2.3 Auto Sasquatch Club

[Boiler]

I placed an order on 3/19/21 via dealer. No messages were received, except for order confirmation.
Here is my order info.
BB
Cactus Grey
2.3 Auto
SAS
mid package
AUX
TOW
HD Bumper
MIC

Hell knows when it will say VIN number and build information.

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[nrm101]

7/14 res date

BD
2Dr
Antimatter Blue
2.3 Auto
SAS
Mid
TOW

 

[goatman]

About to place an order for BaseSquatch 2dr 2.3L auto. I have to tow it behind my motorhome and I have the Air Force One air brake system that I'll move over from my Jeep. The 2.3 is vacuum boost brakes and 2.7 is electric boost, and I need the vacuum boost for this brake system so 2.3 it is. Don't mind the cost savings, and glad to hear the power is fine.

Otherwise I would be real tempted to go with the 2.7 because of the port injection. While the direct injection vehicles can run for a long time, the carbon build up on the valves is a real thing, just depends on luck and how it's driven, etc. I own an auto repair shop and we do the walnut blast to remove carbon build up on the back of the valves on a regular basis. The issue is crank case venting through the intake, and since with direct injection the fuel is injected into the cylinder there's nothing to clean venting oil residue from the back of the valves. Going to port injection allows the fuel to clean the valves. Not a big deal, but it is a reality.

I'm waiting on the 1st Bronco to arrive at the local dealership, within the next week, so my wife can sit in it and see if we can handle the height of the SAS pkg. If it's ok, then order a basesquatch, if it's too tall then it's likely BL.

 

[smoot618]

I currently have a 4dr:
Badlands
Soft top
Sasquatch
2.7

I’m debating on switching to a 2.3 to help offset some costs and to hopefully get it in MY21. I know it’s anyone’s guess, but what does everyone think my chances are if I have a 7/23 reservation? Did someone have a similar build with that late of reservation? I also really don’t wanna give up the squatch…

 

[Laddyaddy19]

I currently have a 4dr:
Badlands
Soft top
Sasquatch
2.7

I’m debating on switching to a 2.3 to help offset some costs and to hopefully get it in MY21. I know it’s anyone’s guess, but what does everyone think my chances are if I have a 7/23 reservation? Did someone have a similar build with that late of reservation? I also really don’t wanna give up the squatch…

I have a Black Diamond squatch with 2.3 auto, standard package, mic top, tow package. I reserved on 7/14 and have a build date of 8/24. I’m almost certain that the only reason I got a build date email during the last round was because of the 2.3. I still think it’s best to get what you want and fit around your budget. I haven’t changed my order from the beginning. Hope you get that build soon sir!!

 

[smoot618]

I have a Black Diamond squatch with 2.3 auto, standard package, mic top, tow package. I reserved on 7/14 and have a build date of 8/24. I’m almost certain that the only reason I got a build date email during the last round was because of the 2.3. I still think it’s best to get what you want and fit around your budget. I haven’t changed my order from the beginning. Hope you get that build soon sir!!

Thanks! I went ahead and changed to a soft top (not too big of deal) and 2.3 (cheaper so I’m trying to make myself feel better).

min ok with these changes honestly, my lease ends pretty soon on my current car…

 

[NoDoorsNoProblem]

Anyone received there’s yet? Only heard of 1 2.3/auto/sas getting delivered, and that was the thread of the 2 door basesquatch in carbonized gray. The owners feedback said it was plenty powerful and to not undercount it. I’ve been looking for more deliveries/impressions, especially 4 door, to try and round out some more impressions, but it seems almost all the deliveries so far have been either 2.7 squatch or 2.3 non-squatch.

 

[Laddyaddy19]

Thanks! I went ahead and changed to a soft top (not too big of deal) and 2.3 (cheaper so I’m trying to make myself feel better).

min ok with these changes honestly, my lease ends pretty soon on my current car…

Hope everything goes in your favor! I honestly don’t think it’ll be a huge difference between 2.3 or 2.7 unless you have a lead foot. Besides they look the same!! Nobody has to know it’s a 2.3

 

[NoDoorsNoProblem]

Did you actually convert your reservation to an order with your dealer starting in January when order banks opened? If your dealer isn’t on top of things, they may have never reached out to you to take your order. You might want to contact them about it, Ford Corporate isn’t going to talk directly to you to make sure you convert. That lies on the dealers.

Side note, this is a threat discussing 2.3/auto/sasquatch, not for 2.3/manual/non-sasquatch

 

[Sooner]

I have the same build except instead of roof racks I got Aux switches, I think it’s a bargain and will be a very desirable rig down the road. Simple but effective, comfortable but not to distractin.

 

[goatman]

Ditto!

I think the same way. I've also been doing serious off roading for many many years. The SAS package makes the Bronco a very capable trail rig, along with the bumpers, rock rails and skid plates. On the base model these can be picked up from the dealer parts dept or aftermarket. I have a baseSAS 2.3 ordered, July 7 2021, with about the same expectation as you. Only problem for me is that my wife has trouble getting into the Sasquatch Bronco, so I might be changing to a non-SAS Badlands. Still ok, with lockers and sway bar disconnect and 33's I'll go anywhere I want to go in it. Oh, and like the above comment, I didn't do roof rack but did the aux switches.

 

[DonM]

My window sticker just populated! 8/4 blend.

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