Your comment about the dealerships ruining an otherwise excellent vehicle is spot on. I know several people who would have bought one if they could have just paid MSRP. In fact I’m a Jeep guy and I’ve even considered it, but every time I look at prices I just get angry. At this point I’m not sure I’d ever buy from a dealer again. Edit: Maybe someone out there is currently taking excellent care of my future Bronco. They’ll baby it for 10 years and then sell it to me. Thank you, random Bronco owner!
I have a couple of dealers nearby that will order one for me at MSRP, but I have to wait if I want one. When they have one on the lot, they mark it up. My biggest problem is that I have a 10 year old 4runner that runs great and probably will for a long time. Ford will probably stop making the Bronco before it dies, so I will have to replace it with something else.
You just described my experience, Broncos have been my favorite vehicle since I was old enough to know what vehicles were. I own an old one and have been dreaming of a new one being released all of my teenage years and 20s, they finally do and the supply chain issues/greedy dealerships are keeping me away. As much as i want one I refuse to be suckered out of an additional 20k for "market adjusted price"
I was looking at ordering a bronco last year and most dealers wouldn't even offer to order one for me, and the ones that actually did wanted significantly above MSRP. Meanwhile I found a Jeep dealer not too far away that was willing to order me any wrangler at 10% off MSRP so I ended up with a rubicon XR instead.
@@crack_of_dawn Not sure where you've been looking to order from but I got mine from an auto group that has 4 dealerships and you could have ordered a Bronco from them a year ago for MSRP and get it at MSRP, no markups. You just needed to do better research.
I’ve had my 22 Bronco badlands Sasquatch for 2 1/2 years. From living in LA driving to the beach w the top down, to cross country road trip, to living in the mountains in NY with tons of snow and unplowed roads. Couldn’t be happier with it!
I’ve had my 2023, Bronco two-door Sasquatch for one year now and absolutely love it! I found the entire factory ordering experience fun and like nothing else I’ve ever seen before. But most importantly, the fit, and the finish on the Bronco are superb. I couldn’t be more pleased with this my first Ford product. 👍🇺🇸
I waited 2.5 years for my build and finally got it in October. It’s my favorite vehicle by far. Highly recommend it if you can get one. Better on road comfort than a wrangler and spacious like a 4Runner. Worth the wait.
2.5 years?? what trim did you get? I went to the dealership and he said it’s only a six-12 month wait I’m trying to get an outerbanks mid package and a hard top no other specs
Any updates on how it’s been up to date? I just lost my 4runner and I am looking at Bronco since the cost of a used 4runner and high miles cost the same as a newer bronco
I've had my 2023 Badlands two-door for five weeks, now, and have already had it on a couple of nice trails here in Colorado. I like it, but I've learned a couple of things, so far. First, the frameless windows need to be all the way up or all the way down. Anything in-between and they shake so violently that I fear they are going to break. Second, the roll cage bars are really big and hurt like hell when your head bounces off of them. But yeah, I like it so far. As a longtime Wrangler owner, I can say it is a pretty nice vehicle.
I don’t know how good the bronco will be to own long-term but I have to say every time I get in it and drive I absolutely love the vehicle I’ve owned mine one month
Tommy Have watched you grow over the last few years into a very knowledgeable and talented automotive reviewer Good job and you have now surpassed the talents of your father.
I've had mine since 11/21. About to hit 20k miles. So far (knocking on wood) mine has been flawless. Sold my Jeep for it and couldn't be happier. I also got lucky on timing and paid MSRP and got over my original purchase price for my trade-in. Jeep does one thing better...rock crawl with better articulation. If you primarily use your Jeep for technical trails and don't road trip long distances it's the right choice. After that the Bronco is better in every way. Power (392 obviously not included), comfort, roominess, ease of use, and enjoyment. The Rubicon is just exhausting on long trips. Anything over three hours and it gets old fast. Bronco is the most comfortable and capable car I've had out of all the Jeeps, trucks, and 4runners. I'm obviously not a fanboy of one particular brand. So Jeep guys, Ford bros, and Chevy chicks take it easy...it's not personal.
I've only had my Rubicon a few months. Bought the wrong Jeep..love it .hate it..I'm too considering a bronco but won't trade.. don't know how it would sell privately
30K miles now and exactly the same. Still love it and zero problems. I've done some serious off roading including the Rubicon trail and it performs perfectly and confidently, not to mention it drives on the highway so much better than my past Jeeps. Also encouraging to see it just earned the top spot on Kelly Blue Books resale value list. It has held it's value better than any other car. For reference the Toyota Tacoma came in 2nd place.@@patgray5402
Have a 2022 Base 2 door Sasquatch 2.3l manual transmission and couldn’t be happier. That’s the best part of the Bronco so many configurations to choose from .
