I have confirmation for my order for all of that. Only difference might be that mine is the advanced 4x4 version of the BD. Should be available to you.
Place the order just now. I am on the outside looking in for my dealer's first allotment, but only by a few spaces. I think I have a good shot at 2021 MY. Was told that there is no way to get the mid package with any build that has manual even though B&P shows it available with BL...
That new engine is only available with the CVT- which I hate in their cars. I was excited about it for about a minute until I found that out. Yeah, the Bronco is gonna feel amazing to drive after the Crosstrek.
I’ve not felt much of that on this forum- maybe I’m missing something- but it is refreshing to not deal with that too much here. I hate to break it to you but there is not not much status gained by spending 70k on a vehicle. Today that is just not that much.
I think the real status is doing...
I'm comparing it to all the other extremely capable off road, 4-door, body on frame trucks that are fun to drive, have removable roof / doors, and have a manual with a crawler gear. It's gonna be a tough choice...
You should really consider the Black Diamond for what you are doing - That is the model I am getting and it's capabilities will exceed my uses I'm sure. No rock crawling for me, but a ton of getting to great outdoor spots to climb, fish, backcountry ski, etc. I want something that can handle...
Ford has gotten a crazy amount of great press with this manual- crawler gear has captured people’s interest. There will be more manual options in the future but I doubt it will be with 2.7. My guess is that in a few years we see a “boosted” 2.3 hybrid with this transmission. That will get us...
Under promise and over deliver I hope. In the end it is better for me as I will have more time to get value out of my current car before my reckless purchase of the Bronco ;). I will most likely bump up to the Badlands since I have more time to get finances in order.
They would be smarter to offer a chunky FSB with a tailgate, truck bed in the back, removable back seats, roll down back window, and (whispers) a V8. Just say'n. I think that would take ALL the Gladiator sales and then some.
I'm in the RDU area as well and reserved a 4 door Black Diamond with Capital Ford. No communication so far from them. I may switch to a Badlands 4 dr and may switch dealers if they don't wake up.
I had a dual clutch in my Lancer Ralliart and that was about the sweetest transmission ever made, but it is still not a manual. It was great, but not as ingaging as using a real clutch
I reserved a Black Diamond 4 door manual after really thinking hard about the Badlands. In the end just don't think I will get my money out of the other one. This seems to be a great combo of real off-road capability but not crazy shit that I would (almost) never use. I will use this as my DD...
Overall impressed and amazed that we got all that we did. I went with the BD 4-door and will get the optional advanced 4x4 package and mid trim level upgrade. I was upset about the lack of 2.7 with the manual and the low tow rating. Happy that I will get all that I really need (and a little...