What's the point of First Editions?

[Deleted member 9490]

I am struggling with keeping my FE with the lack of anything that makes the trim unique. What is the point of getting a first edition when I can spec a badlands in a copy cat FE build and its ~$3k less?

4-door First edition ~$64k (includes destination and fees)
4-door Badlands w/ sasquatch, MIC top, leather, 2.7L, 10-speed, luxe package ~$61k (includes destination and fees)

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[Felix808]

Vanity bragging rights, possible collectability. Not quite as special since there will be 7,000 vice the original 3,500. YMMV

 

[papsblue]

You'll get a "#X of 7000" badge right? Plus Lightning Blue...? And you can't add the tow package

 

[Marauder]

Money!

 

[Rubisquatch]

Don’t forget you’ll be missing out on the amazing (sarcastic) painted black grille, mirror caps and beauty rings.

 

[Lilj4425]

I think you answered your own question. Lol. I switched from FE to Badlands.

 

[lobbs611]

 

[Monster1926]

If you spec a BL exactly the same it’s about $1500 more for a FE.

 

[BuzzyBud]

Badlands in Carb Gray! Goes well with MIC top. The grill, mirrors, all work together. Years from now, more buyers will seek the Badlands!

 

[brocotect]

you get this exclusive color

so that's... like... special

 

[Ksjrb03]

You didnt spec the same build, thats your problem. Its impossible to spec the same build. Dont forget the cost of the door bags, roof bags, hood and door graphics, painted grill, painted mirror caps, painted door handles, appearance package (black bronco/beauty rings). There is no FE tax, its all there. The real question is do you want any of that stuff enough to pay for it.

 

[Bigmoose]

As far as we know ford isn't giving them a unique build number which is unfortunate. They are all going to be 1 of 7000. If they did the collectability(?) Would be more significant IMHO.

As stated above, just because lightning blue is unique to the bronco doesn't make it unique. Ford used to have actual unique colors for special editions like the '96 Mystic Mustang and the '04 Mystichrome Mustang (which were also individually numbered).

But who knows. I've seen cars sell at auction for $$$ just due to the rare option combos even though the car was a relative POS.

 

[Xploit]

It didnt make sense to me either. Had they made the FE with some truly special options, LIKE A WHITE TOP or something that greatly reduces its commonality, then, sure maybe why not.. but as it is? FUCK NO! I think FORD's team dropped the ball on the release. With confusing reveal trucks, confusing leaks etc etc. Thats my opinion. As of the last few years, I am mystified as to how certain people keep or have the jobs they do. In all industries! People have just degraded for whatever reason. When you do find someone with actual talent who knows and excels at their position, it's noteworthy. That shouldn't be the case.

 

[Dirty Bronco]

Bragging rights at this point. Has Ford come out and said that the FE are being produced first? I know there was some confusion about this but if true... you get bragging rights for being one of the first to acquire it. (This is assuming you are sticking with Navy Pier and don't have the late availability black interior)

 

[dgorsett]

I'm wondering since the mod top issue and Ford inviting (perhaps encouraging) FE folks to down grade to a lower trim will all 7000 be built?, sending any cancelled to dealer stock? Or will build numbers be reduced to match converted FE orders?

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