Having second thoughts

[bomkrb]

I'm a very early reservation number, been so hyped to get the truck, but now after receiving my third delay email, and reading through the posts from folks that have received their Broncos, I'm now on the fence. Its a long term dream to have a Bronco, from way back in the early 70s, but I don't need one. In fact knowing my personality, if I were to receive the truck at the end of August, as it's now scheduled, and there were issues. I would be extremely sad. It's not a money thing, or delay thing, its a I would want zero issues thing, and I don't think they will be able to deliver that in my21.

Thoughts? Am I overreacting to everyone's posts?

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[midwestpilot]

I think it may be a bit of overreacting, but also may be worth going through and really determining what you want. Every first year has issues but the extent of the issues we’ve seen so far are A. Not dealbreakers to the bronco experience and B. Not unfixable.

And honestly, if you decide in a few months of ownership that you don’t like it, I would bet you’d be able to sell at a very small loss if any. Just food for thought!
If you truly want zero issues though, probably will be something you want to pass on for a year or two. And even then there’s never a guarantee.

 

[stampede1]

I would recommend that you do a test drive as a tie breaker. There have been folks that are positive and negative-mostly positive on the test drive front. See it, drive it, sit in it and put it through its paces, on road and off. Then and only then should you start to make a definitive decision. If you buy it and do not realize the dream, sell it at no loss and a possible profit.

 

[Bmars1127]

After driving in the bronco off-rodeo, I’m more than excited than ever! I can wait too, but now I really don’t wanna!

 

[Razorbak86]

I'm a very early reservation number, been so hyped to get the truck, but now after receiving my third delay email, and reading through the posts from folks that have received their Broncos, I'm now on the fence. Its a long term dream to have a Bronco, from way back in the early 70s, but I don't need one. In fact knowing my personality, if I were to receive the truck at the end of August, as it's now scheduled, and there were issues. I would be extremely sad. It's not a money thing, or delay thing, its a I would want zero issues thing, and I don't think they will be able to deliver that in my21.

Thoughts? Am I overreacting to everyone's posts?

Just drive it when it comes in. If you don’t like it, refuse delivery. Your dealer will be happy to mark it up and sell it to a lot lizard future customer. Easy peasy.

 

[Ksjrb03]

Should be easy to find one to test drive if the anxiety is keeping you up at night.

Or go to off rodeo and leave wanting to buy two.

 

[indio22]

I'm a very early reservation number, been so hyped to get the truck, but now after receiving my third delay email, and reading through the posts from folks that have received their Broncos, I'm now on the fence. Its a long term dream to have a Bronco, from way back in the early 70s, but I don't need one. In fact knowing my personality, if I were to receive the truck at the end of August, as it's now scheduled, and there were issues. I would be extremely sad. It's not a money thing, or delay thing, its a I would want zero issues thing, and I don't think they will be able to deliver that in my21.

Thoughts? Am I overreacting to everyone's posts?

Two things.

1) Test drive to see how you like it, rather than relying on internet posts.

2) Put aside any dream/image stuff, and be completely honest with yourself if you will for real use the key features of the Bronco that separate it from other vehicles (off-road capability, top/doors off). If you buy because you for real will get a lot of use from those features, then you will likely be happy, even with some issues. But if you buy and will not even be using those features much, then you're not getting much real out of the vehicle, and any issues will be magnified.

 

[Lagrange 6g]

I'm a very early reservation number, been so hyped to get the truck, but now after receiving my third delay email, and reading through the posts from folks that have received their Broncos, I'm now on the fence. Its a long term dream to have a Bronco, from way back in the early 70s, but I don't need one. In fact knowing my personality, if I were to receive the truck at the end of August, as it's now scheduled, and there were issues. I would be extremely sad. It's not a money thing, or delay thing, its a I would want zero issues thing, and I don't think they will be able to deliver that in my21.

Thoughts? Am I overreacting to everyone's posts?

