Reviving this thread - hitting 25k on my '23. No issues, but...........debating it long term. I like to keep vehicles awhile (150-200k). 2.3, 7MT 2 door Badlands SAS, averaging around 20.9 mpg over the life of the vehicle.
Yeah, what exactly are you talking about? How much more moonroof can you get from a removable top? I'm sure they will develop some sort of Power Top, but....honestly, it takes away from the fact that you can remove the entire top on the Jeep.
I'll add that I have had no issues with the manual transmission scraping or sync issues. My transmission was around the date they started (hopefully) resolving the issues. I live in a warm climate and it's garage-kept which may help too since it sounds like a lot of the issues are with a cold start.
2 years, 23k miles, zero issues. I'm going to agree with everyone who's stated it depends on your definition of "issue." I don't consider things like Carplay being intermittent or the seat belt motor not retracting (there's a TSB, but I haven't taken it in) as huge issues. I also have moisture...
Yeah, first one.....I've really never been tied to one brand, although I do miss my Toyota pickup:
'89 Jeep Cherokee XJ
'93 Acura Integra
'93 Toyota Pickup 4x4, single cab, manual (loved this truck)
'07 JKU (180k miles, beat the hell out of it)
'23 JLU (I thought I'd skip my Bronco order...
Yeah, so I've got a manual Badlands without any electronics (Low package) so a lot of this doesn't apply. I definitely use the seatback Molle for first aid kit, tool bags, bungies, I have one on my tailgate table too. I would say the front seat mesh pockets are somewhat worthless, but I swapped...
I love this thing, but....the automatic only hurts it. I'm glad it's 2 door only, it wouldn't make sense otherwise. I'm sure it will cost a small fortune, maybe my '23 Badlands 2 door will be due for an upgrade by the time it comes out. What are we thinking? $60k?
Definitely - you have my original build it appears, 2021 Badlands non-SAS (because you couldn't get SAS with the manual) and Cyber Orange. Ended up with SAS and Eruption Green once my order was completed (March 2023).
Hold up - the Bronco has soy-based wiring? My wife had a 4runner with it and rats were attracted to it like crazy, chewed through her wiring harness, $5k damage covered by insurance luckily.
Shit.......I'm going to have to put peppermint all over it.
Ok, when are all of you using your hazards? I'm intrigued. Unless you are on the side of the road in the dark changing a tire or in some way disabled, or in a funeral procession I see zero purpose in using hazards for any other situation.
I have a '23 Badlands 2 door, similar rationale, except I felt like the 2 door JL was a bit too small. This list is so nit-picky I think it proves Ford designed a great vehicle.
Mudflaps from the factory? Mudflaps on the Bronco are hideous, I'd rather deal with the rock chips than look at...
I was actually just out there mountain biking and hiking with my wife (Zion/Hurricane) for work/vacation. I had a 2024 Tacoma TRD Off Road from National, no 4x4 but I definitely hit a lot of dirt roads and had fun in it. I wish i had my Bronco, but the main focus was mtb.
I like that Hardbody...
I'm close to you, but I don't want luxury, Carplay and comfortable seats with a washout interior/floor were the main goals (other than a 7MT). I started with a reservation/order for a '21 Cyber Orange (Yellow) non-SAS Badlands, because at that time you couldn't order SAS with a manual.
Then...
Yeah, I read this too, same reasons I bought it. The 2 door proportionally just works.......although I have no kids, and I took both backseats out 5 days after I got it.
It fits pretty much anything I want it to fit, camping gear, kiteboarding/surf gear, etc. Fun as hell to drive with the 7MT...