Having a hard time making a decision

[Jon_chimpo]

I just built one on build and price.

I just tried again. Doesn’t do it for me.
4 door, sas, 2.3, 7mt, mic, steel bumper.

My only must have is 2-door. Lol!

Everyone is different. I have zero need for any cameras or the other technological doodads like lane assist, adaptive cruise control, sound system, etc. My current order is a base with 2.7L. It'd be perfect with MGV, wash-out floor, and 4.46 gears with at least a rear locker. I know that a bare-bones Black Diamond would fulfill those additional dreams, but I'd lose any price protection that I MIGHT have. I ordered in January 2022. And the $8790 increase in price would be hard to swallow.

that’s nuts! I’m on my second dealer. First was being real wishy washy when it came to pricing. Come to find out they are on the dealer hall of shame.

pretty sure I’ll have it squared away by order day. Then MY23 will come out with a whole new set of shit to choose from.

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[MNBigfoot]

1. 2 versus 4 door
2. Manual vs auto.
3. Sasquatch vs stock
4. Interior: cloth vs MGV vs leather
5. Base vs mid vs high vs luxe

Answering those 5 questions will present you with a much shorter list of candidates. Then you can fine tune your wants versus your budget from there.

I wanted 2 door manual, Sasquatch, MGV, with Base. My options from there were Black Diamond vs Badlands. I chose Badlands because I wanted the sway bar disconnect. The Sasquatch package is a ripoff in the Badlands configuration, but it’s what I wanted.

This is a great starting point, however only doing it that way you miss out on what some of those features are going to cost you. I wanted washouts, if I would've ignored the Base, I would've realized washouts were going to cost me $5500(?) on my build. And washouts aren't worth $5500 to me.

 

[wetdog]

Everyone's needs and wants will be different
Base man squatch for me was awesome leather seats next month and I will be happy

Just make sure you get the important stuff from the dealer
Lockers
Interior trim
Ect.

 

[jbellousux]

This is a great starting point, however only doing it that way you miss out on what some of those features are going to cost you. I wanted washouts, if I would've ignored the Base, I would've realized washouts were going to cost me $5500(?) on my build. And washouts aren't worth $5500 to me.

By “Base,” I meant the base package and not the Base model.

Unless I’m mistaken, washout floors are only available on models that offer MGV. That limits you to the Black Diamond, Badlands or Everglades. Of course you can still opt for leather with washouts, although that seems a bit incongruous to me.

My Badlands Mansquatch has the base package only. No other options except locking lug nuts. It’s my toy. Not a kid-hauler or my daily driver. I love it and have no regrets about not ordering more on it.

 

[MNBigfoot]

By “Base,” I meant the base package and not the Base model.

Unless I’m mistaken, washout floors are only available on models that offer MGV. That limits you to the Black Diamond, Badlands or Everglades. Of course you can still opt for leather with washouts, although that seems a bit incongruous to me.

My Badlands Mansquatch has the base package only. No other options except locking lug nuts. It’s my toy. Not a kid-hauler or my daily driver. I love it and have no regrets about not ordering more on it.

I understood you were referring to the standard package.

 

[BSheppard]

It was pretty easy for me. I wanted ALL the options!

Really wanted some options that they don’t offer. Like ventilated seats and a V8 option.

So that meant a Wildtrak or Badlands and there was no HOSS system back when I ordered so Badlands won out pretty easily.

The color was the hardest. Started off with Area 51 until I saw it in person. Then went back and forth between white, cyber orange and race red. Race red won out.

Could not be happier with it. About 5000 miles now and would order the same thing given the chance.

For about $60k it is a lot or toy for the money IMO.

 

[Jon_chimpo]

It was pretty easy for me. I wanted ALL the options!

Really wanted some options that they don’t offer. Like ventilated seats and a V8 option.

So that meant a Wildtrak or Badlands and there was no HOSS system back when I ordered so Badlands won out pretty easily.

The color was the hardest. Started off with Area 51 until I saw it in person. Then went back and forth between white, cyber orange and race red. Race red won out.

Could not be happier with it. About 5000 miles now and would order the same thing given the chance.

