Comparison: Bronco vs Jeep (spoiler) Bronco hate by LiteBrite

[Jdyount]

Hey everyone, thanks for all the kind words and fun read. Im
Super happy to hear that some of your builds are solid and have no issues. No rattles, no squeaky interior, no paint blemishes, quiet soft tops (idk how you managed that one) no plastic and cheap feeling interior. Ours unfortunately must have been built on a Friday holiday weekend and for that, I’m sorry. I wish we got one with the quiet soft top option and secure and sturdy grab handles. I really wish we knew to order the nicer, stitched leather dash. Let’s hope that the Bronco Raptor we have on order will be built during the week & not before a holiday, and that the fit and finish lives up to its price tag. We’re genuinely glad that Ford stepped up to the plate to bring out competition for the Wrangler, as the Bronco is an amazing vehicle in its own right that suits the needs of most people - as most people will never be willing or able to find the capability limits of their vehicle (be it Bronco or Wrangler).

However, if you’re upset about the faults we pointed out on the Bronco & believe our video was one-sided, you can always cheer yourself up by watching all of our videos throughout the years where we’ve openly and honestly showed/demonstrated/discussed all of the issues with our Wrangler. Maybe starting with the video where our stock Jeep nearly killed us with a steering failure? Or the one where it almost left us stranded with a faulty secondary battery? Pick your fancy, as there’s dozens and dozens to choose from!

From there, if you still think we’re biased, you’re welcome to join all of the die-hard Jeep people who also think we’re biased because they don’t like it when we say the Wrangler is less than perfect…just like the Bronco.

Bro, you said the Bronco is one step up from a Subaru Outback. You lost all credibility in one sentence.

The Bronco has flaws, sure, but that just isn't a fair comparison at any level.

Honestly it's a shame you guys get to jump the line and get a B-Raptor. Lots and lots of more deserving people out there.

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[kre62]

Idk based on all the comments and vid its kinda like the bronco is neither here nor there. I have 2 on order dont get me wrong but ive test driven two and havent been blown away, and maybe this is why.

Its like, all the downsides and more of a jeep without all the capability.

Loud AF, louder than a jeep
Nerfed engines, jeeps feel faster
Terrible stereos
Finnicky electronics that can leave you stranded
Terrible fit and finish, worse than jeep

and for all that you get…less capability and broken tie rods.

if you arent going to have max capability, why not get a more comfy soft roader like a land rover or something?

 

[HotdogThud]

What, no OF pictures to share?

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[MNbronco]

Idk based on all the comments and vid its kinda like the bronco is neither here nor there. I have 2 on order dont get me wrong but ive test driven two and havent been blown away, and maybe this is why.

Its like, all the downsides and more of a jeep without all the capability.

Loud AF, louder than a jeep
Nerfed engines, jeeps feel faster
Terrible stereos
Finnicky electronics that can leave you stranded
Terrible fit and finish, worse than jeep

and for all that you get…less capability and broken tie rods.

if you arent going to have max capability, why not get a more comfy soft roader like a land rover or something?

you must have driven lemons, mine is very solid, no rattles, tires are only major noise at 70 mph, fit and finish is good, and zero issues with electronics. And yes it has been off road and handles amazing

 

[Thiskers]

Idk based on all the comments and vid its kinda like the bronco is neither here nor there. I have 2 on order dont get me wrong but ive test driven two and havent been blown away, and maybe this is why.

Its like, all the downsides and more of a jeep without all the capability.

Loud AF, louder than a jeep
Nerfed engines, jeeps feel faster
Terrible stereos
Finnicky electronics that can leave you stranded
Terrible fit and finish, worse than jeep

and for all that you get…less capability and broken tie rods.

if you arent going to have max capability, why not get a more comfy soft roader like a land rover or something?

Sounds like you have 2 on order to flip and want another vehicle? If you didn't like the bronco after test driving why continue to come to a bronco forum? Paid jeep troll?

 

[kre62]

Sounds like you have 2 on order to flip and want another vehicle? If you didn't like the bronco after test driving why continue to come to a bronco forum? Paid jeep troll?

really wanted the bronco to be it. But it doesnt solve the things i dont like about the jeep, so prob will walk

 

[Laddyaddy19]

Hey everyone, thanks for all the kind words and fun read. Im
Super happy to hear that some of your builds are solid and have no issues. No rattles, no squeaky interior, no paint blemishes, quiet soft tops (idk how you managed that one) no plastic and cheap feeling interior. Ours unfortunately must have been built on a Friday holiday weekend and for that, I’m sorry. I wish we got one with the quiet soft top option and secure and sturdy grab handles. I really wish we knew to order the nicer, stitched leather dash. Let’s hope that the Bronco Raptor we have on order will be built during the week & not before a holiday, and that the fit and finish lives up to its price tag. We’re genuinely glad that Ford stepped up to the plate to bring out competition for the Wrangler, as the Bronco is an amazing vehicle in its own right that suits the needs of most people - as most people will never be willing or able to find the capability limits of their vehicle (be it Bronco or Wrangler).

However, if you’re upset about the faults we pointed out on the Bronco & believe our video was one-sided, you can always cheer yourself up by watching all of our videos throughout the years where we’ve openly and honestly showed/demonstrated/discussed all of the issues with our Wrangler. Maybe starting with the video where our stock Jeep nearly killed us with a steering failure? Or the one where it almost left us stranded with a faulty secondary battery? Pick your fancy, as there’s dozens and dozens to choose from!

From there, if you still think we’re biased, you’re welcome to join all of the die-hard Jeep people who also think we’re biased because they don’t like it when we say the Wrangler is less than perfect…just like the Bronco.

