Base Model Bronco Thread

[Garbone]

Yeah mid is the only reason I still considering jumping up, but paying for the priviledge of buying a 1500 package is still hard for me to justify.

I feel the same way about getting the rear lockers. For BB 2.7 Locker I can get Base 2.7 Squatch.

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[Ajusaf]

Yeah mid is the only reason I still considering jumping up, but paying for the priviledge of buying a 1500 package is still hard for me to justify.

Here's what i calculated and its so close ($1,365 difference) that might as well bump up to BD otherwise BASE with the same features and no mid pkg total would be $ 35,800 7k less than BB



Big Bend: $35,880 + below = $42,880

2.7L with 10 speed - $3600

Mid Package - $1500

Modular Hardtop Black - $1900



Black Diamond: $38,545 + below = $44,245

2.7L with 10 speed - $3500

Mid Package - $1500

Hard Top Molded in Carbonized Grey: $700

 

[DonM]

I feel the same way about getting the rear lockers. For BB 2.7 Locker I can get Base 2.7 Squatch.

Kinda on the same current thought. I was maybe thinking BB + Auto + 4.27 E-Locker + Mid Package. I have it calculated at $39,580. No 2.7 as I think it will be fine going 2.3 with the 4.27's. But you are right Base + 2.7 + Squatch is about $40,100.

For me it is either Mid Package or 2.7 on the BB, not both. Maybe neither and hopefully add the M210 upfront a la carte!

Now if I can add Front M210 + Front and Rear Limited Slip with 4.27 gears + 32"/33" tires to the Base 4 Door for like $2500-$3000, I'd do that.

 

[tokyo]

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.

I think it will be pretty easy to find 17" 32's as take-offs from other models. I got some polished 20" wheels from a platinum with brand new ~32.5' Goodyear Kevlar take-offs with <50 miles on them for my F-150, mounted balanced and installed from the dealer for $800. Straight profit for them and good deal for me. Everyone happy.

I doubt any issues with fitment of 32~33 wheels/tires.

32~33 is a sweet spot for tire size I have found. And they look great on a 2-door although smallish on a 4-door.

So a sub $30k base that looks good and will be very capable and comfortable is definitely doable I think.

If they had an $800 locking rear diff option that would be perfect.

After living with the 2.7 10AT though I don't think I could give it up.

So dream for me would be:
$28,500 base
$600 tow package
$800 Locking diff (just a dream, no inside info)
$3,500 2.7 10AT

= $33,400 MSRP before any wheeling and dealing or destination charges etc. Maybe try and get the dealer to throw in his next set of take-offs from another model from someone who wants to go bigger right off the lot.

Basically the only thing pushing me over $30k is that sweet 2.7 10AT combo and I think I will miss that more often than I will miss the $3,500.

 

[BroncoFanBoy]

Here's what i calculated and its so close ($1,365 difference) that might as well bump up to BD otherwise BASE with the same features and no mid pkg total would be $ 35,800 7k less than BB



Big Bend: $35,880 + below = $42,880

2.7L with 10 speed - $3600

Mid Package - $1500

Modular Hardtop Black - $1900



Black Diamond: $38,545 + below = $44,245

2.7L with 10 speed - $3500

Mid Package - $1500

Hard Top Molded in Carbonized Grey: $700

Yep, I am having trouble swallowing the 47.7k price tag (inc destination) for a vehicle that has no luxury features other than a few things in the MID and still on 32s.
I figure I can get 4dr base 2.7,switches, hardtop for 38ish, then either sas or new wheels/tires and be between 40 and 43k.

 

[Wanted33]

Yeah mid is the only reason I still considering jumping up, but paying for the priviledge of buying a 1500 package is still hard for me to justify.

That was my thought exactly. We have to pay nearly 5K just to get to spend $1600 more for some goodies that are probably worth 1K. That's some tough tough math for me to wrap my mind around. My Bronco is basically going to be my "Old Man's" play toy. And, since my other vehicles have all those goodies I think I can do without them on the Bronco. So, as it is now I think I'm going with a Velocity Blue 2 door base with nothing else and be done. Wheels, and tires can come whenever I get the urge.

