Yeah I had a Ranger 2.3 as a rental for a week on business, let's just say compared to my 2006 Honda Pilot 4wd that Ranger was a Bentley
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When I got the new Mustang in 2015, it was so fully loaded that there was barely anything to do to it. Now with the Bronco, I'm going back to the BASEsics and installing mods as the months and years go by. This way the fun never ends.
Hell, I may go ZERO option 2 door base (sub 30k). 2.3 manual. Just have fun with it and make it my own. How good will the aftermarket be? If it will be like Jeep, I'm totally cool with this route.
We need the build & price up and running.
We need the build & price up and running.
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Just 7 hours to build and price!
Just kidding, no shot at that happening.
I hear you, I am anxiously awaiting it as well.
I think I might go that route too. Won't be my daily drive. Only thing I really want to add from the factory would be rear lockers
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Another soon to be base owner here. Really hoping to be able to get:
-Front & rear factory lockers with the low ratio
If I can get that then the overhead switch panel is all I need, stick with the manual and 4 cylinder and let me do the rest.
If not then guessing I'll be going with the auto, 2.7, Sasquatch OR just change it to a Badlands with no other options (we'll see what price difference there is at that point).
-Front & rear factory lockers with the low ratio
If I can get that then the overhead switch panel is all I need, stick with the manual and 4 cylinder and let me do the rest.
If not then guessing I'll be going with the auto, 2.7, Sasquatch OR just change it to a Badlands with no other options (we'll see what price difference there is at that point).
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Well, god damn it. Guess I got to go with the black diamond trim then. Anybody want to by some shitty factory steel bumpers???The Base trim isn't available in the orange unfortunately.
It will be very difficult for me to not check the 2.7 auto and sasquatch boxes. Smiley Face!
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If you get a 4 door Base, the auto trans is already part of the 4 door package with price......
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Quick question
The Sync 4 system that is standard in the Base model, does it come with Navigation, Bluetooth, Sat radio etc? Or is it just CarPlay?
Similar to the difference between the F150 XL and XLT systems
This makes a difference for me choosing between the Base and Big Bend. I want Navigation and Sat radio.
The Sync 4 system that is standard in the Base model, does it come with Navigation, Bluetooth, Sat radio etc? Or is it just CarPlay?
Similar to the difference between the F150 XL and XLT systems
This makes a difference for me choosing between the Base and Big Bend. I want Navigation and Sat radio.
I was pissed at first too. Then I realized that everyone with the pricier trims will be going with piss (cyber) orange, Linda Blair vomit (cactus) green, and rigor mortis (area 51) blue to make sure people know they paid a bundle for their new ride.
That's when I realized how awesome and unique it will be to have a color that no one else wants. I'm dreaming of Antimatter Blue right now, but black, white, gray, silver, rapid red, velocity blue...man, they all look good!
Meanwhile, expect to see a million of those other ones on the road next year.
^^^^^ That is one way to look at it. To me these type vehicles are a toy and as such should be a fun color. I can see why some would want a more conservative color for daily drivers. For my usage I'd love a lime green or some such.
Color is the last thing I looked at, I concentrated on the motor, trans, lockers, sway bar disconnect, size of differentials first. I totally missed the orange was a premium tri-coat metallic till I came across this thread. My main deal is to try and not buy parts that are going to be replaced, for example trail bumpers will be bought, then why spend money on factory steel bumpers. I have two platinum trim fords now, I don't want or need any fancy fluff on this toy.
After accepting this and going over the BD list with a fine tooth comb the bumper and HD bash plate (wonder what thin gauge those will be) are about the only things I really dislike. You could say why not just sell them, yeah right, factory take-offs are usually worth next to nothing, the price you get for them aren't even enough to spend the effort of shipping them. This is ok if you are in a metro area with plenty of buyers that will swing by to pick them up. I literally have every single factory part I took off my jeep in storage in my shop.
On the bright side, this build will be more highway friendly than the JK. After some reflection I may be able to just do bumpers and winches and a few more bolt on items along with tuning the 2.7 and be happy. Unlike with my JK, I paid $26K for the rubicon, spent $10K before I even saw the jeep (on bumpers, winch, lift, and tires) and spent another $14k in the following years in more parts, circa 2008.
But I have to say, when the aftermarket gets going on accessories for these Broncos, an owner will have to have the resolve of a viking shield wall.
Color is the last thing I looked at, I concentrated on the motor, trans, lockers, sway bar disconnect, size of differentials first. I totally missed the orange was a premium tri-coat metallic till I came across this thread. My main deal is to try and not buy parts that are going to be replaced, for example trail bumpers will be bought, then why spend money on factory steel bumpers. I have two platinum trim fords now, I don't want or need any fancy fluff on this toy.
After accepting this and going over the BD list with a fine tooth comb the bumper and HD bash plate (wonder what thin gauge those will be) are about the only things I really dislike. You could say why not just sell them, yeah right, factory take-offs are usually worth next to nothing, the price you get for them aren't even enough to spend the effort of shipping them. This is ok if you are in a metro area with plenty of buyers that will swing by to pick them up. I literally have every single factory part I took off my jeep in storage in my shop.
On the bright side, this build will be more highway friendly than the JK. After some reflection I may be able to just do bumpers and winches and a few more bolt on items along with tuning the 2.7 and be happy. Unlike with my JK, I paid $26K for the rubicon, spent $10K before I even saw the jeep (on bumpers, winch, lift, and tires) and spent another $14k in the following years in more parts, circa 2008.
But I have to say, when the aftermarket gets going on accessories for these Broncos, an owner will have to have the resolve of a viking shield wall.
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