New here from Southern California

[Bad Andy]

Hello,

I have been watching and reading these forums, lurking in the background for 6 months or so. Was on the fence about getting a Bronco right away, as I have a newish car, and don't see the point. I usually keep my cars a minimum of 8 years or so.

Today I decided to go for it and put in a reservation for a new Bronco. I know I probably won't take delivery until sometime next year, and I am ok with that. I currently drive a fully loaded Volvo XC60 T8 (plug in hybrid), but have continual issues with the hybrid system, and this is the only car that has left me stranded on multiple times. Even though it just had a major 60,000 mile service, the check engine light is on again, so another trip to the dealer.

In the past I had a Ford Explorer (1999) and it was durable and held up well for the first 140,000 miles or so. This will be my second Ford.

I reserved an AntiMatter 2 door Badlands, with lux package, 2.3L and 7 speed. Probably be last manual transmission available on a new car for quite a while, outside of a few specialty vehicles.

The only off roading I have done in the past is some dirt roads going to old ghost towns and such. (Bodie being one of my favorite ghost towns). Hope to learn how to use my new Bronco to do more off roading, and possibly some car camping / overlanding on the weekends with my dog.

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[Chrism81]

Hello,

I have been watching and reading these forums, lurking in the background for 6 months or so. Was on the fence about getting a Bronco right away, as I have a newish car, and don't see the point. I usually keep my cars a minimum of 8 years or so.

Today I decided to go for it and put in a reservation for a new Bronco. I know I probably won't take delivery until sometime next year, and I am ok with that. I currently drive a fully loaded Volvo XC60 T8 (plug in hybrid), but have continual issues with the hybrid system, and this is the only car that has left me stranded on multiple times. Even though it just had a major 60,000 mile service, the check engine light is on again, so another trip to the dealer.

In the past I had a Ford Explorer (1999) and it was durable and held up well for the first 140,000 miles or so. This will be my second Ford.

I reserved an AntiMatter 2 door Badlands, with lux package, 2.3L and 7 speed. Probably be last manual transmission available on a new car for quite a while, outside of a few specialty vehicles.

The only off roading I have done in the past is some dirt roads going to old ghost towns and such. (Bodie being one of my favorite ghost towns). Hope to learn how to use my new Bronco to do more off roading, and possibly some car camping / overlanding on the weekends with my dog.

 

[BigSki150]

Welcome from the original SC!

 

[Wide Open Roads]

Welcome aboard -- you're going to get a lot of good insights from the people here. And you may have a laugh or two from time to time.

Great choice on the AMB Badlands and the 7MT. I saw AMB in person last week, it's much better than in photos (but it doesn't sound like you need any convincing). I went manual too since I am confident it will be the last new vehicle with 3 pedals for me.

 

[Bad Andy]

Great choice on the AMB Badlands and the 7MT. I saw AMB in person last week, it's much better than in photos (but it doesn't sound like you need any convincing).

I am glad to hear it. I have always had either dark blue, dark grey, or black cars (except my first two cars which were boring white). I wish it wasn't metallic, but my current black car has a light metallic flake in it and I learned to like it.

 

[Wanted33]

Welcome Andy.

 

[GaryDavis]

Welcome to the forum! Cheers!

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