Let's Be Honest About Our Intended Use

[Haystack]

With all this discussion of trims, options, and prices, There's a lot of hamsters running around in peoples heads thinking about what they're going to go with. I see people asking questions about should I get (insert) trim with these options or this trim with these options. Now this is good, we're thinking about what we want to spend our hard earned money on, but lets take a minute and think about our needs and intended use of the Bronco.

Now I'm not trying to bash anyone here, but lets be honest with ourselves. How many of us are going to spend $50k-$60k on a totally optioned out off-road trim and go out to the trails to beat on it like it's a 30 year old Toyota? For a lot of people this will be their first off-road vehicle, and off-road has many different definitions depending on who you are. We all might have intentions of going to Rubicon or Moab to tackle the toughest trails, but in reality fire roads and mild dirt trails that sedans can get by on will probably be the extent for the average person. Now before you hardcore off-roaders flip tables, yes I'm aware there are some people out there that will push the limits, but they will most likely be a small majority.

I'm not trying to talk anyone out of buying what they want, just trying to start a discussion about what YOUR intended use and needs are and how they align with the trim/options you have in mind.

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[DrKennethNoisewater]

BRB, gonna go get some popcorn ready.

 

[Toccoa]

 

[Monster79]

I'm gettin a 4Dr Badlands, probably never going to take it anywhere other than maybe a service road.. Why? Well because I can

 

[Squatch]

There's absolutely no functional use for the diamonds on my wife's rings, but I damn sure needed to have them in there.

 

[CascadianCorvid]

I'll be doing some fun trail driving, but I'm not doing insane crawling. Screw that. I will attend an Off Rodeo, and see how adventurous I feel.

 

[NM_21Bronco]

I'll do the more scenic 4x4 trails/hiking/camping etc...I'm not rock climbing or putting it in harms way of getting all scraped up. Ill be "out there" a lot though

 

[kodiakisland]

Mine will probably get its first scratch within a week of ownership, much like my other vehicles. I’m buying it to use, not sit in a garage. Might get some stuff a la carte, but won’t be getting any package. $45k for a long term beater.

 

[GYMEBronco22]

Got a property in Northern Maine and dont have a helicopter...

 

[WanderLA]

Our rig will be mostly for our camping getaways that will include some overlanding. I have little intention of doing serious rock crawling.

 

[SoccerDude]

2 Door Base + Sasquatch.

I swear I am going to leave the West Texas desert and off road it.....somewhere.......eventually.

Our roads are pretty rough here, does crappy roads count for needed Sasquatch package?

 

[Fuzion2Bronco]

BRB, gonna go get some popcorn ready.

 

[dejones64]

Big Bend, my intentions are light (maybe maybe medium) off-roading, mainly to get to remote camping in MT, WY, CO, UT, AZ. I live in MN so getting through the snow will actually be fun.

Yes is my daily driver.

 

[EvlNvrDys]

Gonna be a daily driver, back and forth to work. Occasionally tow the quads on a 12' trailer.

And if ya'll don't like it, you can suck it!! ? My money, I'll do what I want with it.

 

[broncoj11]

my fiancé and I aren’t serious off readers but we take huge road trips through mountains, national parks, deserts, etc. so it would be nice to have a capable off road vehicle. however we’re gunna stick with a obx or black diamond since it’ll be her daily driver, and near 30-35k after down payment and selling her current vehicle.

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