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I have been to my dealership multiple times to ask to test drive the Badlands with Sasquatch that they have but have been told each time that Ford has instructed them that they are not allowed to use the vehicle for test drives. Are there any dealers on here that can provide insight into if this is legitimate? I see multiple posts of customers test driving Broncos all over the country.
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I have been to my dealership multiple times to ask to test drive the Badlands with Sasquatch that they have but have been told each time that Ford has instructed them that they are not allowed to use the vehicle for test drives. Are there any dealers on here that can provide insight into if this is legitimate? I see multiple posts of customers test driving Broncos all over the country.
If it’s a mannequin, it’s their discretion but they’re lying to you. I have driven the same Bronco multiple times.
 

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Most dealers want people to test drive it so they can pass Ford’s minimum miles requirements so they can sell it.

My guess is the owner wants the mannequin at your dealer and his told the staff not to let anyone test drive it
 

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Or it's sold and just sitting there for the next 6 months, until the dealer can officially sell it.
 

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What are the odds, one of the local Bronco guys on this forum notified our group that they had a 2 door sitting on the lot. So I called and asked to set up a test drive. For the first time I got to drive It was awesome!
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took my buddy that is a long time Jeep owner to get his opinion against all odds and I am still playing the waiting game.

BTW. 2 Door Big Bend Sasquatch with roof rails is my order. So this was a good opportunity and I appreciate the heads up from bronco6g member broncoj11 . Thank you.
 
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What are the odds, one of the local Bronco guys on this forum notified our group that they had a 2 door sitting on the lot. So I called and asked to set up a test drive. For the first time I got to drive It was awesome!
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took my buddy that is a long time Jeep owner to get his opinion against all odds and I am still playing the waiting game.
So what was your buddy’s opinion?
 

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Most dealers want people to test drive it so they can pass Ford’s minimum miles requirements so they can sell it.

My guess is the owner wants the mannequin at your dealer and his told the staff not to let anyone test drive it
Minimum mileage retirement is not a criteria for Bronco. It is only time. They are likely holding it so that they can sell it with the lowest mileage possibly once the time period is up.
 

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Minimum mileage retirement is not a criteria for Bronco. It is only time. They are likely holding it so that they can sell it with the lowest mileage possibly once the time period is up.
Ah gotcha that makes even more sense
 

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Just drove one at Walnut Creek Ford in Californikistan yesterday. Typical dealer!!

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Just went to my dealer and saw that 1 of their mannequins have arrived. It’s a wild track with a soft top. It’s got a sold tag on it and the sales manager’s name is on the tag. So it will be sitting there for the next 6 months until he can take it home I’m sure.
 

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So what was your buddy’s opinion?
He was talking about how it took Jeep a while to evolve to the level of the interior quality they are at now. So all the flat plastic in the back seat will probably improve. That the 4 cyl seemed good enough. He complimented the ride quality. That’s all I can recall. Still trying to remember the pros and cons.
 

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He was talking about how it took Jeep a while to evolve to the level of the interior quality they are at now. So all the flat plastic in the back seat will probably improve. That the 4 cyl seemed good enough. He complimented the ride quality. That’s all I can recall. Still trying to remember the pros and cons.
TL;DR version: Jeep fanboy loves Bronco
 

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What are the odds, one of the local Bronco guys on this forum notified our group that they had a 2 door sitting on the lot. So I called and asked to set up a test drive. For the first time I got to drive It was awesome!
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took my buddy that is a long time Jeep owner to get his opinion against all odds and I am still playing the waiting game.

BTW. 2 Door Big Bend Sasquatch with roof rails is my order. So this was a good opportunity and I appreciate the heads up from bronco6g member broncoj11 . Thank you.
Looks like Rapid Red - what did you think of it? How "red" was it? I saw Rapid Red on an Expedition late in the day, and it was just ok, a bit dull and even pinkish. But it looks real nice in those photos and with more light. I'm thinking on the Bronco it will look good. Still hoping to find Rapid Red on a Bronco to see in person.
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