Base Model Bronco Thread

[thehermdawg10]

It does. The bottom tier infotainment for bronco is better than the best Wrangler infotainment setup. Ford killed it there.

Infotainment is probably the most important thing for me, other than of course having a fun And interesting vehicle to drive

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[da_jokker]

Personally I can't imagine buying just the base cuz it simple lacks so much in feature like basic rear backup cameras and stuff. However, if it floats your boat...more power to you.

BUT when is comes to Sasquatch, fact check me, but you get...

35" tires
2" lift (on IFS that is a big deal)
Different Suspension components
Rear Locker
Front Locker
Steal Front Diff instead of Aluminum
Different Fender Flairs
And ????

I know folks really seem to want that manual, but ?? Which reminds me, Sasquatch may be a few grand, but you will also have to add in a couple more grand for the auto so from base to Sasquatch = 7-8k maybe.

 

[Toccoa]

Have we seen what the Base steering wheel looks like? I noticed in the specs that it lacks leather.

 

[Toccoa]

Only concern I have is sleeping in the back of the 2-door. I don’t know if it will be practical or possible. Not a dealbreaker but I hate tents. Out here I either sleep on a cot with no tent if the weather is nice, or if it’s not nice I’ll sleep in the back of my vehicle.

Maybe Bronco can take after the new F150 with its super reclining seats.

 

[NCOBX]

Personally I can't imagine buying just the base cuz it simple lacks so much in feature like basic rear backup cameras and stuff. However, if it floats your boat...more power to you.

BUT when is comes to Sasquatch, fact check me, but you get...

35" tires
2" lift (on IFS that is a big deal)
Different Suspension components
Rear Locker
Front Locker
Steal Front Diff instead of Aluminum
Different Fender Flairs
And ????

I know folks really seem to want that manual, but ?? Which reminds me, Sasquatch may be a few grand, but you will also have to add in a couple more grand for the auto so from base to Sasquatch = 7-8k maybe.

I wish base lacked the rear camera, but that required by federal law on all new vehicles.

Really the only big deal with the Sasquatch is the front differential, the rest of it can be done after the factory.
At your estimate of$7-8k it would be significantly cheaper to make your own sas aftermarket. With better gearing, locker style of your choice, and better tires. Personally I find the Goodyear Wranglers to suck.

There’s no way the Sasquatch will cost near 7-8k it’s simply not worth the added expense at that cost.

 

[da_jokker]

I wish base lacked the rear camera, but that required by federal law on all new vehicles.

Really the only big deal with the Sasquatch is the front differential, the rest of it can be done after the factory.
At your estimate of$7-8k it would be significantly cheaper to make your own sas aftermarket. With better gearing, locker style of your choice, and better tires. Personally I find the Goodyear Wranglers to suck.

There’s no way the Sasquatch will cost near 7-8k it’s simply not worth the added expense at that cost.

I thought the rear camera does kick in until the "mid" package?

And my 7-8k is including the Auto Trans. I think Sasquatch will be around 4k hopefully.

 

[NCOBX]

I thought the rear camera does kick in until the "mid" package?

And my 7-8k is including the Auto Trans. I think Sasquatch will be around 4k hopefully.

You may be thinking front Camera, rear is federal requirement on all new vehicles.

 

[atonge40]

You may be thinking front Camera, rear is federal requirement on all new vehicles.

I think the rear camera gets better with mid. It gets gridlines and such.

 

[da_jokker]

I think the rear camera gets better with mid. It gets gridlines and such.

Ah that may be it... cuz the mid package states...

"Rear View Camera with Backup Assist Grid Lines"

Very misleading or maybe just inaccurate like several things on those spec sheet.

 

[OH-RK]

Does anyone know the dimension of the trunk space in the 2 door?

 

[marshmap]

Does anyone know the dimension of the trunk space in the 2 door?

