My Cactus Gray Big Bend just delivered. First pics & early impressions

[TonyWonder]

Great news! Can't wait to hear your thoughts after driving it in the real world!

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[Lilj4425]

YES!!!

 

[mcalpal]

Congrats!

And, your attached pics answer someone’s question in another thread about the folding mirror functionality - they‘re clearly forward-foldable!

You have to fold them forward to remove the doors, it's one of the steps.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

If I can ask, what are you most looking forward to? / Which item most surprised you?

I'm most looking forward to to open air experience, to be honest. We'll take her out into the woods a bit but she isn't going to be a hardcore offroader. I'll let you know what surprises me once I have it!

awesome possum!
Just curious, what made you choose the 2.3 and not 2.7? Its my new thing to overthink regarding my build. Stuck between stock BD build with an automatic and a Basesquatch with 2.7. My logic tells me the 2.3 isn't that underpowered compared to the 2.7 but my testosterone tells me to get the sasquatch base with the 2.7

I was stuck deciding on the engine and the roof right up to the deadline. I eventually drove a Ranger with the 2.3 and found it to be far beyond adequate to me. Coming out of a 188,000 mile Flex this thing will feel like a rocket.

 

[Mattwings]

awesome possum!
Just curious, what made you choose the 2.3 and not 2.7? Its my new thing to overthink regarding my build. Stuck between stock BD build with an automatic and a Basesquatch with 2.7. My logic tells me the 2.3 isn't that underpowered compared to the 2.7 but my testosterone tells me to get the sasquatch base with the 2.7

Listen to the reviews! 2.3 is a great powerplant and is adequate at worst. I have had and driven both, opted for the 2.7, but 2.3 would have likely been everything I needed. The performance difference isn't as big as many would expect.

 

[Erock]

Congratulations.

 

[campbebc]

You and the other top contributors on this Forum should have been the very first people to receive their Bronco. Congrats!

 

[XxGearheadxX]

Congrats Man... The truck looks Awesome.... if anyone deserves their Bronco it's you!! Thanks for all the info and glad to see your hanging around

 

[MathRanger]

Just got these pics in from my salesman... she has arrived safely! I'll add more pics once I get her home later today. Let me know if you have any requests!

Big Bend 4 door
2.3L Auto
MIC roof
Mid Package
Signature Lights

7/13 9:45pm reservation
6/21 build week
6/24 blend date
6/25 gate release
6/28 left MAP via convoy
6/29 delivered to my dealer

Congratulations!!! Super happy for you!!

don't forget us little people

 

[drive21bronco]

Just got these pics in from my salesman... she has arrived safely! I'll add more pics once I get her home later today. Let me know if you have any requests!

Big Bend 4 door
2.3L Auto
MIC roof
Mid Package
Signature Lights

7/13 9:45pm reservation
6/21 build week
6/24 blend date
6/25 gate release
6/28 left MAP via convoy
6/29 delivered to my dealer

Awesome!

 

[CSRedDragon]

Just got these pics in from my salesman... she has arrived safely! I'll add more pics once I get her home later today. Let me know if you have any requests!

Big Bend 4 door
2.3L Auto
MIC roof
Mid Package
Signature Lights

7/13 9:45pm reservation
6/21 build week
6/24 blend date
6/25 gate release
6/28 left MAP via convoy
6/29 delivered to my dealer

Congrats! My BB CG left a few days ahead of yours, but the train ride to Richmond is slowwww.

 

[jwvice]

Congrats man! Thanks for all the valuable info you bring to the forum! Enjoy!

 

[BuzzyBud]

I was stuck deciding on the engine and the roof right up to the deadline. I eventually drove a Ranger with the 2.3 and found it to be far beyond adequate to me. Coming out of a 188,000 mile Flex this thing will feel like a rocket.

Congratulations!
I love when I read how a potential buyer did their homework and tailored their build to their intended use. I suspect the value you have already derived from that process is a clear understanding of your Bronco and why decisions were made. Kudos!

 

[BuzzyBud]

Now the questions begin.

With all the time we spend waiting, seems many potential owners have investigated places to go off-roading to reinforce skills learned during the Off-Roadeo training.

Have you thought about spending time at Rausch Creek Off-Road Park? Seems the park has a lot of green and blue trails to explore. Maybe the forum will see Meet-Up gatherings in the future at Rausch Creek? Their policies require no less than two vehicles in a group. No solo explorers allowed.

Something to think about after you finish celebrating?

Jeeps-Trucks-SUV, Offroad | Rausch Creek Off-Road Park | Maps (rc4x4.org)

 

[Dr.Detroit]

Forget about us and go enjoy that sweet ride...you deserve a break for a minute..congrats.

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