black/Gray combo will look.
 

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Nice write up, i felt like this is being broadcasting live.
I am looking into Bronco and this made me felt certain to get a Bronco.
2022 Bronco, here i come.
 

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My wife’s 2017 Explorer has the same touch to open and no ignition key. After a while when I get in my Accord my key is in my pocket because I forget that it has an ignition key. Enjoy that beautiful Bronco.
 

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Thanks For The Honest old School Review.
Im old school too! And all these Electronic things scare the crap out of me too!
Im so glad I got the Base! I drove a WT and I don’t like the Lane control Crap at all!
our newest Vehicle is a 2011 Frontier, and they are 10 years behind in Tech. Thats why I bought it used! I Just Hope This Ford Will be reliable like a Nissan/Toyota.
Good Luck! and Congratulations!
(That Red Pops! Like the old Ford Bronco “Poppy Red”)
 

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So in the interest of giving back to this Forum, since it has given me so much information (and laughs) over the past few months, I am going to post my purchase experience and my first 100 miles impressions with my new Bronco. Feel free to ask any questions and I will try to answer them.

Timeline:
I had a late 7/13 reservation date, ordered on 1/29, had an initial production date of 7/14, Ford changed production date to 7/28, blend date of 7/28, built date of 7/29, initial deliver date of 7/17, and changed delivery date to 7/20. The Bronco was actually delivered on 7/19 and I took ownership on 7/20.

Specs:
I ordered a Race Red, 4 door, Big Bend with a MIC top, 2.7 engine, Mid package, tube steps, sig lighting, and floor liners. I would have loved to have ordered the SAS option, but in the interest of keeping my Bronco within a price range I was comfortable with, I elected to go with the bigger engine vs. the bigger tires and suspension. My thought is down the road I can always add a lift, different wheels, shocks, and bigger tires. Much easier/cheaper than swapping out the engine!

The town I live in has only two Ford dealerships. The one I chose was picked due to convenience. They are only a couple of blocks from where I work, which will make it handy when, inevitably, I have to take it back for warranty work, recalls, and service. This dealership was opened in 1938 and has a decent reputation.....although I have never purchased a vehicle from them in the past.

MIC Top Inspection:
Prior to signing the paperwork, I carefully inspected the Bronco......particularly the MIC top. I didn't see any alarming issues with the outside of the top, just one or two small scuffs (not scratches). I looked the best I could for delamination, as shown in previous threads on here, but wasn't exactly sure where to look for this. I'm guessing you would have to pretty much take the roof off to see the laminated edges. It definitely has the honey comb look on the inside of the roof. While most of the inside is covered in the sound deadening material, the cargo area is not (which I think is kind of odd). This is where the honey comb is most evident, but I'm okay with that. I also did a quick test drive of the Bronco just to make sure it didn't have any evident rattles, shimmies, or shakes.

Purchase Experience:
The purchase experience went very well. The dealership and salesperson were very accommodating. My Bronco, along with a similarly equipped Cactus Gray Bronco, were the first two Broncos this dealership has received! The person that ordered the CG one wasn't going to be able to take delivery until this Saturday, so mine is actually the very first one they sold. While at the dealership, I had probably six employees shake my hand and congratulate me on my purchase (closest I'll ever be to feeling like a Rock Star) Two of them, the Sales Manager and the Finance person, had Broncos of their own ordered that they have not yet received and aren't sure when they are getting them (sound familiar?) While at the dealership taking care of the paperwork, there were constantly people walking up to the Bronco looking at it, taking pictures, and coming inside to ask if it was for sale. I jokingly told the Finance person that I had a FOR SALE sign with me and was gonna slap it on the Bronco and make $20k before it got off the lot!

IMPRESSIONS:
So my impressions of the new Bronco so far? The Good: This thing draws a lot of attention......I even had someone in a Jeep give me the "wave" on the way home from the dealership! The size of this vehicle feels perfect for me. It's not too big and not too small. I am pleasantly surprised that this vehicle rides as well, if not better, than my 2015 F150 crew cab. It handles extremely well for a truck based vehicle. While I haven't gotten heavy into the throttle, it seems to have ample power. I am happy with the overall fit and finish of the Bronco. The body lines and styling are really unlike anything else out there. The MIC top seems to be really tight and snug. I did remove the front row panels, and they are extremely easy to remove, lift and carry, and reinstall. I like the finish of the interior and the positioning of the dash. I think its really cool how Ford placed little nuances to the Bronco heritage all over the vehicle. I really like when looking out the windshield how the entire hood sticks out in front of you. It's not like most vehicles where you can't even see the hood or you just see a little bit of the center of the hood. It actually reminds me a lot of the big hood sticking out in front my 69 Mustang. This thing has a huge cargo area....especially if you fold down the back seats. I am happy with the way the 32" tires look. To me, they don't look too small. Bigger tires with definitely give it more attitude and manliness......and of course be better for off-roading, if that's your intent. I looked closely at the door hinges and behind them, and could not find any missing paint or primer, as some have posted in previous threads.

