In the Bronco "business" model, it appears that merchants want full payment first even if they don't have the product in stock. This is not just ADV but a lot of other business' that sell Bronco related products.
The first video came out in May and still no product. The last 2 videos are just repeating how great this hardtop is. I agree they should just update us weekly on whats delaying the release.
AC dealers did not ship to homes at that time. Not sure if they changed the rules. Color is even throughout. Even the tint matches. So it’s AC tint in the rear, OEM tint in the rear passenger, and the front I did when I got the Bronco. Shipped to my installer and was done for $175.
I got lucky when I ordered mine from Colorado Bronco Upfitters on March 23. They had one which they ordered on Jan 25 and was available. Received on May 17, so roughly 16 weeks. Totally worth it.
I always look forward to a new video posted every Tuesday on how great the ADV hardtop is! So looks like they will have to post videos until September!
I wouldn't mine waiting if I didn't pay up full price. What ever happened of putting down a deposit, say $250-$500, and you lose that deposit if you canceled. Giving $7-8K and waiting for more than a year is nuts. If I invested that money with an average ROI of 5-6%, I would have earned more...
I was also an original "very first one to order" ADV hardtop in Feb 2022. Waited patiently for more than a year. Decided to get back my refund in March 2023. Received my AC hardtop in May 2023. I love that it is OEM styled and can be used with a lot of accessories. No regrets so far.
I got lucky when I placed my order 3rd week of March with Colorado Bronco Upfitters. They had a hardtop placed on Jan 23 and the person who ordered it backed out. Received the hardtop on May 17. So roughly the 12-16 weeks that AC promises.