The Future of the 2-Door Bronco?

[Tex]

I'm just hoping Toyota gets off their butt and makes an FJ like they should have on the last go around. I have no expectation, but would sure put my money into one if they did. At this point I'm just looking around to see what I can import at a reasonable price for another fun 2 door. Don't know if I could get a Jimny licensed here or not.

Man, those little Jimny's look like a blast, 35's would look ridiculous on them.
I've always wanted to get a 2dr Nissan Patrol, I believe they're still making 5th gen 2dr models in Morocco and South Africa.

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[BearPatrol]

The moredoor people are just weirdos thinking they actually need all that extra space for hauling around things they don't need like "overlanding" gear & children.

 

[kodiakisland]

Man, those little Jimny's look like a blast, 35's would look ridiculous on them.
I've always wanted to get a 2dr Nissan Patrol, I believe they're still making 5th gen 2dr models in Morocco and South Africa.

Yeah. The ones that looked like a baby D90 were really cool.

 

[RELEGATION BATTLE]

Why do you think they are rethinking their commitment to the 2dr?

My biggest fear is that they feel it’s more trouble than it’s worth, especially if the current take-rate is lower than originally projected.

And the fact that the 2-dr. itself is currently a constraint is tough for me to read—Is it because the 4-dr is so hot that they need to focus on it? Or is it that they have MORE 2-dr orders than they ever imagined getting, so they had to slow their roll?

 

[AZ_Liberty]

My biggest fear is that they feel it’s more trouble than it’s worth, especially if the current take-rate is lower than originally projected.

And the fact that the 2-dr. itself is currently a constraint is tough for me to read—Is it because the 4-dr is so hot that they need to focus on it? Or is it that they have MORE 2-dr orders than they ever imagined getting, so they had to slow their roll?

The take rate is HIGHER than projected, that's why it's constrained.

 

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[Donkeygyrl]

As long as there is a human need to look good,there will be a 2dr.

 

[ScottyC]

I thought about getting a two door.....it is the new "sedan" in the SUV field, but in the end, I got a four door and love it. Besides, nothing spells loner, unibomber type existence like owning a two door Bronco...that ranks right up there with a "standard" cab pickup truck and I already have one of them.

 

[Bob 07064]

The 4dr Bronco is like the 4dr Charger... just wrong, and yes the 2dr is a selfish vehicle because it lacks space. I couldn't be happier with mine cause it is in keeping with the Bronco legacy... 2 DOORS!

 

[Ground_zero298]

My guess would be the 2 Dr and manual will be going away.

 

[Bigred86]

I don't think the 2 door is going anywhere. That being said it all depends on profit margins. If Ford sees it a waste to build because there isn't much profit in it, they will drop it like a hot potato. Look how many automakers killed off their cars (sedans, coupes and hatchbacks). Why build a sedan when you can raise up a hatchback call it a "crossover SUV" and sell it for thousands more then a regular car.

 

[Lowcountry Bronco]

I'm just hoping Toyota gets off their butt and makes an FJ like they should have on the last go around. I have no expectation, but would sure put my money into one if they did. At this point I'm just looking around to see what I can import at a reasonable price for another fun 2 door. Don't know if I could get a Jimny licensed here or not.

American import rules are 25 years old so you can import a '98 or earlier.

 

[Yamapro]

The 2 door was somewhere around 30% of sales and that’s with the the restriction on production. I think that Ford is caught off guard with the demand of the 2 door.

 

[GearHd6]

I think Fords mistake with the 2 door was not offering it with a soft top. I think that would have eased the hard top issue. There's a lot of people that buy 2 door Jeeps with a soft top and would have done the same with the Bronco. I really don't get their reasoning for that. Me personally, I don't like soft tops at all but, a lot of people do.

 

[Brsox]

I really hope Ford stays committed to it.

I love mine, and I’d like to get another once they do a refresh in a few years, but I realize the demand may not justify it.

Curious what you folks think…

There's plenty of demand. Does Jeep offer a 2 door Wrangler? There will be a 2 door Bronco. Relax.

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