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I am very happy to report that we picked up our A-51 Big Bend last Friday afternoon, two days after the dealer notified me of its arrival.
We were/are:
Originally I had specced out a manual Badlands w/Lux, but my wife convinced me that Big Bend would be plenty awesome for significantly less money and she was 100% correct. Not at all knocking the Badlands awesomeness and capability -- that trim is bad ass. But it was just more wheelin' tech than we would ever need or use. And I would have been completely pissed had we sprung for Lux and not received the digital HVAC dials! Below is our Big Bend layout...manual all the way and totally intuitive and excellent.
Coupla quick Big Bend shout-outs:
i am posting this to share our satisfaction after all the delay and frustration: the new Bronco is kick ass. Hopefully this offers some hope and inspiration to all of you still waiting for yours. The long delay was a PITA but worth it. Like all the reviews say, Ford nailed it. If you can hang in there a little longer, I promise you won't be sorry.
We were/are:
- 7/18/20 res
- 3/19/21 order
- 1/10/22 build week
- 7-spd
- MIC
- Tow
- Rear locker
Originally I had specced out a manual Badlands w/Lux, but my wife convinced me that Big Bend would be plenty awesome for significantly less money and she was 100% correct. Not at all knocking the Badlands awesomeness and capability -- that trim is bad ass. But it was just more wheelin' tech than we would ever need or use. And I would have been completely pissed had we sprung for Lux and not received the digital HVAC dials! Below is our Big Bend layout...manual all the way and totally intuitive and excellent.
Coupla quick Big Bend shout-outs:
- Wheels look awesome in person, even better than I expected
- Fog lights are fantastic...super bright and penetrating
- Blown away by the ease of pairing the touch screen with my wife's iPhone or my Android. Perfect for Maps and streaming, etc.
- Rear view camera is super clear and responsive
- Can't get over how feature-rich the cluster is: 4wd layout + off-road angles, options for engine + oil temp, even a boost gauge, etc., etc...flippin' sweet!
- Oh yeah, also was thinking I'd have a bit of hero switch envy with just three on the top of the dash (rear locker, traction control, + hazards)....but nope. The available space is the perfect size/slot to lay the key into.
- Ours reminds me of the original Land Rovers and last gen Defender with the skinnier tires and mud flaps...it's the vibe I was hoping for and we achieved.
i am posting this to share our satisfaction after all the delay and frustration: the new Bronco is kick ass. Hopefully this offers some hope and inspiration to all of you still waiting for yours. The long delay was a PITA but worth it. Like all the reviews say, Ford nailed it. If you can hang in there a little longer, I promise you won't be sorry.
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