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So, on a whim, HoosierMomma, HoosierDaughter and I packed up some over night bags and road tripped to Wayne, Mi approx. 3.5 to 4 hours away. We left N. Indiana around 7pm Sunday and stayed at a Hotel in Ann Arbor that I am familiar with. This gave us an oppurtunity to drive around U of M, having to share the streets at Midnight with only a shitload of cops.
HoosierDaughter has taken a liking to U of M because of the swag I bring back from my annual training trips there.
We grubbed on some late night Jimmy Johns ...with several cops, and then we went back to the room and slept.
I had made a reservation to tour the Bronco at 11am Monday at Jack Demmer Ford.
Turns out the only folks I interacted with were the Ford corporate Bronco folks, so I cannot speak to how the local staff was, but I do give deep THANKS to Demmer Ford for giving us this opportunity.
The Bronco on display was the Rapid Red Outer Banks , 4 door, non-Squatch that has been posted here numerous times. I have very little to add, no real new information, but I'll add what I can anyways. Slightly bummed there wasn't a 2 door on hand, but whatever.
I was there for a VERY SHORT amount of time. One trip around the truck and I knew I was 100% good to buy. That was about all I needed....and I wanted to sit in one !!! LOL
Where I was wrong:
1. I have not been a fan of the painted flares, but on this rig, in this color they looked great. I've made a few posts ripping on them, I think I may have to stop that for the time being until I see all the colors in person.
2. The 32's looked just fine also. I was a bit shocked how good the truck looked over all. I truly didn't expect to like the look of the 32's, but they were OK. Now I'm really curious how the Base will look....not that I'll NOT get 33's right away LOL.
Expectations met:
I have read numerous times that the first impression was that the Bronco was bigger than expected. I'm not sure about that, I have a 69 Bronco, so I guess it felt "just right" to me.
It did have a certain presence about it, and this is where those 32's come in, the proportions are fantastic.
The few minutes I was checking out the interior, I thought it looked fine. In the drivers seat, I felt just a touch snugger than our Outback...maybe. Nothing leapt out at me that felt "wrong" ...except maybe the speedo/dash, but nothing was lit at that point, so it's hard telling.
Floor liners look pretty good, I'm ordering them.
I left the front seat most of the way back and got in back and fit just fine ...5-9, 200lbs.
Expectation overshoot:
OH. MY. GOD. , the body lines in person!!!
Being VERY familiar with the Classic Broncos body lines, even with the dip in the door, THIS THING IS A FREAKING BRONCO!!!
Watching the soft top actuation was pretty cool. Still don't want one for here in Indiana though.
The gap between the 32" tire and the crash bar is around 3 or 3 1/4 inches. One crash bar was 3, the other was 3 1/4. The tires were straight at this point.
and some gratuitous pics.
2nd link
(HEY, CHECK OUT ^^^^^ the pics of the HUGE train engine. Hoosierdaughter was standing in the same spot in the three pics...she's 5-2.)
After the Ford dealer we cruised the area, saw a camo'd test Maverick and a few misc. Squatches. Then we visited the Ford museum, the pics are in the link. There are more to add yet also.
HoosierDaughter has taken a liking to U of M because of the swag I bring back from my annual training trips there.
We grubbed on some late night Jimmy Johns ...with several cops, and then we went back to the room and slept.
I had made a reservation to tour the Bronco at 11am Monday at Jack Demmer Ford.
Turns out the only folks I interacted with were the Ford corporate Bronco folks, so I cannot speak to how the local staff was, but I do give deep THANKS to Demmer Ford for giving us this opportunity.
The Bronco on display was the Rapid Red Outer Banks , 4 door, non-Squatch that has been posted here numerous times. I have very little to add, no real new information, but I'll add what I can anyways. Slightly bummed there wasn't a 2 door on hand, but whatever.
I was there for a VERY SHORT amount of time. One trip around the truck and I knew I was 100% good to buy. That was about all I needed....and I wanted to sit in one !!! LOL
Where I was wrong:
1. I have not been a fan of the painted flares, but on this rig, in this color they looked great. I've made a few posts ripping on them, I think I may have to stop that for the time being until I see all the colors in person.
2. The 32's looked just fine also. I was a bit shocked how good the truck looked over all. I truly didn't expect to like the look of the 32's, but they were OK. Now I'm really curious how the Base will look....not that I'll NOT get 33's right away LOL.
Expectations met:
I have read numerous times that the first impression was that the Bronco was bigger than expected. I'm not sure about that, I have a 69 Bronco, so I guess it felt "just right" to me.
It did have a certain presence about it, and this is where those 32's come in, the proportions are fantastic.
The few minutes I was checking out the interior, I thought it looked fine. In the drivers seat, I felt just a touch snugger than our Outback...maybe. Nothing leapt out at me that felt "wrong" ...except maybe the speedo/dash, but nothing was lit at that point, so it's hard telling.
Floor liners look pretty good, I'm ordering them.
I left the front seat most of the way back and got in back and fit just fine ...5-9, 200lbs.
Expectation overshoot:
OH. MY. GOD. , the body lines in person!!!
Being VERY familiar with the Classic Broncos body lines, even with the dip in the door, THIS THING IS A FREAKING BRONCO!!!
Watching the soft top actuation was pretty cool. Still don't want one for here in Indiana though.
The gap between the 32" tire and the crash bar is around 3 or 3 1/4 inches. One crash bar was 3, the other was 3 1/4. The tires were straight at this point.
and some gratuitous pics.
2nd link
(HEY, CHECK OUT ^^^^^ the pics of the HUGE train engine. Hoosierdaughter was standing in the same spot in the three pics...she's 5-2.)
After the Ford dealer we cruised the area, saw a camo'd test Maverick and a few misc. Squatches. Then we visited the Ford museum, the pics are in the link. There are more to add yet also.
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