Having used RTTs, I would suggest that if you want one, you look for a hard shell that allows you to leave sleeping bags, etc. inside when closing it up. Makes for a super quick set-up and take-down (less than a minute either way). Hard shell eliminates the flapping or messing with a cover...
As a Range Rover owner, I can tell you there's zero chance I'd ever buy another. I always heard horror stories, and figured most were beat on, or not maintained, etc. Bought a new one, and boy it's been the biggest POS ever. Will absolutely be sold prior to the warranty running out (last appt...
Definitely selling me more on the painted flares option when I see the basic plastic flares. Hoping they look better in person...these just seem to not quite be complete. Rig as a whole looks great though.
Definitely interested to see how the top(s) integrate. Though I've seen it mentioned, I would be surprised to see a removable roll cage...just seems at odds with liability concerns. I do hope it's at least a two piece hard top just in terms of being easier to handle when removing. I've done the...
While you might be able to remove the flares, I wouldn't count on it being easy (or even possible without breaking a clip or two). In other manufacturer designs, while removable, flares are rarely a simple unclip and go wheeling type of thing. If they were, the flares wouldn't offer the rigidity...
Zero chance they are leaving all tops to aftermarket companies. Not saying that there won't be aftermarket tops available for the Bronco, but there is literally zero chance that Ford is not bringing the Bronco to market without their own top(s)...though certainly they might have partnered with...
First ... Ford has marketed the Bronco as a direct competitor to the Wrangler, so I would argue they absolutely care about Jeep pricing (yes, I realize dealers can do their own pricing, but I am speaking to the MSRP that needs to be at a competitive price point). They are obviously testing side...
No Jeep dealer selling even at 6-8% below invoice is operating at a loss. They are absolutely still making a profit (as they should).
6% below invoice plus fees isn't 6% below invoice...but it sure as heck can come out to less than invoice (and far less than MSRP).
My point was more that...
I want one, and intend to buy one, but come on...you've got to be kidding me if you suggest the new Bronco will be the most reliable off-road vehicle. I've had several Broncos over the years and love them...but they don't even come close to the reliability of a Land Cruiser (or Lexus GX or LX)...
FWIW, Jeeps (Wrangler and Gladiator) are easily available at 6-8% below invoice. Yes, dealers will add their fee and destination on top of that, but even so, it shakes out to quite a bit below invoice. I would suggest the Gladiator was as much anticipated by Jeep folks as the Bronco is by Ford...