Rapid Red BaseSquatch Impressions

[Bachman77]

I’m one week and almost 1000 miles into this and have to say I’m 100% happy with my decision and my build. I’m also happy to report I’ve had zero issues and zero grimlins. As a background from a 43 year old, I’ve had multiple trucks, lifted trucks, and Jeep’s in my past. Been to many off-road parks and more than my share of hidden mud holes! My build is a base, 2.3L Auto, Sasquatch, Aux switches, Mod bumper. Cost wise this by far best bang for the buck. It’s bigger in person, great stance! Completely happy with 2.3L, no issue power wise. Is it fast, no. It’s a bronco! The soft top is the best one I’ve experienced on my own vehicles or others. It’s quieter and the operation is better. Base cloth interior is better than expected and seats are comfortable. Interior quality is perfectly fine. It’s very utilitarian in a simple good way. You aren’t buying a luxury car here. You are purchasing a vehicle who’s main purpose is to go off-road and get dirty, get wet, get scratches, get dents, possibly get rained in. My wife currently drives a Audi SQ8 and she loves this bronco! That should show the interior isn’t BAD at all. One final note, this thing pretty much stops traffic! People wanting pics, people asking questions. It’s like driving around in a million dollar exotic as far as the attention it draws. Feel free to ask me anything you’re curious about.

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[Wanted33]

Good looking Bronco Brian. Welcome to the forum, and enjoy the ride.

 

[Austin26]

Welcome and congrats! This is my build as well.

 

[Cheshire]

Picked up mine this morning. Base 2.7L Sasquatch.

 

[old goat]

thanks for the write up , you did good , that rig looks awesome . too ?

 

[Austin26]

Gah I wish I could see a Velocity Blue Bronco in person! My camera altered pictures of a VB F-150 so I don't trust images. Looks wonderful.

 

[DaBronCo33]

Nothing is purdier than a topless basesquatch.

Beautiful color too. Congrats.

 

[BroncoJay]

Nice looking rig

 

[BroncoJay]

Picked up mine this morning. Base 2.7L Sasquatch.

Super purdy!

 

[Mzekew]

I’m one week and almost 1000 miles into this and have to say I’m 100% happy with my decision and my build. I’m also happy to report I’ve had zero issues and zero grimlins. As a background from a 43 year old, I’ve had multiple trucks, lifted trucks, and Jeep’s in my past. Been to many off-road parks and more than my share of hidden mud holes! My build is a base, 2.3L Auto, Sasquatch, Aux switches, Mod bumper. Cost wise this by far best bang for the buck. It’s bigger in person, great stance! Completely happy with 2.3L, no issue power wise. Is it fast, no. It’s a bronco! The soft top is the best one I’ve experienced on my own vehicles or others. It’s quieter and the operation is better. Base cloth interior is better than expected and seats are comfortable. Interior quality is perfectly fine. It’s very utilitarian in a simple good way. You aren’t buying a luxury car here. You are purchasing a vehicle who’s main purpose is to go off-road and get dirty, get wet, get scratches, get dents, possibly get rained in. My wife currently drives a Audi SQ8 and she loves this bronco! That should show the interior isn’t BAD at all. One final note, this thing pretty much stops traffic! People wanting pics, people asking questions. It’s like driving around in a million dollar exotic as far as the attention it draws. Feel free to ask me anything you’re curious about.

Nice looking rig! Very similar build, here. I’ve been trying to confirm… does the base soft top have tinted windows? It looks like it does from your pics. If so, any guess what VLT percent?

 

[Bachman77]

Nice looking rig! Very similar build, here. I’ve been trying to confirm… does the base soft top have tinted windows? It looks like it does from your pics. If so, any guess what VLT percent?

No the base doesn’t come with the tinted windows. Higher end models do though.

 

[rgwinn]

Nice, that’s almost my exact build, except $30,000 cheaper.
Maybe I will get my Rapid Red FE someday.

 

[Mike5681]

I’m one week and almost 1000 miles into this and have to say I’m 100% happy with my decision and my build. I’m also happy to report I’ve had zero issues and zero grimlins. As a background from a 43 year old, I’ve had multiple trucks, lifted trucks, and Jeep’s in my past. Been to many off-road parks and more than my share of hidden mud holes! My build is a base, 2.3L Auto, Sasquatch, Aux switches, Mod bumper. Cost wise this by far best bang for the buck. It’s bigger in person, great stance! Completely happy with 2.3L, no issue power wise. Is it fast, no. It’s a bronco! The soft top is the best one I’ve experienced on my own vehicles or others. It’s quieter and the operation is better. Base cloth interior is better than expected and seats are comfortable. Interior quality is perfectly fine. It’s very utilitarian in a simple good way. You aren’t buying a luxury car here. You are purchasing a vehicle who’s main purpose is to go off-road and get dirty, get wet, get scratches, get dents, possibly get rained in. My wife currently drives a Audi SQ8 and she loves this bronco! That should show the interior isn’t BAD at all. One final note, this thing pretty much stops traffic! People wanting pics, people asking questions. It’s like driving around in a million dollar exotic as far as the attention it draws. Feel free to ask me anything you’re curious about.

Nice! Same build I ordered except I went with 2.7. I am seriously considering switching to the 2.3. just drove a maniquin 2.3 4 door with sas and it was better than I expected.

 

[MayhemMike]

The Base SAS can’t be beat price wise. Well done.

 

[Bachman77]

Yeah for those on the fence about the 2.3L it runs just fine. Can always go test drive a 2.3L ranger to get a feel for it. Obviously more power is always better but I knew from experience the 2.3L would be plenty. I went from a $55k wildtrak build and shaved $15k off the price and it is just as capable without the creature comforts. I fully intend to off-road his and it will get beat up.

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