Why go 2-door unless you have to?

[IXxMcCoyxXl]

I have a wife and 2 kids.

Getting a 2dr.

When I was a kid everything it seems was a 2dr and families made it work.

Everything having to have 4drs seems like a transition that happened set in the 90s and stuck and no one can figure out how to do anything without everything being super easy for them.

Nope my kids are going to cram into the back and like it. We'll throw our stuff on the roof and bikes/skis/whatever on the hitch carrier and we'll go have fun.

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[ssolypop]

Or does it say let’s pick up the in-laws and go to Applebee’s?

Yeah, or "Sure Honey, I'll pick up your new chair from Ikea since it can fit in the Bronco!"

But yeah, I'm ok with that and I'm getting the 4dr. Maybe a few years down the road I'll get the 2dr as well. I been trying to convince my wife that we both get one this year, a 4dr Bronco and a Bronco sport for her. Then I get the 2dr in 3-5 years when they have more styling options.

 

[Big Boss]

Personally speaking, I have never understood the appeal of a two door SUV, especially a full sized one. I just don't get it. Never have, never will lol. Get a regular cab truck and throw a cap on it at that point. Now I am glad they are offering the two door, more power to you guys that want it/get it and I hope you love it to death.

This makes me worried about the future of the Bronco. How long before they turn it into just another family hauler? When I hear people say it’s impractical all I can think of is “of course it’s not a Practical vehicle” it’s a off roader. How many four door sports cars are out there?
so please if you feel you have to pack 5 people a dog and a whole bunch of stuff then buy the Bronco Sport. This vehicle might not be for you. Almost every vehicle currently made is for that. But there are precious few light nimble pure off roaders in the world. Please Ford don’t turn this into a family SUV.

On this topic, while I agree it also needs to appeal to the general public.

Example look at the 6th gen Camaro. GM focused on what the enthusiast wanted. Smaller, lighter, better handling, faster and keep the sleek low roof line.

What did GM build, they built exactly that. They ignored complaints about practicality, visibility and focused on the enthusiast wants and needs. Now yes, the camaro is the best performing car in its class, universal praise from the automotive world, automotive press and is generally considered one of the best performance cars you can buy. It has the worst sales in its class by a large margin, and is on the verge of getting canceled again(depending on what you read). While the whole segment it competes in is down, Mustang and Challenger aren't down anywhere near what Camaro is. What is the difference? The Mustang and Challenger are more appealing to the general public than the Camaro is.

Moral of the story, can't focus to much on what the enthusiast wants on a vehicle that is designed to sell in large volumes(Ford wants 200K broncos annually)

 

[RedHotFuzz]

I'll never own another 2dr unless it's a 2-seater. 2dr + >2 passengers = PITA.

 

[Cheshire]

So, lots of talk here about pricing and options and all that stuff.

Fundamental question here - why go 2-door unless you have to? I’m a family man and we can have lots of cars because we live in a sprawling city on a large lot that I own.

if I had no kids, if I could get my own toy instead of having to share with my wife, there’s no way I’d get a 2-door. I’d be 4-door, all the way. I just think it looks tons cooler, it’s apparently more stable on the trail, and it just screams “this is my dude vehicle, with just enough room for a camping trip with my girl and my dog. We can go wherever we want and take gear for any outdoor activity.”

Then I’d crank up some classic metal and tear ass out of there at 80 mph, with tube doors, no roof and the envy of all who can see.

I'm with you. I had two 2 door Wranglers followed by two 4 door Wranglers when I was single. The utility of the 4 doors and added cargo space made my life so much easier and enjoyable. 4 door is way more functional and being able to comfortably carry the stuff and people on your adventures is what its all about.

Seems people on this forum care more about how their vehicle looks than what they can do with it. 2 doors look cool. Huge Sasquatch tires look cool. I don't give a rat's ass how people think I look. I have a wife and 2 daughters now and If people think my 4 door with 33" tires looks lame, I don't care!

 

[geronika]

I don't like the 4 door soft top and just don't like the extra boxy look of the four door. Wife has an Explorer if we need to have passengers. I currently drive an Accord and have used the backseat probably twice in the last year. For me it's for fun and I feel I'm going to have more fun with a two door.

 

[RedDawg]

2 doors;
a door for me, and a door for my GF.
Our dogs don’t need their own doors.

