Base Model Bronco Thread

[wilmerfjohnson]

I hqd a moment of weakness, and reserved a 2 door first edition on launch night. After the euphoria faded, I remembered the Bronco of my youth, the base model is the true Bronco - so I reserved a base. I plan to buy both, and keep the base as plain as vanilla as possible with locking differentials and nothing else.

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[lenitech]

I hqd a moment of weakness, and reserved a 2 door first edition on launch night. After the euphoria faded, I remembered the Bronco of my youth, the base model is the true Bronco - so I reserved a base. I plan to buy both, and keep the base as plain as vanilla as possible with locking differentials and nothing else.

Yep, my 72 is as bare bones as it gets. Power steering, power door locks, power windows, cruise control, 8" touchscreen, don't have to get out to lock the hubs, this base model is a darn near luxury vehicle.

 

[yankee hat with no brim]

the base might be the best buy out of all of the packages.

 

[da_jokker]

Yeah it seems to me that Ford did something to make the "Base" as inexpensive as possible to be under that 30K mark so they can claim it. I think that is why the price is so steep when you jump up to the next model.

I wonder if the mystery is not in the Standard Package... I can't seem to find it right now, but even though each trim has a "Standard"... the code for it is different so I'm thinking there are some differences not know at this time.

Think I found it... Base gets 101A but BB gets 221A.. don't know what those differences are or if they simply translate into those minimal items you guys have already brought up.

 

[dejones64]

I'm not knowledgeable enough on all the research for upgrades or the diy. Will bite the bullet to go with Big Bend. Just want to get in and drive with some of the creature comforts.

 

[Deleted member]

@toystwo and @tmobileguy, you both are correct in that the Base model is extremely well equipped. So much so that I am rethinking my initial decision to get a Black Diamond. I am seriously considering a Base Trim instead.

If I do select the Base, I will add the Sasquatch package as it offers almost everything that would be needed for off road use. I will also add the Auxiliary switches. I know I will have to order the automatic transmission; my only decision is which engine to get.

The three items I will want are rock rails, better protection underneath, and more useful bumpers. I know the HD modular bumper is an option and there is debate as to if the rock rails are attached to the body or frame.

My question is this...will the aftermarket be able to supply these items in a reasonable time frame (under one year)? Jeeps have numerous options available; some of these are better than the factory pieces (think front and rear bumpers for instance). Of these three items, are there any where I should get the factory pieces? What is the difference between the bash plate and the upgraded bash plate anyway?

 

[blkreaper]

Not joking- I will probably end up with a base as our second one.. I made two reservations..

are you looking to adopt a grown child? I may fit that bill lol

 

[Deleted member]

@tmobileguy, thank you!

 

[Southside_Ray]

With my price point of affordability being around $35k I'll probably be looking at a 2door base (auto) with the rapid red color, since I can't get orange... Don't think I'll do the quach as I plan on doing a decent amount of highway driving.

With destination charges & automatic will be around $3k. I want to see what options are available for it though before I know for sure. I do like the BB as well.

 

[tokyo]

I know I will have to order the automatic transmission; my only decision is which engine to get.

I have never found myself saying "dang.. this thing has too much power" and if the 2.7 is only $1k~$2k add (since you are already getting the auto) I would get that with no looking back..

Horsepower is like money and computer memory.. no such thing as too much.

 

[BE_]

Horsepower is like money and computer memory.. no such thing as too much.

this is a lie. windows 10 can only handle 2TB of random access memory. so 2,001GB of memory is too much.

 

[Deleted member]

@tokyo, I appreciate your advice. The engine decision really comes down to price. I have a price range and I would like to keep this purchase within that range. Obviously, the cost of the Sasquatch package is important as is the cost of the Auxiliary switches. And I have to get the automatic. If the the price of the V6 fits within that range, then great. If not, I will live without it.

I have driven the Ranger with the 2.3 and the 10spd automatic. I know it isn't the same thing; but I find it has ample power available.

 

[yankee hat with no brim]

@tokyo, I appreciate your advice. The engine decision really comes down to price. I have a price range and I would like to keep this purchase within that range. Obviously, the cost of the Sasquatch package is important as is the cost of the Auxiliary switches. And I have to get the automatic. If the the price of the V6 fits within that range, then great. If not, I will live without it.

I have driven the Ranger with the 2.3 and the 10spd automatic. I know it isn't the same thing; but I find it has ample power available.

4 cyl turbos pack a peppy punch. I have noticed a delay with certain ones of those. I really hate the hesitation. I can only imagine how much power the 6 turbo will give you. I want it

if anyone is coming from a cheaper 4 clyn engine the 2.3 willl be leaps and bounds better and noticable

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