3 “gimmicky” things Edmunds doesn’t like about the Bronco

[elmystico]

I see that now...damn, what happened to real journalism? (rhetorical)

Heh. Good question, but was Edmunds ever "real journalism?"

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[mC.242]

Hmh. Whatever Edmunds. We all know Consumer Reports is where you go for good reviews that actually take fun and style into account.

 

[xcxv]

• Electronics and hose water don't mix.
• Doors are better left bolted on.
• Mount your camera outside, please.

 

[MississippiMule]

Moronic clickbait. Obviously the writer doesn’t possess enough neurons to wash a floor out without flooding his dash, or maybe not putting his jacket (?) on the seat when the doors are off.

Easy removal of top is my biggest reason for going from a paid-for 4Runner to the new Bronco, with removable doors a close second.

 

[negativezero]

Thanks y'all for summarizing.
I don't want to reward these clowns with extra clicks just to attend the circus of their idiocy.

 

[Stache12]

That looks like it was written by someone who's wife told him he couldn't buy a Bronco.

 

[Marauder]

My takeaway?

I’m glad I punted on the Santa Cruz. That thing looks hideous

 

[xcxv]

Gimmick #1: Drain Holes in the Floor
The idea of putting drain plugs in the interior to facilitate easy cleanup isn't a new one. But in this day and age, when about 80% (or more) of a vehicle's interior controls are electrical in nature, it's probably not the best idea to turn a hose on inside your Bronco — even if you do point it at the floor. Ford touts this feature as something that makes it "simple, fast and painless" to clean up after an adventure, but we think everyone's better off with some decent all-weather floor mats (which you can take out and hose off in your driveway), a damp sponge and a towel to dry everything off. We've been in some pretty muddy and sloppy conditions over the years, but never once have we needed to douse our interior with water to the point where drain holes would actually help.


Gimmick #2: Removable Doors, You Rebel
We get it, kinda. Taking your doors off feels a bit rebellious and makes for an invigorating driving experience. But unless you're doing some serious low-speed rock crawling where you'd actually benefit from the added visibility, taking the doors off of your car "᠎'cause it's cool" is dumb.


Gimmick #3: GoPro Mounts
Making your friends watch your unedited 2.5-hour trail adventure is the new '70s-era slideshow-at-a-house-party nightmare. Of course, Ford isn't the first manufacturer to offer a special GoPro (or other equally high-quality video capture system) mount in a vehicle — Toyota's Tacoma immediately springs to mind. The Bronco uses a dash-mounted rail that allows for easy camera (as well as phone-mount) positioning, but if you're going to mount a GoPro to capture your rugged radness, you're better off mounting it on the outside. That means you'll get a better field of vision and also ensures that your camera can focus on the environment instead of a dirty windshield. A dedicated camera mount is really an answer to a question no one's asked.

 

[BrentC]

"You won't believe these 3 things..."
I am tired of these crap articles and anytime someone has a title like that i just skip over ti.

Its just their formula now
https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2021-ford-bronco-owners-will-love-these-three-features.html
same author

I’m once-bitten and not going to click on this one. Edmunds is dead to me now.

 

[xcxv]

 

[TonyWonder]

What is kind of funny to me is that all of their 'complaints' can be completely avoided and are optional features.

Don't like the wash out floors? Don't use them.
Don't like the doors off? Keep 'em on.
Don't like the dash rail? Don't use it.

But totally agree...I think they are missing the point of the vehicle.

I don't understand your profile pic, but I love it.

 

[scottyb907]

Blaaabllaaaaablaaa Who cares about what this likely sub compact car driving, latte sipping, flannel shirt wearing hipster thinks...
3 Great options in my opinion.

 

[MacHudson]

Remember to drive by the Edmunds office when Covid is over. Take off the doors and give them a full one-fingered salute. That’s going to be the Bronco wave as far as they’re concerned.

 

[JaxGtc]

Their general article on Bronco is pretty good. They even have MY22 tee'd up.

2021 Ford Bronco Prices, Reviews, and Pictures | Edmunds

 

[Lowcountry Bronco]

Substitute Benjamin with Edmunds ...

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