Hesitant to Order Before Test Drive?

[BruckinFonco]

I'm all over the place. We don't know pricing, we dont know how they drive, yet many of us have preordered something.... Are we going to get a chance to test drive or maybe even see something before we place our actual orders? I'm guessing no. I'm on the fence until I can see them in person and test drive something. Anyone else feel the same way? I guess we could test drive something with the 2.3 and auto...or something with the 2.7 and auto to get a feel.

I’m not concerned. My Dad’s company work truck was an early 90s Bronco (in the early 90s). That was a big, bouncy, stupid vehicle and I loved it. One of my best friends in college had a black 90s Bronco that was lifted and looked like a dumb little white-trash monster truck. It had purple flames on the side and inspired him to rock a mullet for a couple of months. It stunk of gasoline and was very unsafe. But it was also very fun. We all had much nicer cars and yet always let him drive us wherever we went.

I’m buying the Bronco because I believe they’ve nailed the fun part again, yet they’re bringing a whole lot more refinement, efficiency and safety to the platform. I don’t really care how it behaves or drives because I know it will be fun. I can tell from all of the videos we’ve seen of it bouncing around off-road. It’s not going to be my daily-driver. It’s literally going to be a toy. I’m just hoping to get the maximum fun per dollar out of it.

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[Bronc-O]

I want to at least sit in one to find out if it feels right. They're saying now that the dealers won't have demos until after orders are placed, I'll likely be trying out my own build and have to decide then. Ford seems like they're intent on making every step of the process more difficult than need be.

 

[AK SNO RIDER]

Meh. I couldn't care less about a test drive. It's not a sports car, I'm not buying it for how it drives. Buying it to serve a purpose.

 

[MachingBird]

At the very least, I need to sit in one before I order one.

 

[Used2jeep]

My current ride! Love that car except in the snow.

 

[Hey19]

While I’d like to sit in one and even test drive it, it won’t be deal breaker for me if I can’t. Having said that, I really don’t blame anyone walking away. It is a pretty big leap of faith.

 

[D Fresh]

Sweet!!!!

Looks like "I'm moving on up to the east side!"

All you folks claiming to cancel if you can't see or sit in one before ordering and dropping a deposit please follow up.

I think my dealership is fairly small so all cancelations of July reservations should help me out.

 

[Firefly]

Reserved mine July 17th. Even back then there was enough information out there to conclude dealers would not have one to sit in or test drive before ordering starts in December. I'm not concerned in the least. If I don't like mine on day of delivery I'll walk away and just keep saving for the next automobile that calls to me.

 

[Garbone]

Part of the reason I am surrendering the $500 or so I would save by going to a non local dealer. I will walk away if the thing is shit. I expect it to be nice but Ford must understand people buying a $45k rig on spec may just say f it, I am out.

I love how the company has set Zero expectations about customers being able to see a Bronco by December. One can hope for a shit ton more media at the very least. Maybe a full layout of photos of a non CGI 2 and 4 door in each trim level without stupid mistakes such as Big Bends with no Fog lamps. I am already less than thrilled but have a sneaking suspicion my only full idea of what I will be ordering will be from CGI in BnP.

We know there is an Iconic Silver 2 door Base we could see, but alas nope, they crop the top off. Mike@ford , can we at least expect more before December?

Looking forward to the frustration of building my Bronco and sitting on the build and then the day before ordering getting a new batch of photos that makes me change all my choices.

At least in October we will know if we can option white tops, maybe...

 

[Deleted member 13702]

I'm not terribly concerned about ordering site unseen. Final paperwork won't be signed till after it comes in. I can always walk away. I loved my 94 Bronco. Since then capabilities, technology, and comfort have all only improved. I imagine that it will likely exceed my expectations; My only grip is that I can't nail down a color and times ticking away till order day.

 

[JesseS]

You will be able to test drive the Bronco that you order. Once it comes in, inspect it and drive it. If you're not happy with it, don't buy it.

THIS!!, As you will not be required to complete the purchase until your unit is on the lot you will have time to 'Lick' the door handle to confirm this is for you, if for some reason you don't like it just don't buy it. The dealer will be thrilled to have a unsold Bronco on the lot, I am sure he will have you sign a statement that this was your decision so he won't be penalized by Ford.

 

[Treeza61]

We haven't pre-ordered anything yet, just made a reservation to pre-order. Even then, at least with my dealer, I don't pay until delivery sometime in 2021?....I am sure by then we will get a chance to drive them.


That being said, I ain't writing any checks until I drive one.

If the dealerships are only receiving the our vehicles, what are you going to test drive?

 

[Mac n Nevada]

If the dealerships are only receiving the our vehicles, what are you going to test drive?

This is one of the reasons I changed my day two reservation to an Oct reservation with Granger, by the time I get my vehicle, I will have seen hundreds and driven at least one.

 

[JesseS]

This is one of the reasons I changed my day two reservation to an Oct reservation with Granger, by the time I get my vehicle, I will have seen hundreds and driven at least one.

Thank You! +1

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