[Murf993]

Jay Leno's 68 Bronco restso-mod......760HP

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

Looks like the Sasquatch off road package demands an automatic transmission. :

Where did you find this? I scoured the Ford literature and do not see where the 'Squatch package requires the automatic trans.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

Looks like the Sasquatch off road package demands an automatic transmission. :

One big gripe about the new Rubicon is it's automatic performance in steep uphill conditions. Should it change gears while climbing the damn thing rolls backwards

Most off-roaders use the transmission in manual mode to prevent this.

Hopefully Ford trolled Wrangler forums for complaints and addressed this issue.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Where did you find this? I scoured the Ford literature and do not see where the 'Squatch package requires the automatic trans.

This isn't exactly where I found it but a web search uncovered this article...

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2...-transmission/

[DieselDiner]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

I only see the Bronco Sport listed to build on Ford's website. What am I missing?

Bronco Sport production begins in the Fall, so build option is up on the site. Bronco production begins next year, so Ford have not put the build option on the site yet.

[Miko M]

I am just wondering if wrangler sale will go down

[Miko M]

Love it

[5.M0NSTER]

Originally Posted by Miko M

Love it

Since Bronco refers to a horse, this would make the tent a Stag Sock

[spazzyfry123]

Well color me impressed. Former Gladiator Rubicon owner (among I can’t count how many other solid front axle Jeeps) and I’m on board. I recently bought my wife a Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4, but I could totally see myself picking up a 2 door Bronco with some steel wheels and the like. This thing looks great!

It’s worth mentioning that there was a mega buzz around the Gladiator release with a similar Launch Edition that sold out in less than 24 hours. Turns out a large percentage were allocated to dealers and not individuals. Made for great media, but there were Launch Edition Gladiators on dealer lots for months after initial release.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

This isn't exactly where I found it but a web search uncovered this article...

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2...-transmission/

Roger that. Good enough. Easier to program the software for an automatic. If I get a New Bronco, I'd pass on 'Squatch anyway.

[dreamingat30fps]

If I ever sold my travel trailer and ended up buying a class A motorhome I would totally get one of these to flat tow behind. I sorta kinda like the wrangler, but I hate the interiors, tech and how uncomfortable they are. From what I've seen of the new bronco they seem to address all this, plus I think it's sexier and I would personally prefer a ford over a fiat.

[KenB925]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

It’s worth mentioning that there was a mega buzz around the Gladiator release with a similar Launch Edition that sold out in less than 24 hours. Turns out a large percentage were allocated to dealers and not individuals. Made for great media, but there were Launch Edition Gladiators on dealer lots for months after initial release.

This feels different to me, I was interested in the gladiator, but I was never going to be a buyer. Nobody I knew was interested in the gladiator. I would say 80% of the people i know are interested in the bronco. Even my wife and her sister who has no interest in cars at all. A couple of my friends who have never owned a 4x4 or even an american car and seriously considering buying one. I put down a deposit.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by KenB925

This feels different to me, I was interested in the gladiator, but I was never going to be a buyer. Nobody I knew was interested in the gladiator. I would say 80% of the people i know are interested in the bronco. Even my wife and her sister who has no interest in cars at all. A couple of my friends who have never owned a 4x4 or even an american car and seriously considering buying one. I put down a deposit.

I agree. My perspective is the Gladiator had far less widespread appeal. I do wonder how much this has to do with Metro-NY, and how relatively unpopular pickup trucks are around here.

[KenB925]

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

I agree. My perspective is the Gladiator had far less widespread appeal. I do wonder how much this has to do with Metro-NY, and how relatively unpopular pickup trucks are around here.

I agree that the gladiator had less wide spread appeal, but it shouldn’t have, they missed the mark. Nation wide, pickup trucks sell very well.

On paper it is nearly perfect, but it just doesn’t quite work in reality. I think the price is a little too high for a ‘mid size’ and stock it looks a little bit goofy, they can look really good with a lift and some bigger tires, but people don’t want to do that these days.

[spazzyfry123]

I think the Gladiator may have had a little too much “Ahnahld” appearance for the masses. I bought mine as a be all, do all. As impractical as it may seem, it could do everything. Its demise for me was the steering. I could nearly turn the wheel from 10 to 2 before the front wheels would respond. Blah blah it’s a Jeep thing blah blah. No. It was a legitimate safety issue with steering boxes, tie rods, linkage replaced multiple times over. Wife told me she wouldn’t drive it anymore and that was the end. I’m sure I could have gone aftermarket and figured something out, but that’s not fair. These things aren’t cheap; why do I need to spend more to bring it to base level?

I digress. It’s a soft spot for me as I’ve wanted a “Jeep Truck” as long as I can think. If the Bronco is what it looks to be, I may have a Ford in the future.

[DieselDiner]

Likey:

[Miko M]

And it started imagining....

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Good interior video.

[Miko M]

Leaked: Full Pricing Info for Bronco and Bronco Sport

[Not Sure]

Originally Posted by Miko M

Leaked: Full Pricing Info for Bronco and Bronco Sport

no sasquatch pricing?

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by Not Sure

no sasquatch pricing?

I guess not yet

[Miko M]

People wants Bronco Raptor so bad