I think I'm out.....

[Red Mountain Pass]

I was very enthused and excited about the idea of buying a 2drBronco Badlands, v6. I haven't had a new vehicle since the 93 Toyota which I recently sold for $250 less than what I bought it for..... but my excitement has died down over time...what is killing it for me are a few issues I just can't get arround.......18mph and 20 hwy mpg for the V6..REALLY that's abysmal!!!! a manual tranny would help. Get the MPG up to 24-26 hwy might change my mind,,,but 20 mpg is terrible. Then for me there is this complete push by the US government to go to EV's, what's gonna happen to gas prices??? Is the Government gonna cause gas prices to go up to push... Ev's on the population as a whole...I have a feeling they will. So buying a gas guzzling vehicle which has a power train which is being phased out just doesn't seem like a smart way to drop $50K on a vehicle....I just can't do it....If for some reason I change my mind it will still be there for me to buy, but since I own vehicles for a long time, I just can't see dropping $50K on something which is trying to be phased out......

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[IROCnRoll]

Great, one more out means I'm one step closer. Oh, wait, allocations.....

 

[texashoya]

My plan is to drive this Bronco until they roll out a hybrid, and then swap for that (assuming they make it in Eruption Green!).

In the meantime, I’m considering trading my current gas guzzler (BMW X5) for an electric Mini Cooper for around town/short trips…

 

[BC overlanding]

I was very enthused and excited about the idea of buying a 2drBronco Badlands, v6. I haven't had a new vehicle since the 93 Toyota which I recently sold for $250 less than what I bought it for..... but my excitement has died down over time...what is killing it for me are a few issues I just can't get arround.......18mph and 20 hwy mpg for the V6..REALLY that's abysmal!!!! a manual tranny would help. Get the MPG up to 24-26 hwy might change my mind,,,but 20 mpg is terrible. Then for me there is this complete push by the US government to go to EV's, what's gonna happen to gas prices??? Is the Government gonna cause gas prices to go up to push... Ev's on the population as a whole...I have a feeling they will. So buying a gas guzzling vehicle which has a power train which is being phased out just doesn't seem like a smart way to drop $50K on a vehicle....I just can't do it....If for some reason I change my mind it will still be there for me to buy, but since I own vehicles for a long time, I just can't see dropping $50K on something which is trying to be phased out......

you seriously think that USA will move away from gas in your life time stop watching CNN. It will change in 3 more yrs and then again in 4yr if there is another flip and so on and so on. If you want that kinda MPG looks like your driving a sedan or small and I mean small truck my Tacoma only gets 19 mpg. As for only getting 20 MPGI think tha great MPG for a vehicle on 35's with 300 horses. MY buddy with 16 Tacoma on 35,s gets 12MPG at best with 50 plus less horse power. reason i'm buying Bronco instead of moving truck for 35's

 

[Snowdogyyz]

Someone’s always announcing things in Internet forums.
I’m out due to mpg.
I’m out due to allocations and the long wait.
I’m never buying a ford again……..
After I get my bronco.
It was worth the wait! Continue waiting until 2023 for yours!

etc, etc.

 

[Deleted member 13702]

you seriously think that USA will move away from gas in your life time stop watching CNN. It will change in 3 more yrs and then again in 4yr if there is another flip and so on and so on. If you want that kinda MPG looks like your driving a sedan or small and I mean small truck my Tacoma only gets 19 mpg. As for only getting 20 MPGI think tha great MPG for a vehicle on 35's with 300 horses. MY buddy with 16 Tacoma on 35,s gets 12MPG at best with 50 plus less horse power. reason i'm buying Bronco instead of moving truck for 35's

This isn’t wrong, but I think if the OP goes with a Jeep 4XE he might get everything he’s looking for.

 

[Bituman]

My plan is to drive this Bronco until they roll out a hybrid, and then swap for that (assuming they make it in Eruption Green!).

In the meantime, I’m considering trading my current gas guzzler (BMW X5) for an electric Mini Cooper for around town/short trips…

This is pretty much my thought too. If they made a hybrid Bronco, I would have ordered that. As it is, I’m giving serious thought to switching to one of the Powerboost F-150’s and waiting on a Bronco.

 

[Bituman]

My plan is to drive this Bronco until they roll out a hybrid, and then swap for that (assuming they make it in Eruption Green!).