 

[ATLBronco75]

Personally speaking, I have never understood the appeal of a two door SUV, especially a full sized one. I just don't get it. Never have, never will lol. Get a regular cab truck and throw a cap on it at that point. Now I am glad they are offering the two door, more power to you guys that want it/get it and I hope you love it to death.




On this topic, while I agree it also needs to appeal to the general public.

Example look at the 6th gen Camaro. GM focused on what the enthusiast wanted. Smaller, lighter, better handling, faster and keep the sleek low roof line.

What did GM build, they built exactly that. They ignored complaints about practicality, visibility and focused on the enthusiast wants and needs. Now yes, the camaro is the best performing car in its class, universal praise from the automotive world, automotive press and is generally considered one of the best performance cars you can buy. It has the worst sales in its class by a large margin, and is on the verge of getting canceled again(depending on what you read). While the whole segment it competes in is down, Mustang and Challenger aren't down anywhere near what Camaro is. What is the difference? The Mustang and Challenger are more appealing to the general public than the Camaro is.

Moral of the story, can't focus to much on what the enthusiast wants on a vehicle that is designed to sell in large volumes(Ford wants 200K broncos annually)

Have you driven one? It’s not just poor visibility. You may as well have blinders on. Lol

 

[KH_59]

Fundamental question here - why go 2-door unless you have to?

Personal opinion answer here - because I want to. In this thread, and any other similar thread.

2-doors are virtuous. 4-doors send a signal. Its all about virtue signaling.

 

[kobrah66]

This is the kind of discussion that infuriates me...who cares..if you want a two door get it..if you want a four door get it..Why would anybody look down on someone driving either?? This discussion is actually whats wrong with our society in general too many people care what other people think and to many "karens" trying to force an opinion on someone else..get whatever you want and enjoy it..........i personally could care less why you want what you want...ur the one paying for it!

 

[VoltageDrop]

You should probably see: Why go 4 door unless you have to

 

[MardiGrasTexan]

Those 4-dr buyers can try and justify what they are buying is a Bronco, but everyone knows a Bronco has 2-drs. Those of us driving our 2-dr will look at 4-dr buyers with a smirk. We all know the imposter. But we won't shun those who opt for the lifted Flex. They are all part of the family. Every family has that crazy Uncle whom is still loved and welcomed, it is just that no one wants to be seen with him.

Hahahaha....I'm surprised the two door anti-4 door folks aren't still riding in a horse drawn buggy. But hey, you do you. You're probably one of the ones that will "stretch" their Bronco later to make it a better crawler. That's the funny part. Oh, and no, you're not getting a V8....sorry. Only real Broncos have V8's....am I right? I'm sure you'll still be driving one with your 4 cylinder or V6....loaded with a 12" center screen display. Oh the horror you must feel having to touch that technology. Don't worry, you're also still part of the family with your half pint version Bronco. We'll still let you play in the yard.

I assume crew cab trucks aren't real trucks either? Because real trucks back in the day only had 2 doors. Right again?

 

[texasgreazer]

Just for the "Broncos only have two doors" crowd

 

[Baron von Bruce]

Personally speaking, I have never understood the appeal of a two door SUV, especially a full sized one. I just don't get it. Never have, never will lol. Get a regular cab truck and throw a cap on it at that point. Now I am glad they are offering the two door, more power to you guys that want it/get it and I hope you love it to death.




On this topic, while I agree it also needs to appeal to the general public.

Example look at the 6th gen Camaro. GM focused on what the enthusiast wanted. Smaller, lighter, better handling, faster and keep the sleek low roof line.

What did GM build, they built exactly that. They ignored complaints about practicality, visibility and focused on the enthusiast wants and needs. Now yes, the camaro is the best performing car in its class, universal praise from the automotive world, automotive press and is generally considered one of the best performance cars you can buy. It has the worst sales in its class by a large margin, and is on the verge of getting canceled again(depending on what you read). While the whole segment it competes in is down, Mustang and Challenger aren't down anywhere near what Camaro is. What is the difference? The Mustang and Challenger are more appealing to the general public than the Camaro is.

Moral of the story, can't focus to much on what the enthusiast wants on a vehicle that is designed to sell in large volumes(Ford wants 200K broncos annually)

Camero sales are not down because its not "family friendly or lacks storage space" It sucks because its line of sight and visibility is horrible and its super expensive. Also its price point is now so high you might as well by the Corvette.
Also I think there is a lot of demand for a smaller off roader. Hence the excitement around the bronco and the jeeps. I'm just saying look at the original bronco and look at the 5th gen bronco.

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