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[Dirtman]

My brother in law said he's going to get one as soon as he can order one. He's selling his 2013 silverado, 2010 harley, and toy hauler to put a down-payment on it. I just find that hilarious...

 

[bobbywalter]

I planned on getting one....

But. Looks like the new tahoe with a diesel is replacing the 150... So....will be put off until that runs its course.

 

[Dirtman]

I haven't fully followed this thread or the news, are they still all destined to be 2.3's like the ranger or are their gonna be 2.7, 3.5, or coyote options?

At the very least I think they should have a 3.5 ecoboost option on the big offroad packages. A nice coyote would be better but...

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

My brother in law said he's going to get one as soon as he can order one. He's selling his 2013 silverado, 2010 harley, and toy hauler to put a down-payment on it. I just find that hilarious...

You have been able to order them for a few weeks... we ordered ours a week ago.

I haven't fully followed this thread or the news, are they still all destined to be 2.3's like the ranger or are their gonna be 2.7, 3.5, or coyote options?

At the very least I think they should have a 3.5 ecoboost option on the big offroad packages. A nice coyote would be better but...

2.3 or 2.7. 10spd automatic or 7spd manual (only with the 2.3)

Ours will have a 2.3.

With the gearing they have (ours will have 4.46 with 32's) they shouldn't need a ton of power. If you Sasquatch it (big offroad package with 35's) you get 4.70's.

 

[Dirtman]

You have been able to order them for a few weeks... we ordered ours a week ago.



2.3 or 2.7. 10spd automatic or 7spd manual (only with the 2.3.

Ours will have a 2.3.

With the gearing they have (ours will have 4.46 with 32's) they shouldn't need a ton of power. If you Sasquatch it (big offroad package with 35's) you get 4.70's.

Order from ford directly or the dealer? I remember him saying a few weeks ago his dealer couldn't help him yet?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Order from ford directly or the dealer? I remember him saying a few weeks ago his dealer couldn't help him yet?

Dealer, it hasn't been that long ordering has been live. I think a couple weeks.

Did he reserve one?

I think you have to have reserved one before you can order one. We reserved ours thru Ford last November, I think reservations are still open for now.

Otherwise aside from a few for samples to dealers they won't build stock vehicles until the preorders are built.

 

[Dirtman]

Eh i dunno if he pre ordered. Not my issue I was just curious how they were coming along. Ill text him and tell him what you said about the preorder thing.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Not my issue I was just curious how they were coming along.

Summed up in two words:

"Painfully Slow"

 

[JohnnyO]

Last summer there were four of them at a gas station near my work which is near an exit off I-79, two were towing good sized cargo trailers, and they all had Michigan Manufacturer's Plates on them. I figured they were coming out soon so I didn't take any pics.

 

[wildbill23c]

So we won't see any Broncos on lots until probably 2023 if they're not going to build any inventory models for dealers till they get all the "pre-ordered" models built....so that puts them at least 2 years behind and by that time there will be something new and better out, I don't see the Bronco lasting very long if they can't build them to get them into the eyes of the public. The Bronco is something totally new, the Escape rebadged Bronco Sport is just a few changes to an already built chassis, so it was quicker to get out. The Bronco itself has soooo many different configurations that require different modifications to parts to be done it'll be a slow agonizing process it seems to get them built. I assume the majority of models that actually get built for inventory purposes for dealer lots will not be basic models I'm thinking maybe several Badlands models, and maybe a few Black Diamond editions, but highly doubt they'll ever build any base or big bend versions to keep on lots, as they probably won't sell? I wouldn't mind the base model myself, as I've stated in the past that I don't have any thoughts of ever going rock crawling with one, and driving down forest service roads would be the worst abuse it would ever see, so a base model would do just fine, would be great if they would offer the regular limited slip rear differential, I'd think that would be plenty for my use. I've never gotten into anything where I've needed a locker, if it looks that bad I drive around it LOL. I had a limited slip rear end in my 98 Grand Cherokee, it worked great for those times you just needed that extra bit of traction, combined with 4WD it would go pretty much anywhere I'd ever need to go, and I had my previous 96 Grand Cherokee with open diffs and full time 4WD in far worse conditions than I ever had my 98 Grand Cherokee and never had any problems or ever felt like I was going to get stuck, so I'd hate to see where I would have to go to need lockers LOL.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Depends on how you look at it.

