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I’d be interested in a powerboost bronco.
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This is exactly what I want. With my current reservation slot and build I'm a '22, and I would absolutely love to have a PHEV option. 20 miles of electric range gets me through most of my "normal" driving the kids around, etc all electric. Then when we need to get off the grid, we have gas. When we want to be quiet and just enjoy nature, we can do that too. Get to the camp site and need some power, Ford has been offering those options for a while and they would be a perfect fit with the Bronco. I think PHEV is a killer option in the Bronco. Even just writing this gets me excited for the option. We can see that Ford is committed to introducing PHEVs and BEVs, my only thing is how quick they can roll it out.Now, I would be all for a PHEV (plug in hybrid) for the Bronco. I don't have a reservation yet, and am looking to see what comes out. A 20-30 mile range pure electric and then a switch to gas would give me all the around town driving I need on electric with the availability to drive anywhere I want to with the gas.
I'm more concerned about the computer in the Bronco, my Mac is just about 10 years old now and I can't update lots of software anymore, so need to buy a new one.Hybrid longevity remains a sticking point for me. I don’t think we’re gonna see old F150 Powerboost’s on the road in 10-15 years.
Fair point. While I do appreciate modern tech/features on vehicles today I don’t like how that same tech basically turns them into a throwaway commodity past ~10 years. Close family friend still has a 2000 Ford Excursion V10 that I sold them a few years back. Runs like a top with basic maintenance. No major repairs, quarter of a million miles. If I could get ~15-20 years out of my Bronco I’d be stokedI'm more concerned about the computer in the Bronco, my Mac is just about 10 years old now and I can't update lots of software anymore, so need to buy a new one.
I really don't see any of these Broncos still driving around in 20 years from now, nobody will make computer parts for it anymore, nobody will still support a 30 year old operating system, etc. At least I can't imagine. And w/o the computer brain, the thing is a brick that won't go anywhere. Of course, that goes for all modern cars. Can't imagine anyone driving a "classic" Tesla in 30 years either. I'm not aware of a single 20 year old computer still getting support and being able to run modern software. I have some, they will probably still start up, but that's as far as it'll go.
that's my concern. My Taco is 19 years old this summer, has some computer in it, but nothing that I interact with, radio and yes - tape deck are completely independent, all control knobs are manual, computer controls some stuff for the engine and transmission I guess, but nothing that ever needed an over the air update and all that. I love the new tech, but yes, eventually these will be like any other old computer. Maybe some special shop will keep them running, but it'll be very expensive and probably not worth it. We'll see I guess.Fair point. While I do appreciate modern tech/features on vehicles today I don’t like how that same tech basically turns them into a throwaway commodity past ~10 years.
Embedded systems are engineered very differently than the regular consumer systems you are used to. The hardware and necessary functions for a vehicle don't change over the 20 years it is in use. The software may get some updates in the first few years, but after that it will just keep on chugging. The computers in my 2000 M5 are not cutting edge ( and they weren't then either), but they keep doing their job day in day out.I really don't see any of these Broncos still driving around in 20 years from now, nobody will make computer parts for it anymore, nobody will still support a 30 year old operating system, etc. At least I can't imagine. And w/o the computer brain, the thing is a brick that won't go anywhere. Of course, that goes for all modern cars. Can't imagine anyone driving a "classic" Tesla in 30 years either. I'm not aware of a single 20 year old computer still getting support and being able to run modern software.
The real issue will be 20 years plus. Try to find an EEC-IV/E4OD processor at this point. Almost impossible to find a good one. Bronco's are a type of vehicle that could still be in actual use well over 20 years from now. Plenty of heeps still on the road from the 80's/90's (especially XJ's)..Hybrid longevity remains a sticking point for me. I don’t think we’re gonna see old F150 Powerboost’s on the road in 10-15 years. They’re going to have expensive battery replacements and I’m almost certain out of warranty electrical issues are going to be a sticking point for lots of early adopters. An ICE engine on the other hand, with minimal interior options (aka less shit to break outside warranty) stacks the odds much more in the longevity camp of which I am firmly in
Agreed. I was surprised it wasn’t offered with one out of the gates.I'd cancel mine right now and switch. No hesitation.