@@felixbaum48 It's a turbo charged engine so it helps and yes it's 300hp and similar torque numbers people used to roll on 37s with 165hp v8s a couple decades ago ,it gets around well it's fast enough
I absolutely agree with you saying that Ford dealerships rune the experience. I just went through trying to buy one and the dealership experience was so ridiculous I ended up buying a competitor vehicle.
@@Prylaw Good luck getting one that is sitting at the dealership without a ridiculous markup. You can order from the factory and pay exactly MSRP like I did. Does however require an order through a dealership from the factory. I also did not get hassled about dealer add-ons. The wait for mine with minimal add-ons (exactly two) was 7 months.
Mine is a 2d, Sasquatch, 2.7 (paid MSRP exactly). On road drive quality is excellent around town and at hwy speeds. It far exceeded my expectations. I'd be completely comfortable taking this cross country. My dealer said my wait time would be cut by 6 months if I changed my order to a 4d soft top. I thought about it. I'm glad I decided to wait for the 2d.
Great video, does make me laugh when you guys talk about a longterm update with only 8,000 miles. No matter what brand it is they will usually go 100,000 miles with very little issues.
I test drove a not quite base model with a sticker price of $37k. Got back and the sales manager comes out and right in front of me tells the salesman not to sell it to me for less than $57k, even if it sits on the lot for 3 months. Thanked the salesman for his time and left.
I bought a 2022 Badlands (non-Sasquatch) 4 DR with 2.3L and 10 spd auto. I really like the 33" KO2s as they are the right size for my needs and are good in a variety of conditions, including snow. I have the lux package, MIC top, powder coated steel bumper (w/ fog lights), leather trimmed seats and the factory towing package with both 4 and 7 pin harnesses. I get up to 24 MPG while expressway driving at 65 MPH and I'm averaging about 20 MPG overall combined driving (down from 20.6 before winter). I think the off-road suspension is the biggest limiting factor on towing capacity as it isn't very stiff. I think that's the same reason the F150 Raptor doesn't tow anywhere near as much as some other F150 models. I agree that it would be better to have the Bronco Raptor all-digital instrument panel as I don't have much use for my analog speedometer.
I waited nearly two years for ours - in that time we picked up a BMW X5 45e fully loaded. It was an amazing car, and not easy to get either. When the Bronco finally came we said, “Oh we’ll just flip it.” Well after having it for a week, we said NOPE no way we can sell it. We ended up selling the X5! Lol 😂
I'll agree with everything except the 4 door. My 2 door has done everything I've needed, I enjoy the shorter wheelbase for parking and the rear seats still have the most legroom of any coupe I've seen. I love how chuckable it feels, like a lifted muscle car. Rear ingress is kinda bad though.
I waited two years and two months for my 2022 Wildtrak (I ordered it shortly after orders opened in 2020). I did opt for the two door, I prefer it that way. However, I don't disagree with your thoughts on the four door; truthfully, I would've bought one myself had it not been almost $10k more. I was very fortunate to deal with a dealer that would not give me a hard time. I paid MSRP no problem. Would I wait that long again? No, absolutely not. That is an absurd amount of time to wait for a NEW car. That being said, my Bronco has been an absolute joy to drive and it puts my father's Jeep Gladiator Rubicon to shame lol
1st lesson don't buy it when dealers are marking it up because you make it harder on everyone. Never pay 63k for a Bronco. Especially for a 2 liter class vehicle.
I'm owned a Bronco 11, 30 years ago, with the 2.7 v6, stick shift. The clutch was heavy in a traffic jam, and the fuel pump never lasted very long. Apart from that, great vehicles, on all types of terrain in Jamaica
We have a 2024 Bronco Outer Banks 4-door that we bought 3 weeks ago, and it is great. We previously had a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (the 4-door) which had electrical issues, over-heater issues, and a replacement motor at 120,000km, not under warranty. We ended up buying a 2018 Colorado ZR2, which was on the trails 2 weeks after buying it new, and we still have it. But we bout the Bronco because our other family vehicles are a 2018 Audi RS3 and a 1973 VW Westfalia camper van. We ended up liking the Bronco enough that we went back last week and got a 2024 Bronco Sport to replace our daughter's ageing 2007 Toyota Solara convertible.
