Likely demographics for Base Base?

[Frank N]

Sure, if you're going to use several no doubt worth the money, simplicity and finished look. I probably will only add a set of aux lights, so for one switch, tap into the under hood fuse box, there's always an easy way through the firewall and I'm good to go.

Probably a smart move. Good aux lights are addictive...fogs, spots, a-pillar, chase, reverse...I do like them.

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[Bronco_joe]

I was set on 4dr badlands until I built a 2dr base sas for 10k cheaper. has me really considering keeping it simple

 

[indio22]

If I go manual (I know this should be the easiest decision, but it's not): Base Base, the 4.46 gears would be great and easy to upsize to 32's/33's

If I go auto: I don't know, the auto is $1500 and some tires would be $1500, so for $3K I might as well Squatch and get all the other good stuff for a couple thousand more.

This. I'm basically in the same place weighing those options. Base manual with the 4.46 allowing for aftermarket 33's. Or if I decide the 2.3L will not cut it, then possibly Base Sas. (Pending any key B&P changes made by Ford - I'm not convinced that 4.46 is legit.)

Regarding the OP's question. Family of 4, money no issue, world travelling non-materialists. Usually trying to get rid of material possessions, not accumulate more stuff. Ownership of things brings us little joy. Instead it's the real use of things in creative or adventurous pursuits that matters most to us. Also have a decade of experience living and off-roading in Colorado.

For me, the Bronco will not be for how it makes me feel, or what I imagine doing with it, or just for knowing I have the capability to "some day" have an adventure with it. Instead it will be a tool to actually have real adventures. The top and doors come off a base, same as a 50k lux version. I'll be driving up some rocky mountain trail in my base (with larger aftermarket tires), while some lux owners are thinking about doing something adventurous "someday".

I'd strongly encourage future Bronco owners to go have some real adventure with their rigs. Explore and put yourself at risk, come back talking about how you almost rolled or slid into a canyon. Have some exciting adventurous (with some danger) stories to tell. Don't do the Walter Mitty thing. Put some dents in those skid plates!

 

[drive21bronco]

I would like to buy a used base 2 dr down the road and turn into an off-road monster.

 

[Pie Grande]

Me

 

[AZHUND]

This is funny thread... it is only a $20k difference between a base-base to a “loaded” badlands. Not like the typical driver of each is in some vastly different socio economic class.

I am going to like spin the bottle or throw darts to pick between basemansquatch, bd 2dr, bl 2dr, and bl 4dr or wait for warthog. Wonder what demographic that puts me in...

 

[Broncola]

Because I can easily wire a $7 switch myself...

- Old tightwad curmudgeons?

?? Just wish they had some blank popouts on the dash! Haven’t seen any.

 

[dgorsett]

This is funny thread... it is only a $20k difference between a base-base to a “loaded” badlands. Not like the typical driver of each is in some vastly different socio economic class.

I am going to like spin the bottle or throw darts to pick between basemansquatch, bd 2dr, bl 2dr, and bl 4dr or wait for warthog. Wonder what demographic that puts me in...

I don't believe I've ever strung the words " it is only a $20k difference between" together, interesting.

 

[MacHudson]

People that put ranch dressing on everything

just don’t do that on (Buffalo) chicken wings, ok? Buffalo native here. Ranch and Franks Red Hot do not go well together. They just don’t.

it’s blue cheese dressing or no creamy dip at all. Trust me on this.

 

[MacHudson]

Base base - young people and gonna-mod-everything people.

my brother had a new manual transmission base Jeep back in the early 1990s. the one with square headlights. It was still cool AF to drive, he said he went anywhere he wanted, including some off road adventures. For sure it regularly drove dirt roads, including squishy sand, because that was behind our getaway place. The dog would jump right out and chase the rabbits before he’d even Stop and park the vehicle.

other than soft and hard tops, per time of year, he never modded it except for a radio (I think after someone stole his original one?). It remained base and remained cool AF.

there is a certain understated awesome to something that is so simple and yet so perfect.

if not for my wife and kids, I’d probably do a Base ManSquatch. I seriously wish I could have old school gauges and dials. Shit, gimme a hand crank window. Screw air conditioning, that’s why the top is off.

[edit, eh, maybe not manual tranny. I live really close to NYC where bumper to bumper stop and go is normal]

id probably have to upgrade to a radio where the faceplate comes off (is that still a thing?), I’d add wheel locks and use a friggin’ steering wheel club if I had to.

it was said about a Roman politician that he couldn’t be bribed because he ate lentils. Meaning - the expensive and fancy things don’t attract him. He cares not. That would be me.

 

[Old Guy]

I don't believe I've ever strung the words " it is only a $20k difference between" together, interesting.

Well some have more money to spend, and some spend money they don't have. Everyone is a different place in life, with different things that demand more or less of their money.

I think all the models and trims are cool, and really feel like Ford did such a nice job on the Bronco, that you can't hardly go wrong. Hopefully we at least get the chance to get the one we want, before years end.

 

[Cookieck]

This is funny thread... it is only a $20k difference between a base-base to a “loaded” badlands. Not like the typical driver of each is in some vastly different socio economic class.

I am going to like spin the bottle or throw darts to pick between basemansquatch, bd 2dr, bl 2dr, and bl 4dr or wait for warthog. Wonder what demographic that puts me in...

If these things were lambo or Ferrari prices then sure “only 20k difference” makes sense. But if you’re looking at a 2 door then a base is less than 30k, another 20k and you’re 2/3 of the way to having a second bronco. Affording one cars payment is one thing, almost doubling that payment can be pretty tough for a lot of people. I know plenty of people that have never owned a brand new vehicle at all, because it simple wasn’t in the budget, so for them it could easily be between a base or no bronco at all, another 20k isn’t even in the question.

 

[elnorte]

You should probably start a poll with what trim do you plan on buying and.... are you:
18-25, 26-38,39-50....
Hispanic, non hispanic
Caucasian, Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, African, etc
What state do you live in.
Married,single, divorced
Income
Etc etc etc.

A poll like that will get you your demographics....if people answer it.

 

[bdg149]

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