Forgive me Father, for I have had impure Jeep thoughts…

[Parrett]

Recently I’ve found myself doing the unthinkable, looking at the J@@p national inventory site. I went on a trip and Avis gave me a 4 door Wrangler. It was nice having the front panels off and having that off-road feel of a vehicle. I’m a July 14th order with no build date in site. I guess it all goes back to dating, “If I can’t have a 10, I’ll settle for a 7.”

I’ve done the Off-Roadeo and fell in love with Bronco even more. I don’t want to settle for what shortcomings the Wrangler has to offer. I guess I needed to vent or get support from others that have had these evil thoughts to get me through the next 3-24 months that I may have to wait.

I’ll have to just stare at the photo of the side by side that I took driving past a Ford dealer in GA to help me get by.

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[InTheShift]

Stay strong, brother. It will come.

 

[bigblueboing]

I rented a jeep once too. It’s more like a 2 compared to bronco. Piece of trash.

 

[NurseA.J]

Recently I’ve found myself doing the unthinkable, looking at the J@@p national inventory site. I went on a trip and Avis gave me a 4 door Wrangler. It was nice having the front panels off and having that off-road feel of a vehicle. I’m a July 14th order with no build date in site. I guess it all goes back to dating, “If I can’t have a 10, I’ll settle for a 7.”

I’ve done the Off-Roadeo and fell in love with Bronco even more. I don’t want to settle for what shortcomings the Wrangler has to offer. I guess I needed to vent or get support from others that have had these evil thoughts to get me through the next 3-24 months that I may have to wait.

I’ll have to just stare at the photo of the side by side that I took driving past a Ford dealer in GA to help me get by.

Stay strong, I also had a 7/14 evening reservation and my blend date is Monday 4/4. It’s a long wait but it’s happening finally. Don’t settle for less.

 

[MNBigfoot]

I was afraid this was another thread about putting 20 inch rims on a Bronco.

 

[LowerSlowerDelaware]

Dealers like Granger and Chapman had lease/buyback deals on Jeeps while waiting on your Bronco order

 

[Happy]

I could probably be persuaded by a CJ model...maybe, perhaps.
But not any model following the CJ.

I really like the stark metal dash, metal everything (until it rusts) of the older CJ's.
We had a 79 and it had a clunk. Took it back to the dealer and all it was, was it was missing a motor mount. Nothing too bad!!!! But really liked the off roadness and looks.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Dealers like Granger and Chapman had lease/buyback deals on Jeeps while waiting on your Bronco order

This would have been on my radar a LONG time ago if I didnt have a build by now.

My Ford dealer has a new(to them) Dodge/Jeep dealership now also.
Look for something like that and see if they'll work with you.

 

[Baja71]

Let’s be real. They both have shortcomings. Get the one you really want. I like to have both.

 

[MikeD]

Honestly it’s worth the wait, we picked up our Wildtrak last night and it exceeded every expectation we had.

 

[88to21bronco]

I'm a Ford guy at heart, and I've had my Bronco for 10 months and love it.

That having been said, if you have the itch and the financial ability, buy a Jeep as a stopgap. They are after all what the Bronco was designed to compete with. If I were in your shoes, I might buy a slightly used Jeep and sell it when the Bronco came in.

I guess I'm too practical to declare blind allegiance to Bronco without giving props to a good not great vehicle in the Jeep.

 

[BroncoJLandCJ]

I bought a JLU while waiting for my Bronco. That was two years ago. Actually like it. Still waiting.

 

[PrepVet]

I miss my old JK. Loved that little thing.

 

[Baja71]

I could probably be persuaded by a CJ model...maybe, perhaps.
But not any model following the CJ.

I really like the stark metal dash, metal everything (until it rusts) of the older CJ's.
We had a 79 and it had a clunk. Took it back to the dealer and all it was, was it was missing a motor mount. Nothing too bad!!!! But really liked the off roadness and looks.

The best CJ is a TJ. I’ve had two CJ7s and absolutely loved them, but I’d never trade my TJ for one. Same goes for my ‘71 Early Bronco, I like it better. TJ has everything good about a CJ (except the cool basic CJ looks) and much more to offer, like a coil sprung non buckboard ride. Getting old, I guess.
Hoping to feel the same about the new Bronco someday. If it ever comes. It will come, won’t it?

 

[Gabby]

I find myself looking at the TJs... we've all done it.

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