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Saw this guy, not 15 minutes ago. Looks pretty sweet in person.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f264f356ac.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b5af9da20f.jpg
They look sweet (have not seen in person).
Am I the only one that feels like they are too civilized for the soft top? For me it would be hard top but if I could I'd order a full metal version.
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I’d love to have top off when the weather is good but wind noise on the highway is real, at least with the soft top Jeep’s I’ve been in. Top can be a bitch to get on and off too. It’s a trade off.Quote:
Originally Posted by uglymoney
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Saw at least 5 in the mountains this weekend. I admit, they look really good. And it’s nice to see something other than a Jeep every now and then up there.
King of the weekend when it came to GORP though was a tie between sprinter vans and new Defenders. So many shiny new Defenders with zero dirt on them in town.
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Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
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I really liked my defender test drive on Friday…
Very unscientific study of how many of these Ford has been able to release.
Drove over 3,000 miles in the past 2 weeks.
Tampa-Asheville, Asheville- Moodus CT, Moodus- Tampa.
I saw 2 big boy Broncos in the wild. Both 4 door. 1 hard top, 1 soft.
Both were seen on my return trip today in FL.
The soft top was already lifted on 37's. It looked good, but the 37's were a bit too wide- sticking about 3 inches or more out of the stock fenders.
Once Metal Cloak comes out with a retro large fender, I bet that thing will look great.
Saw about 10 baby Broncos. I don't hate them, for my daughter.
Brother in law took delivery of his 110 in May.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyCarter
Loves it. Surprisingly small on the inside when it comes to 2 kids under 3 and all the stuff. Nevertheless the two dogs but that’s not the point. They love it.
Aside from mpg no issues. Despite my relentless Land Rover jokes (former Series II Disco owner).
Here is one I saw at the dealer waiting on its new owner.
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This one was a Badlands I think with the Sasquatch package on 35's
It looked really nice.
Those AT tires would have to go though. Throw a nice Toyo Open Country MT, or Cooper SST on there, and that thing would look so much meaner. 35" AT's are a joke.
They had a test drive 4 door and 2 door, both with hardtops. I sat in the 4 door.
It is pretty cool, but the interior feels a little cheap for how much they are charging.
Once the kinks are worked out, I could see buying one used in 5 years or so. Once the aftermarket really gets rocking, these are going to be killer, as long as their service record stays better than Jeep. Time will tell.
The hardtop issue doesn't bother me. Ford recognized that it was not a good top and did something about it. Seems like a good move in the long run. I have seen plenty of videos about squeaking hardtops, soundproofing coming off, etc. I like that they are taking care of it now even though it isn't a safety issue.
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If only the top came off. I like the look, but it is not a Defender.
His is done right aesthetically, Tasman Blue with white roof and white steelies wheels.Quote:
Originally Posted by warthog
I’m a fan of the white hard top in any generation so, hey.
Im leaning green and white (no steelies b/c v6), but im sure I'll panic and default to silver /black roof instead.
A couple blocks from me there's a house with both a Tahoe and a 4 door JK; they are pretty close in size which surprised me.Quote:
Originally Posted by stealurface831
My ZJ on 31s is almost the exact same size as a 4 door JK when parked next to one. Only difference between the two is the windshield and ass end angles. A lot of ZJ guys say 4 door Jeeps are just ZJs with some wrangler looking bits.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnyg82
I swore off this place for a year.
However, the real bronco has made it home to my driveway as of 12/3 and thought I’d share. Next fucker who mentions Covid, trump or racists in a car thread and I’m out again. Paid cash Benny so no 84 month loan.
Just enjoy the bronco and I’ll answer any questions from a real owner.
4 door outer banks, 2.7 , Sasquatch, hard top and high package . Only other option was tow package. Yes I was lucky based on shortages. Ordered first day in march , reserved July 2020.
Getting 18 mpg which may be the first question .
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Color is Area 51. I’d describe it as civilized but with a rough edge almost like a classic defender. Very quiet at speed.
Dealer didn’t try any fuckery either, msrp and tax.
If there are no further Questions happy new year and see you in 2023.
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Nice ride. I've started to see a few of those around town.Quote:
Originally Posted by ncskier
How do you like the roof / hardtop on it? Have you messed with taking it off or is it staying on until spring?
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Beautiful looking truck. I don't totally like the trend of cars in flat colors, but I like the blue here with the contrasting top a lot. I think this is the exact type of vehicle it looks good on. How is the cargo room?
Can you put a rack on it?
What was your build date to delivery time? My build date was supposed to be 12/13 and it was just moved to 12/20. Curious when I can expect mine.
