Man, I admire the passion. That's about the only positive thing I can say about some of the posts on the past couple pages of this thread.
At this point, I find myself caring less and less about what is under the front end of a new Bronco. If it doesn't perform, I feel confident the...
Agreed. I rode in my buddy's '18 F350 Super Duty 4x4, it was amazingly plush - and without the qualifier "for a big pickup". It rode very cushy even compared to a luxury car.
Also under consideration is the body length/overhang to maximize approach and departure angles for an off-road capable vehicle. That said, the Explorer pushed out it's wheelbase this year, but more for cabin accommodation and handling.
I have an Excursion that fills the "I need to go somewhere...
I suppose there is some level of subjectivity on what is meant by the term "bigger", but wheelbase is not a definitive determinant of overall dimensions.
2020 Explorer: Wheelbase: 119.1in. Exterior dimensions: ~ 198.8in. x ~79in.
2020 Wrangler 4d: Wheelbase: 118.4in. Exterior dimensions...
I agree in the sense and to the degree that we have little idea what is on the designer's notepads. It could be a mild retro with modern features, or a radical future truck with a smattering of loosely-interpreted 1st gen styling cues. For most of us here, we won't know until Ford decides we...
Having been involved in several events and long-term evolutions that were national news, I can tell you that the speculation involving the Bronco is amateur hour compared with what goes on with national media outlets. Reality bears little resemblance to reportage - it goes through the very...
@TopRecon : I would suggest heavily watermarking any future work unless you don't care.
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2021-ford-bronco-images-this-is-pretty-much-it-140181.html
"Depending on make" is key. From what I've learned from the previous owners, my 2002 Excursion never spent a day in a garage - and wasn't carefully maintained cosmetically. Clearcoat isn't showing signs yet, dash is absolutely unmarred (and now covered), leather is nearly perfect considering...
I would love to see a contrasting color plastic flare that can easily and cheaply be replaced with different sizes to accommodate various sizes of tires and to repair trail damage.
If that isn't it, I think it will be very close. Maybe heat extractors, and the hood bubble might be different, but I think that render is going to compare well to the real steel. Or aluminum, as the case may be.
At $50k, I'm going to be very nervous. $55k, I can grit my teeth and splurge if it is everything and the moon. $60k, I'm gonna be like, this is a fwkng FORD, are you out of your mind?
Nicely equipped with all the trail-worthy stuff and as few of the fancy-pants gizmos/electronic doodads as...
Look past the first page of any thread so far... they're ALL "piss and moan" threads! :shock:
Once we're all busy adding accessories to our new Broncos, it should quiet down on that front somewhat.
Intentional scarcity? IF this machine is as good as some people wager, any shortage of inventory will be solely a function of demand. How many dealers are there? How many can the line pump out per day? How fast can they get to the dealers? How many people are going to be waiting with cash...
I'll wait to see if I like it first - both cosmetically and technically. Then drive it. Then examine options, listen to what owners love and hate. Then wait a year (probably less considering MY2021 could come out as early as September 2020) to see if there's any improvements or additional...