Honest opinion on 2026 Bronco OBX and anniversary package

[RubyRedBronco]

The Wimbledon White does pop. The 60 is a beautiful machine in either color. Agree the interior is much nicer than other versions. Have 2K miles now and took Ruby Red to Moab last week for Bring Your Own Bronco at Off Roadeo. The 60 has amazing capabilities - amazing good looks and a notch above on total refinement. Even happier than my last post

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[ThunderFlash]

Anniversary model is cool, but you don't want to eat that kind of cash on your trade-in. I suggest

1) Buy some handles https://a.co/d/0hfaTUZQ

2) Get a wrap....or better yet love the Eruption Green.... because it's a nice color.

3) A 2-door would have solved the problem with the heavy middle roof panel (and been a cooler Bronco ), but that ship has sailed. Maybe a soft top could be in your future? Have you looked at the E-Z 4x4 flip tops?

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/ez4x4-fliptop-and-roof-rack-for-bronco-now-available.131512/

 

[ThunderFlash]

being honest, i dislike every one of your suggestions, especially the eruption green, total barf color.

To each his own.

I'm guessing he'll lose $15K or more on his trade. Maybe $15 grand is chump change, but he won't be getting anything of substance for that money.

BTW....Eruption Green looks absolutely dope with bronze wheels. End of discussion.

 

[BroncoT]

To each his own.

I'm guessing he'll lose $15K or more on his trade. Maybe $15 grand is chump change, but he won't be getting anything of substance for that money.

BTW....Eruption Green looks absolutely dope with bronze wheels. End of discussion.

Ok, thanks for bringing so much to this thread. Lots of value.

 

[ThunderFlash]

Ok, thanks for bringing so much to this thread. Lots of value.

The value is that he'd be a fool to trade a well equipped '25 in for a '26 to gain grab handles and some paint+ stickers. He asked what he'd be getting and the answer to his question is "not much, but you'll certainly pay for it".

 

[BroncoT]

The value is that he'd be a fool to trade a well equipped '25 in for a '26 to gain grab handles and some paint+ stickers. He asked what he'd be getting and the answer to his question is "not much, but you'll certainly pay for it".

That’s fair. Your green and two door comments were just thrown in garbage then. Got it.

 

[ThunderFlash]

That’s fair. Your green and two door comments were just thrown in garbage then. Got it.

Did you read the OPs post? You're the one that has barfed upon his green truck.

Two door verse four door banter is a pretty consistent trend here and good natured ribbing amongst people that are not wound up too tight. I actually own one of each, so I can play in either camp, though I think I'd rather avoid your camp altogether.

 

[Bronco60]

The value is that he'd be a fool to trade a well equipped '25 in for a '26 to gain grab handles and some paint+ stickers.

It’s more than paint and stickers. The wheels and grill are unique, as is the badging and wheel cover. Is that enough to justify the premium - probably not to some. But I don’t think that makes someone a fool for choosing to do so. It’s rare that a vehicle is a financial investment, and I’m not suggesting this is one. For most everyone on here, it’s the love of the vehicle and what we do with it that adds value.

 

[Area51BS]

Stitched IP topper is new on the OBX in 26 as it used to be only Badlands in 25 right?

I also am LOVING my 60th Anniversary package. The wheels are so good looking and I love that it has a unique Grill that no other broncos are running.

The 60th is nice. But each trim runs a different grill. So that is not unique.

 

[Area51BS]

Too address your 2 questions about noise. No first hand knowledge as I run a 22 Badlands covered wagon. I would thing and aftermarket 2 piece hard top would cut down on noise. Such as the Turn Offroad. 2nd. Get some sound deadening added to the interior. Ford applies none. It makes a world of difference. Different tires could help if the right ones are used. And don’t run the psi as high as Ford ships the Bronco with. About 45psi. I keep mine at 33-34. Ride is much better.

 

[Rough Rider]

The 60th is nice. But each trim runs a different grill. So that is not unique.

outerbanks grill has been a black painted version of the big bend grill. Wild track was a black painted version of the badlands. Base shared with black diamond And now it’s the big bend grill and base and black diamond. Stopped is a panted badlands grill. Raptor is unique And so is heritage But that’s it. The rest are all shared amongst the trims.
To top it all off they are all one color Except the 60th Bronco grills are boring. All black All white all grey. 50th is the only one that is two tone. Silver and dark grey.

 

[helifino16]

The wind noise over 40MPH is something we're all dealing with. I'm sure they've done nothing to make any difference there. A while back, someone posted on here a pretty thorough description of adding weatherstripping and foam strips and claimed that it helped, but was FAR too complex for the occasional wind noise I get (mostly in town driving to/from work). I have taken a long highway trip (to Bronco Off-Roadeo in NH) and can relate to there being a pretty big issue with that.

 

[gregtay]

The garage door opener disappearing is puzzling, and my theory is that it is one department at Ford not talking to another division. My guess is that Homelink will be back as a mid-year update.

I wouldn't be surprised if it shows up on the rear-view mirror. I am still really confused that on the Raptor they include the new digital rear view mirror that is available from the supplier in two configs... one has homelink, one doesn't. For deleted the buttons from the sunvisor and then used the mirror without homelink. Why not use the mirror with the buttons for Homelink!

 

[ThunderFlash]

It’s more than paint and stickers. The wheels and grill are unique, as is the badging and wheel cover. Is that enough to justify the premium - probably not to some. But I don’t think that makes someone a fool for choosing to do so. It’s rare that a vehicle is a financial investment, and I’m not suggesting this is one. For most everyone on here, it’s the love of the vehicle and what we do with it that adds value.

True, I understand that and I very much like the anniversary models and the similar treatment they have done on past Mustangs. They are worth more in MSRP when buying a new Bronco. But the OP is not only going to pay the premium of a new car buyer, but also take a serious bath on the depreciation of his very well equipped 2025 OBX.
There are differences in the visual appearance, but IMHO there is virtually nothing significantly different in the accomodations, performance, capabilities, or driving experience to justify losing about $20K in the deal. Maybe he can do better than that, not sure. Or maybe wait 5 years and trade in used for used after the anniversary models depreciate...if the OP is still on a Bronco kick by then. In the meantime, work to make his Bronco HIS Bronco with a fraction of the money saved and enjoy it. OR...if the anniversary model is the only way for him to be happy and he has lots of money to throw away....go for it!

 

[Area51BS]

outerbanks grill has been a black painted version of the big bend grill. Wild track was a black painted version of the badlands. Base shared with black diamond And now it’s the big bend grill and base and black diamond. Stopped is a panted badlands grill. Raptor is unique And so is heritage But that’s it. The rest are all shared amongst the trims.
To top it all off they are all one color Except the 60th Bronco grills are boring. All black All white all grey. 50th is the only one that is two tone. Silver and dark grey.

Aware. I could always tell the trim by those grill differences. I guess you could say it’s 1 of 4 different grills not just by color/sheen.

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