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I needed to make a trip from Calgary to Southern California earlier this month. I decided this would be a good opportunity to break in my 2 door OBX.
The weather on the 1st two days was challenging. It was -25c when I left Calgary and a winter storm was developing in the Pacific Northwest. From the crest of the Rockies to Spokane I was driving on packed snow and ice. From Spokane to Kennewick it was snowing hard and in many places the snow plows had only just begun their work. I used the 4H Slippery mode, kept my speed under 60mph and managed just fine.
The weather for the remainder of the trip was pretty good for January – some rain and fog but sunny and warmer as I got into California. Interstate driving almost entirely.
The features I liked (in no particular order):
The Bronco turned a lot of heads especially in So Cal. The gas station attendants in Oregon and Washington almost always wanted to talk about my ride. I heard a lot of interesting stories about their gen 1 and 2 vehicles. I only saw two other new Broncos on the entire trip.
The weather on the 1st two days was challenging. It was -25c when I left Calgary and a winter storm was developing in the Pacific Northwest. From the crest of the Rockies to Spokane I was driving on packed snow and ice. From Spokane to Kennewick it was snowing hard and in many places the snow plows had only just begun their work. I used the 4H Slippery mode, kept my speed under 60mph and managed just fine.
The weather for the remainder of the trip was pretty good for January – some rain and fog but sunny and warmer as I got into California. Interstate driving almost entirely.
The features I liked (in no particular order):
- Adaptive cruise control – very effective even in heavy So Cal freeway traffic
- Auto-start-stop function
- Blind spot warning lights – these quickly become second nature as you only need your peripheral vision
- 2.7L engine and automatic trans – I loved the acceleration and power for passing, smooth nearly seamless gear changes
- 4H Slippery mode – winter road conditions not a problem
- Heated steering and seats
- Arm rest positions
- Sound system
- 12” screen - I’m still getting used to the navigation system. I’ve used Garmin for so long but I don’t think it’ll be too hard to adjust
The Bronco turned a lot of heads especially in So Cal. The gas station attendants in Oregon and Washington almost always wanted to talk about my ride. I heard a lot of interesting stories about their gen 1 and 2 vehicles. I only saw two other new Broncos on the entire trip.
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