BaseSquatch vs Big Bend Medium Package

[bladen005]

I’m torn between purchasing a base with sasquatch… or getting the medium package with the Big Bend. They both come out to roughly $45.5k. I don't plan off-road often, but I like the feel of larger trucks and the lift. I’ve thought about doing an aftermarket lift, but don’t really feel comfortable doing it myself, and don’t want to risk losing my factory warranty… it’s either coming from the factory, or it isn’t happening. The extra safety and convenience features of the Big Bend really appeal to me (lane-keep assist, reverse sensors, heated seats, remote start, auto door unlock/lock, etc.). I just can’t get over the apparently smaller Bronco without the signature Sasquatch look. However, the Big Bend feaures will help me out in the long run. Please help me decide.

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[MNBigfoot]

Base Sasquatch, not even close. In the end you'll want the tires and lift, you'll drop $3-4k, and you'll be undergeared, with the small axles and open diffs. The plain Broncos just look underwhelming.

 

[Moto26]

Get what really suits your wants and needs best. Be honest with yourself.

 

[Tdub0527]

From your post it sounds like your deciding between looks (lift, bigger tires) of the base Sasquatch or the comforts of the Big Bend. If you don’t plan on getting into off-roading I think the Big Bend is your best bet. I have a Big Bend and love it. I think there are also some things you can do to get your desired look without doing a lift.

 

[Victoryengineer]

Looks like you're going to have to settle one way or the other unless you can pony up some more money to get it all. All things have a cost so you can either afford everything or you can't.

 

[DonM]

I’m torn between purchasing a base with sasquatch… or getting the medium package with the Big Bend. They both come out to roughly $45.5k. I don't plan off-road often, but I like the feel of larger trucks and the lift. I’ve thought about doing an aftermarket lift, but don’t really feel comfortable doing it myself, and don’t want to risk losing my factory warranty… it’s either coming from the factory, or it isn’t happening. The extra safety and convenience features of the Big Bend really appeal to me (lane-keep assist, reverse sensors, heated seats, remote start, auto door unlock/lock, etc.). I just can’t get over the apparently smaller Bronco without the signature Sasquatch look. However, the Big Bend feaures will help me out in the long run. Please help me decide.

I had the same debate. I went Base Sasquatch 4 DR with the 2.3. In the end, I just wanted the better drivetrain in the event that I'd start off-roading. I've finally took her off-road the other day, on the nice sandy beaches of southeast Texas. The big tires at street pressure with the rear locker engaged made it easy work. I think it also helps the Bronco carries a lot of weight. Now would the Big Bend with the locker have made it, yep. Would it have been a little hairier, probably. Tires are a lot skinnier on the Big Bend.

Back to the question though....I think replacing the stock tires with more of an AT tread and all black wall will help with the visuals.

Also, have you thought of an Outer Banks? Only because there appears to much better tire selections.

After have 12K on mine, I'm beginning to think that an Outer Banks with more of an AT tire would have been the better play, but the Base Sasquatch is loved by the family and it is my youngest favorite for road trips.

 

[swami37]

Flip a coin

 

[‘21OBX]

Base Sasquatch it’s the better value. If your handy you can add backup sensors and heated seats yourself for under $400. If you want nice leather Katskins with heat I think people have been saying around $1600( less if you shop eBay and install yourself. The lane assist is meh. The front rear lockers, better gearing is stuff you cannot add for a low cost and will give you better resale value if you ever want to part with it.

 

[Garemlin]

Only you can make that decision. Creature comforts or cool lifted look. Sounds like either way you go you may have regrets.

Solution: Big Bend Sasquatch.

Yeah it's more money. But you will have everything you want. And best of all the one thing you don't want. Buyers remorse.

 

[old goat]

I'm going BB with mid package for the creature comforts plus I'm adding larger tires , ordered mine with 4.27 gears & auto 10 sp.
might go with different wheels , still up in the air with that.
Ohh and it's a 2door HPR

 

[Stache12]

In my early days of deciding on the Bronco I was in a similar situation. The options of the mid package you can get on big bend or black diamond appealed to me and would be nice, but it came down to choosing between sasquatch and those options. The value seems to be really great with base + sasquatch, and the only options I really cared about with mid was heated seats. So I went base with squatch. It sounds like you are considering base squatch purely on the look, so I would go big bend and just get a more aggressive tire when the stock tires wear out. You can achieve a similar look just doing this.

 

[BigBendBW]

I’m torn between purchasing a base with sasquatch… or getting the medium package with the Big Bend. They both come out to roughly $45.5k. I don't plan off-road often, but I like the feel of larger trucks and the lift. I’ve thought about doing an aftermarket lift, but don’t really feel comfortable doing it myself, and don’t want to risk losing my factory warranty… it’s either coming from the factory, or it isn’t happening. The extra safety and convenience features of the Big Bend really appeal to me (lane-keep assist, reverse sensors, heated seats, remote start, auto door unlock/lock, etc.). I just can’t get over the apparently smaller Bronco without the signature Sasquatch look. However, the Big Bend feaures will help me out in the long run. Please help me decide.

I’ll be honest with you, I’m more than satisfied with the loom and stance of the Big Bend even stock. Pictures don’t do it justice. Now, clearly there’s a difference in the Squatch in height and stance as it’s much more aggressive. You will get much better gas mileage (sorry, petroleum, just too expensive to call it gas right now) with the Big Bend and it sounds like comfort and features mean more to you. You can always add a 33” tire when the factory tires need replacing and get a little more aggressive look. I love the Squatch but I’m satisfied with the Big Bend stock at least for now.

 

[MyBroncoNotYours]

Badlands is $44.5k - that’s what I’d go with. You get almost everything the Sasquatch has and washout floors and vinyl seats

 

[710-oil-614]

I was between BaseSquatch and Black DIamond + mid. I went with BaseSquatch and before it arrived I started to regret it but now that it is here I wouldn't want it any other way.

I did add heated seats after market because I think those are necessary (in Ohio at least) to fully enjoy the soft top as much of the year as possible.

Beyond that - to me, there is nothing gained by adding all the tech and luxury features to a purpose built off road rig. road noise is still a factor, the tops still creak or leak air, the windows are still going to wobble when you open the door, all the issues that are there are still going to be there you'll just have spent a lot more for them.

I know the additional money I did spend went towards goodies like lockers, rear end, bilstein shocks, 35s, etc.

 

[Theowlhoothoot]

I’m torn between purchasing a base with sasquatch… or getting the medium package with the Big Bend. They both come out to roughly $45.5k. I don't plan off-road often, but I like the feel of larger trucks and the lift. I’ve thought about doing an aftermarket lift, but don’t really feel comfortable doing it myself, and don’t want to risk losing my factory warranty… it’s either coming from the factory, or it isn’t happening. The extra safety and convenience features of the Big Bend really appeal to me (lane-keep assist, reverse sensors, heated seats, remote start, auto door unlock/lock, etc.). I just can’t get over the apparently smaller Bronco without the signature Sasquatch look. However, the Big Bend feaures will help me out in the long run. Please help me decide.

Ez. Buy base squatch and you can upgrade seats via katzkin. Either base squatch or black diamond.

Tires, rim, and suspension for me our Big Bend came out for about 3k and we still don't have lockers.

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