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Hi Folks, It's late July 2020 and everyone is enduring a lot in the year that just keeps on giving. On top of that, At some point between July 23-24, rumors began swirling that due to overwhelming popularity, buzz, and the fact that during the pandemic "what else do we have to focus on?" the 2021 Ford Bronco deliveries could be delayed from early Spring 2021, on into Summer 2021, and some deliveries into 2022! WTF? 
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Of course this is terrible news. Many have waited for the rebirth of Bronco for over a decade. There are true Ford guys (both good men and women), who have been loyal and downright rabid for the brand for decades, old timers who've been loyal to Bronco and still own or restore and mod them who have awaited the chance to drive a Bronco that fulfills their dreams of the ultimate Bronco.
Well, Ford did it. Not only has the Bronco finally been reborn, but it has met or exceeded our expectations. What we have is a true off road and desert bomber, rock crawler, trail runner, and exhibitionist (cause she goes topless! And the doors come off! The damn doors come off! WHILE TOPLESS!!!).
Of course, the story couldn't just end there with a happy ending. No, then there's the big pink elephant in the room, it's still a Ford.... Don't get me wrong, no other company had the balls to attempt something so daring, even Ford. Say this because I bet the Bronco Sport, capable as it may be, was the first horse out of the stable (see that there? Ha!) and the bean counters all agreed "it'll ride". However, something magical happened and Ford decided to listen to the often foolishly ignored voices, the enthusiast crowd. The guys and gals who like to get dirty, muddy, sandy, camp outside, shit in the woods, skinny dip in the streams, get to close to bears and bison (stupid, but whatever!), and look at mud on a vehicle as a status symbol. Did I mention there's a manual?!!! Yep, these folk are often taken for granted, but not this time.
Thank you Ford for building a true off road world class gasoline powered vehicle which may prove to be the absolute last of its breed until the electrics take over. (No issue with electrics, but MERICA!)
No Ford didn't deliver on everything. Sure there's a manual, but not on the most extreme off road trim even though these are the exact people most likely to actually want to buy the damn thing. SMH. They also didn't put in a V8, (although I'd argue that they may not need too, plus that would seriously limit range on the trail requiring carrying more jerry cans, but I'm not going to arm wrassle the guy who argues for it, just sayin), and there are no seat coolers (not my request, but swamp ass does suck).
Thanks for staying with me thus far, maybe, but the point of this rant is to say this; we're this close to vehicular nirvana. All of us, and we'll get there together. Well, at some point within the next couple of years... maybe.
Please don't bail on Bronco yet. No, Ford isn't perfect, they still wet the bed on a regular basis, but they are learning and listening. Most auto manufacturers don't listen to us at all until their sales drop. Ford was proactive here, so I want to applaud and give credit where it's deserved.
When you can see the finish line at the end of a marathon, it's just not cool to bail before crossing. This is hard for me too, but I'm going to keep the faith. So keep saving up, stay active here on the forum, and we will survive this trauma together.
Ford corporate is indeed listening, or reading Bronco6G and they want to deliver, the suits can't afford not to land this launch with all of the new competition on the horizon.
Please share thoughts.
?Of course this is terrible news. Many have waited for the rebirth of Bronco for over a decade. There are true Ford guys (both good men and women), who have been loyal and downright rabid for the brand for decades, old timers who've been loyal to Bronco and still own or restore and mod them who have awaited the chance to drive a Bronco that fulfills their dreams of the ultimate Bronco.
Well, Ford did it. Not only has the Bronco finally been reborn, but it has met or exceeded our expectations. What we have is a true off road and desert bomber, rock crawler, trail runner, and exhibitionist (cause she goes topless! And the doors come off! The damn doors come off! WHILE TOPLESS!!!).
Of course, the story couldn't just end there with a happy ending. No, then there's the big pink elephant in the room, it's still a Ford.... Don't get me wrong, no other company had the balls to attempt something so daring, even Ford. Say this because I bet the Bronco Sport, capable as it may be, was the first horse out of the stable (see that there? Ha!) and the bean counters all agreed "it'll ride". However, something magical happened and Ford decided to listen to the often foolishly ignored voices, the enthusiast crowd. The guys and gals who like to get dirty, muddy, sandy, camp outside, shit in the woods, skinny dip in the streams, get to close to bears and bison (stupid, but whatever!), and look at mud on a vehicle as a status symbol. Did I mention there's a manual?!!! Yep, these folk are often taken for granted, but not this time.
Thank you Ford for building a true off road world class gasoline powered vehicle which may prove to be the absolute last of its breed until the electrics take over. (No issue with electrics, but MERICA!)
No Ford didn't deliver on everything. Sure there's a manual, but not on the most extreme off road trim even though these are the exact people most likely to actually want to buy the damn thing. SMH. They also didn't put in a V8, (although I'd argue that they may not need too, plus that would seriously limit range on the trail requiring carrying more jerry cans, but I'm not going to arm wrassle the guy who argues for it, just sayin), and there are no seat coolers (not my request, but swamp ass does suck).
Thanks for staying with me thus far, maybe, but the point of this rant is to say this; we're this close to vehicular nirvana. All of us, and we'll get there together. Well, at some point within the next couple of years... maybe.
Please don't bail on Bronco yet. No, Ford isn't perfect, they still wet the bed on a regular basis, but they are learning and listening. Most auto manufacturers don't listen to us at all until their sales drop. Ford was proactive here, so I want to applaud and give credit where it's deserved.
When you can see the finish line at the end of a marathon, it's just not cool to bail before crossing. This is hard for me too, but I'm going to keep the faith. So keep saving up, stay active here on the forum, and we will survive this trauma together.
Ford corporate is indeed listening, or reading Bronco6G and they want to deliver, the suits can't afford not to land this launch with all of the new competition on the horizon.
Please share thoughts.
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