Base Model Bronco Thread

[jaspercasidino]

All listed optional equipment here is part of the Sasquatch package. Says it somewhere else but my brain is melting from all the info coming out over the last few weeks. Auto 4WD is a part of the Advanced 4x4. Highly doubt Ford will offer that as a stand-alone when the only available options on the base model are squatch and aux switches. On the comparisons chart, pretty much everything listed as available for the base is a Sasquatch item. Will update this if I track down where I saw that originally.

No mention of advanced 4x4 as being included in Sasquatch package that I have seen in any of the literature.

What are the colors being offered in the base model? I've read that they are limited? Thanks.

No Race Red, Area 51, Cactus Grey or Cyber Orange for base.
https://www.ford.com/cmslibs/conten...ronco/2021/mediakit/21_Bronco_Color_Sheet.pdf

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[jaspercasidino]

That's what I have seen as well. It was listed as a $1000 option on some of the spreadsheets. That price may have been on the survey Ford sent out?

I made some of those spreadsheets and I just did a guess at the price and as far as I know it was not a survey option. Same for Aux switches. Hopefully these options are less.

 

[Cheshire]

FWIW....my Base Squatch build goes like this:

Base 4 Door - $33,200
2.7 V6 - $1,900
Sasquatch - $5,000
Destination - $1,495
Total - $41,595, no 2.7 - $39,695.

Now I'm keeping the soft top because that is a large chunk of the reason for my purpose., otherwise adding hardtop should bring my total to $42,295. That is like $8,600 less than a Badlands.

After a bunch of reading, I'm 50/50 on keeping the 2.3. Gearing and tranny should make the power output a non-issue. I just need it to move smartly, not going to be street racing it. Now if I go non-squatch then 2.7 for a little street racing on 30's.

I do have an alternate build, a Big Bend that goes like this:

Big Bend 4 Door - $35,880
Auto - $1,600
4.27 E-Locker - $500 (just a guess)
Destination - $1,495
Total - $39,475

My issue with the Sasquatch package is that I don't think I really want 35" tires, would rather have 33's. Big Bend gives me tires that are a touch over 32". Plus I like the grill and wheels better than what is on the Base.

But my issue with the Big Bend build is that I can get 4.46 E-Locker, similar size tires, auto, vinyl seats and floor and some better bumpers and bash plate for $41,640 with the Black Diamond.

Not to mention, BB and BD get me to the color choices I really want. It is this that will probably drive to something other than a Base model.

If by some magical landing of a unicorn and I could do a Base 4 Door with a 4.27 LSD in the back, front axle upgrade to the M210 and 255/75R17's, I think I'd be good. Vinyl seats and floor would be icing on the cake. Thinking that build should land me around $36,500ish.

Also think any build would include the aux switches.

Need to see B&P!!!

I can relate! Been thinking I want a Black Diamond/2.7L w/hardtop in Cyber Orange $44,835 msrp. I don't really want 35s either, but there is no denying they look great. Base/Squatch/2.7L w/hardtop is $42,285 msrp. That's $1589 less which gives more off-road kit, better clearance, more aggressive stance and cloth seats (Vinyl in S. Florida heat worries me).

I'd probably choose Base/Squatch/2.7L if I could get it in Cyber Orange and live with the extra noise. I've driven myself to the point of obsession over the C.O. color and the Base colors suck imo. I'm now hanging out w/Humpty Dumpty with no idea which way I'll go. It's a pity we can't spec these cars exactly the way we want! Every combo I come up with has things I don't like/want/need.

 

[Simon629]

I have my reservation for the base 4 door however I don’t want the black hardtop upgrade that the base only offers because it looks cheap and will fade over time as does the jeeps black hard tops do. I will be going with the big bend so I can get the paint matched hard top. ??

 

[Rivers90]

I’m sure this was covered somewhere. But can you fit a 33 on the 16x7 base wheel? I know 285 75 16 KO2 recommended 7.5 inch width at minimum.

It will fit and you're less likely to lose a bead when you air down.
The wider the rim the easier it is to have the tire come off the bead.

 

[www86aws]

if I get a base, I'm adding all option I can get:
Auto 2.7L sas... etc

I intend to use my bronco for speed offroad and I really love those wide tires on WT but the spec on ford website shows 315/70R17 (same as sasquatch). Did they just photoshoped that WT photo and made these tires look wide?