In the meantime, I’m considering trading my current gas guzzler (BMW X5) for an electric Mini Cooper for around town/short trips…

Oops…the dreaded double post.

 

[Aviboy97]

You’re talking about a 5,000 brick with 400ft-lbs of tq. What do you expect? Also, manual transmissions haven’t been more efficient than automatics in years due to numerous gears (10 in the Bronco)

Go buy a Prius. Sorry…..

FYI, I’m getting 17.4 in my V6 and only got 19 in my CX-9 w/ 2.3L turbo. All good with me, all things considered

Mass population driving EV’s is a loooong way away. Range, affordability, charging capability are all issues.

 

[Wade Garrett]

There is not enough electric producing infrastructure to go all EV's. Not going to happen because it CAN'T happen. It's all talk and bullshit. The ONLY way to go all EV is to dramatically expand nuclear, which based on tremendously misinformed public opinion is also not going to happen any time in the foreseeable future. I have driven Jeeps for over 25 years, so I think 18-20 mpg is great. It's all perspective. If you want a truck to pull your RV, mileage is a side issue or non-issue. If you want a full frame off road truck to go have fun with, mileage isn't an issue either.

Here's another way to look at mileage. This is true when thinking about boats. It isn't the overall mileage that is the issue, it's the DIFFERENCE in mileage between the choices we are considering. For example, a few years ago when I was buying another boat, choice was single or twin engines. When I figured the difference in fuel costs between the two, not the overall costs, the difference for any trip or weekend was insignificant in the overall cost and experience, so screw it, get the twins. Same here, so the Bronco gets 20 mpg, and you want 24 mpg. What's the cost difference in the miles you'll likely drive it for any trip or time period? Does that cost difference matter if you are able to have and do the things you want to do?

Quick calculation based on 1000 miles and $4 a gallon, difference between 20 mpg and 24 mpg is $33. Is that enough to decide to get or not get a vehicle?

Facts.

If anyone is buying a Bronco with MPG concerns then they’re doing it wrong.

 

[LSTLAF]

Just wait until you need to get a new EV battery. better start saving now.

 

[BC overlanding]

This isn’t wrong, but I think if the OP goes with a Jeep 4XE he might get everything he’s looking for.

I am COO with anyone getting any vehicle they want its their money, But don't go on a vehicle specific website and write nonsense for reasons your not getting a Bronco. Don't get me started on the MPG thing either, buy a sedan if you want good MPG. More HP = less MPG its just that simple you can't have bother. For all you electric car people out there its about 22,000 to 24,000 for battery change and they last less then 10 yrs. Do the math Gas is cheaper and for you climate people, that electric doesn't just make it self ok done with that rant

 

[Austin Bronco]

Same. 16.4. I think the 4.7s mixed with the aerodynamics of a 5000lb brick aren't doing us any favors.

I’m averaging 17.5mpg with the 2.3, auto, SAS. Pretty solid if you ask me.

 

[fundelay]

This is a toy, not a daily driver. I'm way in!

 

[Zero_chance]

I was very enthused and excited about the idea of buying a 2drBronco Badlands, v6. I haven't had a new vehicle since the 93 Toyota which I recently sold for $250 less than what I bought it for..... but my excitement has died down over time...what is killing it for me are a few issues I just can't get arround.......18mph and 20 hwy mpg for the V6..REALLY that's abysmal!!!! a manual tranny would help. Get the MPG up to 24-26 hwy might change my mind,,,but 20 mpg is terrible. Then for me there is this complete push by the US government to go to EV's, what's gonna happen to gas prices??? Is the Government gonna cause gas prices to go up to push... Ev's on the population as a whole...I have a feeling they will. So buying a gas guzzling vehicle which has a power train which is being phased out just doesn't seem like a smart way to drop $50K on a vehicle....I just can't do it....If for some reason I change my mind it will still be there for me to buy, but since I own vehicles for a long time, I just can't see dropping $50K on something which is trying to be phased out......

Know the market, friend. It’s a heavy 4wd that’s shaped like a loaf of bread, there was never any chance it was going to be great with fuel economy. If you’re in the market for a Bronco and worried about MPG you’re unfortunately in the wrong market. Should be concerned with smiles per gallon not miles per gallon. Seems pretty clear this is not a good choice for you.

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