I'd settle for "towing mode" like my F350 and Gen1 Raptor have. two taps on the brake and it downshifts and holds that gear until you touch the throttle. Also delays upshifts which is good for the transmission.
The 3.0 is interesting. Diluting the Raptor trim level. Mid seventies is a pipe dream. I bet they debut in the high eighties with dealer markups on top of that. That being said it has a more refined look inside. Too bad about the round fenders, but probably fine for the intended customer.
I am more than happy with my Stroppe. As mentioned it a good possibility that they are the last of the V6 2 doors. The automatic is arguably better for off-roading, although many disagree. Any remaining Stroppes are being discounted, saw one in the high 60s advertised last week.
Thats nuts. no more prep to keep those serviced up than the regular Bronco's. They are all mixed together to get washed and maintained at the end of the day. I went to Moab on Halloween. I remember 195 dollars for a friend to go along and no up charge for adding him as a driver. Staying at the...
My MOD top is black inside with black sound deadening covering most of it. 69dB at 70mph.
A few months ago spent 14 hours behind the wheel on a road trip with a friend. No noise fatigue and no problem carrying on a conversation in quiet voices.