Base Model Bronco Thread

[Haystack]

I'm not paying 40k after taxes for a base bronco. I dropped the sasquatch, I'm back to base base, 2.3 MT, add mod bumper(because i despise plastic, less is more) , switches, floor liners =
$31,175msrp + $2338 tax =
$33,513 plus whatever dealer fee and whatnot, lets say $34k

My pricepoint was 35k. Sasquatch would have brought it up to 40k. Could i do it? Yes, but i don't want to. After a couple years I'll revisit and see where Ford is

And yes, the last price change is what caused my change in build. I was fine with pricing before they added the cost of the autoT, the extra $1500 tipped it. And i didn't really want the tires that came with sasquatch, so i didn't want to pay extra for things i didn't want. I do want the lockers, but I'll be fine with 4x4.

I did some price crunching last night on my build, all said and done it's a tough pill to swallow. Base base with only 2.7 auto and aux switches..

• BASE MSRP $28,500
• OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES $3,685
• DESTINATION CHARGES $1,495
• ESTIMATED NET PRICE $33,680
• ESTIMATED TAX/TITLE/REG $3,610
• ESTIMATED TOTAL $37,290

I still want to go through with it, but damn that's a hefty price tag for a base model all said and done. And that's just a estimate, It could be closer to $38k. Then there's basic extras I would like to do after delivery like tint, roof sound deadening, floor mats, and A/T tires. At that point you're above $40k and it's not sounding like a good deal anymore.

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[Lifeliberty]

I did some price crunching last night on my build, all said and done it's a tough pill to swallow.
At that point you're above $40k and it's not sounding like a good deal anymore.

Agree, 40k base... I'm not seeing it, it doesn't make sense to me.

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[Slick Rick]

I did some price crunching last night on my build, all said and done it's a tough pill to swallow. Base base with only 2.7 auto and aux switches..

• BASE MSRP $28,500
• OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES $3,685
• DESTINATION CHARGES $1,495
• ESTIMATED NET PRICE $33,680
• ESTIMATED TAX/TITLE/REG $3,610
• ESTIMATED TOTAL $37,290

I still want to go through with it, but damn that's a hefty price tag for a base model all said and done. And that's just a estimate, It could be closer to $38k. Then there's basic extras I would like to do after delivery like tint, roof sound deadening, floor mats, and A/T tires. At that point you're above $40k and it's not sounding like a good deal anymore.

It is the whole tax and title thing that bugs me buying any new car. You don't even get a kiss for that one, but the higher the trim level the bigger the tax liability.

 

[Atomicdog]

I'm not paying 40k after taxes for a base bronco. I dropped the sasquatch, I'm back to base base, 2.3 MT, add mod bumper(because i despise plastic, less is more) , switches, floor liners =
$31,175msrp + $2338 tax =
$33,513 plus whatever dealer fee and whatnot, lets say $34k

My pricepoint was 35k. Sasquatch would have brought it up to 40k. Could i do it? Yes, but i don't want to. After a couple years I'll revisit and see where Ford is

And yes, the last price change is what caused my change in build. I was fine with pricing before they added the cost of the autoT, the extra $1500 tipped it. And i didn't really want the tires that came with sasquatch, so i didn't want to pay extra for things i didn't want. I do want the lockers, but I'll be fine with 4x4.

I was in a similar position, I didn't love the sasquatch rims or having 35" tires but for $5000 I was willing. I also wanted the 7sp but was ok with the automatic if it was baked into the price. When the b&p updated and everything upcharged I switched to a Black Diamond.

 

[RedDawg]

I'm hoping that I can talk to the dealer (Stevens) about at least swapping the base tires for something a little bigger. I dont see why they wouldn't but maybe I'm missing something.

They can’t swap because of SKU ‘s and inventory. But you can buy another set ??‍

 

[HoosierDaddy]

While you have to figure tax etc when you're looking at your payments, I get the feeling folks are holding that against Ford and using it to negate the value of the Base ..... you'll have to pay sales tax/title/registration whether you're buying a brand new Bronco or a 74 Gremlin.

Ford only wants 37K for the vehicle, the rest is Uncle Sam and the Govenor taking their cut, put the blame where it belongs. (37k as an example)

I'm not paying 40k after taxes for a base bronco. I dropped the sasquatch, I'm back to base base, 2.3 MT, add mod bumper(because i despise plastic, less is more) , switches, floor liners =
$31,175msrp + $2338 tax =
$33,513 plus whatever dealer fee and whatnot, lets say $34k

My pricepoint was 35k. Sasquatch would have brought it up to 40k. Could i do it? Yes, but i don't want to. After a couple years I'll revisit and see where Ford is

And yes, the last price change is what caused my change in build. I was fine with pricing before they added the cost of the autoT, the extra $1500 tipped it. And i didn't really want the tires that came with sasquatch, so i didn't want to pay extra for things i didn't want. I do want the lockers, but I'll be fine with 4x4.

Man, I'm still all over the board on where I want to be.

• baseBase (manual)
• BaseSquatch
• Base6Squatch
• base Black Diamond and some options (manual)
• Badlands gets too pricey for my value driven attitude.

When this first started in 2016, I was all in at 50 to 52k for a LOADED Bronco ..... now I just don't see the value for what I get at the 50k+ level.
What I'm most concerned with is a good tough driveline and the BaseSqautch value is great considering what you get for that .... 4 or 6cyl.
Even at that though, the reality is I can get a baseBase , add bigger tires and and it will do every thing I need it to do ... a locker would be a big help, but I've made it up the ultra steep, gravel driveway at the cabin in 2wd's , it's rough on the driveway if you spin though....

