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I won’t get into to much detail, because enough good reviews have been posted. But I will try and hit on a couple of themes from the forum.

1. I took delivery yesterday at noon.
2. The dealer was great, Z plan honored, good deal on Ford warranty (first time I have bought one since the 90s).
3. Fit and finish is good. Top is definitely not the highlight of said fit and finish. Works well, quiet, but definitely gave away the headliner to cover the finished product IMO.
4. 2.7 is solid. Feels like the F150 acceleration and shifting wise. 10sp is not noticeable already. It should get even better in 1k miles or so.
5. Screen and cameras (High Package) are awesome. I would have been disappointed personally if I didn’t get them. I was torn, because the 8” screen was adequate, but wow, the 12” and cameras are the bomb.
6. No mirror whistle yet.
7. Had the front section of top off, got a pop up shower and the seats got wet, wet dogs, interior definitely seemed built for it. Popped the tops on, jumped in and good to go.
8. Took it on some seasonal roads, played with the modes (was in sand and used sand mode). Used trail turn assist to do a donut. The modes were cool, worked well and made sense. I think they will be better than I expected.
9. 18.6 mpg per the computer in mixed driving 100miles.
10. Stereo is just OK. Not as bad as I expected. It won’t be as high on my list of add ons as I initially guessed.

I can try and answer other questions if you have something Badlands specific?

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After a few days.

1. Golf clubs fit.
2. It’s a beast off road (not much challenging terrain, but a few mud holes and sand hills, two tracks etc.)
3. It’s awesome as a daily driver. Good sight lines, brakes, rides very smooth. Around town computer average MPG 19.6 so far. Driving fairly conservatively for break in.
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I added some under hood shots. After a week, I still love it!

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First, congratulations! Second, exact build exception of the lux package.
How are you liking cactus grey? Tending green or grey more?

super jealous but glad you’re enjoying it!
 

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Great ride! Those standard wheels look awesome against the Cactus Grey.
 
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First, congratulations! Second, exact build exception of the lux package.
How are you liking cactus grey? Tending green or grey more?

super jealous but glad you’re enjoying it!
It is Grey to my eye. it is dynamic and changes, but it's not as wide a range as in pictures. I was all about white, but got shamed into a color by my family (I have had about 15 white vehicles). I am 100% happy with it in person.
 

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Super excited to see the standard wheels on a NON-Squatch Badlands!!
Congrats on your beautiful new (color) Badlands! :D
 
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Can you take some pictures of the "fit and finish" of the MIC top. Is it more of an issue of the looks of the inside?
I can and yes, it's 100% underside. It just looks a bit rough and the material isn't what most would pick from an aesthetic standpoint. I am not picky and it doesn't bother me at all, but it's not the highlight of the Bronco. The flip side? The panels fit well, were easy to get out and back in, fit in the supplied bags and the finish seems durable. BTW, painted or gloss tops , for those who pan to take them off regularly and or go off road, will need to be very careful not to scratch them. I love the MIC finish even more after seeing it up close and already having to do a quick change in the rain.
 

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Nice.... Happy for you man!! How you liking the tires? I've heard back and forth reports on the bfg's... I got them with the optional wheels. Actually that's the only difference on our builds.. haha
 

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Nice.... Happy for you man!! How you liking the tires? I've heard back and forth reports on the bfg's... I got them with the optional wheels. Actually that's the only difference on our builds.. haha
I have had them before (Jeep LJ. Ranger 4x4). they work well in the sand, which in MI is about 90% of what we see. They pick up rocks like it's their job. They are pretty quiet and the ride and handling is excellent so far. I have no idea about the Good Year MTs, but I have never had a Good Year tire I liked, so it was easy for me to decide, based on liking the BFGs in the past. I may look to a 255/80/17 winter tire, just have to see how everything works in the snow.
 

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Saw one at the dealership yesterday - CO 4Dr Mannequin - after being underwhelmed by the BB and OBX that toured through in early May, I am so relieved/happy/content with the Badlands. This is the purpose built equipment feel I have been expecting.

How are the MGV seats after driving for a few hours? In the sun? Does just the driver side have bolster, or does the passenger side have it too?
 
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Saw one at the dealership yesterday - CO 4Dr Mannequin - after being underwhelmed by the BB and OBX that toured through in early May, I am so relieved/happy/content with the Badlands. This is the purpose built equipment feel I have been expecting.

How are the MGV seats after driving for a few hours? In the sun? Does just the driver side have bolster, or does the passenger side have it too?
So far the seats are super comfortable. Both sides are bolstered and my wife found it very comfortable too. We took my 77 YO mother and her friend to dinner. (They both climbed in, but I will get a step stool when we are with the older crew in our family). They both thought it was leather. I didn't notice any breathability issues so far, but its day 1. We were never in it for more than 45 minutes at one time.
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