I’m sure glad that I ordered the manual non-Sasquatched Badlands when I had the chance, and lucky to have received an estimated build date in November.
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Aftermarket spacer lifts are cheap, maybe $200 bucks, another 500 to install. 35" wheels and tires will easily run 3k. Mounted, balanced, and tpmsd should run a couple hundred. electronic locking front and rears will cost you 1k each. Probably another 1k to get both installed if you know a good mechanic.It's a sucker tax for folks that don't realize that they can change wheels/tires/lift aftermarket. But presumably the 'Mansquatch' option is aimed at enthusiasts who surely know this already.
Me too !I’m sure glad that I ordered the manual non-Sasquatched Badlands when I had the chance, and lucky to have received an estimated build date in November.
I think it's actually kind of the opposite generally for manuals (not specific to Bronco). The rate of uptake for manuals is miniscule. So the cost to make them, stock parts for them and warranty them has to be amortized over a small population of cars. But you are right, people who want manuals want manuals, and thus like all "specialty buyers" (ex: fancy sports cars, custom paint colors) exhibit less price elasticity (that is, you can charge them more and many of them will still buy).Well with everyone saying that the manual is so much better than the auto and it is more fun to drive shouldn't it be more expensive and people willing to pay for it?
I was specifically talking about the $4k upcharge on the Badlands, which is JUST the wheels/tires+minor lift. Yeah, wheels/tires cost money, but one can also sell their OEM wheels/tires for upwards of $2k (at least for a Badlands). If one just wanted 35s on their Badlands (the OEM Badlands wheels are the best wheels anyway, IMHO), the net cost difference after selling their OEM tires would be under $1k.Aftermarket spacer lifts are cheap, maybe $200 bucks, another 500 to install. 35" wheels and tires will easily run 3k. Mounted, balanced, and tpmsd should run a couple hundred. electronic locking front and rears will cost you 1k each. Probably another 1k to get both installed if you know a good mechanic.
That's 7k already without the better suspension setup. 5400 if you can do most of it yourself (safe to assume the number of people who can balance their own wheels is slim to none).
I think sasquatch is fine on any trans Base, auto BB, and OBX, but a poor decision on BD and manual BL.I was specifically talking about the $4k upcharge on the Badlands, which is JUST the wheels/tires+minor lift. Yeah, wheels/tires cost money, but one can also sell their OEM wheels/tires for upwards of $2k (at least for a Badlands). If one just wanted 35s on their Badlands (the OEM Badlands wheels are the best wheels anyway, IMHO), the net cost difference after selling their OEM tires would be under $1k.
Mansquatch on lower trims can make sense, since it gets you drivetrain components that are otherwise inaccessible.
I have the exact same build as you - down to the penny, only mine is in the new green color. I'm still questioning my choices, how did you come to your final decision? I already took delivery of a 4 door BD with mid, but had to sell him on to keep the peace at home. Hence I'll be waiting for a late 22 or early 23 instead. Look forward to your response. Thanks!As a base 2.7 Sasquatch 2 door, the Sasquatch and auto trans combo is the only way to get the A4 AWD feature which is a must.
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If I ordered a BL, I'd never get Sasquatch. When the 33's wore out, I don't see any reason you couldn't put 35's on the stock BL wheels. (which I like better than the Sasquatch wheels). I don't know if the ½" difference in suspension would make that much difference, and if itBadlands non SAS manual has 4.70 gears, front and rear diff lock, sway bar disconnect, and better front axle. SAS does seem pointless with Badlands. 35s arent going to get you that many more places than