You are hang in there It’s worth it I’m going to be reliving my younger days in my scout 2

 

[Td66]

Robert, I too am having those same feelings. Went to 5 Star in Dallas today to purchase a Lariat F150 they were holding for me. I am tired of waiting and not sure when I'll get a Bronco. I am a late reservation but only because I wanted the first year bugs to be worked out. Now first year may be second year. Regardless, I drove into the lot on Hwy 820 and there sit two Broncos. Only thing I noticed at first sitting front and center. There were Raptors and Mustangs there too!
First time actually seeing one in person and it was like SIX FLAGS all over again. After sitting in the Badlands and drooling all over the inside, I knew waiting would be worth it for me. I didn't buy the truck as it was lifted on 35's. I only want one thing on 35's and I can wait. Beside, like the previous comments stated here, I can drive it, sell it, or be happy with it. With all those options, something will work for me. I do worry though, as I may be hyping this more than it should be for just a truck.

 

[Erock]

Waiting tends to make you humans overthink things a bit.

 

[Razorbak86]

Waiting tends to make you humans overthink things a bit.

Tell me about it! Who would post Landscape photos in Portrait mode?!?

 

[ssolypop]

Thoughts? Am I overreacting to everyone's posts?

You're only overreacting if you cancel your res or pass up an opportunity to own your Bronco. None of us "NEED" a bronco, but if you "WANT" a Bronco and have wanted one for nearly 50 years, then "GET" a Bronco and build it the way you want. If you don't like it and regret it later then sell it, you might actually make a profit . You will at least recoup your money put in. All vehicles have problems, first year or not and Ford is doing the best they can in the middle of a pandemic that seems to have no end.

Stay the course if there is no financial reason to bail. I doubt you'll regret it. Also spend less time reading the negative posts and focus on the positive ones. Also do some window shopping for accessories, window tint, radio upgrades.... that will keep your mind off the wait. We're all in the same boat so deep breath and stay with us

 

[tjnoffy]

...and Ford is doing the best they can in the middle of a pandemic that seems to have no end.

This. This right here. Keep it all in perspective.

 

[Efthreeoh]

"I would want zero issues thing." So it reads like you are seeking perfection? That's a high bar to meet for any product, regardless of product type and manufacturer. There is going to be something, if not several things that you will not find perfection in with the Bronco. There is not going to be zero issues with the Bronco that is eventually delivered to you.

 

[rugbysecondrow]

I'm a very early reservation number, been so hyped to get the truck, but now after receiving my third delay email, and reading through the posts from folks that have received their Broncos, I'm now on the fence. Its a long term dream to have a Bronco, from way back in the early 70s, but I don't need one. In fact knowing my personality, if I were to receive the truck at the end of August, as it's now scheduled, and there were issues. I would be extremely sad. It's not a money thing, or delay thing, its a I would want zero issues thing, and I don't think they will be able to deliver that in my21.

Thoughts? Am I overreacting to everyone's posts?

I will make my point using an imperfect analogy. My wife and I just built a new house (one year ago). I have a background in design and construction, my wife is an engineer. On the front end, I worked hard to calibrate her expectations. It will be nice, but there will be mistakes. We have to accept that there will be imperfections and issues to correct. Sure, terrible quality should be called out, but mistakes will happen, new products will fail, and subs might disappoint. The big question, do we trust the GC to fix the problems? Are we willing to work through this process. The answer was "yes".

Bringing this home to the Bronco. I don't expect perfection and I have tried not to feel the hype. It is an amazingly cool, well sought after, purposefully designed Bronco that will have some imperfections and faults, especially as the first model year of the vehicle.

Do I trust Ford to fix the issues that arise? For me, the answer is "yes".

Can I live with the quirks that come with having a first year model? Yes, so long as they are quirks and not failure or performance issues. Those I expect to be fixed.

At the end of the day, this is a sports car, no different that a Mazda Miata. If you calibrate your expectations around that, then I think you will be happier. If you expect an Acura, Volvo, Lexus level finish in the Bronco, you will be disappointed.

All that said, some people won't like it, and that is fine. For those people, dont worry, somebody will by your new or used Bronco faster than it took me to type this message.

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