Moving Up in the World

[604Bronco]

Skipped a few pages, but I liked the first one. We need the pics! Please don't disappoint @telenerd and I with a four-door! Haha, jk... kinda @604Bronco

I sure wish someone would park right next to your door so you can't get into your Bronco or something...

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[Squatch]

I sure wish someone would park right next to your door so you can't get into your Bronco or something...

May all your syrup be artificial!

 

[mpeugeot]

What ?
You're buying full size Badlands for a lunch wagon ?

People have to eat... LOL

 

[Elegance]

Everyone, meet my new ride. 2023 4-door Bronco Badlands with high package, hard top, and modular bumper. I haven't stopped smiling for 2 days. This outing was supposed to be a sunny day for "topless" photos, but the weather had other plans. I still had an absolute blast getting out on the Pisgah National Forest and seeing what she could do.

I did more research on this vehicle than I ever have before. It was part of Ford's vehicle buyback program, so it has some interesting history. A buyer in California had beef with her local Ford dealer and couldn't handle her payments, so she started mass reporting nonexistent issues with the vehicle. It was in for warranty claims over 13 times in less than a year of ownership. Here are some of my favorites:

Everything is broken, all at once!!!

I had a great conversation with the technician who handled all the warranty claims (and we shared some laughs along the way). None of the issues were ever duplicated/confirmed, but California law forced a buyback. It wound up at a dealership in Charlotte, NC with only 10,000 miles on it. The NC dealer specializes in the buyback program and performed a thorough 150-point inspection when it arrived, but found no issues. I pushed it hard during the test drive, went through each reported problem and checked them all, but couldn't find a single thing wrong with it. I got a killer deal and couldn't be happier. If all else fails, it's still in the bumper to bumper warranty period for another two years. Somehow I doubt I'll have any major issues.

To all the 2-door fans out there, I'm sorry. I stand by the practicality of my decision and I'm head over heels for my purchase.

 

[JL8jeff]

Congrats, which engine does it have? Listening to your needs, it sounded like you were leaning towards the 4 door so it's no surprise. I don't think I've had anyone ride in the back seat of my 2 door that I've owned for 15 months, but I'm coming from multiple reg cab short bed pickups so nobody really rides with me.

 

[telenerd]

Well I have to admit, when I drove a 4 door at the Bronco Offroadeo in Moab it did handle ledges better than my 2 door and honestly didn’t feel much different than my 2 door badlands. Don’t shun me 2 door fans.

 

[Squatch]

Congratulations!

"Zizzling" is now in my daily vocabulary.

 

[talbot]

Congrats!!
great find and choice

love those customer comments

 

[Elegance]

Congrats, which engine does it have? Listening to your needs, it sounded like you were leaning towards the 4 door so it's no surprise. I don't think I've had anyone ride in the back seat of my 2 door that I've owned for 15 months, but I'm coming from multiple reg cab short bed pickups so nobody really rides with me.

Thanks! Its got the 2.3L but that's fine for me. Feels like plenty of power, even getting up to interstate speeds. Definitely an improvement compared to my Sport.

 

[mpeugeot]

Thanks! Its got the 2.3L but that's fine for me. Feels like plenty of power, even getting up to interstate speeds. Definitely an improvement compared to my Sport.

Add the Ford Performance tune, you can thank me later (disables Auto Start Stop) and FORSCAN it to add any missing GOAT modes (specifically SPORT mode, delete ECO it's useless).

 

[Elegance]

Add the Ford Performance tune, you can thank me later (disables Auto Start Stop) and FORSCAN it to add any missing GOAT modes (specifically SPORT mode, delete ECO it's useless).

I was just talking with my boyfriend about learning how to use Forscan and adding back Sport mode. The tune and disabling auto start stop sound wonderful too. I've gotten used to hitting the button every time I got in my Sport, but not having to do it would be so nice.

 

[mpeugeot]

I was just talking with my boyfriend about learning how to use Forscan and adding back Sport mode. The tune and disabling auto start stop sound wonderful too. I've gotten used to hitting the button every time I got in my Sport, but not having to do it would be so nice.

The game changer things to do with FORSCAN
Disable double honk
Seat belt warning disable
Other chimes disable
GOAT modes
Bambi mode
Stereo settings
ACC with stop and go (it's possible to add ACC to a high package Bronco with some hardware).

Speaking of the stereo, adding a Kicker Key 200.4 and a kicker 46HS10 subwoofer to the stock stereo is a massive upgrade (even with the stock speakers). The beauty of this upgrade is that it is easy to remove. When I traded in my girlfriend's Bronco, I pulled it all out and installed it (plug n play) into my 2023 F-150.

https://plugnplaykits.com/products/...y-audio-harnesses-kits?variant=41130698703038

You will swear that it's a completely amazing transformation over the stock system.

 

[prospectfour]

I had a great conversation with the technician who handled all the warranty claims (and we shared some laughs along the way). None of the issues were ever duplicated/confirmed, but California law forced a buyback.

What a perfect example of our cultural rot…

Glad you bought the right Bronco for you. Team 4 door is the silent majority, better in every way contrary to all the 2 door propaganda

 

[BigFootie]

Everyone, meet my new ride. 2023 4-door Bronco Badlands with high package, hard top, and modular bumper. I haven't stopped smiling for 2 days. This outing was supposed to be a sunny day for "topless" photos, but the weather had other plans. I still had an absolute blast getting out on the Pisgah National Forest and seeing what she could do.

I did more research on this vehicle than I ever have before. It was part of Ford's vehicle buyback program, so it has some interesting history. A buyer in California had beef with her local Ford dealer and couldn't handle her payments, so she started mass reporting nonexistent issues with the vehicle. It was in for warranty claims over 13 times in less than a year of ownership. Here are some of my favorites:

Everything is broken, all at once!!!

I had a great conversation with the technician who handled all the warranty claims (and we shared some laughs along the way). None of the issues were ever duplicated/confirmed, but California law forced a buyback. It wound up at a dealership in Charlotte, NC with only 10,000 miles on it. The NC dealer specializes in the buyback program and performed a thorough 150-point inspection when it arrived, but found no issues. I pushed it hard during the test drive, went through each reported problem and checked them all, but couldn't find a single thing wrong with it. I got a killer deal and couldn't be happier. If all else fails, it's still in the bumper to bumper warranty period for another two years. Somehow I doubt I'll have any major issues.

To all the 2-door fans out there, I'm sorry. I stand by the practicality of my decision and I'm head over heels for my purchase.

Kris, The Area 51 looks good on the 4 door. Having both the Badlands Sport and the 2 door Heritage, I don’t think you’ll be disapointed.

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