Big Bend beats Black Diamond!

[Cheshire]

I priced a Big Bend that has the ALL Black Diamond capabilities except seats and flooring. SURPRISINGLY, the Big Bend is CHEAPER and LOOKS BETTER than the Black Diamond. See the photos and pricing and decide which looks better. Here's why I think the Big Bend is better.

Big Bend has
- Better looking grille
- Allows Signature headlights ($795)
- Optional Rear Diff Locker (BD Std)
- Optional Heavy Duty Bumper (BD Std)
- Optional Rock Rail (BD Std)
- Optional Aux Switches (BD Std)
- Aluminum wheels Std
- Cloth seats & carpet (preferred for me in Miami Beach, don't care much one way or the other)

Black Diamond
- No Signature headlight option
- Ugly grille (imo)
- Steel rims Std (BB Std, optional pictured $995)
- Vinyl seats & rubber floors (others prefer this)
- AT tires Std

I added all options to Big Bend that are standard on the Black Diamond which included EVERYTHING necessary for off-roading. Also added the pretty headlights and Aux switches. Added aluminum rims to BD. I'd ride BB street tires and replace with ATs later. Don't you think the BB looks a lot better??

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[ausherpharmd]

I'm think I'm going to stick with black diamond because I like the seats and floor better on BD, but I noticed this yesterday too. And quite disappointed the signature lights aren't available on BD.

 

[BabyDoc1012]

I am hoping that is something is added later. I don’t see why they wouldn’t be. But honestly the regular lights have grown on me. I think I would opt for Big Bend if the signature headlights also got the LED taillights.

 

[Beach_Bum]

Any trim pales in comparison to the BB grill ?. Many have criticized the BB for having carpet vs the washout interior. It all depends on your usage. It seems as there is a regular contingent that tromps through mud without concern. And then there are others where washable mats suit their need. To each their own. (Note: Are you sure the rock rails are included on the BD? I know originally they were listed as standard, but some noted that they became optional in the B/P. I plan on adding rock rails aftermarket for a cheaper price. Ford's are only body mounted. I can get the same rail for $200 cheaper. )

 

[cdoublev]

Just a heads up. You’re missing the rock rails on the BB so if you add those to be equal with standard BD equipment then they’ll pretty much break even

 

[Cheshire]

Any trim pales in comparison to the BB grill ?. Many have criticized the BB for having carpet vs the washout interior. It all depends on your usage. It seems as there is a regular contingent that tromps through mud without concern. And then there are others where washable mats suit their need. To each their own. (Note: Are you sure the rock rails are included on the BD? I know originally they were listed as standard, but some noted that they became optional in the B/P. I plan on adding rock rails aftermarket for a cheaper price. Ford's are only body mounted. I can get the same rail for $200 cheaper. )

Rock rails are standard on Badlands and Black Diamond, but appear as a paid option on B&P contrary to the standard features that are documented all over the place. I believe this is a bug in the B&P release that will be corrected.

 

[Yolobaggins]

I would agree with this but

Big bend has the cheapest looking wheels
The ugliest looking interior that I for sure would replace almost instantly with Katzkin

 

[Cheshire]

Just a heads up. You’re missing the rock rails on the BB so if you add those to be equal with standard BD equipment then they’ll pretty much break even

Look again on my price list. Rock rail on Big Bend is there.

 

[Beach_Bum]

Rock rails are standard on Badlands and Black Diamond, but appear as a paid option on B&P contrary to the standard features that are documented all over the place. I believe this is a bug in the B&P release that will be corrected.

I knew they were standard in the literature, but many were surprised to have to pay for them as an option at the BD trim. BB doesn't include them, but they can be optioned. I won't. RKR Rails

 

[PowPow]

Dude. I'm with you. I wanted to go BD, but after pricing it out and comparing... As of today, I'm all in BB. The LED headlamps are the big driver for me. And I went tube steps vs rock rails. But yeah man. I agree.

Next do a BB, with all added options, comparison to a "stock" OBX... Pretty much same car, but BB is like $3k cheaper.

 

[RLW]

Is it wrong for me to assume that if you wanted the signature lighting a year or two down the road that would be an easy do it your self up grade?
Not sure how much they would charge, but seems like you could pop the old ones out and hopefully they have the same wiring connection.
A little more complicated than changing the grill but probably not much.

 

[Blue76]

I would probably stay with the standard bumper and rock rails on BB because aftermarket will have so many more options to choose from.

 

[EvlNvrDys]

I'll give you the cost point on this, and some of the things from BB I do prefer.. OK well it's really just the signature lights.

What the BD does for me over the BB is the interior. I prefer MGV over the cloth. And NEITHER one has wheels or tires (too small) that if keep longer than to just drive home.

It's going to come down to which specific items you want, and which you can do without. I think both trims have their plusses, but neither makes the perfect Bronco for me @ that price point (which is where I am)

 

[Cheshire]

I'll give you the cost point on this, and some of the things from BB I do prefer.. OK well it's really just the signature lights.

What the BD does for me over the BB is the interior. I prefer MGV over the cloth. And NEITHER one has wheels or tires (too small) that if keep longer than to just drive home.

It's going to come down to which specific items you want, and which you can do without. I think both trims have their plusses, but neither makes the perfect Bronco for me @ that price point (which is where I am)

I hear you! At this price point, I'd take the BB grille/headlight combo w/cloth as I don't want to sweat in vinyl in S. Florida.

I'm actually mostly set on the Badlands, but to be fair to myself and my wallet, I need to identify and consider my best cheaper alternative. Mine used to be the BD, when I wanted Cyber Orange, but now I'm A51 and really like the face of this BB. Rear diff lock is the thing I really need on these lower trims.

 

[BroncoJay]

We all have opinions
I love the BD grille, I think the BB has the ugliest one and worse wheel combos

I like the BD has an upgraded wheel selection and for what I do the MGV is a must have

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