As a rule, most people will be skittish about purchasing a 1st year vehicle anyway and this year has been wrought with all sorts of mishaps and delays due to the 'pandemic'.
That said, most people who stay the course will not drop $50k without a test drive once their order comes in. I will be...
Regardless what Ford intended or didn't intend is pure speculation and will remain as such. If we're being honest with ourselves, these Broncos are already overpriced. Everyone has a budget. My advice? Stick to it when you go to place your order.
I've decided the best overall purchase for me is a Badlands w/o Squatch. The upgraded suspension is all I really want and BL has it. Unless you're a serious offroad fanatic, 35" tires aren't necessary nor practical. They may look badass to some (to me, they look ridiculous with the wider flares)...
What you might save in overall price with the 4Runner, you'll give back at the pump. Super tough rig and very dependable though but man, the gas mileage is absolutely terrible. I drive an F•150 with the 2.7L engine and the mpg is amazingly better than my wife's 4Runner. For that reason alone...
Again, if you're unhappy, cancel, get your money back and tell Ford to stick it. There's plenty of other options out there and you aren't married to the Bronco.
Lol. Doesn't matter what was said or who said it. The B&P is a draft tool to aid in your decision until you place your order at which time you can say 'Yep, let's do this' or 'Nope, I'm out.' Until then, y'all are working yourselves up for nothing.
Here's a thought. Don't like the changes to B&P? Cancel your reservation. Pretty simple. Ford isn't forcing anyone to buy. You have every right not to purchase but PLEASE take your whine elsewhere.
That people are impatient, spoiled, and needy. We've all become slaves to Amazon, 5g and want what we want yesterday. My advice? Chill, stop following these forums, and wait until your dealer contacts you to place an order. Then do it or don't.
The more I see a squatched Bronco, the less I like it. The tires are oversized for the vehicle and the wider fender flares look ridiculous. Going for non-squatched BL for sure. Bring on the haters! ???
Holy sh*t, folks. Your rig will show up when it shows up regardless whether you shake chicken bones or not. Place your order (or don't), pop a top, and relax. Cheers! ?