Base Model Bronco Thread

[DonM]

What do you guys/girls think? I have the 2 door base 7 speed ordered. I've been driving stick cars for the last 25 years. I love the extra amount of control it provides. However, I don't want to spend more than a 4 door base costs. I don't have a big family - me, wife, 6 year old daughter...and hopefully a dog in the near future. Those that are going 4 door base, do you think you'll miss driving stick? I keep going back and forth. The 2 door looks awesome but I'm concerned about lack of room (although I could get a roof rack). 4 door (especially with the doors off) looks badass, but then I'm going with 10 speed auto. Ugh, I'm too indecisive.

For me I need an auto. It will be a family use vehicle. For you a two door should be okay especially since your kid should be able to get in and out on their own. My limit is 40K before TTL and dealer fee.

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[SwankyTiger]

with the survey pricing im at 38331 for base 2 door 2.7 sasquatch

 

[DonM]

I'm conflicted! I really don't need the Sasquatch package for off-roading purposes. It'll just be for the coolness factor. I still fell that I would want/need the 2.7 with the Sasquatch. But Base 4 door + Sasquatch + 2.7 = $40,100. Which is exactly were I wanted to land.

But, I can also do Big Bend 4 door + Auto + 4.27 E-Locker + 2.7 = $39,880. With this I get a 32's and probably a more reasonable DD vehicle with more than enough off-road gear. Plus I like the stock wheels and grill on the Big Bend. Also, I would most likely save $1,900 by not get the 2.7, as the 4.27 should be more than enough for the 2.3 with the 32's.

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[GotGOAT]

I'm conflicted! I really don't need the Sasquatch package for off-roading purposes. It'll just be for the coolness factor. I still fell that I would want/need the 2.7 with the Sasquatch. But Base 4 door + Sasquatch + 2.7 = $40,100. Which is exactly were I wanted to land.

But, I can also do Big Bend 4 door + Auto + 4.27 E-Locker + 2.7 = $39,880. With this I get a 32's and probably a more reasonable DD vehicle with more than enough off-road gear. Plus I like the stock wheels and grill on the Big Bend. Also, I would most likely save $1,900 by not get the 2.7, as the 4.27 should be more than enough for the 2.3 with the 32's.

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Squatch it! Actually, depending upon your off road use the BB may be better because of the daily driving. Having said that, if you are going without a mid package and are okay with the MIC top then I’d choose the BaseSquatch over BB every single time. It has better suspension, wheels (rims), and looks Fantabulous!

 

[sjp]

I'm thinking I'm going to have to eat a lot or ramen and eggs for a while to get that extra $6,600 for the Sasquatch goodness.

Yeah, and $8900 for the 2.7L automatic with Sasquatch and roof rack package ($3500 + $5000 + $400) for a grand total of just under $40K.

May have to make a package of ramen last for two meals.

On the bright side, I started low with a 2-door Base and haven't changed my mind on that or the color (AMB) so I suppose the sticker shock could be a lot worse.

 

[DonM]

Squatch it! Actually, depending upon your off road use the BB may be better because of the daily driving. Having said that, if you are going without a mid package and are okay with the MIC top then I’d choose the BaseSquatch over BB every single time. It has better suspension, wheels (rims), and looks Fantabulous!

I'm going 4 door and the soft-top. Not sure if I want a hardtop.

 

[indio22]

Definitely good points as well. It's such a tough call. We have a Mazda CX-5 for family duty. However, I would definitely want to use the Bronco for trips, etc.

Depends how many trips you go on. Personally, I buy based on everyday majority usage. What will benefit me most of the time driving, rather than one vacation a year or something like that. I haven't completely ruled out a 4 door model. But for sure in everyday usage, I'd rather drive a 2 door, would be more fun. I generally don't like driving longer vehicles in terms of maneuvering, parking, etc. I recently bought a used sports car. My wife complained the car was too low and had to flip the seat to get in back. I said what are you a senior citizen now? That shut her up fast, lol.

 

[uncledoodoo]

I'm more determined than ever to have the only Bronco under $30K (not counting what I do after I buy it)

 

[atonge40]

I'm more determined than ever to have the only Bronco under $30K (not counting what I do after I buy it)

 

[hemiblas]

I had a 4 door wildtrack on order, but I'm now leaning toward a 2 door base model as well. Add a 2" lift after the fact, throw on some 33s and wheels and wheel the heck out of it. I'll wait till pricing comes though.

 

[Wanted33]

I'm conflicted! I really don't need the Sasquatch package for off-roading purposes. It'll just be for the coolness factor. I still fell that I would want/need the 2.7 with the Sasquatch. But Base 4 door + Sasquatch + 2.7 = $40,100. Which is exactly were I wanted to land.

But, I can also do Big Bend 4 door + Auto + 4.27 E-Locker + 2.7 = $39,880. With this I get a 32's and probably a more reasonable DD vehicle with more than enough off-road gear. Plus I like the stock wheels and grill on the Big Bend. Also, I would most likely save $1,900 by not get the 2.7, as the 4.27 should be more than enough for the 2.3 with the 32's.

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Don, for a comparison my Jeep JL has the standard suspension, with 32's. That thing is more capable on the trails I use than I'll ever be. I guess it does depend on how you will you your Bronco. But, if you really want that "cool" factor I'm sure Ford has the Squatch package dialed in to make a nice DD. On, and BTW, I stay conflicted on which direction I'm going myself.......

Jim

 

[Wanted33]

I'm more determined than ever to have the only Bronco under $30K (not counting what I do after I buy it)

John, it looks like I'm going for that Bronco also. I started at the 4 door OB with all the bells and whistles, and worked my way down the trims to the 2 door base Bronco with the 2.3L manual. The only thing I might do is change the wheels, and tires for some 17" with 32's (but I don't know for sure if I'll even do that). That little base would fit my purpose nicely.

 

[Haystack]

I'm conflicted! I really don't need the Sasquatch package for off-roading purposes. It'll just be for the coolness factor. I still fell that I would want/need the 2.7 with the Sasquatch. But Base 4 door + Sasquatch + 2.7 = $40,100. Which is exactly were I wanted to land.

But, I can also do Big Bend 4 door + Auto + 4.27 E-Locker + 2.7 = $39,880. With this I get a 32's and probably a more reasonable DD vehicle with more than enough off-road gear. Plus I like the stock wheels and grill on the Big Bend. Also, I would most likely save $1,900 by not get the 2.7, as the 4.27 should be more than enough for the 2.3 with the 32's.

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If you look over on the Ranger forum there's a lot of guys running 32s with the 2.3/10sp/3.73 just fine as well.

 

[BigAl]

I don't know where I saved this from but I believe it's the Base interior, Right material, screen size, number of mode buttons, but it does have body color mirror caps so who knows

Picking back up with the interior discussion, I pulled these pics from the recent configurator 'hack'. Looks like the black/gray dash is accurate, only thing I noticed is that the grab handles in the base pictures look to be all gray plastic.

 

[JRYbronco]

And no center console grab handle. I'm, sure aftermarket will have plenty of options 6 months later.

Picking back up with the interior discussion, I pulled these pics from the recent configurator 'hack'. Looks like the black/gray dash is accurate, only thing I noticed is that the grab handles in the base pictures look to be all gray plastic.

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