Why all the hate on the OBX?

[Bronc-O]

It’s so funny to me that a majority of people hate the painted flares. I love them.

All of the matching elements is the big draw for me.

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[Stu baby]

All of the matching elements is the big draw for me.

I think it looks great also. I just hope I can get roof in the same color . The solid color all over is what I like.

 

[Moparguy]

The hate is for everything not Wild track or BL, get what you like not what others think you will like.

 

[DHC]

OBX is the first (and cheapest) trim that allows you to choose the HIgh Package, which is a must for me.

I'm going to SAS myOuter Banks, which will make it more than capable for any offroad travels I may have.

 

[Lorenzo]

! ITS NOT ALL ABOUT OFF ROAD PEOPLE !

OB's are cool. They are G-Wagen slayers.

They will fill parking lots of ski resorts all across N America. That's a good thing. There are plenty of road hazards and conditions that absolutely justify an OB not being used off-road.
They could use a little work in the wheel and stance department - but most vehicles need that.

An OB with a body colored hard top - POSH!

 

[Lilj4425]

The interior pics of the OBX in this thread is self explanatory as to why:

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...s-from-factory-by-the-stig.10208/#post-369149

 

[Bronc-O]

Since Outer Banks is 3rd most popular choice, I believe the hate is being pushed by a very small group.

 

[Rydfree]

The interior pics of the OBX in this thread is self explanatory as to why:

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...s-from-factory-by-the-stig.10208/#post-369149

Case Closed .

 

[Heffe66413]

To me it doesn't even look like a Bronco. I think it should have been its own model without the Bronco name. Same with the sport. I think they did a good job with the sport for the soccer mom's, but it too should not rock the Bronco name, nor should it have the same trim names. Bronco should have been its own empire, without being watered down. Sorry, but it's like putting the rock in a fairy outfit.

Like this:

Take the 2 door outerbanks, add the heavy duty bumper and roof rack and it looks rugged enough for me. My vehicle doesn’t need steroids to make me happy.

 

[Rydfree]

Yep , every interior has at least "ONE" exterior color that it goes well with .

 

[Rebel Bronc]

I hate the OBX in almost all colors. With the exception of shadow black and AMB. I think when you see an AMB OBX with matched fenders and tire upgrade it’s going to be jaw dropping. My total build plus tires is the same price as a BL and I’m not budging from OBX.

To me a BL MGV in AMB 2.7 lux is the exact same cost as OBX leather 2.7 lux plus higher gearing and steel bumper and aftermarket 33 tires. I’m forgoing some stuff and leaving money on the table. But to me, it will be much harder and expensive to get paintable handles and flares, then paint them, as well as swap out the grille. Which I would inevitably have to do with the BL. A near black car with unpainted fenders looks like a rental car not a 55k rig. Before you knock me on that comment - AMB / black (colors darker than the flares) look cheapened with unpainted flares. Every other color lighter than the flares good, and appropriate and truck like.

...Plus you need the horizontal painted flares to steal blue pops on the AMB or else the whole side slab will read black. AMB to me, is a wasted color without painted fenders.

so for me, AMB, OBX is the only option for 2021. I’m super pumped. The lynchpin is getting 33 tires to work. Which you will see from my homework on the other sticky thread, proves that it should be possible. So that’s the route I’m taking, all to accommodate AMB. If it had any lighter color in mind, such as A51 or CG, it would be a no brainer to get a BL. But AMB is calling...if I wasn’t on the AMB bandwagon, I’d probably be bashing the OBX too, but it’s necessary for AMB / black, IMO. And will work to our benefit.

Dammit YOU! You have my mind working in different directions. Now I’m wondering if I really want mid package and off-road moxy in a daily driver that will see occasional gravel/dirt trails and serious snowy winters. Maybe the creature comforts of LUX would make more sense. 33” tires, 4.27 gearing, locking rear diff would probably get me everywhere I expect to go.
At the very least, your perspective earns you a drink on me if our paths ever cross.

 

[Heffe66413]

The vinyl seats in the OBX actually look retro.

 

[skater777]

Case Closed .

Are you trying to tell us that the black seats with the tan accents do not go well with the gray dashboard, gray carpet, the red paint, and the blue handles? Perhaps the Ford team that chooses the color schemes should not be high on LSD when the final decisions are made.

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