Looks like hip room is 43.3” in the back, and the seat cushion seems to push all the way against the plastic of the sides, so I’d use that for width. Ford lists rear headroom as 39.8 with the hardtop, which I believe is measured from the seat buckle so we can add 4” to that to account for the not-flat seat. Lastly cargo volume is 23.6 cu ft, or 40,780.8 cu in. If I divide that number by the hip room and headroom, I get 23.4”, which seems about accurate based on pics.

My numbers could be absolutely off though so don’t hold me to it too much.

 

[Frank N]

Personally I can't imagine buying just the base cuz it simple lacks so much in feature like basic rear backup cameras and stuff. However, if it floats your boat...more power to you.

BUT when is comes to Sasquatch, fact check me, but you get...

35" tires
2" lift (on IFS that is a big deal)
Different Suspension components
Rear Locker
Front Locker
Steal Front Diff instead of Aluminum
Different Fender Flairs
And ????

I know folks really seem to want that manual, but ?? Which reminds me, Sasquatch may be a few grand, but you will also have to add in a couple more grand for the auto so from base to Sasquatch = 7-8k maybe.

To upgrade this after?
1500 for 5 35" MT tires
1000 for 5 wheels
100 lift
300 bilsteins
1000 for the locking diffs

I'm at 4k, no labor, and this is mostly I know a guy pricing, there's probably new UCAs it will need, nothing for the labor is there oh and rear axles, oh and factory warranty, yeah, if this package is anything under 6 its a steal

the 2.7 is a 1000 upgrade on the F150 form the base motor
the 10 spd is a 1600 upgrade on the Mustang from the manual

 

[j_verde]

Looks like I'm in the same boat as a lot of you guys, reserved a 2dr base and planning on going with the 2.7/10 speed and hopefully the 'squatch package in Iconic Silver.

I'm thinking if the sasquatch package isn't as great a deal as we're hoping I might just go pick up my own set on delivery day and piece the rest (lockers, lift, etc..) together over time as needed.. but my question is would 35s fit without the 2" lift? Then there's the question of warranty, which I would hope wouldn't be an issue since 35s are a factory option.. but I can imagine them voiding it if you don't have the sasquatch package. What do you guys think?

 

[NCOBX]

Looks like I'm in the same boat as a lot of you guys, reserved a 2dr base and planning on going with the 2.7/10 speed and hopefully the 'squatch package in Iconic Silver.

I'm thinking if the sasquatch package isn't as great a deal as we're hoping I might just go pick up my own set on delivery day and piece the rest (lockers, lift, etc..) together over time as needed.. but my question is would 35s fit without the 2" lift? Then there's the question of warranty, which I would hope wouldn't be an issue since 35s are a factory option.. but I can imagine them voiding it if you don't have the sasquatch package. What do you guys think?

The issue with saying 35”s would be covered under warranty since they came standard on a different package, is that ford went cheap and put an aluminum M190 differential as the front axle of non Sasquatch base models.
It will snap much easier than the iron upgraded unit. You better believe Ford will deny that warranty claim when their cheap part fails.

Yes it’s covered on the Iron M210 but likely not covered on the aluminum M190 which wasn’t designed for that in mind.

 

[DrKennethNoisewater]

Obviously a personal preference thing, but every time I look at the models I conclude the same thing - the 2dr base is the best possible value. When I start playing with other trims/packages, the costs add up fast and you quickly find yourself looking at a 40K+ price tag. Even the very next step up (BB) adds 5K but (to me at least) underwhelms with what that gets you. Give me a 2dr base and if the 2.7L is reasonable, throw that in and I'm out the door at 33-34ish. Otherwise I'll take pure bone stock, 7spd 2.3L and still have a fun and capable ride. One thing to note, though, is I've never had all the fancy new tech like adaptive cruise, lane keep, 360 cams, android auto etc so I won't be missing it. I can see how people who are used to that can't go back. The one "fancy" thing that I have had and will miss is an intelligent key system where you walk up and push a button on the car to unlock and enter the vehicle - it might get annoying having to reach into my pocket every time I get to my car, but oh well.

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