No hard feelings here. I will still watch your content and look forward to more Bronco and Jeep content. I don’t necessarily agree with the subie comment at all to be honest. I do think some of the early 2021 Bronco builds had some QC issues even compared to the late 21 or 22 MY builds. My experience with the dealer demo ( a soft top) was much noisier and it rattled. My late MY 21 hardtop is very solid and quiet.

The Bronco is better suited for my type of driving. The trails I drive on are fast, muddy, snowy, windy, side by side trails in MN and ND. Rock crawling is non existent around here. I wouldn’t dare to do some of the rock crawling you guys do! That’s where the Jeeps solid front axle is hard to beat.

I will say that stock for stock the Bronco handles deep snow and icy conditions much better than the Jeep Rubicon i used to drive. I think of the Bronco more like a full size RZR and the Jeep is well.. a Jeep. And that is ok. Different strokes for different folks. The world would be a dull place if everyone liked the same things. Getting out in the wild and making memories with family and friends is truly what it is about. Who knows maybe we will meet on a trail someday and enjoy some cold ones.

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[Thiskers]

really wanted the bronco to be it. But it doesnt solve the things i dont like about the jeep, so prob will walk

I dunno, you've been talking trash since your first post back in June 2021 saying you'd rather a wrangler. Doesn't seem like you ever wanted a bronco based on post history.

 

[BroncocnorB]

From YouTube alone they are probably making $10k/mo. Add on merchandise and sponsors, etc. and it's not a bad living. OF is probably WAY more than $10k/mo.

So you need to ask yourself, just how hot is your wife?

She makes 16,000 mo on OF off horny guys. That is per the internet so take it for what it’s worth

 

[LiteBrite]

The problem is you guys are taking the Subaru comment way too personal and taking it wrong. The meaning behind it is that the Subaru drives like a car, has room is comfy and can take people Offroad (ish) the next logical step wouldn’t be to go to a jeep that drives like crap on road at high speeds and has death wobble potential issues among other typical jeep issues and has less room than a jeep. The next logical step is a bronco. It’s much much more capable. Still drives like a car, way more roomy than a jeep and fits the bill way better for most people. We’ve even had a dozen or more comments about how that’s exactly what people have done and the exact reasons so quit being so butthurt over someone opinion and observation that isn’t far off from my person point of view.

 

[kre62]

I dunno, you've been talking trash since your first post back in June 2021 saying you'd rather a wrangler. Doesn't seem like you ever wanted a bronco based on post history.

Yeah that post was a reaction to the 8.1s 0-60 from the 2.7l. Other posts have been about how to remove all that torque management that Ford put on this thing after cheapening out on the trans.

It's like death by 1000 cuts with this thing. I've tried to get into it so much as I wanted that smoother highway ride. After both test drives I got in my Jeep and was like...I can't really tell the difference. So whats the point? I do have Maxxis AT tires, which greatly improved handling and comfort, plus I have bilsteins on my Jeep, so that definitely closes the gap.

 

[kre62]

The problem is you guys are taking the Subaru comment way too personal and taking it wrong. The meaning behind it is that the Subaru drives like a car, has room is comfy and can take people Offroad (ish) the next logical step wouldn’t be to go to a jeep that drives like crap on road at high speeds and has death wobble potential issues among other typical jeep issues and has less room than a jeep. The next logical step is a bronco. It’s much much more capable. Still drives like a car, way more roomy than a jeep and fits the bill way better for most people. We’ve even had a dozen or more comments about how that’s exactly what people have done and the exact reasons so quit being so butthurt over someone opinion and observation that isn’t far off from my person point of view.

Yeah, and I guess since you said this, I've started thinking...but what about the 4runner, tacoma TRD pro, land rover defender and range rovers, etc? All those can also take it to the next level. I think there is a gap between people who want to casually offroad, and people who extreme offroad, with not really much in between. So it's almost like the Bronco is solving for a non existent segment, like, people who want to kinda go extreme off road but not really all the way? And for that you get all the tradeoffs of a Jeep with a shittier stereo and engine? IDK man, value prop of this thing isn't looking too good. Even the Braptor 0-60 is like 7 seconds.

 

[Tricky Dick]

She makes 16,000 mo on OF off horny guys.

Soooooo, who wants to sign up to see ol Tricky?

 

[LiteBrite]

Bro, you said the Bronco is one step up from a Subaru Outback. You lost all credibility in one sentence.

The Bronco has flaws, sure, but that just isn't a fair comparison at any level.

Honestly it's a shame you guys get to jump the line and get a B-Raptor. Lots and lots of more deserving people out there.

Why would we be at the front of any line? That’s not a thing. We aren’t on any special list or know anyone at ford. We’ve just ordered from multiple dealers and have people who ordered who want to flip their Braptor and we’re paying them for it. We haven’t lost credibility to anyone who matters, cheers

 

[LiteBrite]

Yeah, and I guess since you said this, I've started thinking...but what about the 4runner, tacoma TRD pro, land rover defender and range rovers, etc? All those can also take it to the next level. I think there is a gap between people who want to casually offroad, and people who extreme offroad, with not really much in between. So it's almost like the Bronco is solving for a non existent segment, like, people who want to kinda go extreme off road but not really all the way? And for that you get all the tradeoffs of a Jeep with a shittier stereo and engine? IDK man, value prop of this thing isn't looking too good. Even the Braptor 0-60 is like 7 seconds.

We didn’t bring anything else up because the video wasn’t about any other vehicle and I honestly wouldn’t waste my money on those other vehicles. I think the bronco fits the bill almost perfectly plus have you priced a defender and the complaints on the new toyota is quite a lot too. The bronco is way more capable than either of those from the dealer.

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