Just Test Drove the Bronco-1st One in the State

[FordOwner]

OP kept his word and didn't say (type in) the dealer info .

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[That_Hal]

Thanks to one of the other B6G posters (not posers) I was able to test drive and check out the Bronco and take it for a little ride. Can't say what dealership (I promised not to but the city's abbreviations are MF in WI). The person I spoke to was pissed that he posted it as they were getting dozens of calls to set up a test drive.

It was a 2 door, 2.7 Carbonized Grey Big Bend with Sasquatch and an ACTUAL MIC top along with sidesteps and roof rack. Truly a rare beast in the wild. Other than that thought it was Mid package but no label on it.

My impressions based on first time seeing it. IT IS BIG and intimidating. It was sitting next to an F150 and you know how they compare, but it just looked more menacing. My 18 year old daughter was with me and even she said, "holy cow that looks mean". She also asked if we had gotten a 2 or 4 door (4 dr FE) and her response was good, it looks too small which I found a little funny and ironic given her last comment. The grey and the MIC top looked good. Inside it was pretty simple but everything still felt good and solid. My daughter said she had plenty of room in the back (5'7"). I also confirmed that their is no way my wife (5'3") will be able to step in without the sidesteps as even I struggled without using them and I am 5'10".

I was able to take it out for about a 15 minute ride (freeway, highway, side street and a little bit of bumpy road as well). It was a little scary and I was a little hesitant because just my luck I thought I was going to crash it. Acceleration and control was really nice. That front hood is long but the strap downs really help. Good overall visibility and again felt big sitting up high compared to my Acura ILX. Didn't play with a lot of gadgets (like radio or GOAT modes) as he was with and I had to sweet talk the guy into letting me take it for a ride. Less road noise than my Acura and despite some decent bumps and pothole it was like gliding on a smooth road. I was impressed. As my daughter had said, you look like the kid from Christmas Story who just got his bb gun, and I can't disagree with her even though it wasn't mine.

Overall, stoked and cannot wait. As soon as other dealers get them I am going to go for test drives in those as well. Just like the kid on the roller coaster that says, "Again, again, again."

That license plate placement is horrible!

 

[604Bronco]

This is the only other position we’ve seen so far (slightly lower overlapping the plastic bumper):

Here are a couple threads on the plate mount:

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/front-plate-mount.1145/

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/oem-front-license-plate-bracket-is-dealer-installed.16246/

https://www.bronco6g.com/bronco-spotted-with-possible-front-license-plate-placement/

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/front-license-plate-mounting-location.8005/

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...hat-attach-to-the-factory-rock-sliders.11474/

https://www.bronco6g.com/front-license-plate-mount-location-closeup/

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/front-license-plate-location.6244/

https://www.bronco6g.com/front-license-plate-placement-on-base-bronco/

Ugh, this is something I didn’t think of and now this is disappointing to see. I assume mounting on the steel bumper would impact the parking sensors or something?

I need to find another solution!

 

[King_Bronco0327]

Why did you have to sweet talk the guy into letting you test drive? And why did you have to promise to not name the dealer? These Bronco’s were sent out LITERALLY for that reason.
Damn I hate dealers.

 

[Macjr]

I drove a squatched rapid red 2door w mic and a 2.7 last night for two hours, tomorrow I get a blue 4 door wild track. I am super excited to take delivery after last night!!!

 

[TheWoo]

These front license plate holder pics are making me VERY glad to live in a state that doesn't require one.

I mean...whoa that's bad.

 

[Silver&Black_Bronco]

They are really proud of this Bronco:

Click to schedule a Test drive...

+$5000 market adjustment?
Seems a bit excessive for an FCTP that will be sold with thousands of miles on it already.
But you know what they say, a sucker is born every minute. They'll prob still sell it at $53.6K

 

[fschael]

I'm seriously reconsidering to not get the modular bumper just because of the mounting plate. It looks awful. It's just wrong.

 

[Alpha1_Silverback]

Come on, more pics......

Not to steal ops thunder. But I have same demo on the lot. Here are some pics. Several have seen them already.

 

[Chrism81]

Going to have to come up with a remedy for that license plate. Might be a little ghetto, but anything is better than that crap

 

[SVTLightning]

Mount it to the skid plate. Probably not “visible” enough but will still be there.

 

[Lagrange 6g]

I hope u didn’t promise to not to show the dealer’s tag…..

Thanks for the review, makes me want mine even more.

Lol

 

[FATHORSE]

Not to steal ops thunder. But I have same demo on the lot. Here are some pics. Several have seen them already.

Thanks for the pictures, but that is supposed to be in my garage. !

 

[adbennett]

Drove one yesterday myself, but it’s no longer there so . Beatiful machine and I’m like a kid on Christmas morning! Cannot wait!

Smooth ride, that 2.7 in sport mode was quick! Loved every second of it. It’s roomy inside, crawled in the backseat and was comfy.

Def glad I went with MIC — not a fan of the look of the soft top.

the pic is of it sitting next to my Acadia.

 

[Stache12]

Thanks to one of the other B6G posters (not posers) I was able to test drive and check out the Bronco and take it for a little ride. Can't say what dealership (I promised not to but the city's abbreviations are MF in WI). The person I spoke to was pissed that he posted it as they were getting dozens of calls to set up a test drive.

It was a 2 door, 2.7 Carbonized Grey Big Bend with Sasquatch and an ACTUAL MIC top along with sidesteps and roof rack. Truly a rare beast in the wild. Other than that thought it was Mid package but no label on it.

My impressions based on first time seeing it. IT IS BIG and intimidating. It was sitting next to an F150 and you know how they compare, but it just looked more menacing. My 18 year old daughter was with me and even she said, "holy cow that looks mean". She also asked if we had gotten a 2 or 4 door (4 dr FE) and her response was good, it looks too small which I found a little funny and ironic given her last comment. The grey and the MIC top looked good. Inside it was pretty simple but everything still felt good and solid. My daughter said she had plenty of room in the back (5'7"). I also confirmed that their is no way my wife (5'3") will be able to step in without the sidesteps as even I struggled without using them and I am 5'10".

I was able to take it out for about a 15 minute ride (freeway, highway, side street and a little bit of bumpy road as well). It was a little scary and I was a little hesitant because just my luck I thought I was going to crash it. Acceleration and control was really nice. That front hood is long but the strap downs really help. Good overall visibility and again felt big sitting up high compared to my Acura ILX. Didn't play with a lot of gadgets (like radio or GOAT modes) as he was with and I had to sweet talk the guy into letting me take it for a ride. Less road noise than my Acura and despite some decent bumps and pothole it was like gliding on a smooth road. I was impressed. As my daughter had said, you look like the kid from Christmas Story who just got his bb gun, and I can't disagree with her even though it wasn't mine.

Overall, stoked and cannot wait. As soon as other dealers get them I am going to go for test drives in those as well. Just like the kid on the roller coaster that says, "Again, again, again."

I have a very important question for you.... what Boucher Ford dealership is this. I'm in Green Bay and may need to take a road trip tomorrow....

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