 

[BroncoFanBoy]

That was my thought exactly. We have to pay nearly 5K just to get to spend $1600 more for some goodies that are probably worth 1K. That's some tough tough math for me to wrap my mind around. My Bronco is basically going to be my "Old Man's" play toy. And, since my other vehicles have all those goodies I think I can do without them on the Bronco. So, as it is now I think I'm going with a Velocity Blue 2 door base with nothing else and be done. Wheels, and tires can come whenever I get the urge.

If you can wait, you will probably have the pick of many 32 inch take offs if you go that route. I don’t think I could roll on the 30.5” street tires (I think) for more than a week.

 

[tonyxit]

I think it will be pretty easy to find 17" 32's as take-offs from other models. I got some polished 20" wheels from a platinum with brand new ~32.5' Goodyear Kevlar take-offs with <50 miles on them for my F-150, mounted balanced and installed from the dealer for $800. Straight profit for them and good deal for me. Everyone happy.

I doubt any issues with fitment of 32~33 wheels/tires.

32~33 is a sweet spot for tire size I have found. And they look great on a 2-door although smallish on a 4-door.

So a sub $30k base that looks good and will be very capable and comfortable is definitely doable I think.

If they had an $800 locking rear diff option that would be perfect.

After living with the 2.7 10AT though I don't think I could give it up.

So dream for me would be:
$28,500 base
$600 tow package
$800 Locking diff (just a dream, no inside info)
$3,500 2.7 10AT

= $33,400 MSRP before any wheeling and dealing or destination charges etc. Maybe try and get the dealer to throw in his next set of take-offs from another model from someone who wants to go bigger right off the lot.

Basically the only thing pushing me over $30k is that sweet 2.7 10AT combo and I think I will miss that more often than I will miss the $3,500.

you need to add $1495 dest chg from ford...that ain't going away

 

[BroncoJay]

I wanted to keep the price around 40k for the 2 door... I can pretty much load up a base and do that (survey pricing). The BD goes over...way over, when I add the V6/Auto, Sas and trailering package. I mean, we are in AZ...does vinyl really matter that much? I like it for my dogs (hair issues with Fords carpet/ cloth seats). Today, I am leaning base or BB.

With Granger pricing for me
BD 2 door
$35,129?
2.7 AT $3500
Sasquatch $4500
Tow $600
Roof rails $400

Total not including sales tax- $44,129?
Doable for me..

 

[tonyxit]

If you can wait, you will probably have the pick of many 32 inch take offs if you go that route. I don’t think I could roll on the 30.5” street tires (I think) for more than a week.

You could roll on them....just may not want to be seen rolling on them....kinda like the Moped or the fat girl....fun to ride just so no one see's you

 

[Nomadin]

Does anyone know how much bigger the tire can be on the factory steel wheels? I actually kinda like the look of the steelies, but the fender gap is pretty extreme. I think 32" is a great fit aesthetically. Just curious how far you can go without replacing the wheels.

 

[KDAber64]

With Granger pricing for me
BD 2 door
$35,129?
2.7 AT $3500
Sasquatch $4500
Tow $600
Roof rails $400

Total not including sales tax- $44,129?
Doable for me..

That's about my limit...then you add the tax and we go over! Damn tax...... But if I don't do the Sasquatch I would be good. However, I wish we didn't have to get those pricey wheels with the Sasquatch and just up the tires to 35's with all the other goodies for like $3k or something.... ok I'm rambling.

 

[Wanted33]

If you can wait, you will probably have the pick of many 32 inch take offs if you go that route. I don’t think I could roll on the 30.5” street tires (I think) for more than a week.

We're of the same mind. I've bought quite a few take-off items in the past at great deals. I can roll the 30's for more than a week, but not much more.

 

[BroncoFanBoy]

You could roll on them....just may not want to be seen rolling on them....kinda like the Moped or the fat girl....fun to ride just so no one see's you

Lol, only driving after sunset in the poorly lit areas.

 

[Wanted33]

Does anyone know how much bigger the tire can be on the factory steel wheels? I actually kinda like the look of the steelies, but the fender gap is pretty extreme. I think 32" is a great fit aesthetically. Just curious how far you can go without replacing the wheels.

Check the Tire Rack website. They have the '21 bronco listed for tires, but that's all right now. I looked at 16' tires a few days ago, but I'm old and can't tell you now what I looked at.

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