For about $60k it is a lot or toy for the money IMO.

ha! My wife just talked me into the BL, sas, 2.3 7mt, mic, high package, tow. Race Red, EG or icon silver still needs to be decided. Vented seats would be nice! I also stated I would need about 3k cash to mods, she said go for it. This was supposed to be my 40th birthday present, probably going to be my 41st.. This is going to be my kid hauler, road trip with the kiddos haver, get out on the weekends with the girls to enjoy nature rig.
Thanks everyone for the tips. What’s another 10k!

 

[66GT]

By “Base,” I meant the base package and not the Base model.

Unless I’m mistaken, washout floors are only available on models that offer MGV. That limits you to the Black Diamond, Badlands or Everglades. Of course you can still opt for leather with washouts, although that seems a bit incongruous to me.

My Badlands Mansquatch has the base package only. No other options except locking lug nuts. It’s my toy. Not a kid-hauler or my daily driver. I love it and have no regrets about not ordering more on it.

Leather in a BL gets you carpet.

 

[AZ_Liberty]

1. 2 versus 4 door
2. Manual vs auto.
3. Sasquatch vs stock
4. Interior: cloth vs MGV vs leather
5. Base vs mid vs high vs luxe

Answering those 5 questions will present you with a much shorter list of candidates.

This. Not necessarily in that order, but This.

My #1 requirement: Stick Shift. If I couldn't get the Bronco with a stick I'd buy another Mustang. So, that ruled out OBX and Wildtrack.

#2 was cloth seats. I live in Phoenix Metro. I sat in one with MGV in April and it was uncomfortably hot. That rules out the Black Diamond and Badlands.

2 vs 4 door, didn't actually care until I sat in a 4-door. The 4-door feels so tight and cramped compared to the 2-door due to the location of the B pillar. After sitting in a dealer's 4-soor mannequin I knew I'd hate driving a 4 door.

Difference between the Base and the BB, you get a leather wrapped steering wheel and factory tint on the hard top. That's not worth 4 and a half grand.

Ordered a Base 2-Door, 7MT. Only option I added were the Aux switches.

If I could have ordered a Black Diamond with Cloth, I'd have done that.

This will be my Daily Driver.

 

[wetdog]

ha! My wife just talked me into the BL, sas, 2.3 7mt, mic, high package, tow. Race Red, EG or icon silver still needs to be decided. Vented seats would be nice! I also stated I would need about 3k cash to mods, she said go for it. This was supposed to be my 40th birthday present, probably going to be my 41st.. This is going to be my kid hauler, road trip with the kiddos haver, get out on the weekends with the girls to enjoy nature rig.
Thanks everyone for the tips. What’s another 10k!

You have a good wife! Does she have a sister?

 

[Roger123]

I just tried again. Doesn’t do it for me.
4 door, sas, 2.3, 7mt, mic, steel bumper.



that’s nuts! I’m on my second dealer. First was being real wishy washy when it came to pricing. Come to find out they are on the dealer hall of shame.

pretty sure I’ll have it squared away by order day. Then MY23 will come out with a whole new set of shit to choose from.

Aw, I see, I built a Bronco, not the bus, LOL.

 

[‘21OBX]

ha! My wife just talked me into the BL, sas, 2.3 7mt, mic, high package, tow. Race Red, EG or icon silver still needs to be decided. Vented seats would be nice! I also stated I would need about 3k cash to mods, she said go for it. This was supposed to be my 40th birthday present, probably going to be my 41st.. This is going to be my kid hauler, road trip with the kiddos haver, get out on the weekends with the girls to enjoy nature rig.
Thanks everyone for the tips. What’s another 10k!

Haha $3k for mods. You’ll far surpass that my friend! If I ordered mine it would have been a BL no sas . But I didn’t want to wait lol. Only thing I regret is the carpet but I couldn’t get the rubber with power seats anyway. I will get a wash out floor someday. I very much dislike the carpet as we actually get out and use our Broncos.

 

[Bronck]

Just put an order in of what you want/can afford at that time. You can change it. FWIW I have changed my five times and still no Bronco

 

[CVSJR]

Hey all,
Been reading and lurking for a bit. I have my reservation for MY23 Everglades. But now having second thoughts before order is placed. Not worried so much on cost on the EG but it is freaken expensive. How the hell did you guys pull the trigger on model and trim?

Simple decision, got offered the switch to a Raptor, load it up and make believe you are actually going to receive it. Payments are zero jf it never shows up.

 

[Jon_chimpo]

You have a good wife! Does she have a sister?

No, but she does have a brother. He’s a super nice guy if sacrifices need to made…

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