Decision Day

[Deleted member 16780]

Today's the day I need to decide between a BB 2dr, stick, led lights, tan interior, or a BB 2dr, auto, 2.7, mid package, led lights. Both with locking rear.
I originally reserved a BD, but as it will be mostly a DD, the BD seems overkill, and as frivolous as it sounds, I really like the LED headlamps. The BD has the bigger tires, but I plan on putting 33" Toyo's on the BB anyway. I bought a new Wrangler in 94. I really miss a truck just being a truck. The simplicity. I bought another Wrangler in 02. It was still rather simple. I miss having a stick, but the auto with larger engine may be a decent compromise. Not sure if the mid package is that important besides the fact that I also have two teens that will need to jump in the back from time to time (I know, I know, but I just don't like the look of the 4 door at all. I had a 96 Bronco, and the 2 door is just iconic in IMO).

If anyone can provide a nudge it would be appreciated LOL

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[ronstar]

Get the auto. Buy the vehicle that you'll need for years down the road, not the one that you want for now.

I wanted a stick when I bought my 2001 corvette. Now 20 years later, I'm glad I bought the auto.

 

[Used2jeep]

Today's the day I need to decide between a BB 2dr, stick, led lights, tan interior, or a BB 2dr, auto, 2.7, mid package, led lights. Both with locking rear.
I originally reserved a BD, but as it will be mostly a DD, the BD seems overkill, and as frivolous as it sounds, I really like the LED headlamps. The BD has the bigger tires, but I plan on putting 33" Toyo's on the BB anyway. I bought a new Wrangler in 94. I really miss a truck just being a truck. The simplicity. I bought another Wrangler in 02. It was still rather simple. I miss having a stick, but the auto with larger engine may be a decent compromise. Not sure if the mid package is that important besides the fact that I also have two teens that will need to jump in the back from time to time (I know, I know, but I just don't like the look of the 4 door at all. I had a 96 Bronco, and the 2 door is just iconic in IMO).

If anyone can provide a nudge it would be appreciated LOL

Ask @EvlNvrDys about his experience with attempting to get the locking rear on a BB as a singular option.

 

[BigSki150]

I really wanted my Bronco with MT. It’s been 30 years since I wrecked my ‘87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe. But I also have had hip surgery and while I know I can shift having recently driven a 10 speed Tractor but I’m not getting any younger. So unless you are planning to teach your teenagers how to drive a MT I would go with Auto.

 

[EvlNvrDys]

Ask @EvlNvrDys about his experience with attempting to get the locking rear on a BB as a singular option.

I decided to go the easy route and just went with Squatch!! Though to be honest, the locker would've been corrected, but I just couldn't do those tiny tires and ugly ass wheels on the BB Wasn't willing to deal with the hassle of waiting to see what aftermarket wheels would be available and having to swap it all out.

For the OP though, I'd say go 4 door BB (for ease of access to back seats), Auto + V6 is my choice, but the 2.3l could turn 33's if he wanted. I say gray interior and black exterior. Definitely don't do Race Red + Tan Interior that's just hideous

 

[Deleted member 16780]

I decided to go the easy route and just went with Squatch!! Though to be honest, the locker would've been corrected, but I just couldn't do those tiny tires and ugly ass wheels on the BB Wasn't willing to deal with the hassle of waiting to see what aftermarket wheels would be available and having to swap it all out.

For the OP though, I'd say go 4 door BB (for ease of access to back seats), Auto + V6 is my choice, but the 2.3l could turn 33's if he wanted. I say gray interior and black exterior. Definitely don't do Race Red + Tan Interior that's just hideous

I 'm going with the Cactus. The sasquatch with 35"'s look great, but for me, as a DD, it's just overkill. I could only manage the expense of buying new tires every 8 months... and the noise. I agree, the tires on the BB are sad, but I will upgrade to 33" Toyo ATIII's ASAP.

 

[Bronco4lyfe85]

Badlands.

 

[EvlNvrDys]

I 'm going with the Cactus. The sasquatch with 35"'s look great, but for me, as a DD, it's just overkill. I could only manage the expense of buying new tires every 8 months... and the noise. I agree, the tires on the BB are sad, but I will upgrade to 33" Toyo ATIII's ASAP.

To be honest, Squatch for me is overkill as well. It'll be a DD for me, putting about 375 miles/week. I doubt it will see any off road action, unless I start to feel a little froggy while looking off into a muddy field. But I'm building mine for looks. I don't see those Goodyear tires being all that noisy. Nor would I expect BFG A/T's to be bad either. I've run BFG M/T's in the past, and if not rotated regularly, they can get noisy. So I'm not too worried about that. But I do recall, I used to get 30k+ out of my BFG M/T's back in the day. And price wise, you could spend close to a 35" tire as you would on a 285.

So in my case, I'm getting what I want. Not what I think I'd use. If that were the case, a Base with little tires would do what I need it to do.

 

[Deleted member 16780]

I'm envious. The truck looks so much better in larger tires. No contest. Part of me just wants to get what I like, but regrettably, as I am still happily married with birds still in the nest, I am still forced to compromise . Some day!

 

[Deleted member 16780]

Badlands.

That's a very nice trim, but unfortunately I will not be doing anywhere near the off-roading that model deserves

 

[Wanted33]

Well sir, you will get the BB manual with the 2.3L in your driveway before the 2.7L/Auto. No constraints on the 2.3L don't ya know. So, there's that. It's a tough choice I know. Good luck.

 

[Deleted member 16780]

Well sir, you will get the BB manual with the 2.3L in your driveway before the 2.7L/Auto. No constraints on the 2.3L don't ya know. So, there's that. It's a tough choice I know. Good luck.

Is that confirmed? My dealer has not divulged anything as far as what vehicles are being delivered first. Very vague... late summer/early fall is all that I am hearing at the moment.

 

[Bronco4lyfe85]

That's a very nice trim, but unfortunately I will not be doing anywhere near the off-roading that model deserves

Lol I know, I just wanted to make sure you got the Bronco6G treatment.

 

[Marauder]

Today's the day I need to decide between a BB 2dr, stick, led lights, tan interior, or a BB 2dr, auto, 2.7, mid package, led lights. Both with locking rear.
I originally reserved a BD, but as it will be mostly a DD, the BD seems overkill, and as frivolous as it sounds, I really like the LED headlamps. The BD has the bigger tires, but I plan on putting 33" Toyo's on the BB anyway. I bought a new Wrangler in 94. I really miss a truck just being a truck. The simplicity. I bought another Wrangler in 02. It was still rather simple. I miss having a stick, but the auto with larger engine may be a decent compromise. Not sure if the mid package is that important besides the fact that I also have two teens that will need to jump in the back from time to time (I know, I know, but I just don't like the look of the 4 door at all. I had a 96 Bronco, and the 2 door is just iconic in IMO).

If anyone can provide a nudge it would be appreciated LOL

If you want simplicity, then you go with an auto 2.7

 

[dejones64]

I would go back to your initial thought/reaction - Black Diamond.

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