Agreed and it's interesting that you mention Jeep in the equation. I have told many people that Jeep Wrangler soft tops are far superior to what Ford came out with, I don't understand why Ford can't improve theirs. Even the so called improved soft tops have wavy rear windows the day they are...
I think you are right, a bunch of soft tops come in and then a whole bunch of hardtops. I'm with you on the soft top, I absolutely had to have a hardtop on mine.
Uh, not quite, while you are technically correct that Gen 1's did not have a stick on the floor, when first introduced there was no automatic transmission option, only a standard 3 speed manual with a column shifter.
Edit - Never mind, I now realize you are indeed saying they did not have a...
I personally like the Wildtrak badging on my Bronco but, I get that some do not. And I understand when they take them off for their dislike of the look of the badges.
But, here is what I find amusing with some once they take them off, they replace them with fender badges that say Bronco. I...
Perfect! Not that I would spend the money but I wonder if Ford Performance will ever come out with an electronic sway bar disconnect kit for non Badlands trim levels.
I have a '22 and like you have never driven the 3.0 so maybe it is ignorant bliss. LOL Honestly though the '22 Wildtrak has the exact same suspension and steering as a Sasquatch Badlands minus the sway bar disconnect so no slouch whatsoever!