Jumping Ship? - What's Your Plan B Vehicle Purchase?

[DryYourTears]

I’ve been wondering about this. If you order a Defender do you pay MSRP or do the dealers typically attach a big mark up? I‘ve seen a few on lots here in AZ marked up to over $120k that are $80k in Land Rover’s build and price web site.

I ordered mine in June and received it at the beginning of September and paid MSRP. At that time new orders were getting a $5k markup but no idea what they're doing now. I'm sure with supplies still scare many dealerships are doing markups, but I wouldn't assume most are as much as what you've seen out there.

I'm guessing it also boils down to each dealers allocation. I ordered from one of (or the?) highest volume dealers in the country, which definitely helped with the short order to delivery time.

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[awdxtc]

My back up was either a bronco sport or maverick with the fx4 package but thoae are nonexistent as well. I considered a wrangler but they are so overpriced...40k and no power windows wtf. So I'll probably end up with another subaru

 

[DrewBronc21]

Probably do a turbo upgrade on my STi and wait for my Basemansquatch but I spend a lot of time looking at Old CJs, 1st gen 4runners, New Tacoma TRD Pros, GT350s, GT500s, G8x M3/M4, New M2, New Nissan Z, R35 GTRs. I’m more a car guy but have had some old Toyota 4x4s and really wanted a newer removable top and doors 4x4 with a manual that’s not a Jeep. That is just the Bronco.

I will say, despite people hating on the new front grills, the G8x BMW M3/M4 looking really impressive and probably cheaper than a FE or Wildtrack Bronco right now lol.

 

[Kekov721]

Either a jeep or Colorado zr2

 

[indio22]

Probably do a turbo upgrade on my STi and wait for my Basemansquatch but I spend a lot of time looking at Old CJs, 1st gen 4runners, New Tacoma TRD Pros, GT350s, GT500s, G8x M3/M4, New M2, New Nissan Z, R35 GTRs. I’m more a car guy but have had some old Toyota 4x4s and really wanted a newer removable top and doors 4x4 with a manual that’s not a Jeep. That is just the Bronco.

I will say, despite people hating on the new front grills, the G8x BMW M3/M4 looking really impressive and probably cheaper than a FE or Wildtrack Bronco right now lol.

I'm excited for the Chicago Auto Show later this month, not to see the Broncos there, but to see the new Nissan Z in person. That's my Plan B.

In that case, I'll finish fixing up my TJ and old Land Rover for 4x4/utility usage. I'm just hoping Nissan doesn't screw up the Z launch as bad as Ford!

I like the new Bronco and commend Ford for offering it. But a lot of the other stuff, the delays, hardtop design/production issues especially hitting 2-door models, the rubbish reservation scheme, big spenders stepping in driving ADMs and people acquiring 2 (or even 3 and 4) Broncos. I don't care for that stuff it's a big turn off.

 

[SeaVee]

Anyone looking for a vintage XJ to carry you over to til your Bronco arrives I’m putting this up for sale. It’s mint and I would drive it cross-country tomorrow. My 77 Bronco resto is forcing me to sell it. I’ve got a 2dr on order 10/15/20 res date so I’m not thinking I will see that anytime soon….

 

[Slick Rick]

I have my order at one of those $1000 under Invoice dealers, so there's that; also, pretty much every constraint on my build.

Me too, Aug 2020 my local dealer started jerking my chain and I went with one of the discount guys but the way Ford has done them in the end the customer gets shafted. I am looking as I will soon need a vehicle.

 

[NotoriousBDP]

Me too, Aug 2020 my local dealer started jerking my chain and I went with one of the discount guys but the way Ford has done them in the end the customer gets shafted. I am looking as I will soon need a vehicle.

Good luck with the hunt. In my case, I don’t NEED a new vehicle, but… well, I don’t want to miss another season of fun outdoors (camping, mountain biking, hiking, etc.) so…

 

[Broncoder]

That LX600 looks very nice.
4Runner depending on motor and tranny.

Went to check it out. Couldn't get past the front end pics on it. Woof.

 

[jonwithanelcamino]

Picked up a 2012 Ranger Rover Sport in June. V8 is great in it.

recently added an MB E350 Wagon 4matic

so I’m covered for street and dirt while I wait for my Wildtrack . Looking like Q4 depending on how many Wildtracks are in front of me in Iowa.

 

[Fordmanbob]

Luckily I got my build date a couple weeks ago. I was just starting to look at Tacomas and Colorado ZR2s.

Don't get too excited

 

[Corsair]

Don't get too excited

I’m still excited, and I’ve had my Bronco for a month.

 

[Fordmanbob]

I’m still excited, and I’ve had my Bronco for a month.

Still waiting. Mine is on ice mountain
1/31, 2/10, now 5/1 delivery date

 

[Rizz512]

test drove a 2 door jl rubicon... liked it but didn't love it. just test drove a zr2 today liked it more than the jl. debating on getting it and still holding out for the bronco but maybe I'll get it and just forget about this silly ford experience all together and stay bowtie for my fun vehicles. love the bronco but waiting 2.5 yrs+ to give 40k+ to a car company for a " mass produced" vehicle seems dumb at this point.

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