 

[SwankyTiger]

if the base has the option for a rear locker i will likely get that instead of the Sasquatch but we will see.

 

[Incognito]

if I get a base, I'm adding all option I can get:
Auto 2.7L sas... etc

I intend to use my bronco for speed offroad and I really love those wide tires on WT but the spec on ford website shows 315/70R17 (same as sasquatch). Did they just photoshoped that WT photo and made these tires look wide?

Yup.
Most don't realize that the 'shooped WT in every color has at least the equivalent of 305/65R17s on it. If not 33x13.50R17.
Wanna look like that, you'll need to get some Interco tires.

The latest spy pics of a black 4D preproduction mule shows what the 285/70R17s actually look like.
Way more tame.

 

[Staticclism]

I wonder if we will end up getting to see any reason world photos of the Base model other than when people's orders start getting delivered.

 

[DonM]

I beginning to change gears on my build. While I'd love to do a Big Bend to get Cactus Gray, I'd be looking at a ~$4,200 upcharge for the color. That's just silly, I can live with Carbonized Gray or AMB.

I was also thinking more of a rally raid style, but the idea of more of the old school skinny tire look is starting to sound better.

So the new thought is Base 4 Door + Aux Switches (will be adding lights)(hoping they won't much) + (big ? on if possible) 4.27 LSD + tire change to 235/85R16 (31.7") or 255/75R17 (32.1").

The gear change is primary desire, LSD if available. Will do E-Locker if only option to get the gearing. If not, not end of the world, I'd most likely upgrade to the 2.7 for the added grunt and stay with the open 3.73's.

I would like to stay skinny on the tires and hit the 32ish inch mark. If I can do it from factory/dealer great, if not I'll wait til they need replaced.

Estimating that will put me at ~$35,700 (w/destination) if 2.7 and no LSD/Locker then ~$36,900.

In comparison, Big Bend + Auto + Aux Switches + 4.27 E-Locker looks like ~$40K.

 

[AZHUND]

I wonder if we will end up getting to see any reason world photos of the Base model other than when people's orders start getting delivered.

This is my guess too - same thing happened for the 'unicorn' Gladiator Base models they quote the price of all the time to make people think they can get a $30k Jeep truck (until they get to the dealer and don't see any below $45k). I am curious in this one though as based on high-level specs alone, I might be in for a base and just upgrade the tires to whatever the stock steelies can handle... or just go with a Badlands with manual.... will see.

 

[Montana Bronco]

I have a Base 2-door model reserved, looking forward to it. I live a 7,500 feet elevation in Montana, and the turbo 4-cyl will have plenty of power for me. Getting the manual for sure. Not really interested in too many options other than a tow hitch (drift boat, so well under 500 lbs with trailer). Keeping it simple and close to $30K.

This will be my 4th Bronco, 82, 87, and a 94. For 20 years I have been saying if Ford brings the Bronco back I will buy one.

Color = Rapid Red or Velocity Blue

 

[Russ1Bronco]

yeah, I put “before wheeling and dealing and destination..”

I was thinking it’s easier to just talk MSRP on here as I figured everyone knows they are going to have to deal with destination, doc, TT&L, mandatory dealer adds.. etc with their dealer.

MSRP is a common value so makes it easy for the discussion.

You are correct though there is no way in hades anybody is getting OTD for under $30k that is for sure!

I was in my dealership on Friday..(9/11) talking to the "Bronco guy"...he says Ford will most likely offer A/Z and X plans on the vehicle...I'm eligible for the A/Z plan...so with me getting a 2 door base,with only the 10 speed,and the freight...I'm shooting for as close to 30k as possible.. if the X plan drops the base price down to 28,073...the A/Z plan should have it under 28k before options and freight...we'll see how it goes..

 

[DrewBronc21]

Rumor has it we may get Manual Sasquatch and that the Base 4door will be available with Manual. So I’m now looking at doing 4 door Base Mansquatch for under $40k.

 

[Garbone]

I wonder if we will end up getting to see any reason world photos of the Base model other than when people's orders start getting delivered.

I think no. We may see a base in 2022 once dealers have stock and need a loss leader on the lot. I do not expect to see one until I take delivery.

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