Outer Banks or Badlands

[TA95030]

I could use come advice. I have a Outer Banks reservation placed 7/20/20 but wondering if I should swap to a Badlands, Not sure what that does for my reservation # cue... Curious what you think between models... I drive a Landrover LR3 currently. I don't care for the same color fender flares w Outer Banks just realized that feature.. I live in CA bay Area, am an avid duck hunter, big game hunt in snow out of state, and snowboard in Tahoe. It will be my daily driver for real estate but will also serve for trailing through mud and snow with some off-road backcountry pack trips. Probably going to want leather inside and heated seats. What model would you guys get? I'm not worried about a $5K cost difference as I keep this possible forever. Thanks for input Tony

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[Philly]

It really comes down to whether or not you want the extra offroad features that the Badlands comes with or not. You probably don't need them for anything mild, but it is nice to have them if you decide to do more offroading in the future.

As for leather, if that is a priority then you will definitely have to pay for that in the Outerbanks, but from the looks at the Bronco Super Celebration photos and comparison thread, it is not much different from marine grade vinyl. Personally I will be getting a Badlands and sticking with the vinyl, but probably getting the Lux package because I will daily drive this and have had a wrangler with no creature comforts for the past 7 years. For me, it's time for a major upgrade.

Rubber floors will also be nice for the outdoors related activities, but not a necessity. Even the base model will probably accomplish everything you want out of the Bronco.

It really boils down to what you want and what makes you happiest. For me, it's knowing I will probably have much more capability than I will be able to use in the next 3-5 years and I will never wish I had splurged for the Badlands fir washout interior or swaybar disconnect. Neither are necessary, but they will get used heavily just because I have them.

 

[Milamdj]

I could use come advice. I have a Outer Banks reservation placed 7/20/20 but wondering if I should swap to a Badlands, Not sure what that does for my reservation # cue... Curious what you think between models... I drive a Landrover LR3 currently. I don't care for the same color fender flares w Outer Banks just realized that feature.. I live in CA bay Area, am an avid duck hunter, big game hunt in snow out of state, and snowboard in Tahoe. It will be my daily driver for real estate but will also serve for trailing through mud and snow with some off-road backcountry pack trips. Probably going to want leather inside and heated seats. What model would you guys get? I'm not worried about a $5K cost difference as I keep this possible forever. Thanks for input Tony

Honestly, it will be super easy and cheap to change out the fender flares and I am sure someone would love to trade you for your colored ones. If thats the only point of contention, then I would go that route. However, changing to Badlands will get you a lot more off-roading capability. It will get you front and rear lockers (which honestly you may or may not need), front and rear steel bumpers as opposed to the plastic ones you are getting with the outerbanks, and larger tires (and I think 33 inch tires will be great for what you do with your Bronco). However, with the Badlands, the automatic transmission is not included in its base price so you will pay up fee for going to Badlands, plus the automatic transmission. Also, changing models shouldn't affect your reservation cue. You will just order whatever come December but keep your same cue.

 

[Squatch]

That's what I read.



*It won't affect your theoretically reserved spot in line. If you're worried about getting around in the Tahoe area, I would suggest getting it Squatched. Or skipping to a Wildtrak might suit you best. Don't worry, though, Build and Price will be out very, very soon.

 

[Bronco4lyfe85]

Join the club man, join the club.

 

[broncoj11]

badlands. the outer banks looks like a ford flex imo.

 

[Bronc-O]

I reserved an Outer Banks, so may be a bit biased. Sounds like coming from an LR, you like creature comforts which Outer Banks caters to more than going off road. Since I'm not going off road, I'm getting all of the creature comforts without the need to pay for things I'll never use.

 

[tx96]

sasquatch the obx

 

[Mango&Moose]

sasquatch the obx

That was my intention but I want the v6 and hardtop too. Which means I'm likely going OBX to Wildtrak.

 

[da_jokker]

First... do NOT change your reservation. Regardless of what trim you picked originally, you can change it at time of order (Dec)

When it comes to flipping between those 2, it boils down to a simple question... you are not comparing apples to apples... you either want the washout floors or you don't.

Once you resolve that, your question has been answered until BP comes out which will help you determine which Bronco branch you start with.

 

[BroncOBX]

First... do NOT change your reservation. Regardless of what trim you picked originally, you can change it at time of order (Dec)

When it comes to flipping between those 2, it boils down to a simple question... you are not comparing apples to apples... you either want the washout floors or you don't.

Once you resolve that, your question has been answered until BP comes out which will help you determine which Bronco branch you start with.

+1 Amen and Hallelujah

 

[Gamecock]

Badlands all the way. You get a better stance, 33s, and the truck looks much better without the colored matched flares and low rider style running boards. I know you can switch those out, but why if you can get the badlands looking good already, and more capable?

 

[PlayUltimate]

Honestly, it will be super easy and cheap to change out the fender flares and I am sure someone would love to trade you for your colored ones. If thats the only point of contention, then I would go that route. However, changing to Badlands will get you a lot more off-roading capability. It will get you front and rear lockers (which honestly you may or may not need), front and rear steel bumpers as opposed to the plastic ones you are getting with the outerbanks, and larger tires (and I think 33 inch tires will be great for what you do with your Bronco). However, with the Badlands, the automatic transmission is not included in its base price so you will pay up fee for going to Badlands, plus the automatic transmission. Also, changing models shouldn't affect your reservation cue. You will just order whatever come December but keep your same cue.

I could use come advice. I have a Outer Banks reservation placed 7/20/20 but wondering if I should swap to a Badlands, Not sure what that does for my reservation # cue... Curious what you think between models... I drive a Landrover LR3 currently. I don't care for the same color fender flares w Outer Banks just realized that feature.. I live in CA bay Area, am an avid duck hunter, big game hunt in snow out of state, and snowboard in Tahoe. It will be my daily driver for real estate but will also serve for trailing through mud and snow with some off-road backcountry pack trips. Probably going to want leather inside and heated seats. What model would you guys get? I'm not worried about a $5K cost difference as I keep this possible forever. Thanks for input Tony

I’m in the same boat.. only with Black Diamond... I want the MGV... but also want the High package, which BD currently doesn’t have. I thought about OBX but don’t care for fender flares or the interior - I have a 4 door BL reserved... and until Ford can get their stuff together, might need to move to BD or OBX becuase I want the 2.7 and, like you, go to Tahoe (Bay Area) and want the ski/snowboard racks that don’t come on the 4 door... Do I really need the extras of the Badlands as I am not rock crawling... nope... but it’s the only package that gets me close(r) to the ideal Bronco I want (High pkg/MGV/33” tires)... I guess until Ford does more testing... or actually has a conversation with it’s customers on what is really driving no roof rack... I’ll just wait and see...

 

[Homer Rice]

Was all in on the Outer banks as I will likely never go off road (intentionally) but do not like the body colored fenders and door handles at all. But I want the high package (12" LCD) which takes me to the Badlands....any chance one could order the OB without the body colored handles/fenders? thx

 

[Megawatt]

....... Personally I will be getting a Badlands and sticking with the vinyl, but probably getting the Lux package because I will daily drive this and have had a wrangler with no creature comforts for the past 7 years. For me, it's time for a major upgrade.

I am in the same boat. I have a 2013 JKU with manual windows, and electric nothing. Looking for major upgrade myself.

.... But I want the high package (12" LCD) which takes me to the Badlands....any chance one could order the OB without the body colored handles/fenders? thx

It’s super easy to remove the fenders with no tools required. I am sure bushwhacker and others will be making aftermarket fenders very soon. You could always craiglist the fenders for an exchange.

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