The top can be changed later. The engine, not so much. If the V6 and painted top are of equal importance to you, get a V6 Bronco. I had my MIC top painted and have been extremely happy with my decision to build a Heritage clone to my spec.
This is only going to get worse with the technician shortage. The push for college over technical schools is coming back to bite the public in the ass. Dealers (and box stores/independents) are having to pay more for less qualified techs as older techs are retiring without younger techs to...
Truth. I had an FBO 2007 335i (bought new and modded) way back when and some guy with a clapped out E36 M3 said "Couldn't afford an M huh?". :ROFLMAO:
I put a CSL decklid on it and made sure to put the accurate "335i" on it.
I had my MIC top painted two months after I bought it so it's been about a year I think. Prep and paint was $3k all in (including new gaskets, etc.). Took about a week which was fine because it was fun running without the roof. I don't currently have a roof hoist/jack so it hasn't been off...
I changed to look of my OBX to look like a Heritage, so I'm definitely a tribute/clone owner. I liked the look of the Heritage, but not the way it was optioned and I preferred the white wheels versus the Limited wheels. I bought a Bronco with the functional/convenience features I wanted and...
Welcome and congratulations! That's a good looking Bronco! There's a lot of really smart people on here (I'm not one of them :ROFLMAO: ) that can help you out. Enjoy!
Easy to install with no issues since. I could have trimmed them slightly, but for the money I got the look I wanted. Understated when the bar is white (see pic below) and bright for turn signals.
I'm pretty sure I put $1000 down when I ordered. After a year of waiting (with almost zero communication from my sales guy), I found the build I wanted sitting on another dealer's lot so I bought it. Getting my deposit back was super easy -- just told them I bought another one and they cut me...