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I don't have a crystal ball but I think your assessment has merit. Two other factors are emerging that I think will support your assessment: 1) what's happening in the wholesale and used car market; and 2) the emergence of longer, new car loan terms. For the first point, we're starting to see...

This... ⬆. Pricing is only part of the equation. If you're not paying cash up front, then the financing percentage rate is key to whether their "employee pricing" constitutes a good deal (or not).

Echoing other's observations here after removing my own Bronco's interior and door panels to apply Dynamat sound proofing: wait for warmer weather to do plastics/trim removals (or inside a heated garage) review existing YT installation videos from after market companies and/or individuals who...

A lot of people got caught up in the hype of "gear" and seemed to be swept up in that without really thinking thru the "why?" of it all. It all goes back to what the heck "overlanding" really means. For that, I go back to the editors, writers and photographers at Overland Journal. They define...

If you want to reduce interior road noise, rip out the interior and install Dynamat in the doors, flooring and rear cargo area.

Anti-rust warrior here in the Mid-Atlantic where Maryland and Virginia's State Highway administrations both spray liquid brine to de-ice the roads. Super corrosive stuff. I knew that going in and coated the undercarriage of my 2022 Badlands with the very same stuff that Land Rover guys use...

This 👆🏻. IronX will decontaminate the paint but it’s the clay bar that’s key to physically removing the underlying contaminants embedded in the paint. If you don’t, the rust will just return. After that wax is a good way to put in a protective layer. For greater and longer lasting protection...

This.👆🏻 I think the main factor to track closely is interest rates. If inflation returns, then the Federal Reserve could raise the prime lending rate as a way to curb more inflation. Second, banks are not going to make the same mistake they made during the pandemic; namely, handing out loans to...

One wonders if the Stellantis board room is made up of members who daily compete against one another by conjuring up ways to: 1) drive their existing customers absolutely bat shit; and 2) conjuring up ever irksome ways to scare away new customers. 🤷‍♂️

Hmm.... totally explains why I don't notice any noise problems driving my 2022 Badlands. All those years as a paratrooper / jumpmaster in rotary-winged and high-performance aircraft, LOL.

Jeep paid Ford an (unintentional?) compliment by inserting the scene of the Jeep passing the Bronco. And.... Harrison Ford making that sly comment when he stated , "Well,... I am a Ford". Clearly, Jeep sees Ford as their direct competitor and I see that as a nod of respect. All in good humor...

After 39k miles, my ‘22 Badlands, non-SAS, 4-door averages 23 mpg in the summer and 20-21 mpg in the winter.

Do you mean headlamp stone guards? I had a set mounted on my Mitsubishi Montero back in 1988. But nobody makes headlamps with glass any more so those stone guards went extinct.

Think you guys are on to something. Noticed my mpg is at its highest on the highway when I’m in the 60-65 mph zone. Probably the most efficient speed for this engine.

2022 Badlands, non-SAS, stock 33s with BFG KO2 tires. Stock engine, drivetrain and suspension. 39k total miles driven, mostly on-road rural and highway with occasional dense city driving here in Maryland and Virginia. Always use 93 octane premium fuel. Normal driving mode (no Eco mode use)...

Probably in the minority here but my wife / co-pilot loves the center console grab handle. She uses it every time getting up and into our Badlands.

In replacing your first set, what’s different about this set that they just won’t rust again?

This! Where's our Ford competitor for the Subaru BRZ? the Toyota GR86? (Dare I say, the Mazda Miata?). Historically, Ford made some killer sports cars that competed hard on the world's rally stages. Where is our modern replacement(s) for the Ford Cortina, Escort RS, Sierra RS, Fiesta WRC and...

Yep. All the locals drive up with family members and park up for the evening. Pretty chill. It’s mostly 60s and 70s muscle cars and maybe a couple JDM cars.

The ‘Porsche of off-road racing’ is simply… Porsche.