The not so good: As I mention these points, keep in mind I'm pushing 50 years old and do things the "old school" way. So far I have NOT gotten use to all the darn electronics in this thing. At this point, it's pretty overwhelming and I'm hoping it gets better. The radio, or infotainment center as they call it, is way more complicated than what I'm used to.....still trying to figure out how to just switch radio stations! I thinks it's weird that the windows go down 1/2" when you open the door then go up when you close the doors. I think it's strange there isn't an ignition switch or a key to put in the ignition (push button start). It's also very weird that you don't have to use the key fob to unlock the doors......you just put your hand on the door handle and it unlocks! As mentioned in previous threads, the tailgate is very awkward when opening. I'm hoping this gets better as the strut wears in. The tube steps actually seems to make it more difficult to get in and out of the vehicle. Based on my ride height and length of my legs, I think it may be easier to just step directly into the vehicle instead of on the step. Some of this could be that the grab handle is mounted low on the dash instead of high on the A pillar. As mentioned in previous threads, so far the transmission seems to shift rather harshly when accelerating fairly hard from a stop. I believe someone stated that the transmission has to "learn" your driving habits....to me that is some Voodoo stuff! It put quite a scare into me when I opened the hood. I told someone all I needed was piece of garlic bread to go with the plate of spaghetti under the hood.. There are so many wires, computers, sensors, and lines going all over the place it's crazy! It really doesn't appear that Ford engineers gave a lot of thought to the aesthetics under the hood. I really wished they would've tucked a lot of that stuff underneath or loomed it together to give it a cleaner look......but again, I'm old school.

Overall, I really like the Bronco. In my mind, there really isn't anything else like it available. So many of SUV's out there look so much alike that I can't tell one manufacturer from another. With the big BRONCO across the grill, the nods to the past, and the perfect size of this thing......it's just something different than everything else. I know the past year has been stressful waiting on these things.....Hell, I've been waiting since prototype renderings were released 5 or 6 years ago. But if you're still waiting......keep waiting......it will be worth it! I don't think you'll regret it....IMO.

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Congrats on your delivery and thanks for the detailed info. We have a SYNC 4 demo on our YouTube channel if you want any tips with that.
 

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Nice write up, good to see a Bronco in Virginia. I was going to say good to see a Bronco with VA plates, but that is definitely the first thing I address when I take delivery. There is no way I am leaving my front plate like it comes from the factory. Maybe by the time mine gets here, there will be a lower, offset option. Enjoy and see you on the roads/trails on day soon.
 

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Keyless entry is awesome, why is that weird? Also the windows go down and then seal up when you close the door. I think this is the new way manufacturers do things, possibly for noise.
Love keyless entry and consider it a must have.

Believe vehicles with frameless doors have had this feature for some time. My 2013 Camaro had it. Window sealed when closed.
 

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that Race Red Big Bend looks great, love those wheels. Wanted a BB, but wanted 4A more, so went to OBX. I'm also in a state w front license plates, and really hoping there's some additional mounting options for that front license plate. It's definately not as bad as the steel bumper, but could be alot better if that plate sat fully in the front bumper. If this is an air flow issue, really wish Ford thought about this beforehand.
I live in Illinois - a two plate state. Over the years there have been attempts to repeal the front plate requirement, but so far none have succeeded. Typically opposed by various law enforcement agencies. Below is an article from a couple years ago about repealing. Not holding my breath for change anytime soon.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/subu...0191106-pn4n7u4m4fddledsq4dezsv4ti-story.html
 

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Love keyless entry and consider it a must have.

Believe vehicles with frameless doors have had this feature for some time. My 2013 Camaro had it. Window sealed when closed.
I had a 2013 too and honestly maybe the doors were frameless lol. Im thinking about my car and it is, whoops. I’m wrong lol
 

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Thank you for your post. I'm looking at the 2 door version of your Bronco, so it's great to see your pics.

I share your thoughts on the push button start. To me, that seems totally unnecessary. Furthermore, having a keyed ignition gave me a place to put my keys when in the car. Now I have to find a different place.

The window coming down a half inch is very common on cars with frameless windows now. For example, the Mustang does this. Allows it to have a good seal.

You got that automatic unlocking thing because you bought up to the mid package. So that's on you! ;)
 

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Congrats.
Regarding tube steps, I felt the same way after getting in and out of the ones going to dealerships around earlier in the year. I removed them from my order and we'll just add them on later if needed.
 

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Personally, I’m looking forward to a vehicle with keyless ignition. I just paid $700 for my 11 year old car to get a new cylinder barrel lock fitted to the machines key (only the dealership can do this) because my key wouldn’t turn in the ignition no matter how hard I turned the wheel after trying to clear the key hole with compressed gas and a squirt of wd-40. (I finally got it to turn over after an hour and a half of beating it, turning the wheel hard and adjusting the steering wheel position a few hundred times so at least I didn’t have to pay for a tow)

unfortunately I did have to pay $700 to keep my beater of a car moving till I get the Bronco probably sometime in q2 2022 (aug res w mic and squatch) as that’s a lot cheaper than buying high and selling low in this crazy used car market.

TLDR: be thankful for the push button start.
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