Wildtrak Hoss 3.0 vs Everglades (Which to order?)

[Fivefingerheist]

Personally, if MSRP compared to MSRP. I'd go Everglades, but this is more based on my home location. Being in Michigan the snorkel, and whatever they did with the 2.3 (if anything) to increase the fording depth can very well come in handy. Not many places to high speed off-road around here.

People are talking about the 3.0 HOSS, but honestly the 2.0 feels fine in my Badlands. I also do not plan on any major suspension changes until warranty is kaput.

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[CaptFett]

I had an early reservation in for a WIldtrak. It was spec'd with everything including LUX and MIC. I was patiently waiting it out....and waiting....and.... Knowing Ford may not deliver and will take away the incentives if they don't, I switched to Badlands yesterday, no SAS, Soft top, Vinyl Seats, High package. With the incentives and the price point change, the vehicle went from 60K+ to 50K. As an east coaster and not likely to trek to Baja, I think the BL will work and I like a $10K advantage.

 

[Cheshire]

EVERGLADES! - For almost $10k less, it's the better option.

1) Factory winch with small bash bar looks good and saves installation hassles
2) Everglades looks unique. It's hard to tell a difference between WT and my Base Squatch
3) 2.3L 300hp engine has plenty of power. I own 4Dr BaseSquatch 2.7L. I drove a 4Dr Squatch with the 2.3L and was pleasantly surprised. I would be absolutely happy with the 2.3L
4) MGV seats in Everglades are better than WT leather imo
5) Everglades wheels are cool, adds to trim uniqueness. Looks good w/Azure grey
6) Standard SAS suspension is plenty good unless you plan on high speed desert racing

Save the money and effort of converting the WT and enjoy the Everglades.

 

[AGM Everglades]

I went Everglades. IMO the look of the squared fenders are so much better. They’ll probably be standard on all trims come 2024. I really wanted the 2.7 just because I generally can never have enough power but after driving a friends stock 2.3 for a day, it was more than adequate. Add a tune and a few other mods and it should really wake up. As much as I’d like to have the 3.0 suspension I plan to modify my Everglades anyway so that wasn’t a deal breaker. My Everglades stickers at $58K and the dealer is selling it to me at MSRP minus price protection so I should be $55k plus tax and fees. And don’t forget the winch is a factory installed part and covered under full warranty.

 

[JojoReady]

I don’t think you have a choice of either one, unless you find it on a dealers lot. Both are “ unobtainium“. The Wildtrak is so oversubscribed that Ford is incentivizing customers to cancel their orders and switch to a new trim. I can’t see them taking new orders for a long time. The Everglades was part of a special scheduling cycle along with Base Squatch, MT, and optional BL wheels to “balance out“ production for MY23. Essentially no more of these products will be schedule in MY23. There are strong suggestions that Everglades will not be offered in MY24

 

[KidBroSweets]

Badlands!

 

[FreddieLee]

I went Everglades. IMO the look of the squared fenders are so much better. They’ll probably be standard on all trims come 2024.

I agree that the squared fenders will likely be the future of the Bronco going forward.

 

[CaptFett]

There is an Everglades sitting in the showroom at Jerry's in Leesburg VA. It's beautiful. MSRP 56K. ADM 15K.

 

[Nosferatu]

I really don't want cloth though. The marine grade vinyl is included in everglades. Upgrading to leather from cloth for the wildtrak is like a 2k surcharge

Katzkin has you covered there.

 

[Bronc69]

I have the Wildtrak with the cloth interior (my only option was the HT).
I LOVE the cloth. So much more comfortable than MGV or leather - especially in the hot summer months.
You could always do seat covers if you're worried about the seats.

I would 100% do the WT again. The 2.7 is a great engine and really moves this rig around with ease. Plus, the HOSS 3.0 suspension will cost at least $3-4K to have the Everglades upgraded.

You have options to make these things what you want. Get the expensive standard equipment (V6 and Suspension) to start, it'll cost you less in the long-run.

 

[FreddieLee]

There is an Everglades sitting in the showroom at Jerry's in Leesburg VA. It's beautiful. MSRP 56K. ADM 15K.

What color is it?

 

[CaptFett]

Blue…I think Azure but difficult to tell in the showroom

 

[CaptFett]

Jerrys LEESBURG - 703-777-0000 ask for Bruce Johnson ext 217

 

[BlueBronco]

Wildtrak hands down

But seriously, Badlands

 

[MNBigfoot]

3) 2.3L 300hp engine has plenty of power. I own 4Dr BaseSquatch 2.7L. I drove a 4Dr Squatch with the 2.3L and was pleasantly surprised. I would be absolutely happy with the 2.3L

To put it in perspective, the Everglades, is slower than the wife's old Toyota mini van, according to the sites that do comparisons.

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