The biggest limitations to towing rating are brakes and wheel base. The raptor probably has bigger brakes so thats why it can tow more. Longer wheelbase is a boon when towing but is really not great when offroad - compromises.
I had my Badlands, 2.7, Sasquatch, 4door, hardtop delivered last October after a year and a half wait. My dealer experience wasn't bad given they didn't try to add markups. The only thing I wish that I had added on my build was the modular front bumper. The base bumper doesn't provide space to add lights and I think it just looks better.
Engine covers are on there way out esp in specialty high performance vehicles like the excellent Bronco. Been said to increase engine temps by up to 20deg!
1. I HIGHLY doubt you know 8 people who took out HEL to buy a Bronco 2. They clearly aren't $40-$50K vehicles because dealers are selling them for more than that.
Not sure people can whine, I placed an order in March, got my Bronco in October. No gripes whatsoever! Bronco was perfectly built and 20+ mpg 2.7L Ecoboost Heritage Edition 4 door
Only complaints are no rear vents, lack of rear lighting, the gauge cluster could be better. I do wish it had memory seats or cooled seats as well but that’s just being picky. Lux obx here.
Wow I’ve been seeing alot of bronco’s in my sisters high school and there’s two hard top and one soft top plus so many bronco sports in high way and street they became popular up in Tennessee love broncos especially the Sasquatch package
I put 98,000 on my 2020 Honda Passport Elite AWD. Towed a double axle 6x12 motorcycle trailer and a hitch mounted single dirt bike sled carrier (KTM500eXCF). Fire roads, snow, torrential down pour. I fixed the constant short in my audio amplifier myself since a Honda couldn’t figure it out. I’m hard pressed to trade this in for a 4 door Bronco, worse gas mileage, smaller interior, a few other reliability trade outs, but I really love how this thing looks. The towing limitation vs the Passport is also a minus.
At 4:54 you mentioned that 4-door broncos can only be had with the hard top but that is incorrect. There is a soft top as well that is insanely common on stock builds
This review sets the standard for what one should aspire to achieve, Tommy. I do think that it's not just the Bronco that dealerships have ruined for potential consumers, but the grinding lead times surely made it worse for some buyers. Great work as always though, keep on keepin' on amigo.
I was going to look at ordering a 2023 but that was not an option because Ford can’t keep up with production. I didn’t want to wait 2 years for one so I ordered a 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys and love it! I was able to order it with everything I wanted and got it in 2 months. Even if you were already in line for a 2022 Bronco, you might wait years if you want all of the best options. Add in the price gouging by dealerships and it makes for a mess.
I'd love to hear Tommy's input on the 2023 Wrangler updates. Specifically would love to hear about highway driving (turns, road trip sweat comfort, road and wind noise)
I agree, I have this Bronco in the same color and setup. The only thing I wish it had is the switch for setting the setting configuration. I miss that. Everything else is top shelf. I cam out of the Wrangler Rubicon and while I really liked the Wrangler, I think the Bronco gives you much more for eat same relative pricing.
MARIE and I both chose 4 door for the same reasons as you Tommy. 1. Practicality 2. Resale 3. Marie prefers the Massive 4 door look 4. For me last reason was wait time of the 4 door being longer. Those are our reasons in order. I don't share Marie's view (point 3)
You forgot to mention the rear gate. You have to open the rear gate to 90 degrees in order to pull the glass window up. It’s not a deal breaker but it’s annoying if you had a wrangler and were able to open the glass window up when the the gate is cracked open compared to having to open the gate almost all the way on the Bronco Lol This is annoying when in tight spaces like grocery store parking lots, etc. I just don’t seem how Ford missed that small detail lol My only gripe lol My Black Diamond has been amazing 🤩
I got my 2022 BaseSquatch 4-door V6 for $43K and came in 6 months. I wasnt going to spend any more than that for a toy. I absolutely love it and its been offroad a lot. My only concern is not busting the IFS. Thanks for a great review.
Another great review Tommy. Glad to see the lapel mics back in action! It really allows you to keep your flow even when the camera stayed in the vehicle and you jumped out and closed the door. Seamless one take 😊
There's really no reason for the Bronco to tow less than 6,500 lbs. It shares a platform with the Ranger so the 3,500lb restriction feels very artificial.
I have this bronco and love it. I also have a mustang GT and love it. recently, I can only keep one and not sure which to keep. being in the midwest, bronco is the way to go, especially with German shepherds, but, I love my mustang GT.
I was looking at a 2 door, but dealers in my area were adding 10-15k over MSRP. I ended up buying a 2013 FJ Cruiser and pocketed the extra 35k I would have had to pony up for the Bronco.
