I'm 6'3" myself and when I finally got to test drive a Wildtrack when the first demos were given to dealers, I had to move the seat up. That has never happened in my adult life. I cried a little.
They're outside parking everyone else's Broncos.
Great question! I actually purchased a Gladiator as an intermediate vehicle as I waited for my Bronco order to be fulfilled. I bought it from the same dealer that had my reservation for the Bronco. I truly expected this would create an understanding that I was a loyal customer. Over a year later, I have seen price increases and forced to change my vehicle to a 2023. I have now been told I can't have the vehicle ordered unless I drop some of the items I wanted. I could keep the order the way it is, but the price will go up and I won't receive until 2024 sometime. I personally believe Ford has treated its customers like CRAP! Assuming an order is a purchase and making that part of their sales numbers. That is a Joke. I can walk over to the Jeep dealer and purchase a Jeep at MSRP or less, any day. Even if there is a supply chain issue.
I have a feeling you may finally get your wish.
I rented a Gladiator (Mojave) hard top for a week and then a reg 4 door grocery edition Jeep hard/soft top. I did not like the 4 door Jeep's ride. Std size tires made it feel like it was coming apart over hard bump (shuddering) both vehicles were low miles <5k. The only thing I really likes was the retractable ragtop on the hard top, slid all the way back. The Glad Moj was much better on the Fox susp and 35's. I had it in Idaho City, ID and actually got on some trails, break over, and departure were as to be expected and limited me where I could go. Neither of these I would consider trading for my WT Lux 2dr. When I had the 4dr std. Jeep, I even stopped by the Ford Dealer in Bozeman and test drove a 4dr Sas base they had for sale. Bronco Sas ride was comparable to the Mojave but much better that the std 4dr with road tires. I've never liked Dodge so I biased from the start. In the search to replace my FJC, the Bronco won handily.
I am guessing you mean that they are making more Rangers and lower model Broncos?
I agree, if Ford didn’t have the problems with parts and delivery there’s a good chance Ford would have a better sales situation, possibly better than Jeep and less cancellations of orders that went with Jeep.
Granger got over 100 scheduled last month. It's taken Ford WAYYY too long to start boosting Grangers allocation but at least it's finally happening. Same goes for Stephens auto center. They got around 30 spread out over a month or so after only getting 0-5 for most scheduling periods for the past two years
I totally agree with you, I ordered a Wildtrak SAS, lux, tow, mic, and refused to change anything. I complained any chance I got and in any forum and media platform. We refused to cancel or make any changes. Last week our dealership called to attempt to sell a lesser bronco they had in stock and told me that no Wildtrak will be built this year especially if they had what we had ordered. The next day we received an email from ford WITH A VIN AND PRODUCTION DATE.
That is awesome to hear. Ford still screwing over the end user because they are not willing to hold over reservations any longer and give price protection. I feel for all those that are still waiting on theirs. The money they have lost already because of lost sales is a ton more than they would lose giving price protection until ALL reservations are built. If a person 99ed their order waiting on a painted top, that is a little different. If the order is in, then it should be guaranteed. At least dealerships like Granger and Stephens are treating their customers with respect and showing how much they care. My small town dealer is the same way. MSRP period. They sold a 2 door outer banks SAS that the res holder did not take for MSRP. Only exceptions for them are Heritage, Braptor, and Shelby mustangs.
I liked the FJ Cruiser but I couldn't get past how huge the blind spots were so I didn't get one.
Funny that Mojave used to be a Toyota trim package.
