Stumbled across this on Wrangler Forum..

[JediMcMuffin]

I added leather to my order later. Some of the comments have me regretting it. We’ve been pretty happy with the leather in my wife’s explorer

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[Bronco4lyfe85]

Nothing they’ve said hasn’t been complained about here so that’s not shocking. Also not shocking that their forum reads just like this forum every time someone mentions the other vehicle.

 

[reidski29]

A lot of what he says is absolutely true and undebatable. It just comes down to preference.

I agree. The "cheap blue vent accents" the Jeep OP disliked because they looked cheap - I totally agree with.

 

[WyoBronc]

Eh, eh, eh……the tailgate is too heavy. Go to the gym, get the sand off your clit and bow up Alice…..but at least that was a functionality complaint. Seems a little rich that the vast majority of the Jeep community, that supposedly places so much value and emphasis on open air, off road capability and performance, complaints primarily focus on superficial and appearance issues. I get it that they weren’t allowed to drive them, but they have to be able to see the technology and functional capabilities of the Bronco and the disparity between the stock Bronco and Jeep.

I would venture to say that when/if these same critics get the opportunity to experience the Bronco at 60mph on a washboard road, trail turn assist, sway bar disco, and versatility of highway to trail, etc., they will be less concerned about the feel/look of the plastic. Oh, and you don’t like the fender flares?…..you can literally remove and replace them in 5 minutes.

 

[Bronco4lyfe85]

Eh, eh, eh……the tailgate is too heavy. Go to the gym, get the sand off your clit and bow up Alice…..but at least that was a functionality complaint. Seems a little rich that the vast majority of the Jeep community, that supposedly places so much value and emphasis on open air, off road capability and performance, complaints primarily focus on superficial and appearance issues. I get it that they weren’t allowed to drive them, but they have to be able to see the technology and functional capabilities of the Bronco and the disparity between the stock Bronco and Jeep.

I would venture to say that when/if these same critics get the opportunity to experience the Bronco at 60mph on a washboard road, trail turn assist, sway bar disco, and versatility of highway to trail, etc., they will be less concerned about the feel/look of the plastic. Oh, and you don’t like the fender flares?…..you can literally remove and replace them in 5 minutes.

Have you opened the tailgate? Just curious. I did a few weeks ago and that shock they installed makes it feels like you’re pushing a Boulder out of the way to get to a Indiana Jones level treasure. It feels unnecessarily stiff.

 

[King Luis]

haters will hate. people who have closed minds will always have a closed mind = negative mind.
love the one comment that said they hate the boxy style of the bronco. but isn't the jeep boxy? it's hilarious. lol

imo, i dislike the SFA and the interior of the jeep. also not a fan of the engines of the jeeps.

 

[WyoBronc]

Have you opened the tailgate? Just curious. I did a few weeks ago and that shock they installed makes it feels like you’re pushing a Boulder out of the way to get to a Indiana Jones level treasure. It feels unnecessarily stiff.

I haven’t, but I’ve watched the Bronco Nation (mr. puffy vest) dude that’s not exactly a physical specimen of masculinity swing it around like he was opening his grandmas cupboard. I believe, from video, that it’s the resistance and catch points that people are feeling, designed to keep the gate from swinging back and hitting you,

 

[cardinalsfan]

The very first comment saying the Bronco is too boxy....there's not a single curved line on a Jeep!

 

[Bronco4lyfe85]

I haven’t, but I’ve watched the Bronco Nation (mr. puffy vest) dude that’s not exactly a physical specimen of masculinity swing it around like he was opening his grandmas cupboard. I believe, from video, that it’s the resistance and catch points that people are feeling, designed to keep the gate from swinging back and hitting you,

I can agree with that, probably the way it was engineered. But I too was a little shocked by how hard it felt to open lol. I’m not complaining about it but I have a feeling it might loosen with time too.

 

[Tricky Dick]

I can agree with that, probably the way it was engineered. But I too was a little shocked by how hard it felt to open lol. I’m not complaining about it but I have a feeling it might loosen with time too.

It's possible to get gas struts in different rates if you do the leg work to match up something. Do you think that would help?

 

[Bronco4lyfe85]

It's possible to get gas struts in different rates if you do the leg work to match up something. Do you think that would help?

Possible. I’m curious to see what people think when they get them and if they loosen after some use.

