2023 Wildtrak vs Badlands

[aknavy]

Black looks slicker than owl s*** when it's clean. Red's not far off but when it comes to vehicles that are going to get scratched. I prefer white, Doesn't show dents and scratches and the only time I have to wash it is when it rains. That being said, I didn't have the opportunity to choose my color, I bought used with 300 mi on it

I don't like the plain Oxford white. A pearl white is good, and actually hides dirt quite well. I like black for the ten seconds that it's clean post detail job. Red is a good compromise, wish the top was also red.

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[aknavy]

Do you want a manual? If so, then Badlands

I would do a manual, the wife not so much.

 

[kpark_67]

I have a 2021 Badlands, Sasquatch, Lux. The HOSS 3.0 wasn't an factor then. The disconnecting "stay-bar" was my deciding factor. I have to say, that is HUGE for me. I had manual disconnect on my old vehicle. This is SOOO much better. Push button even under tension and turns back on automatically when over 20mph. Steering (Box and Tie Rods) on HOSS 3.0 is still weaker than it should be, BUT still better than HOSS 2.0. Those are solvable on both trims. Shocks are replaceable. Personally, even now I would still go Badlands for you and replace the weaker parts as budget allows.

 

[khill007]

That's quite the comparison! Yeah, I think the steering is the same as the Braptor, stronger than the rest.

Maybe a little embellishment...but funny nonetheless!

 

[Lèòn]

I would do a manual, the wife not so much.

This is the manual to teach her with imo

 

[Ninjak]

Well as I said earlier, I have a 21 BL and I have a full aftermarket suspension setup. It is as capable if not more than the Fox setup, the ride is great, and the other pieces have already been taken care of. I will not be doing any serious rock crawling in S. FL, unless it is a park, even so the BL will easily handle it.

I guess with all the trims offered now, you need to decide how you will really use the RIG and go from there. Anything the bronco has can be found in the aftermarket outlet, so that is really not an issue. What are you willing to do yourself, and what are you not?

 

[aknavy]

Well as I said earlier, I have a 21 BL and I have a full aftermarket suspension setup. It is as capable if not more than the Fox setup, the ride is great, and the other pieces have already been taken care of. I will not be doing any serious rock crawling in S. FL, unless it is a park, even so the BL will easily handle it.

I guess with all the trims offered now, you need to decide how you will really use the RIG and go from there. Anything the bronco has can be found in the aftermarket outlet, so that is really not an issue. What are you willing to do yourself, and what are you not?

I'm willing to do it all, I hate paying a mechanic to screw my stuff up.

 

[EOSeabee]

Both are more than capable, just depends if you want a cheaper or more expensive toy if you ok with manual sway bar disconnect. Also can't recall if non-high package Badlands has the accessory switches, if you're looking for that.

The Badlands Lux DOES have the upfitter switches.

 

[Gtrekker]

No question.... Wildtrak all the way!!!

It will the best moor door grocery getter or a Purpose Built and Bad Ass 2 door....

 

[Lcubed]

Yeah, it's just not on the one that's on the dealers lot. I don't have the luxury of waiting for a build, as I don't have a vehicle right now.

if it's a MY22 or newer, there's a rear swaybar there.
is the one on the lot a MY21?

 

[aknavy]

if it's a MY22 or newer, there's a rear swaybar there.
is the one on the lot a MY21?

It's a 23.

 

[MNBigfoot]

Good choice with the purpose built 4-door, beats having to tow a military trailer around everywhere.

 

[aknavy]

Well, the decision has been made.

 

[Ninjak]

Wildtrack it is!

 

[Rockhound]

Well, the decision has been made.

Ok, been a while since you bought this. Any regrets?

I have a Badlands on order, non-sas. Reconsidering the Wildtrack.
I do not plan on doing so much rock crawling, more sand dunes and high-desert trails with some rocks to climb over occasionally.

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