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Gopher replied to the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L?.I do tow but mostly a small 14' aluminum fishing boat that weighs little. Also a large pontoon boat occasionally and only a few miles...
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Gopher reacted to Old Codger's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with
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On the 2.3 MT the Ford Performance tune primary impact is on the engine. with the 2.7 AT the tune impacts the engine and the... -
Gopher reacted to HoosierDaddy's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
Do you ever tow? I've towed 3000lb with the 2.3L auto and manual. The automatic is magic. The 2.3/manual, gets it done, but with more...
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Gopher replied to the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L?.Indeed! As you know, I was going to trade in my GT350, but in the end cannot do it. I am going to trade in my pickup instead.
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Gopher reacted to dpAtlanta's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
You and I both have GT350ās which only come in manualā¦. You also have additionals Manuals. The acceleration difference was noticeable...
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Gopher reacted to Brian_B's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
This. The 2.7 is the more āfunā engine but the 7Mt is more funner
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Gopher reacted to Bronco21Maybe's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
I'm heavily biased towards the 7 speed. Call it a midlife crisis, call it what you will. If the Stroppe had a 2 door 7 speed, I'd want...
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Gopher reacted to Sitruc_btb's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
I have a 2022 7mt Badlands and I love it. It's a blast to drive anywhere. The crawl ratio is off the charts slow. Glacial in 4lo. The...
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Gopher replied to the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L?.I would add the Ford pro tune to the 2.3. Would consider it for the 2.7.but the gain is not that great for the $, so not sure. Am...
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Gopher reacted to MWILD's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
The 2.7L is still the better motor, but the new 2.3L MPC is impressive. Do you plan to add a Ford ProCal tune or custom tune at some...
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Gopher reacted to KreeHBronco's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
I bought a 2026 Badlands 4-dr non-SAS 2.3L Manual Lux package, Leather seats (special ordered it last year) in Carbon Grey w/colored...
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Gopher reacted to Harry The Heritage's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
My vote would be for the Stroppe model. More unique and different than every bronco on the road. Iāve only seen one stroppe so far and...
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Gopher reacted to Oldhippie's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
No contest for me; The 2.7 has nearly 100 extra ft lb toque and the auto is way better off road (two must haves for me) plus the Stroppe...
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Gopher replied to the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L?.I do wrench on all my vehicles, so this is important. Would love to hear more on reliability of 2.7L vs. 2.3L. I thought the...
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Gopher reacted to nbdybeatsthewiz's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
I have a 4dr Badlands 7MT. I recently installed the ProCal Tune for the 2.3L engine and it adds a lot more "pep" to the engine. It feels...
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Gopher reacted to MilesTeg's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
I have a '24 Badlands 7MT (non-SAS), and a '13 Mustang GT. My priority was the 7MT, not performance. I get my jollies in the much...
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Gopher reacted to TruckCamper's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
2.3L is a joy to do maintenance and future repairs look easy. If you plan to do any work yourself it is absolutely the long term...
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Gopher reacted to Baja71's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
I like my ā25 Stroppe much better in every way than my 4dr ā23 Badlands.
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Gopher reacted to userdude's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
Can't go wrong either way.
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Gopher reacted to TheShark's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
I'd go Stroppe, unique and as many have said probably the last of the 2dr V6's. I've seen them advertised in the $64K-$65K range. If you...
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Gopher reacted to Rivers90's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
Oddly, When I am off road I like the auto better, but on road I Like the manual. I really thought it would be the other way.
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Gopher reacted to mdainsd's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
I am more than happy with my Stroppe. As mentioned it a good possibility that they are the last of the V6 2 doors. The automatic is...
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Gopher reacted to FoCoBronc's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
I've had '22 OBX 2.7 and now a '26 BL 2.3, and sometimes miss torque of 2.7. Really like my BL and wouldn't go back. This may be last...
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Gopher reacted to PWillette's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
BL 7MT if it were me.
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Gopher reacted to HighVelocity's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
The Mexican tranny it is then!
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Base with the Sasquatch package is the best bang for your buck. It mostly breaks down like this... And, if you're vegan...
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Gopher replied to the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L?.Not important.
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Gopher posted the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? in General Bronco Topics.Hello. I am considering purchasing one of two models, both 2-door: 2025 Stroppe 2026 Badlands 7MT I have test driven both along with...
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Just picked her up yesterday from Granger Ford in Iowaā¦ā¦ Iām talking about the Ford Raptorā¦. I picked up my wife over 32 years ago in...
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MPG is gonna be a direct reflection of two things: How you drive it What mods you do to it Keep it stock and drive tame, it'll do...
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Anniversary is the date at which an event took place or something was founded. Consistency doesn't play a part. First model year was...
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:crackup: No trigger here. That doesn't happen. I just don't have a grasp on why someone would choose to be a jerk on a public forum...
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Gopher replied to the thread Possible Purchase Help....Congrats. Similarly, I am trading my low-mileage '17;Shelby GT350 (that I have not driven much the last few years) for a new Stroppe...
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This isnāt even a plausible comparison. Your Shelby displaying stripes is a classic look. Now if Ford/Shelby slapped a decal of the...
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Yeah... but it's kinda like my gaudy stripes on my Shelby.... some love it, some hate "stickers". It's all personal preference. Gaudy...
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Gopher replied to the thread Question on Buying New 2025 Bronco with Higher Mileage.Appreciate all the input. The local dealer ended up selling the other SE shortly after we hit our impasse. The two other close-by SEs...
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Gopher replied to the thread My 2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe Edition.Thanks! Good to know about the rack.
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Gopher reacted to CliffordTheBigRed's post in the thread My 2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe Edition with Like.
Here is my truck now. Wrapped the whole thing and fill POF.
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Gopher replied to the thread My 2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe Edition.That is one way to not worry about the paint. Very sharp! And like the stock SE, will not get lost in a crowd! What rack is installed?
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Gopher replied to the thread My 2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe Edition.Very interesting points about the paint. The two I have seen had painted tailgates. The paint did seem very thin.per @Baja71 . Is...
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There are quite a few people not thrilled with mine. š¤£ I love their clown car comments. But a lot more love the look. Enough that it...
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Gopher reacted to Baja71's post in the thread Had an order in but went with different dealer - ā26 Stroppe with Like.
I get nothing but compliments on mine. Have fun!
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Gopher replied to the thread Question on Buying New 2025 Bronco with Higher Mileage.Thanks. There are many Ford dealers in my area, several closer to me than the one that had the Stroppe, so not concerned here. Plus I...
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After being the only Bronco in my neighborhood since ā22, I may have influenced a buyer across the street!
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Gopher reacted to VirginiaHeritage's post in the thread Question on Buying New 2025 Bronco with Higher Mileage with Like.
OK, just for reference, there are 4 leftover 2025 Stroppes at a dealer near me (Koons Sterling Ford) marked down to $64-65k with low...
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Gopher replied to the thread Question on Buying New 2025 Bronco with Higher Mileage.Update: An out-of-town dealer with which I was dealing got aggressive and beat my local dealer's offer. I asked the local dealer to...
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Gopher reacted to EvilJim1971's post in the thread Question on Buying New 2025 Bronco with Higher Mileage with Like.
Sounds like they are already at $63k, so may not drop any more.
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Block Heater Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Drain the cooling system. Refer to...
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LOL, when I read the title of this thread it reminded me of when I lived in MN for two years. Coldest place I ever lived. Way colder...