I think that's pretty typical of a Ford undercarriage. My Mustang was a lot like that. Not sure if there is a coating that Ford doesn't use but other automakers might.
Here's a quote from the Borla site.
"These systems feature dual 4" tips with chrome or ceramic black finish. For those who plan to take their Bronco off-road, we recommend our high-clearance Climber Cat-Backs."
Well, yeah, I plan to take it off-road. It's a Bronco. It's not a Hummer with spinners.
I'm not sure what you want to carry, but it seems to be the 4-door bronco is pretty practical from a cargo perspective. roomy seating area for passengers. Nice square compartment for cargo. The two door I want is probably not as practical, but I think the 4 door would work well.
45 minutes each way is a pretty long commute. If you could make it make sense, having something more economical might be beneficial. Not only are you burning a lot of gas, but the wear and tear on the Bronco could be significant. As an example, my son's Civic is super cheap to run. Good gas...
The letter was a roller coaster. I was getting excited when they said they were prioritizing current orders. Then I read
"1 The timing of your Bronco is based on a number of factors, including reservation timestamp, part availability and the number of Bronco vehicles each dealer receives."...
Any vehicle can be a family car if you try hard enough. I know a guy who use to pick up his kids in the Miata. The boys shared the front seat and his daughter was up in the shelf behind him. Made me think we were still in the 70s.
As a rule, don't keep money in the stock market that you will want to use in the next few years. Get the Bronco though. Finance the thing. Or sell it at a profit.
This is interesting. Given today's market, it seems some of these luxury vehicles are a relative good deal. Paying MSRP for a Land Rover seems more appealing than paying $5k over MSRP for a Hyundai.
That's a great looking rig. We drove a 6 cylinder a while back and though it was great. I ended up getting my wife a new Grand Cherokee to avoid paying up for the Land Rover. But they are really cool, and yours looks sweet.