Bronco Options/Features Question

[indio22]

Two words.

removable top
(... is a requirement for OP/wife )

That should narrow the field somewhat.

Beyond that, people want what they want ... if everything was decided by a spread sheet / checklist/ pure use-case basis, we'd all be driving "very sensible" cars like Outbacks or RAV4's.

Soul suckingly boring ... but very sensible.

Well it's use case/checklist in the sense that "I want a removable top vehicle because I enjoy driving with the top removed" ... hence you buy a vehicle with a removable top.

Where it kind of goes off the rails, is buying vehicles where key functionalities/features are not even used, and might even be a negative for the user.

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[Oldhippie]

It’s right there in the build and price.

$2410 - you get the power seats with it.

Apples to Apples comparison, the 4 door 2.7 Bronco Badlands is less than $1k more than the OBX Sasquatch with the same paint matched roof and leather interior.

You also get a lot of stuff on the Badlands that you don't get on the OBX, like the sway bar disconnect and bash plates.

If you configure it any other way, the Badlands is the better value and less expensive. I certainly wouldn't pay the $2400 for the "leather trimmed" seats.

Yeah…I get dumber and dumber in my old age…yep swaying towards badlands…party on!

 

[Bugkillah]

@Ned Kelly OK, it’s been four pages, what did you decide?

 

[Ned Kelly]

@Ned Kelly OK, it’s been four pages, what did you decide?

With the Wildtrak going the way of the dinosaurs, the Badlands will likely become the leader now. But, the Braptor suggestion has been planted into my thoughts with the idea of selling my Ranger since my Rzr and associated gear could be hauled by it easily. Welcome to my indecisiveness! Everyone's input and viewpoints is truly appreciated!

 

[mpeugeot]

With the Wildtrak going the way of the dinosaurs, the Badlands will likely become the leader now. But, the Braptor suggestion has been planted into my thoughts with the idea of selling my Ranger since my Rzr and associated gear could be hauled by it easily. Welcome to my indecisiveness! Everyone's input and viewpoints is truly appreciated!

At the right price, the BRaptor is a steal (someone local to me got one for $69k).

 

[AZ_Craig]

With the Wildtrak going the way of the dinosaurs, the Badlands will likely become the leader now. But, the Braptor suggestion has been planted into my thoughts with the idea of selling my Ranger since my Rzr and associated gear could be hauled by it easily. Welcome to my indecisiveness! Everyone's input and viewpoints is truly appreciated!

 

[HeliPilot]

With the Wildtrak going the way of the dinosaurs, the Badlands will likely become the leader now. But, the Braptor suggestion has been planted into my thoughts with the idea of selling my Ranger since my Rzr and associated gear could be hauled by it easily. Welcome to my indecisiveness! Everyone's input and viewpoints is truly appreciated!

Both are great choices, but a test drive in the Raptor would probably push you over the edge. It’s just bad a** out the box. I had the badlands 2dr, my friend bought a Raptor and talked me into driving it. I now have a Raptor instead.

 

[jcpyromechanic]

Howdy, figured I'd point out that only 2025+ will get rear seat vents (might not be a big deal if only you and your wife).
Should be a whole lot easier to add the tow package properly than on my 2022 Wildtrak from what I've heard, but would have got that from the factory. I needed to install the trailer tow module with all the required wiring and used forscan to get the trailer sway feature and everything working right on mine.
Tailgate table is available aftermarket now, and will help create level floor in back if using Deep Sleep setup. Will need space in trailer or elsewhere for your gear, but sleeps great.
Won't get it from Ford, but I recommend upgrading the intercooler and using a Panda Power Module with step cooler spark plugs if towing long distance. My engine temps went from over 230 to around 212 while towing long distance at highway speeds in Texas. These can run hot if you pay attention using the "gauges" display. Oil catch cans were installed right off the bat and I just empty the sludge while changing my oil.

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