Literally my exact build (except I went with the standard bumper so that I can get an aftermarket one)
I'm going to add aftermarket Katzkin heated/cooled seats, aftermarket front and rear bumpers, aftermarket rock rails, quick swaybar disconnects, upgraded speakers, and a Ford warrantied tune...
I think there's definitely something to this. Can't imagine why anyone at Ford would think these bright interior trim colors were a good idea. Sure if you get a Cyber Orange BL it's awesome, but Race Red not so much
I'm fairly surprised that an enthusiast forum would have so many people opting into the high-end factory options rather than going for a more stripped down version then customizing with aftermarket.
2-door Basesquatch + 2.7 for $40k, then another $5k budget for a warrantied Ford tune, heated...
Yeah I get that, especially if you're in a cold climate. TBH if I was getting a Wildtrak or BL I'd definitely consider the Lux package for the other features not even considering the heated steering wheel, so it would just be gravy as you say. But since I'm planning on getting a base, I'd be...
Hey man it can get cold here too. It was almost 60 degrees the other day.
Jokes aside, I lived in NY 3 out of the past 4 winters so I get it, but it just seems like such a insignificant feature if your car already has a heater and heated seats
Oxford white is my favorite base color. I'm 25 so the whole OJ thing happened before I was even born. I'll probably never hear a joke from people in my age group. The only reason I even knew about OJ's white bronco is because my dad found it endlessly hilarious when I showed him my build...
Basesquatch is such good value it's kind of crazy that Ford made it a thing. Going BD at a similar price to basesquatch means giving up on a lot of performance. Going for an equivalently performing BD is like $5k more before you even add a mid-package.
If heated vinyl seats and A51/CG paint are...
I keep going back and forth. The extra power or the extra control...
I've only owned 1 vehicle before which was an auto, but I've driven other people's manuals before and enjoyed it. If I could get 2.7 manual, I'd do it in a heartbeat, but I worry I'll regret the smaller engine.