Reminds me of a story of a former boss I had. He was in the process of buying his wife a Caddy, got pissed off with the dealer, went across the street and drove home with a new Viper... They were subsequently divorced...
Can't imagine even thinking about being that deceptive to a loved...
Congratulations! Very nice! Cactus Grey was a strong front runner for me as well. I opted Shadow Black with the Std wheels and 33"s though for more suitable surface road / drivability. From the KOH vids posted recently, don't think I'm giving up much in off road capability. I chose this...
Have had 4 manuals: '79 Capri Gia, '81 Jeep CJ-5, '86 Cavalier Z-24, '89 Mazda RX-7
3 autos: '93 Explorer, '98 BMW 325i , '10 Escape XLT
Going to the 2.7L on the Bronco so locked into the auto, otherwise would be very happy and comfortable with a manual. GF wouldn't like it though.... LOL
Same sequencing: 1st A51, then Cactus Grey, GF liked both but preferred the Shadow Black the best. Back in 2010 I was trying to get a Black Escape XLT w/4wd and the 6 cylinder, but could only find a Grey one. What would really be trick if they would offer a full tan MGV. Black and Tan to...
I went for very close to this with Mid package, Standard Wheels and passed on the keyless entry. I may add the later before build but have had it on my Escape for 10 years and used it once... of course that could pay for it if I used it twice! LOL
Great report and envious of your encounter. MI born and raised but away from the homeland +30 years.
Confirming that my order for a 4-dr, 2.7L Badlands Mid/Tow is the right play. So the soft top was reasonably quiet? Thinking about going that route and waiting to order a HT later.
New to the thread here. Had a CJ-5 back in the mid-80’s back in MI
4 door, 2.7L, MGV seats / washout interior, mid/tow package are “needs”... lol...so...
Was hard set on a Black Diamond SAS but decided on a non-SAS Badlands....
Shadow Black... Ordered with the MIC HT... but may just go soft...
Going for the 4-Dr. Badlands with the stock 33's. Shadow Black, 2.7, mid and tow packages... Communicated to my dealer earlier today. Changed my profile details to align with the down selection.