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Why are you choosing the Bronco over competitors like 4Runner and Wrangler?

Brock27

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Iā€™m not anymore. At this point Iā€™m 99% out on the Bronco. Something about all of this has really been rubbing me wrong lately. I donā€™t know if itā€™s the delays, misinformation, lack of the actual ability to build the vehicle I want how I want it..... the packages tied to only certain models, no manual with the V6. Itā€™s a first year model Ford that Iā€™m looking at dropping $50k+ into. For what? The sway bar disconnect is the only thing keeping me thinking about it at all. Iā€™ve had 2 4Runners before and loved them. Yes theyā€™re ā€œunderā€ powered and need a refresh but for less than $50k Iā€™m getting a CPO TRD Pro and not rolling the dice on the first year model and see how it plays out with the Bronco. Iā€™ll be driving my 2013 F150 Lariat when I get back from this overseas tour so itā€™s not like Iā€™m in a jalopy so I can make the most informed decision then and test drive some vehicles...... kinda bummed though because I was really excited about this release but as the days go by sensibility is creeping into the picture.
Hate to say it but I'm nearly with you. These last few days I've almost seemed to be talking myself into staying with the Bronco as opposed to just leasing a Wrangler or 4runner for a few years until we really see what the Bronco is made of.
Pretty scary dropping $65k on a first year vehicle while serious issues like not adding a brush guard to the 2.7 allegedly due to weight, yet a winch is fine (winch HAS to weigh more than the guard) still linger less than 30 days before orders are due. Ford's failure to clarify any of these make-or-break issues thus far might get me to bail... not that they'll miss my business! I'll probably place the order then see how I feel when I greet it in person :cool:
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I've had 3 Wranglers in the past and loved all of them. There are a few reasons I'm going with a Bronco this time.
  • I can get all the off-road capability of a Rubicon for a lot less money.
  • The driving experience in the Bronco on-road should be better.
  • Beautiful navy interior (can't get that on a Jeep)
  • Invisible cup holders (can keep the kids busy on road trips by having them try to find all 6)
I only wish that the 2-door had a soft top. I'm sure Bestop will have an answer for that soon enough though.
 

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She likes it better than the Wrangler, color and overall look. Lots of Ford techs in our family for inside help for mechanical issues too so I can't blame her there. I do like the allure of buying used vs so new you have to preorder it though.

Personally I would prefer something more like a 4Runner with a metal roof.

And for an offroader I would rather build a first gen Explorer for pennies on the dollar of a new anything.

But the Bronco can wear two hats, it can be the family car and the family offroader.
 

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Been waiting for comparisons to the 4runner, everything I see only says it will compete with the Jeep.

I owned a TRD Pro 4Runner years back, sold it for various reasons. Why I didnā€™t love that car and think I want this one?
- engine (4runner is so slow)
- interior finish ( 45k for top of line 4runner doesnā€™t get you much amenities)
- Gas mileage (not expecting anything crazy, but I was getting 16 in the 4runner and it was soo slow)

I will probably will never take the roof off, so would like to see a solid roof to reduce noise, but I get why itā€™s not an option. Due to this, and obvious quality concerns, I will never own a FCA vehicle.
Glad to hear this I have been comparing a Badlands to the Forerunner TRD Pro for months. I think the options, interior quality (still to be seen), newer tech all make the Bronco a clear winner.
 

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Well, to contrast all the naysayers; I sent my build sheet to my dealer today. I owned a wrangler, didnā€™t want another one. There really are no other choices for open top, off-road, multi-purpose vehicles. The Bronco itself maybe new, but the drivetrain is well proven. I believe this will be a well mannered vehicle and I hope to enjoy it for several years to come.

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Well, to contrast all the naysayers; I sent my build sheet to my dealer today. I owned a wrangler, didnā€™t want another one. There really are no other choices for open top, off-road, multi-purpose vehicles. The Bronco itself maybe new, but the drivetrain is well proven. I believe this will be a well mannered vehicle and I hope to enjoy it for several years to come.

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Thatā€™s what you call F-you money. Congrats.
 

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I used to live in the Outback Australia and owned a Toyota Landcruiser. In fact, many of the Aussies drive those down there as they can take the extreme heat and they're very dependable. I've never owned a Ford, but I'm digging the new "box'ie/tough" look more so than the Wrangler. However, being a new release, I'm extremely worried...especially for $60k!! So for me, even though I have a BL reserved, I'm not 100% sold yet.
 

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Well, to contrast all the naysayers; I sent my build sheet to my dealer today. I owned a wrangler, didnā€™t want another one. There really are no other choices for open top, off-road, multi-purpose vehicles. The Bronco itself maybe new, but the drivetrain is well proven. I believe this will be a well mannered vehicle and I hope to enjoy it for several years to come.

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Well said!
 

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Ford reputation for quality over Jeep. The ability to get a very off road worthy vehicle from the factory. While Toyota is known for reliability and I have owned several, the mpg is horrible, the engines are sluggish, and no locking front diff.
 

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Because it is a Ford Bronco, drop the microphone
 

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Because I want a Bronco, not a TURD or to Just Empty Every Pocket. ;)
 

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I have a Black 2012 JKU that I honestly never thought I would get rid of. I reserved a Bronco because the ride will be smoother, hoping the top doesn't leak or at least as much as my Wrangler, the technology in the vehicle vs my 2012 and because I can get the look I want from the factory with the Sasquatch package
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