Picked it up and drove 1500+ miles

[StickerFab]

Hello everyone. It's been a week since we picked up our Bronco from Dewey Ford in Ankeny. The whole process went pretty smoothly. We had decided to move between the time we put it on order and the time it was finally delivered. Flew into Des Moines last Wednesday around noon, they picked us up, signed some paperwork, saw some friends, and headed out about 5PM. Got home to Fort Myers around 4PM that Friday.

The Defender 110X we picked up on 31 December. If anyone is curious about comparisons or our thoughts in general, feel free to ask away. As far as vehicles in this segment go, we've had an FJ Cruiser, LR4, and Discovery 5. Never been Jeep owners other than a lease on a Grand Cherokee for my mother in law so don't have much insight as far as Wranglers go.

Can't wait to tinker around with parts and vinyl.

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[Gpscharron]

Hello everyone. It's been a week since we picked up our Bronco from Dewey Ford in Ankeny. The whole process went pretty smoothly. We had decided to move between the time we put it on order and the time it was finally delivered. Flew into Des Moines last Wednesday around noon, they picked us up, signed some paperwork, saw some friends, and headed out about 5PM. Got home to Fort Myers around 4PM that Friday.

The Defender 110X we picked up on 31 December. If anyone is curious about comparisons or our thoughts in general, feel free to ask away. As far as vehicles in this segment go, we've had an FJ Cruiser, LR4, and Discovery 5. Never been Jeep owners other than a lease on a Grand Cherokee for my mother in law so don't have much insight as far as Wranglers go.

Can't wait to tinker around with parts and vinyl.

Congrats buddy. I ordered the same trim/ color / 4 dr. Nice to see one in South Florida.. What is your first impressions? Happy with it? How do you like the way it drives on road?

 

[StickerFab]

Congrats buddy. I ordered the same trim/ color / 4 dr. Nice to see one in South Florida.. What is your first impressions? Happy with it? How do you like the way it drives on road?

Thanks. We are actually pretty darn happy with it. I think it suits the Florida lifestyle perfectly. Could have used some ventilated seats and a beverage cooler , but that's just me making an effort to be nitpicky.

With the 2.7 it doesn't seem to be lacking on power. My wife thought and I both thought it tracked very well. Stable. Precise for what it is. Versus other vehicles, it did take a couple minutes on the first few trips to get used to the noise with the soft top. Hearing vehicles around you and such. The top of the 718 has two layers and back glass. I've only had a few vehicles with removable tops and this is the loudest. However, I would compare it to the in cabin noise on a jetliner. Manageable.

Oh just noticed you have a Thor Vegas. The only other Ford (well Ford chassis) we've owned come to think about it was a 2019 Hurricane 34J. Sold it once we moved here.

 

[Gpscharron]

Thanks for the feedback. I love my RV! I have an acre lot in North Carolina and I plan to spend a lot of time there with the Bronco and the RV. I see that your picture that you’re in the military or served. If so, thank you for your service buddy. Enjoy the journey .. maybe I might even see you out there.

 

[Village Idiot]

I'm in Florida as well and have ordered a 2 door. I am hoping I can switch out the seats for ventilated using the ac vent to the back seats to cool my arse.

 

[WuNgUn]

Hello everyone. It's been a week since we picked up our Bronco from Dewey Ford in Ankeny. The whole process went pretty smoothly. We had decided to move between the time we put it on order and the time it was finally delivered. Flew into Des Moines last Wednesday around noon, they picked us up, signed some paperwork, saw some friends, and headed out about 5PM. Got home to Fort Myers around 4PM that Friday.

The Defender 110X we picked up on 31 December. If anyone is curious about comparisons or our thoughts in general, feel free to ask away. As far as vehicles in this segment go, we've had an FJ Cruiser, LR4, and Discovery 5. Never been Jeep owners other than a lease on a Grand Cherokee for my mother in law so don't have much insight as far as Wranglers go.

Can't wait to tinker around with parts and vinyl.

Way to break in a new engine!
Lol

 

[Lagrange 6g]

I'm in Florida as well and have ordered a 2 door. I am hoping I can switch out the seats for ventilated using the ac vent to the back seats to cool my arse.

Picked up my bd yesterday Live in Texas 96 yesterday and was concerned about hot seats with the mgv Have cooled seats in my f250 and really like it Anyway aimed the left vent at seat and worked great Problem solved AC in this vehicle is amazing btw soft top

 

[StickerFab]

Way to break in a new engine!
Lol

I thought I heard somewhere that you weren't supposed to do all your breaking in at one speed so we were sure to explore the entire range .

 

[Rick Astley]

@BroncoFish Just ordered his Defender. I'm sure he would like to hear some comparisons! (me too)

I'm always excited to hear the new and creative ways LR can come up with to pack it up once the warranty expires. We finally 86'd our Rover after the quarterly service visits and $800 parts bills stacked the odds against it.

 

[MaverickMan]

Holy fuck Im poor. I keep seeing pics of yalls cars and garages and I'm like damn I need to go get me some scratchers. Too bad Hawaii doesnt do lotto.

 

[Rlack75]

Way to break in a new engine!
Lol

Going from 0 to 70 when getting on the freeway is probably not considered “varying your speed”! Ha

 

[JZZ]

Hello everyone. It's been a week since we picked up our Bronco from Dewey Ford in Ankeny. The whole process went pretty smoothly. We had decided to move between the time we put it on order and the time it was finally delivered. Flew into Des Moines last Wednesday around noon, they picked us up, signed some paperwork, saw some friends, and headed out about 5PM. Got home to Fort Myers around 4PM that Friday.

The Defender 110X we picked up on 31 December. If anyone is curious about comparisons or our thoughts in general, feel free to ask away. As far as vehicles in this segment go, we've had an FJ Cruiser, LR4, and Discovery 5. Never been Jeep owners other than a lease on a Grand Cherokee for my mother in law so don't have much insight as far as Wranglers go.

Can't wait to tinker around with parts and vinyl.

Hello everyone. It's been a week since we picked up our Bronco from Dewey Ford in Ankeny. The whole process went pretty smoothly. We had decided to move between the time we put it on order and the time it was finally delivered. Flew into Des Moines last Wednesday around noon, they picked us up, signed some paperwork, saw some friends, and headed out about 5PM. Got home to Fort Myers around 4PM that Friday.

The Defender 110X we picked up on 31 December. If anyone is curious about comparisons or our thoughts in general, feel free to ask away. As far as vehicles in this segment go, we've had an FJ Cruiser, LR4, and Discovery 5. Never been Jeep owners other than a lease on a Grand Cherokee for my mother in law so don't have much insight as far as Wranglers go.

Can't wait to tinker around with parts and vinyl.

Congratulations on your Bronco sweet lookin ride that goes well in your driveway and most of all thank you for your service

 

[StickerFab]

Going from 0 to 70 when getting on the freeway is probably not considered “varying your speed”! Ha

I heard the governor lets you go to 101. Quick glance and it seems the MTs are probably Q rated?

 

[Rlack75]

I heard the governor lets you go to 101. Quick glance and it seems the MTs are probably Q rated?

Good to know!

When mine is released from Dirt Mountain we’ll fly from ATL to DTW. Uber 11 miles to my dealer and pick up my bronco!
Visit family and friends for a few days racking up as many miles as we can and then drive back to Georgia!

 

[MJJ]

Hopefully you had a good meal at Magee’s. i Live in Ankeny and know the owner pretty well.

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