Roof is great. It came with bags to store the panels and they go in the cargo area. A couple of latches and they pop out. It has a bedrug like material laminated to the bottom for sound proofing so its quiet. It was 75 degrees this past weekend and I went to my beach place to take the boat out, so i didnt hesitate to pop the panel. The furthest rear is a bit heavier. That would require some planning.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sirshredalot
Nice! Mind giving that dealer a shout out for referral purposes? My brothers been in the market for one and every dealer he's stopped by has been asking obscene markups. Seems to be a pretty widespread problem with the Bronco, so glad to hear there's still some fair dealers out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by ncskier
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Cargo room is great if the rear seats are folded. Not completely flat though. Seats up, it fit beach chairs, coolers etc, so not small either. But its not expedition or suburban like room. All in all its roomier than I thought. First time I laid eyes on it, was picking it up. As everyone knows Ford wasnt exactly on the ball with the launch.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarcusBrody
yes I can put a rack on it. Due to GVW ratings, Ford does not put a rack on Sasquatch equipped trucks, but it has all sorts of mounting points for accessories that are clearly marked. It is very tall though. Just a hair under 7' so rack would make parking decks a no go.Quote:
Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark
Build was Middle of October, shipped by rail and arrived at rail yard Monday before Thanksgiving. Sat in Rail yard until 12/2 and then able to be picked up at dealer 12/3. So I'd say 45 days from build date to actually picking it upQuote:
Originally Posted by Soups
Crossroads Ford. They own a bunch of Ford Dealerships throughout NC. Same deal at all their dealerships. My Brother in Law picked up his First Editions 2 weeks before mine and no markup either.Quote:
Originally Posted by MontuckyFried
Oh that's so sweet of you! thank you!Quote:
Originally Posted by ncskier
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I expected a much pithier response when I typed that. This place has gotten soft in its old age.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marshall Tucker
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We just didn’t want you to leave again, snowflake.Quote:
Originally Posted by ncskier
Speaking of snowflakes, I doubt I get many chances to drive this thing in snow, but it does weigh about 4900 lbs from what i can see on the paperwork. So I guess with decent snow tires like a duratrac with the snowflake rating they should do just fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcphee
And those duratracs come in 35” so it’s possible for you snow country folks to run a winter tire. Doubt you’d want too much smaller with dedicated snow tires since the gearing on Sasquatch is 4.7 rear ends.
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Duratracs suck in snow. Get an actual winter tire if you live in ski country.Quote:
Originally Posted by ncskier
Nokian hakkapeliitta’s come in the 35” Sasquatch size (315/70r17).
I’m waiting for my Bronco, that the first thing I’m buying for it.
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Nice! Thanks. Worth a trip to NC if it means not getting screwed over for an extra 30+ G's like so many dealers are trying to pull these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by ncskier
Damn, homey. You still waiting on that bad boy? Hope the dealer hasn't forgotten about you!Quote:
Originally Posted by Harry
I rather enjoyed the snow performance of my DuraTracs when I lived in Montana.Quote:
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Damn, that’s some tall gearing. I had 4.86 gears in a CJ5 with a 327 and a 4spd. Got up and went REAL quick but topped out at like 60 mph.Quote:
Originally Posted by ncskier
Super tall for sure, but the 10 speed transmission kept it at around 1900 rpm going 60-65 mph on backroads. But yes you are limited to potentially downsizing tires.Quote:
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/ and don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.Quote:
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I wasn’t aware of the Maverick until the GF mentioned it over the weekend as a possible replacement for her Subaru Impreza.Quote:
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Doesn’t look like it comes in the right combo of hybrid and AWD I was hoping for when she first asked me about it.
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Yep, if it came with that, I'd have ordered one already. I was really excited about it but now I'm waiting to see if they eventually release that. I have considered just order the 2.0 turbo in AWD though as one of my current cars needs replacement and I can't imagine the hybrid AWD is dropping soon as the hybrids are already sold out for next model year.Quote:
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Nice truck ncskier. My wife got her a few months ago and seems to e digging it. She went with the non squatched Badlands with the 2.7. She upgraded her tires to some 34” Ridge Grapplers and I was a little worried that the 4.46 rear end would struggle with those heavy tires, but no issues at all. Once ski season ends we will get it to Moab and make it more than a mall crawler.
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Harry you get yours yet? Just saw they are finally delivering some base models with the manual plus sasquatch.
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Fuck no. I am approaching 2 years since I placed my reservation. They tell me late 2023 or 2024. Apparently huge problems manufacturing the hard top. I get emails from Ford telling me to change to a 4-door with a soft top and they would make one for me right now. But I am dead set on a 2-door, and they don’t offer a soft top with 2-doors. So I wait, and wait, and wait…Quote:
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