Test Drive Causing Me to Re-evaluate

[Bituman]

Why do you have to reorder?

My reservation was late enough to get 99ed to a MY22. Therefore, the dealer needs me to re-establish m order. Not sure I’m answering your question. Just going by what the dealer has asked me to do. I will be indicating the exact same order.

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[Bituman]

Probably the typical Ford 10-speed tranny which tends to upshift far too aggressively, keeping you out of the power band. Sport mode will hold the gears longer.

I of course, have a much better solution. I ordered one with three pedals.

Would really like a manual tranny. But I would have to teach my lovely bride how to drive a manual, which might cause me to end up in divorce court.

 

[Bituman]

Do you know if it had the 4.27s with the rear locker or the open 3.73? Im wondering how the 2.3/auto/3.73s feel with the 32s.

Wildtrak is by definition a SAS. Therefore, it has the 4.7 rear end with locker.

Edited to show 4.7 rather than fat fingered 4.27, oops.

 

[Bituman]

so you are saying you need a 200 series Land Cruiser/LX 570

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll check that out, seriously.

 

[gonefishing]

For all of us who don’t receive our Bronco as a MY21, when production/ordering changes to MY22, we’ll likely need to resubmit our order with the MY22 options… basically the ordering system won’t allow an open MY21 order when that production has stopped.

(Same way you can’t walk into a Ford dealer and order a brand new 2019 F150)

It’s not bad though, as your reservation timestamp will carry through. (And if you reserved before March you’ll have MSRP price protection)

My

My reservation was late enough to get 99ed to a MY22. Therefore, the dealer needs me to re-establish m order. Not sure I’m answering your question. Just going by what the dealer has asked me to do. I will be indicating the exact same order.

i have a day two reservation for a wild track. Thinking with the MIC issues I will not see a 21. My dealer said I don’t have to reorder. Wish Ford would let us know one way or another

 

[Bituman]

Dang, son. How long has it been since you've driven an EB with a safari top? With either a soft top or bikini top, mine is so loud you can't hear the radio and you have to talk loud to be heard by the passenger. I can't imagine the new Bronco is that loud.

Good question. It’s been 4 years since I drove/sold the resto mod ‘74 EB. Somebody made me an offer I couldn’t turn down. Let’s just say I made enough to purchase a 2021 FE. I turned almost every screw on that build. One of the things I did was install a lot of sound deading. It was basically dynamat under all the carpet and on the firewall and inside the door panels. Check it out:

https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Racket_Jacket_Floor_System/Bronco_Carpet

I made a point to make the EB quiet as possible. Probably I was using a bit of hyperbole, but the test drive was louder than I expected.

 

[Bituman]

I appreciate your perspective. I have owned several Broncos and had them in my life on and off since Inwas a kid. I also owned an LJ that I loved, but could not live with on a daily basis. For me, my Bronco is awesome and I have loved everything about it, other than it’s off the line acceleration and poorly executed hard top (I have no doubt mine will end up replaced once there is an option). I got tired of my F150s size and wanted something that fit on the relatively tight trails found in and around my Midwest location. To each their own and I am glad you got to test drive prior to your order. We all have the option not to buy when it comes in, but knowing what you want saves some time and aggravation for sure! BTW, I considered restoring a 77-79, it was my favorite Bronco generation, but then you get all of the stuff I truly hated about my Jeep. Wandering drive of SFA, rattles like crazy, no matter how hard you try to eliminate them and 10-12 MPG. You do get the V8 soundtrack (I forgot, the 2.7 exhaust note is another “disappointment “, but I have had two others and I am used to it). Enjoy your 4 Runner!

Actually I’m considering my next project a 2G Bronco (78-79). I think they are way under appreciated. There are tons of aftermarket available and a bit easier to work on than the EB. Without a body lift, the EB can be a PITA underneath. Only problem is in Arizona, anything after 1974 has to have all the pollution control as original and that can be a problem if you try to drop in a modern engine like a Coyote.

 

[KDR_83]

Wildtrak is by definition a SAS. Therefore, it has the 4.27 rear end with locker.

Wildtrak has a 4.7 rear end like all sasquatches

 

[MDPensfan]

Some interesting perspectives on here. I finally had a chance to test drive a 2.3 BL with a soft top at my local dealer. They also had a WT, which is what I really wanted to drive, but it was out on a test drive and I didn’t feel like waiting around for it.

I hadn’t driven a stick in about 12 years, but the Bronco’s manual transmission was really smooth and easy to work. I didn’t find the interior to be as god awful as others have suggested. The leather seats seemed nicer than the wife’s Grand Cherokee. I didn’t bother with the stereo much but loved the 12” display. And the noise did not seem bad with the top all the way back. We were able to converse at a reasonable level.

While the manual tranny made it a little more fun, the 2.3 did seem like a bit of a dog. I need to drive a 2.7, but I do know the smaller engine is a no-go for me. And while the soft top made for easy open air driving, those wavy windows would trigger my OCD every time I looked at it. Looking forward to seeing an OBX with the 2.7 on a lot somewhere.

 

[AZshot]

I just found this, got to page 4, and like the reasoned comments. But can't keep reading the next 10 pages.

I think several things are at play in a dissatisfied (or satisfied) review:
1. Everything is subjective. Some will think it's good power, visibility, seat comfort. Some will think the same are lacking.
2. People that have vehicles from the last 3-4 years are more critical. Several of the posters that say they are underwhelmed at the Bronco mention their 2-3 other vehicles they've had, in the PAST 3 years! Many people swap out vehicles every couple years, and keep up with every nuance of every feature. It's almost like they are car journalists, comparing plastic materials and DB noise rations that are quite similar.
3. The people, like me, that get something then drive it 10 years don't notice, or care about how it stacks up against 2 other segment competitors. Because we won't be flipping for the Next Big Thing in 18 months.

So you get what we have with everything in America, a polarized view. I just notice some trends in those that are "dissatisfied " or give the cliched "meh" reviews. They change vehicles often. The people that are easier to please, don't.

 

[Bituman]

Sounds like you don't get what the Bronco is. 4 Runner is no where in the same league as the Bronco. I don't get why people buy vehicles like this when they don't need the capability. They can only do so much with $50k. Do you want thicker plastic and a dashpad, or the most well rounded, capable production wheeler ever made?

Not sure if this was directed at me but I do agree with your statement about why people buy a vehicle like this when they don’t need the capability. As a matter of fact, that was sort of the point of my post. The test drive got me to ask myself whether the new Bronco is what I really need at this point in my life. I’m as big a Bronco fan boy as anybody, but isn’t it a bit early to crown the Bronco the most well rounded, capable production wheeler ever made? It certainly appears promising. As a person that has wheeled Broncos and a ‘74 Scout since the mid 1980’s, I can assure you that a 4Runner, properly spec’d, is a very proficient 4 wheel drive vehicle.

 

[Bituman]

Wildtrak has a 4.7 rear end like all sasquatches

Yes, oops 4.7. Not sure what I was thinking about.

 

[Bituman]

I’m curious what the lowest point of your garage opening is. I have a Wildtrak on order and am concerned about it fitting as well.

82 inches

 

[cdawg65]

the sport is a direct competitor to the Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, TRD Rav4, Subaru Outback Wilderness, etc. AKA a softroader.

The Bronco Sport is more like the Cherokee Trail Hawk than anything.I had a TH and now have the Sport.Maybe the one who posted this should check out the Sport.

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