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- Ed
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Hi everyone,
I got my call today from my local Ford dealer in Los Angeles and was told that Ford is allotting them only 100 new Broncos for 2021 and that I'm in that 100. That means I could get my new Bronco before the end of 2021. So, that's cool but... he also said that if I want the 2.7 6cyl, the manual transmission, or the Sasquatch package, it would not be delivered until 2022. Right now, I'd like a base model with auto transmission and the 6cyl. Here's what I'm biting my nails about and I'd like to see what other prospective Bronco buyers are thinking:
1. I've always been a Jeep driver and the one time I had a CJ or Wrangler with a 4 cylinder, I regretted it. The Bronco's 4 is turbo charged and I know that makes a difference but I plan to tow a light camping (single axle) off-road trailer with my Bronco so I assume that the 6cyl will be better for towing. Thoughts?
2. My feet are a little cold because, obviously, I haven't had a chance to sit in, see, or touch a real Bronco, yet. I'm wondering if it wouldn't be better to wait a year or two to let the 'newness' wear off of the Bronco, let Ford work out any bugs, and let them settle into a competition with Jeep for end of year sales, etc. Thoughts?
Right now, if I use the 'build' feature for a Bronco and the same for a Wrangler, I can get an identically equipped Wrangler for a few thousand less than a Bronco. I know that's like comparing apples and oranges to some of you but not for me. Any other Jeep owners want to chime in on their thoughts, especially if they are considering jumping ship from Jeep to Wrangler?
I have until January 31 to either commit or ask for my deposit back and wait until later. I'm honestly interested in what you guys are thinking or if you're having the same nail biting concerns I am about buying a Bronco sight unseen.
Thanks!
Ed
I got my call today from my local Ford dealer in Los Angeles and was told that Ford is allotting them only 100 new Broncos for 2021 and that I'm in that 100. That means I could get my new Bronco before the end of 2021. So, that's cool but... he also said that if I want the 2.7 6cyl, the manual transmission, or the Sasquatch package, it would not be delivered until 2022. Right now, I'd like a base model with auto transmission and the 6cyl. Here's what I'm biting my nails about and I'd like to see what other prospective Bronco buyers are thinking:
1. I've always been a Jeep driver and the one time I had a CJ or Wrangler with a 4 cylinder, I regretted it. The Bronco's 4 is turbo charged and I know that makes a difference but I plan to tow a light camping (single axle) off-road trailer with my Bronco so I assume that the 6cyl will be better for towing. Thoughts?
2. My feet are a little cold because, obviously, I haven't had a chance to sit in, see, or touch a real Bronco, yet. I'm wondering if it wouldn't be better to wait a year or two to let the 'newness' wear off of the Bronco, let Ford work out any bugs, and let them settle into a competition with Jeep for end of year sales, etc. Thoughts?
Right now, if I use the 'build' feature for a Bronco and the same for a Wrangler, I can get an identically equipped Wrangler for a few thousand less than a Bronco. I know that's like comparing apples and oranges to some of you but not for me. Any other Jeep owners want to chime in on their thoughts, especially if they are considering jumping ship from Jeep to Wrangler?
I have until January 31 to either commit or ask for my deposit back and wait until later. I'm honestly interested in what you guys are thinking or if you're having the same nail biting concerns I am about buying a Bronco sight unseen.
Thanks!
Ed
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