Worth waiting for...Shadow Black Wildtrak with Lux, steps and towing

[kegerator244]

Picked it up yesterday...first impressions:

You can drive yourself crazy reading posts talking about the bass output, presence of glue specks on headliners, decibel level when driving at 73 mph on a four lane highway at dusk - I was starting to. Through all the delays, misinformation, complaints, etc. I was second guessing this purchase. That all disappeared the minute I saw this beast. Pictures do not do it justice - this vehicles has a presence. I stopped to grab a quick bite on my way home from the dealership - guy driving by in a Prius(!) pulled a hard left into the parking lot just to see it up close and take some pictures. Stopped at the Vince Lombardi rest stop and as I am walking back from to the truck there is another guy taking photos - tells me he thought in seeing the Bronco online it looked a little bit soft, but in person it is awesome - asked how he could order this exact one (I didn't have the heart to tell him he would be driving it 2 years from now...or let him know he was probably confused with the Bronco Sport). Took my daughters out for ice cream last night - one daughter (7) loves it, the other daughter (10 - and no longer in my will) called it the Fake Jeep (she has been salty since I got rid of the Wrangler). While we are enjoying our ice cream from a nearby bench, a third guy circles the Bronco, taking pictures from all angles and bringing them over to show his friends. Apparently this is something that I need to get used to, which is unfortunate as I dislike talking to people...

Anyways...a few random takeaways:

- agree lower gears are a little clunky when accelerating, but super smooth on the highway, even in rush hour traffic
- wireless charging pad overheated my iphone and shut it down after about 2 hours
- got caught in a torrential downpour last night, no evidence of any leaks in the top, wipers appear a little dainty though...
- B&O speakers sound good to me, keep it in surround mode
- got the center console vault, seem to have lost a decent amount of storage space with it
- averaging 17.4 mpg over first 250 miles, 180 on the highway, but a decent amount of stop and go traffic during that
- sight lines seem good, didn't notice any interference from the rear view mirror, pillars in good position when checking over the shoulder
- AC is blows very cold and cools down the interior quickly, placement of rear blowers will not be an issue
- Limited number of presets is kind of a bummer
- Exterior zone lighting looks really cool

Really looking forward to taking the hard top off and getting it a little dirty!

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[Azemotay]

Love hearing the positive feedback. Relieves some anxiety and makes me that much more excited for mine to pull up into my driveway.

 

[LSU Jonno]

Took my daughters out for ice cream last night - one daughter (7) loves it, the other daughter (10 - and no longer in my will) called it the Fake Jeep (she has been salty since I got rid of the Wrangler).

love it!

 

[Wanted33]

Congratulations Kevin. It's a beauty, enjoy.

 

[NM_21Bronco]

Agreed...things are dissected so deeply on here, it appears that every single thing is wrong with the vehicle. Its easy to get caught up, but 99% of it is BS. Enjoy your new ride

 

[555-RGNE]

Apparently this is something that I need to get used to, which is unfortunate as I dislike talking to people...

 

[WLDCATR]

Picked it up yesterday...first impressions:

You can drive yourself crazy reading posts talking about the bass output, presence of glue specks on headliners, decibel level when driving at 73 mph on a four lane highway at dusk - I was starting to. Through all the delays, misinformation, complaints, etc. I was second guessing this purchase. That all disappeared the minute I saw this beast. Pictures do not do it justice - this vehicles has a presence. I stopped to grab a quick bite on my way home from the dealership - guy driving by in a Prius(!) pulled a hard left into the parking lot just to see it up close and take some pictures. Stopped at the Vince Lombardi rest stop and as I am walking back from to the truck there is another guy taking photos - tells me he thought in seeing the Bronco online it looked a little bit soft, but in person it is awesome - asked how he could order this exact one (I didn't have the heart to tell him he would be driving it 2 years from now...or let him know he was probably confused with the Bronco Sport). Took my daughters out for ice cream last night - one daughter (7) loves it, the other daughter (10 - and no longer in my will) called it the Fake Jeep (she has been salty since I got rid of the Wrangler). While we are enjoying our ice cream from a nearby bench, a third guy circles the Bronco, taking pictures from all angles and bringing them over to show his friends. Apparently this is something that I need to get used to, which is unfortunate as I dislike talking to people...

Anyways...a few random takeaways:

- agree lower gears are a little clunky when accelerating, but super smooth on the highway, even in rush hour traffic
- wireless charging pad overheated my iphone and shut it down after about 2 hours
- got caught in a torrential downpour last night, no evidence of any leaks in the top, wipers appear a little dainty though...
- B&O speakers sound good to me, keep it in surround mode
- got the center console vault, seem to have lost a decent amount of storage space with it
- averaging 17.4 mpg over first 250 miles, 180 on the highway, but a decent amount of stop and go traffic during that
- sight lines seem good, didn't notice any interference from the rear view mirror, pillars in good position when checking over the shoulder
- AC is blows very cold and cools down the interior quickly, placement of rear blowers will not be an issue
- Limited number of presets is kind of a bummer
- Exterior zone lighting looks really cool

Really looking forward to taking the hard top off and getting it a little dirty!

Looks great.... have a similar Wldtrac reserved 7/15/20.... ordered 3/15/21... 1st delivery confirmed 5/22/22... but pushed off to a second potential date of 6/27/22.... tough waiting for the buggy and seeing so many Broncos on the road and not one under me. Pissed as an be.... ready to sell once I take delivery but then a neighbor just got his (paid high high retail) and that calmed me down a bit.... so I wait & wait like many on this site.... the best part are the great reviews I'm reading here in the forum.... so we'll see when she comes. But I am egerly looking forward to it. Enjoy yours its a beaut!

 

[WLDCATR]

UPDATE: Received email from Ford at 12:30 AM this morning.... that my Wildtrak is built and will be delivered to the dealer around June 25 - July 3. The first delivery date was given to me by the dealer 5/16 - 5/22 (if memory serves??) and no show now this update date is from Ford direct.... so maybe just maybe ????

 

[MIWolverine]

UPDATE: Received email from Ford at 12:30 AM this morning.... that my Wildtrak is built and will be delivered to the dealer around June 25 - July 3. The first delivery date was given to me by the dealer 5/16 - 5/22 (if memory serves??) and no show now this update date is from Ford direct.... so maybe just maybe ????

When was your blend date?

 

[WLDCATR]

When was your blend date?

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