I may just baseBase for a year or two and decide where I want to be and see if Ford can get their shit straightened out by then too.

 

[DonM]

With all of this time that we have had to build and re-build our dream Broncos....I've only come to one solid concept. I will not be going Sasquatch.

While it would be cool to have the parts and capabilities of it, it's not why I'm getting a Bronco. Top off and door off fun is where it is at for me.

It'll get to some trails at some point, but the basic 4x4 system, traction control and G.O.A.T. modes should get me through wherever I go.

This is my runabout, not a trail machine. Road speed and comfort over boulder bashing and river fording. Maybe even a tow rig for a superlight camper.

 

[qwertisk]

Do you think we will get an estimated time on production of base mansquatch in the near future? I have a day one reservation, so for example if Ford says production on mansquatch will not start until 2022 Q2 I would not order it.

 

[Lifeliberty]

Do you think we will get an estimated time on production of base mansquatch in the near future? I have a day one reservation, so for example if Ford says production on mansquatch will not start until 2022 Q2 I would not order it.

Considering where we are with 2021 models, I'm going to say no

 

[Lifeliberty]

While you have to figure tax etc when you're looking at your payments, I get the feeling folks are holding that against Ford and using it to negate the value of the Base ..... you'll have to pay sales tax/title/registration whether you're buying a brand new Bronco or a 74 Gremlin.

Ford only wants 37K for the vehicle, the rest is Uncle Sam and the Govenor taking their cut, put the blame where it belongs. (37k as an example)

I may just baseBase for a year or two and decide where I want to be and see if Ford can get their shit straightened out by then too.

I'm not blaming anyone. Just factoring in the entire cost i need to account for. Just being fiscally responsible so there are no surprises.

I think that's a good plan. I wanted basemansquatch, but that looks like it will take forever at this point.
Buy now and reevaluate later. I don't see a problem trading in a 2021 for a 2023 or something later. I expect values to hold pretty well

 

[Rigsurly]

Do you think it is possible to find "dog dish" hubcaps and chrome trim rings to fit the base 16" base steel wheel? I thought it might give it a retro look after painting the stock wheels body color

 

[Old Guy]

This is my runabout, not a trail machine. Road speed and comfort over boulder bashing and river fording. Maybe even a tow rig for a superlight camper.
[/QUOTE]

DonM, I think you finally crystalized my decision with you calling it your runabout. I laughed at it at the time, but the more I thought about it, the more it fit.

After all this time, I am looking at Base/auto/Mod bumper/Aux in White. Seems I am almost doing the opposite of choice, but I am happier about this than all my other hundreds of builds, where I felt I should get more, since I was ordering anything I wanted. Finally realized, everything I wanted, was barely anything at all. I do with the softtop could come standard in the 2 door.

 

[DonM]

This is my runabout, not a trail machine. Road speed and comfort over boulder bashing and river fording. Maybe even a tow rig for a superlight camper.

DonM, I think you finally crystalized my decision with you calling it your runabout. I laughed at it at the time, but the more I thought about it, the more it fit.

After all this time, I am looking at Base/auto/Mod bumper/Aux in White. Seems I am almost doing the opposite of choice, but I am happier about this than all my other hundreds of builds, where I felt I should get more, since I was ordering anything I wanted. Finally realized, everything I wanted, was barely anything at all. I do with the softtop could come standard in the 2 door.
[/QUOTE]

Glad I could help! I’m still struggling. This is pretty much my early retirement present to myself and my wife said get it how I want it! However, how I want it is overkill for how it’ll be used. I may jump from Base to Big Bend to get Cactus Grey and the 4.27 locker and the 32s, oh and the mid package for the heated front seats!

 

[MOBroncoSTL]

Going base on the Bronco is probably the easiest decision I have ever made in purchasing a vehicle. Very ironic considering it is going to be $10,000 more than I have ever spent on the dozens and dozens of vehicles that I have owned in my 50 years. Of course I have no ambition of rock crawling either. Manual - Check. 2dr-Check. Inexpensive road friendly tires - check. More old school - check. This thing is so safe compared to anything old school, I feel fine without all of extra safety stuff. All the comfort and convenience stuff, no thank you. I will feel more manly driving down the road without it, lol. Anything to make it prettier or cooler? Nah, I mean I definitely get it but, I am more concerned with the feel and the fun of the drive and tops/doors off than staring at it and what I look like in it. Although I will be staring at it plenty And most of all, what a freaking steal at $29,995 - $2000 (thanks Laura Ford) = $27,995. It is almost to good to be true. I can see this vehicle possibly never going down too awful much in value. I could care less though because if the Bronco holds up decently it will never be sold. Been lurking a long time and very grateful for all the gained knowledge and fun reads. Stay positive people! This Bronco is worth the wait and will be a BLAST!!

 

[Old Guy]

It is my actual retirement present to myself. My wife said the same thing, get the expensive bad boy (her talk for Squatch). Who knows what I will do, as I will pull the trigger on the 19th, even though I could wait. I will be glad to decide.

I do "pretty" my rigs up a bit. The JKU has a couple small touches and the Mustang is almost cartoonish with the Hood Scoop (non functional, but I know it adds HP ), the Rear spoiler, the staggered wheels I have always wanted, the added stripes and the Got to Have it Green it came in.

I do want the blindspot indicator (of course I have somehow survived without it for 45 years) and the heated seats (though I have not missed them for 7 years in the jeep).

I may splurge on Aux switches, course then I lose my sunglasses holder, that I will use all the time.

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