Wouldn't it make more sense to sell them off as Base rather than charge $75k if they just want to get rid of them? I think your theory needs refinement.
If the Base had flat fenders, sure.
As for space in the back of a 2-door, to be able to fit a couple dogs (no kids or passengers) my 2 door Bronco needed a Goose Gear setup (which is not super fun to install...seats needed to removed, and it is not easy to throw one or both back in if/when one needs to). I have since bought a used Jeep JL Rubicon 2-door (because it is light enough to tow behind my RV), and I must admit that the ability to simply squeeze two rods together under the tilt-forward seat to lift it right out (and quickly add back later if need be) was a great decision on Jeep's part. Additionally, I don't need to add a Goose Gear setup, because the floor is flat enough for dogs with out the clutter of things sticking out like my Bronco had (the rear wiper squirt line...that leaked...among other things). For a vehicle that weights about 1000 pounds less, the usable rear space isn't that much less than the Bronco. I think both the Bronco and the Jeep have their plusses and minuses, but having owned both, I can share that the rear space available in the JLs is larger than it appears (and a lot easier to access without a bunch of mods/headaches). I still went with a platform, of sorts (baltic birch that I trimmed with a jigsaw) to be able to extend a flat area right to the back of the seats (and to be able to store my recovery gear/compressor underneath). It simply lifts in and out, and if I need to quickly convert to seats it is WAY easier than in the Bronco. Just my 2 cents in case anyone is, like me, focused on not toting around any human passengers in rear seats (and instead has a dog or dogs).
I think both have their highlights...and I suspect that many of the people who are squarely in one "camp exclusionary" may not have had the experience of owning both to be able to really be able to compare them for themselves. Jeeps may have some significant shortcomings, but my Bronco was not immune to them either. For me, personally, my Bronco was awesome (most of the time) but it also just made me crave a first-gen even more...my Jeep fits the bill because it is not only every bit as capable as my Badlands SAS was but it is also towable. I think whatever people intend to do with their rigs should be factored in before their purchase...and they should get whatever makes them happy (whether it be 2 or 4 doors).
Is that on the moon?
At $75k it won't sell like hot cookies, than they will kill it as "nobody buys 2 doors"Have you guys seen the 2025 Stroppe Edition? It's 2 door only and pretty sweet. I think the rumors of the 2 door going extinct are premature and exaggerated.
Huh?
4dr owners are dismissive, 2dr owners are defensive. Imeen geez, get it right!!
Things sure have changed over the years...back in the day (even if folks had families) the manufacturers of arguably the most sought after/popular/capable/timeless rigs (1st Gen Broncos/Jeeps/FJ40s) had no interest in adding extra doors. Imagine a first gen Bronco as a 4-door? Or a CJ5/7? An FJ40? Toyota did make an FJ45V-I back in the 60s, but it was very short-lived (and they then came up with the FJ55G/V). Point being that somewhere along the way (around 2007 for Jeep and 2021 for Bronco) 4-doors became more prevalent, and probably make more sense for folks who need the space...but there will always be those of us who are drawn to the 2-door versions (or the originals from yesteryear). I would wager that if Ford came up with a 2-door Raptor, and Jeep with a 2-door 392, those would immediately become some of the most sought after rigs of today (even some of the folks who own and love their 4-doors would be tempted). From the Jeep side, I would also think that bringing back a slightly longer 2-door modern version of the LJ would immediately gain customers...those who seek a little more space but don't need or want the extra 2 doors. Pointless to argue or propose why one of the other is "better"...about as productive (and subjective) as discussing politics or religion.
