Hesitant to Order Before Test Drive?

[JesseS]

Well, this will not be a DD for me, a drag behind the RV boondocker and dirt runner, with a few runs to the store for more beer! so I am in no matter what, when I told my spouse I was getting one she said 'That's nice,' gotta love a woman with the right priorities!!

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[jbh8063]

Am I the only one who is hesitant to jump in on the Bronco without any idea of how it will actually drive, as a daily driver?

Here's some context:
In around 2002/2003, I wanted a crew cab full size Chevy truck. Chevy didn't offer the 1500 Silverado in a crew cab; only in the 2500HD. I was CONVINCED that was what I was going to by. Then I drove it. I HATED the way it drove. It rode like a pogo-stick. The only other option was the Avalanche, which was super ugly, but I drove it anyway. Loved the way Avalanche drove and ended up buying one.

I'm having a hard time with the idea of waiting in line for over a year on a $50k-ish Bronco with no idea of whether I will like the way it will drive or not. I'm currently in a leased 2018 F150 that I'm very happy with. Lease ends in April, but I'm inclined to buy it out. Ford says they'll extend it if I have a Bronco on order.

Thoughts?

 

[TX_Bronco77]

Absolutely hesitant, but it's not going to stop me. I doubt it can shake me around much more than my Mustang in Sport mode with the magneride suspension on the terrible roads around here. With off-road shocks I am expecting it will probably ride better.

 

[Kino]

Am I the only one who is hesitant to jump in on the Bronco without any idea of how it will actually drive, as a daily driver?

Personally, I think you are very smart. I am looking at possibly purchasing the '21 F-150 Lariat instead of the Bronco, but want to see both of them first (test drive, true exteriors and interiors). I am getting the Bronco Sport, regardless of this.

 

[THOMASO1371]

As long as your dealer doesn't require a non refundable deposit, there should be no fear. You're under no obligation to purchase upon delivery. Order what you want, test drive when it arrives, have a list of what issues are automatic no deal if you find them.

 

[Velociraptor]

Yes it is a valid concern, but I have done that with a lot of vehicles and no big surprises so far. I assume the Bronco will drive a bit like a Ranger. It will be a shocking change from my Subaru, but after a few minutes it will be fine and I will be headed for the rough stuff.

 

[Mopar2Bronco2021]

I have liked the way every Ford I’ve ever driven in drives so I have little doubt that I’ll be disappointed (Mustang, Ranger, Escape, F-150, F-250, and F-350). The F-150 particularly is a great driving experience.

Driving experience is up to the individual though so I get your concern.

 

[jswing]

Same, I like driving my Ranger, and I'm assuming it won't be drastically different.

 

[Jtorral]

On my way to the for dealer today to drive a 2.3 Ranger. That will help me decide on 2.3 or 2.7

 

[AK SNO RIDER]

As someone who hates the way half ton trucks ride because they are too squishy, I'm worried but accepting. Bronco is made for a purpose and will ride as such.

 

[jbh8063]

Same, I like driving my Ranger, and I'm assuming it won't be drastically different.

When you bought your Ranger, did you drive it compared to F150? If so, how did they compare? Ranger wasn't an option in 2018, but I probably wouldn't have considered it anyway, if it had a back seat like the Colorado.

 

[SamR]

This is why I'm glad I have a late reservation.

 

[Spooled]

As long as your dealer doesn't require a non refundable deposit, there should be no fear. You're under no obligation to purchase upon delivery. Order what you want, test drive when it arrives, have a list of what issues are automatic no deal if you find them.

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[CTS-V]

As long as your dealer doesn't require a non refundable deposit, there should be no fear. You're under no obligation to purchase upon delivery. Order what you want, test drive when it arrives, have a list of what issues are automatic no deal if you find them.

Agree, you can always walk away from the deal if you don’t like it upon delivery. This is how my wife landed a 2021 Escalade ESV. Someone ordered it many months ago and when it was delivered the woman that ordered it didn’t like the shade of blue (it’s almost like antimatter blue for the bronco). So she walked away from the deal... then it became ours. ?

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