Lol a 10 year old truck is always going to be cheaper. Good luck on maintenance and wear and tear costs of the previous owners. FYI people are buying bronco for the looks can’t say that about the fj.
2 door Broncos can only be had in hard tops and can have a soft top as an option. The 4 doors can be had with the soft top only. Tommy said the 4 door can only be had with the hard top. ( 4:56 ).
@@jeffk464 - They review soooo much stuff it’s likely a slip vs full on error. Hahaha. I play around with the build & price in the different manufacturers. Is a weird hobby,,,, hahaha..
Quick tip for people wanting to buy a Bronco: I bought mine Nov 2022 for MSRP $57,500 (Badlands Sasquatch, high package, tow, and a couple other things). You can get MSRP from many dealerships if you put in a reservation, which is quickly taking less time. I would call around to dealerships and find out if they honor MSRP and tell them you'll order through them if they keep that price. Be prepared to back out but I didn't need to. I waited 2 years but I just had a buddy get a build date after a couple months. If you really want to get into the weeds, ask the dealer how long reservations are taking so you have an idea cause some dealers have many reservations but only a few allocations from Ford. I've loved my Bronco and continue to like it more.
Also Bronco Nation (who works closely with the people who developed the new Bronco) have advised getting the agreement in writing so they can't jack up the price last minute and then Ford can also hold it against the dealer and reduce future supply if they try to break the agreement
Seconded. Yeah, I waited 13 months from order to delivery but got MSRP last October (badlands, high package, sasquatch, stick). I failed to get it in writing but they still didn't play any games (Fiesta Ford in Indio, CA). Only bad part of the experience was a warranty issue that cropped up in the second week, took 3 months for the back-ordered part but all good now. That said, I've heard of other dealers in the area not so impressive on either sale or service. PS: The only thing I care about in the high package is the camera, and only stepped up to Badlands for that, but the hood is so huge, I'm really glad I did.
@@matrixist Mine was $55½k per window sticker but over $60k with tax. That's for badlands sasquatch with high package. Prolly would've been comparable if I'd left off sasquatch but lifted and upsized aftermarket.
I have a 2 door bronco. With me and my girlfriend we absolutely love it. Every single one of my friends who has been in my car complains that I didn’t get a 4 door because I used to be the guy to drive everyone and I just tell them maybe they should buy a 4 door if MY 2 door isn’t comfortable for them.
After a year and a half with mine, I really only wish it would stay in the mode I had it in when I shut it off. I like the sport mode and when I shut it off, it returns to normal (yes it does flash an option to stay in that mode but its an extra button I wish I didn't have to push).
I just bought a 2024 bronco raptor and I will say it is the most enjoyable truck I have ever had but I am not gonna lie the reliability factory is always in the back of my head, to me Toyota is king when it comes to reliability but the look of the raptor got me , guess we shall see
Thank you for the dealer network mention, this is my biggest bone to pick with Ford. It's the primary reason the Raptor is out of reach for me otherwise I would have one already.
Alot of people are talking about the dealership experience. Ive worked at dealers and trust me every manufacturer will send out any product knowing something is wrong but put it all on the dealer. They do the same with sales. Put it out there and let someone else worry about it. Dealers are no saint, but lots of times they are left with nothing and told to sell the metal. When you're commission, you'll do whatever to make a check.
Two things about mark-ups on in-demand vehicles like the Bronco. 1. New vehicles operate on a thin profit margin where dealers have to rely on volume to break even. Most people who haven't worked at a dealership would be surprised at how little new cars make, or even are sold at a loss. That money is made up in financing and service contracts, but the business is still more dependent on volume than anything else. 2. The mark up on a high demand vehicle actually pushes volume up. Why? Because it brings in foot-traffic which in turn drives up sales. If you mark up a Bronco, you still sell it, but it takes a anywhere from a couple more days to a couple more weeks to do so. At the end of the month, you've sold as many Broncos as you normally would have, but you've also sold more vehicles to people who came in to look at the Bronco who would never have set foot on the lot otherwise. I won't argue over whether it's greed or simple supply/demand economics, but I ask people to at least see how it benefits the dealer beyond the simple price point of the Bronco.
Great video. But I have to ask why a guy who recommends a 4-door didn't take his own advice when buying a Jeep. Signed, a two-door Bronco owner with kids who crawl into the backseat. Lol.
I have a 7-speed manual 2.3L and it has plenty of getup and go. I can pass going up I70 without any trouble. Tends to get a little diminishing-returns-ey over 70mph or so though, but what do you expect from brick-like aerodynamics?
