Black Diamond to Base Switch?

[MotoCeptorMan]

My 2-door Black Diamond spec with 2.7 was just under $40k, until I decided to go ahead with the factory tow package. Something about keeping my Bronco under $40k just seemed right to me and even the tow package seemed like splurging.

Well, add the new $1,595.00 up charge for the automatic, and I'm out at that point.

Started looking at a Base today and am pleasantly surprised that I can spec one similarly to the Black Diamond I wanted for over $7k less!

I realize Black Diamond comes standard with some nicer equipment, locker, gearing, MGV, washout floor, etc.

However, I have a sincere question... What would I be missing out on that is worth $7k?

I think I could be content with the Base, but would appreciate some input from the Bronco experts here.


Thanks,

Blue Black Diamond/(May need to change name to Blue Base)

I'm in the same boat. Before the price change, I was considering BD and BL builds. Now, I'm reconsidering all options. For $40K, I can get a base SAS with aux switches and HD front bumper. I can live with the plastic rear bumper and will be able get some cool Wet Okole seat covers and have all the off-road tech but the Stabilizer Bar Disconnect. Hopefully, Ford will stop the price increases before they price me out of the Bronco marketplace.

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[Blue Bronco]

For those of us in Base camp, planning to add larger tires after taking delivery......what is the general consensus regarding a mild lift (perhaps just "leveling")?

My plan would be an inch or so of front suspension lift via new coil-overs/top mounts to level the stance.....then go with all-terrain 265/75-16 tires.

This type of setup could be nice, I think Bilstein may have similar: https://www.gorancho.com/products/leveling-systems/quicklift-loaded-leveling-system/

 

[ssolypop]

I think I could be content with the Base, but would appreciate some input from the Bronco experts here.


Blue Black Diamond/(May need to change name to Blue Base)

I think most of us could be content with a Base. It has the base capability needed to go off road and to be a daily driver. It also leaves a lot of room in your budget to customize it later for the way you end up using it.

Everything offered can be added later for a price and the good thing is that you will find used and discounted parts and accessories that will make it "your" Bronco. I'm focusing on the options that I want on day one and leaving other things for a later time. I plan on keeping this vehicle for 10+ years so I am in no hurry to get it perfect off the lot. It will be a work in progress probably for the life of the vehicle...

 

[Blue Bronco]

Still a capable vehicle and the stuff you mentioned are just wants. Drove a base YJ and JK for years, offroading and rock crawling and the like, and no issues.

Nice! I had a base YJ too, which handled the off-roading I did just fine as well.

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