The reason they are going so late is because the number of reservations. Some orders are being pushed back until 22my by the buyer hoping for different options.

Real world... We will see. It depends on how many people get tired of waiting and canceling their reservations/orders or pushing their orders back.

I think it is going to go faster than they think it might.

And if you order generally you avoid the insane markup (see also Raptor) a stock vehicle is going to get stuck with off a lot for the first year or two.

 

[bobbywalter]

So we won't see any Broncos on lots until probably 2023 if they're not going to build any inventory models for dealers till they get all the "pre-ordered" models built....so that puts them at least 2 years behind and by that time there will be something new and better out, I don't see the Bronco lasting very long if they can't build them to get them into the eyes of the public. The Bronco is something totally new, the Escape rebadged Bronco Sport is just a few changes to an already built chassis, so it was quicker to get out. The Bronco itself has soooo many different configurations that require different modifications to parts to be done it'll be a slow agonizing process it seems to get them built. I assume the majority of models that actually get built for inventory purposes for dealer lots will not be basic models I'm thinking maybe several Badlands models, and maybe a few Black Diamond editions, but highly doubt they'll ever build any base or big bend versions to keep on lots, as they probably won't sell? I wouldn't mind the base model myself, as I've stated in the past that I don't have any thoughts of ever going rock crawling with one, and driving down forest service roads would be the worst abuse it would ever see, so a base model would do just fine, would be great if they would offer the regular limited slip rear differential, I'd think that would be plenty for my use. I've never gotten into anything where I've needed a locker, if it looks that bad I drive around it LOL. I had a limited slip rear end in my 98 Grand Cherokee, it worked great for those times you just needed that extra bit of traction, combined with 4WD it would go pretty much anywhere I'd ever need to go, and I had my previous 96 Grand Cherokee with open diffs and full time 4WD in far worse conditions than I ever had my 98 Grand Cherokee and never had any problems or ever felt like I was going to get stuck, so I'd hate to see where I would have to go to need lockers LOL.

Black diamond....the 2.3 with a hand shaker is plenty. More power then any other stock bronco ever came with.. ....especially low end torque with just a flash. Great powerplant....the mustangs are really decent overall .. but they are blowing through the limits.

Only thing I don't like about the ranger, is the bed. Too tall for such a small amount of capacity. So if I get one of those....it will get hacked up right off the bat. The bronco....to me is perfect. It is stronger then a cherokee. But I won't say better until I get a considerably more ass time in one. The chero-carz were well done in balance of manners and actual ability.

 

[gw33gp]

Many people here are retired, over 70 years old, they don't have computers and smart phones. These companies are doing themselves a disservice by not advertising outside the internet and their shows...but they don't care, its all about how much money they can rake in at these events, not about showing people what's out there.

Older/retired people generally still resort to the news papers, and TV for their information. I've yet to see a Bronco Sport commercial on TV, let alone a commercial for the Bronco. Same goes for newspapers, they're still advertising 2020 stuff LOL.

That may be true of old people where you live but don't dump all us old people into that category. I am 73 and have many friends that are as old or older than me. Guess what, we have computers and smart phones. I can't remember the last time I read a newspaper. That could be because of dementia or it just has been a very long time since I read one. I do admit, I watch TV some and I have seen a Bronco Sport commercial, more than once. Then again I could just be imagining things due to being so old.

 

[Snoranger]

That may be true of old people where you live but don't dump all us old people into that category. I am 73 and have many friends that are as old or older than me. Guess what, we have computers and smart phones. I can't remember the last time I read a newspaper. That could be because of dementia or it just has been a very long time since I read one. I do admit, I watch TV some and I have seen a Bronco Sport commercial, more than once. Then again I could just be imagining things due to being so old.

I saw my first Bronco Sport commercial today... but I don’t watch live TV all that much. The History channel has been on all day but I’ve really only watched about an hour of it.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I saw my first Bronco Sport commercial today... but I don’t watch live TV all that much. The History channel has been on all day but I’ve really only watched about an hour of it.

I haven't watched live TV for the better part of a year.

Ford is pushing the Bronco hard on youtube ads, I may be being targeted though too.