I did the dealer/lot hunt 2 weeks ago and ended up buying a Wildtrak when I wasn't originally searching for one.
Do not compromise on: trim, engine, transmission, or hard top. These are things that are a massive pain or impossible to change or add after the fact.
Do compromise on: color...
This is a good question. I've never done it, but I've always been curious how obvious it is to techs.
Like not major changes, but say just disabling the double beep or auto stop/start.
Zach has said previously that Granger will not be taking anymore Bronco orders until 2024 even if the order banks do open.
I agree w/people saying he should open another thread, though.
Interesting, thanks. I thought it was only the regular bumper to bumper.
I was mainly interested because I heard it let's you keep auto stop/start off. I have no issue paying a dealer to install it.
I'm going to be keeping my Bronco for a long time. I'm very happy with it.
One more...
I will also be keeping mine for a very long time. I picked up the warranty from Granger Ford. Wait for your FordPass points from your purchase to be added to your account and put them towards it.
If your order was 4-door, non-SAS, soft top, non-lux, it's believable.
During my hunt, I saw a local dealer get a dealer ordered 4-door Outer Banks, soft top, high, non-sas, 2.7.
I knew it was coming the first time I shut the doors with the key in my pocket since the stang does it too, but I'm still annoyed by it.
Kinda in this vein, I wish the Bronco could silence the turn signal noise entirely. Other Ford vehicles have the option.
That extra twill top on #2 sucks unless you want it. I'd like to think you could get $1000-$1500 back selling it if you do not like it, but the combination of that and the ADM is annoying. I still like this the most out of your list in terms of configuration.
I am concerned about #1 if you say...
I would not assume that Raptor is available at $77k.
Lots of dealers auto-post in transit vehicles that actually belong to someone else, or will actually be marked up significantly once you reach out to them. It's a strategy to pull you in.
You can't trust aggregator sites like autotrader...
I am assuming #1 is not manual transmission.
I personally prefer #2 from this list. This is likely a hot take, but I do not like or think 2.3/auto is desirable. BL already has advanced 4WD and this is a hard top lux car which is constrained going into 2023.
I agree with your consensus that if...
The real reason for the lack of 2023 Wildtraks production capacity: they ran out of stickers.
Thanks for the part number, I'll add it to my list. The price is a bit rough for stickers though.
You might be overthinking it a bit regarding Lux.
Physical changes to the interior for Lux are the stereo, USB ports, garage door opener, and wireless charger. The garage door opener is exactly the same as the one in my Mustang. USB port module looks the same as the Escapes I drive at work...
If you have a Raptor order at MSRP, and it is not a financial burden for you to take it, then you should take it and enjoy it.
If I was offered a Raptor order at MSRP, I absolutely would've taken it. Then been upset when it didn't fit in my garage.