Well....I was actually surprised at the amount of space behind the 2nd row. And as far as mileage: please look at the tires. I went from 18-19 mpg to 11 mpg when I added 35" tires.
YMMV.
Mine will ship the last week in May. I got it to match my CO BL with Squatch & Lux. I told my wife that I had ordered a 3rd Bronco and she blew a gasket - LOL.
My first was a 1978 Ford Fiesta. That one took 9 months to arrive. My Ford dealer gave me a car to drive until it arrived and we had agreed on a price. The price of the car went up while it was ordered and I drove his vehicle for 9 months, so the dealer took a bath on that one.
I've ordered...
I changed dealers yesterday on my 2nd reservation. I called Ford's Bronco representative and 3 minutes later my reservation was with a different dealer. That time also includes some chit-chat with the rep. It was easy and seamless.
I finalized my order with no deposit (other than the $100 reservation). I hate to hear that dealers are taking advantage of buyers by charging high deposits. Non-refundable deposits are a red-flag to NEVER do business with them.
Complaints about the noise of 35s have to do with their design rather than their size! I think the same holds true for drivability on a well designed and maintained vehicle. I have 35" Nitto Ridge Grapplers on my F150 Platinum and take long trips in it all the time. No complaints about noise...
My local dealer says $500 over invoice. I could get $1,000 or even $2,000 under invoice but I'd have to arrange transportation to get there, so it works out about the same as my local dealer. An added plus is that I can expect good service locally.
I haven't read the whole thread but I'm thinking that some PlastiDip might be needed. I may take a panel off and try it. At least it is easily reversible if I don't like it.