If you really love the look of the Bronco, get it. The Gladiator has a much different look. The Gladiator is the gold standard for overlanding. Here in so cal my city sales tax is 10.25%,,, ouch. Reg was $815 on a loaded JTR with MSRP of 62K so i was just under 70K OTD,,,, ouch again. The JT has...
I've been here a while and really tired of the Ford games and problems. Yesterday Bought a new Gladiator Rubicon, loaded, off the lot for less than MSRP. It rides great with no issues anywhere. It's got everything, leather, LEDs, painted roof and fenders, switches, 8.4 with Nav, remote start and...
OOOh, I am out. Not going to pay even 1 cent ADM. Not going to wait a year. Not going to deal with the issues of roof, engine, and just a QC mess. I really don't need the off road ability of the Bronco. My optional list in no real order::: Ranger Raptor, Tremor, or FX4. Jeep Gladiator. GMC...
All this makes me happy I stayed out of this mess. But,, if you got an extra $10K+ for the ADM you can have a Bronco now. Congrats to Ford for keeping Wrangler values and sales up.
A lift and big tires will probably void the entire drivetrain warranty, along with any electronics connected to the drivetrain. That would include the 2.7 engine. The warranty is written for the vehicle the way it left the factory. But if you never have a problem the warranty will be fine.
The marine grade is to they will be fine with even puddles of salty sweat they will collect. LOL Salty sweat and clay dust from the trail can be used to make pottery,,,,lol.
Considering divorce over a car, a production car. Now that's commitment and values. Sad that your Bronco is even possibly worth more than your relationship. Keep the one you love the most and deal with the loss of the other.
I am a single guy with a Bernese Mtn Dog that is soon to be a Champion. There is no woman that would or could make me sell him no matter what she could bring to a relationship.