Anyone else change their driving habits after getting Bronco?

[greatlakes]

I've noticed that ever since I got my Bronco, I drive quite a bit slower. I used to speed everywhere, but now I consistently realize that I'm barely doing the speed limit.

I know some people are trying to save gas, but that's not a factor for me.

Anyone else change their driving at all (faster, slower, more or less aggressive, etc.), or is it just me?

Apologies in advance to our folks still waiting.

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[Sweetair]

Funny you mention this. Ever since my SHO was "lent" to my kid at college and I've been driving our newly acquired 2021 Expedition and now my 2022 Bronco, I too have changed my driving habits. All for the better I'd say.

 

[cashe3]

I have slowed down a little. I stay closer to 70 on the freeway, that brick on wheels has a noticeable drop in feel as you move past that.

 

[MayhemMike]

I always drive new vehicles slowly. I treat my vehicles like living breathing animals. More like family pets. The Bronco is being treated even more tenderly for a few extra reasons. The major concern is the prolong waiting for a repair if some turnip crashes into me. Due to parts, and manpower shortages any collision will cause one to wait months for the return of the Bronco.

 

[Newbie]

So you are driving like this now:

 

[greatlakes]

So you are driving like this now:

Yeah - pretty much!

 

[chancewm]

100% this is me. Especially with the doors off on a nice day.

I find myself getting lost in the driving and just sort of going with the flow. It's very pleasant.

 

[BroncoBoy22]

I’m learning to drive slower. Coming from a 5.0 Mustang this thing is a lot heavier and takes a lot more distance to stop

 

[Layman]

I think the 7MT in my Badlands is what has me slowing down. I enjoy driving it, but to drive it aggressively requires physical exertion. LOL. I am too old for that.

 

[Paul Gagnon]

No

 

[71to21-2DR]

Bronco is WAY To Recognizable!

I kinda drive like an ass sometimes….because all the Bay Area Folk moved here, and brought all there Traffic with them…. So I am “practicing” driving better, so when I finally “get” my Bronco I Will be “re-trained!” (In Theory! Any way!)
Dont want a nice key job, or broken windows, or something worse.

 

[vrtical]

I’m learning to drive slower. Coming from a 5.0 Mustang this thing is a lot heavier and takes a lot more distance to stop

If I drive it like my mustang, I will be off-roading

 

[stickshifthappy]

I find myself hyper sensitive to cars around me knowing if I get in an accident it'll potentially be many, many, many, many, months before repair parts could be available.

 

[GToddC5]

My 2 dr. with 2.3, 7MT, Boomba BOV and weighted shift knob, and Sprint Booster on Sport 7 has me driving spirited everywhere. Still getting just under 19 mpg. I might install the K&N CAI this weekend, and still shopping around for exhaust. This thing is too damn fun for me to drive tame.

 

[JT58Bronc]

I drive slow for my area where most speed 10-20 over the speed limit. I try to keep it about 5 over- except on the interstate (speed limit 70) where people drive 80-100, I keep it at 65-70 to conserve fuel in the Bronco.

I do find that I have to let off the gas a lot in the Bronco as I find it very quick on acceleration. I have a 2 door Basesquatch with 2.7. Anyone complaining about power I just don't understand. Another reason I don't get on it is the MPG. I get a reasonable 22 but with the small tank I have to gas up very frequently.

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