If Ford offers the fastback soft top in place of the 2DR MIC, will you take it or wait?

[CDN Jen]

It's no secret the MIC tops are delayed, which is likely why the 2DR is one of the seven deadly delay options. It's also no secret that Ford has been experimenting with fastback soft tops on the 2DR Bronco.

What is the likelihood that Ford offers the fastback soft top as a factory option in place of the MIC at ordering (i.e., by March 19)? It would certainly take the pressure of the MIC supply and could get 2DR builds on the road faster.

I'm not crazy about the look of the fastback (it may grow on me, SAS sure did) and I never really contemplated a soft top on my Bronco. I hoped to get a roof rack to haul kayaks and skis. But realistically, I just ordered a Bronco Sport that will handle those duties, leaving my 2DR big boy as a weekend fun buggy and backup camping hauler. I'd still have the hitch on the 2DR for a cargo box (if needed), and I could always get a hard top later. And honestly, having a soft top does open up possibilities of driving the Bronco topless longer distances without worrying about rain.

What are everyone's thoughts? If given the choice, would you opt for the fastback soft top now to get your 2DR Bronco sooner, or would you hold out for a hard top?

Sponsored

 

[ZackDanger]

Another forum member alluded to this very thing being worked on between Ford and Bestop... but I don’t know whether they had actual insider knowledge and if so, whatever came of it.

In regards to getting soft top from the factory and possibly picking up a hard top later, I always have to mention in these conversations that according to Ford, if you don’t spec the hard top from the factory, the Bronco will not come with the rear washer/wiper/defrost hookups.

 

[RRaptor]

I would prefer it. I am in Arizona though.

 

[TheFuzzyBunny]

No. If they want to give it to me so they can deliver my Bronco while I wait for my hard top, I'll take it, but I want the hard top in the long run.

 

[Hey19]

I’d take it but there better be a pile of reward points or msrp adjustment attached to it.

 

[Roger123]

As long as the soft top was a "freebie" (or even a "cheapie"), I'd do it in a heart beat. There's no downside. What I mean is that I'd pay for the soft top (maybe wholesale) as long as when my HT came in I could go to the dealer and have them install it or just hand it to me.

 

[WhiteMamba]

0 chance Ford does this, the cost of shipping these tops will be staggering after the fact. That's why if you want a mod top you really should just wait out the late delivery

 

[Portapot]

I like the fastback top and would want it along with a white hardtop later, so if they provided it at a lower price point yes I would start with the softop and then purchase a well designed hardtop at a later date.

 

[Roach]

IMO it is worth waiting for what you ordered/intended to get. Don‘t let someone talk you out of it because it may be a quicker path to a partial solution.

I remember when I was a kid and saving up money for a new BMX bike. I foolishly let my mother talk me into some lame 10 speed and a scooter. I still get mad thinking about that! When you have your heart set on something like this I think it will be too easy to talk yourself into a bad decision just to get your hands on it. Just one man’s opinion.

Plus, I’m already planning on buying the Bimini top accessory ?

 

[drive21bronco]

I’d be open to the idea then buy the Mod top at a later date. But yea would want to see a discount

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

I would take it, as long as they installed the hardtop wiring and washer connections at the factory and offered the hard top later at the dual top discounted pricing.

 

[Rustytuna]

Nope - gotta have the hard top. I like the MIC, seems very durable for taking on off you dont have to worry about scratching it like a painted top.

 

[Broncolli]

0 chance Ford does this, the cost of shipping these tops will be staggering after the fact. That's why if you want a mod top you really should just wait out the late delivery

Well - they do make pickup trucks, why not just ship the hard tops in the beds of the pickups with some foam padding around it - I am sure they can carefully craft something. They sell more pickups than Broncos.

 

[Lowcountry Bronco]

I'd swap over to the soft top if they'd include the pigtail for the hardtop addition later. Would like to see a price reduction but after looking on the accessory price list I'd be happy to break even if they make it the twill top.

 

[MCG DAWG]

I think I'd actually prefer it to the hardtop.

Sponsored