Agreed that automatic setup is the ticket for low speed off-road crawling. I went manual though, because I'm not doing as much of that type of off-roading as in the past, and overall find the manual more fun and like to control shifting. But the manual noise is a concern - hope Ford works it out.
This is my thought process on the transmission choice. Badlands, 2D, non-Sas, 7MT, Lux hits all the sweet spot needs for my intended usage. I want to hit some trails, but I also want it to be my solid road trip machine. And I love rowing the gears. I settled for an automatic in my current BMW 328xi touring (because MT wagons are basically unobtainium in the US) and it’s the one thing I wish was different about that car. For the Bronco, mine is not a build I’m likely to find on any dealer lot (or used) anytime soon. So I’m eager to get my order in as I’m now fully set on the ideal build for my needs. No more compromises on transmission preference for me!
I'm glad to hear that. I got a little worried reading the first couple of comments. Hopefully picking my manual up from Granger sometime in June
It's called getting old. My wife is where you are . She loved stick cars. She never drove an automatic and suddenly after 30 years of driving she went and purchased one.
Today is my six week anniversary as well. My dealer is waiting on a $105 part. Grinding noise started around 9,000 miles.
2022 Balands SAS with MT. Just over a year and 11K miles. I had a very early problem with the collar sticking when going into reverse. The dealer fixed quickly and I’ve had no trouble with noises or grinding. Very smooth shifting and SO much fun to drive. I’d have to admit, however, that the AT with all the tech is easier to off-road with two foot driving. I still enjoy the challenge of getting the touch right crawling over a ledge and not stalling.
A stick shift and 4 doors were my non-negotiable requirements for the Bronco. Only reason I have one today.
Rumors are the next gen 4runner will offer both, but who wants something you can't take the top or doors off of?
Yep I used an AT at one of the off rodeo events. So much fun with one pedal drive and trail turn assist but nothing beats rowing your own2022 Balands SAS with MT. Just over a year and 11K miles. I had a very early problem with the collar sticking when going into reverse. The dealer fixed quickly and I’ve had no trouble with noises or grinding. Very smooth shifting and SO much fun to drive. I’d have to admit, however, that the AT with all the tech is easier to off-road with two foot driving. I still enjoy the challenge of getting the touch right crawling over a ledge and not stalling.
I accept the trade offs that come with it now (harder to sell later vs harder for someone to steal, etc).