 

[NeoS281]

I think there are dual-citizenship people on both forums. We need to smoke out the mole… Lol.

Dual bronco6g/jlwranglerforum citizen here so I might be the mole you speak of, lol .

As others have stated, its more personal preference although I think the OP made a lot of valid points. The interior materials (aluminum, soft plastic, leather dash) of the JL seem to fit MY personal preference for design better but that doesn't necessarily make the Bronco's interior cheap. In fact, I like elements like the Badland’s orange accents as it helps to brighten up the inside a bit.

Glad we live in a time when both Jeep and Ford are producing some stellar off-road SUV’s

 

[Rick Astley]

That's how some guys roll. Me, I like nice firm, tight tailgates that don't sag...

When you need to go to the back door, you want it firm and tight.

We've all been there and found out the back door was soggy, and droopy. NFG!

 

[broadicustomworks]

Dual bronco6g/jlwranglerforum citizen here so I might be the mole you speak of, lol .

As others have stated, its more personal preference although I think the OP made a lot of valid points. The interior materials (aluminum, soft plastic, leather dash) of the JL seem to fit MY personal preference for design better but that doesn't necessarily make the Bronco's interior cheap. In fact, I like elements like the Badland’s orange accents as it helps to brighten up the inside a bit.

Glad we live in a time when both Jeep and Ford are producing some stellar off-road SUV’s

Lol, no worries.
I'm a member of two Jeep forums, one of which is a ghost town.
Being as I have a TJ, I can't be with the cool JL or even the JK tribes.
And having one that old kind of makes the forum traffic a bit lighter.
Also a member of Chevy truck forums (new ones for mine and several older ones because the majority of what I restore end up being older Chevy trucks from 1948-86).

And agreed. I think there will be good natured ribbing always but once these things start hitting trails we (Jeep guys and Bronco guys, and moles like us who will have both) aren't going to care a bit about what name is on the grille.

 

[sk00pie]

Hi all!

I'm the guy who started that Bronco thread on the Jeep forum! Learned a bit since that Bronco event. Love my Jeep but also huge fan of the Bronco, just sharing some thoughts!

Interior:
- I've since learned what I saw in person was the marine grade leather. I'm not a huge leather fan in general so I'd be going for the cloth regardless OR the standard leather. As mentioned family member has an F150, leather seems great on that.
- In terms of the hard plastics ETC I was expecting F150 and it just seemed to fall short, maybe was the demo model? For example the window switches etc felt a bit lighter and cheaper than I was expected. The cup holder plastic felt thin, the plastic region above the dash seemed a little flimsy. Comparing to the wrangler of course, the Jeep has hard plastics I do feel theyre just a bit most substantial feeling.
- The larger Bronco screen no comparison to my Wrangler, size matters
- My biggest issue was with the accent colors. I'm just not a big fan of the blue and yellow accents, but I've seen other Bronco photos that don't have these colors?
- Overall I really love the look and feel, it's not 100% flawless but neither is the Wrangler.

Exterior:
- Overall I love it and in the certain configuration I'd say I may give it a slight edge over my Wrangler.
- Personally I think the 4 door Wrangler is better looking in terms of lines and proportions over the 4 door Bronco. That opinion could sway if depending on the config.
- I'm a HUGE fan of the 2 door Bronco. I think the proportions are spot on and I'd probably pick it as the favorite over the Wrangler.
- I haven't seen a set of wheels I truly love but some are really nice. Wrangler kindof the same thing, a few are gross.
- Can't speak to reliability, but Bronco wins easily in terms of engine choices
- I understand the soft top manufacturer is the same on Bronco and Wrangler. That being said I still believe what I saw at the demo was several levels below the Wranglers soft top. Specifically how it appears to be looser fitting on top and how the rear window is wavy. It's a moot point for me as I would get a hard top.

Final thoughts:
- As mentioned I LOVE the new Bronco, and in the right setup could even give it slight edge over Wrangler.
- I cannot speak to off roading as the closest thing I do is drive on beach.
- I leased a 2018 JL and now own a 2021 JL. If the timing worked better and was able to get a similar discount I would have seriously considered the Bronco.
- Photos below are current Wrangler vs Bronco I'd love to purchase. Also love antimatter, would get LEDs maybe some other goodies but get the gist.

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