I’m fine with a four door bronco since it’s design has been all over the place through the years. I cannot get onboard with a four door VW GTI tho. That’s one they ruined in a four door platform.
UPDATE ON SELLING THE BRONCO: We will list the Bronco on tflbids.com next Thursday (January 26), so stay tuned for the listing to go live! Also a quick correction: You can only get the hardtop on Two door models, brain fart! -- Tommy
@tflcar Tommy - why did you sell your wrangler? Asking because I’m considering a basic 2 door and want to know if there was something you didn’t like and that’s why you sold it? Any info, please!
I noticed you didn't bring up the rear gate. Here's the deal: with the Bronco, you've got to swing that rear gate all the way to 90 degrees if you want to pop open the glass window. It's not a deal-breaker, but it can get on your nerves. I'm just scratching my head wondering how Ford missed this little detail, but hey, it's my only gripe!
I know I just had the best idea for Ford they should make a fullsize bronco with no top truck bed or tire carrier only on off-road version and towing mirrors like rams and a hybrid engine
At 10k the 7 speed manual started making a whining sound, the dealership replaced internal components and the sound was even worse. They ended up ordering a brand new transmission from Ford and installing it instead.
Ford is having a Lot of problems with the 2.7L V6. After the warranty expires, it’ll start falling apart. We’re on our 4th Ranger. It’s a 11 XLT super cab 4X4. It has every option available in 11. It’s a Great pickup. I don’t like the silver paint so I had it 2 toned in red metallic. I also added a K&N intake and a FlowMaster exhaust with tuned exhaust manifold. I went from 19mpg to 23mpg on the freeway with the cruise set on 75mph. I also added skid plates, running boards, air shocks on the rear, (we haul a lot of dirt, gravel, wood). I hated the 1990 gloomy grey and boring black interior, so I had it reupholstered in red with black trim. I also added nice wheels, and a Line X bed liner. We’re in our late 50s and the Ranger is mainly used for work around our property. It’s 12 years old now but only has 35K miles. I suppose we’ll be driving it until we die. We put 270K miles on our last Ranger. My wife didn’t have it in 4WD and hit a patch of ice and flipped it in a ditch. It totaled the truck, but my wife only had some bruises, so that’s all that matters. We bought our 11 in 19 and it had only 20K miles on it. The original owner was 62 years old when he bought it and he babied it. He sold it to us for $4K less than KBB. Because used car prices have gone up, it now books out for $7K more than we paid for it. I was offered $28K for it last summer but it’s not for sale. Another guy offered me $30K for it. I was tempted, but I know that it’s a great pickup and I’d have to replace it, so again, it’s not for sale.
@@nickhardy3322 I bought it for $18K and it now books for $25K Not including all the modifications that I’ve put into it. We now have only 35K original miles.
I've heard nothing about the 2.7 other than they last forever ....easily hit 400,000 without needing any internal work, the ONLY gripe I heard was about them switching the oil pump to a belt driven versus gear driven, and haven't heard of them failing prematurely only that it's a pain / expensive when it does need replacing at around 200,000 miles...
I sat in one of these trucks and everything felt cheap and plastic. It transported me back to 1989 and riding in my friend’s 89 IROC Camaro. It made me wonder if Ford went that cheap on things the customer can see, how bad must the things be the customer can’t see?
I have the marine grade vinyl on a 2023 black diamond, it’s pretty nice actually, not as nice as leather, but a few have been fooled by just looking, the reason for the vinyl is the no stain easy water wash off along with the rubber floor and drain plugs for cleaning out the inside after off roading with no roof or doors. I just chose for easy cleaning.
@@davidvolland7250 Yessir. I understand all that. My issue is with them trying to change vinyl into a "premium" interior choice when traditionally it was considered an easy to clean low cost interior.
I rented a base 2.7L model bronco last week in Hawaii , loved it. One thing I noticed in my short time with the truck, upon take off from a road side stop onto the highway , was enough body flex which in turn interpreted into enough movement to cause a false positive error with front bonnet latch switch and an annoying error message on instrument cluster for around 2 mins... other than that , I loved it and really am looking forward to the potential super slim chance they sell RHD models in Australia ... I wont hold my breath. Cheers
The Bronco is 100% utilitarian. Exactly why there are no plastic covers in the engine bay. Why would you want an engine bay where you have to first remove visual obstacles before working on the engine.
😂😂like an engine cover would be much of an obstacle compared to rest of the mess under that hood. And 100% utilitarian???? Maybe the original bronco, definitely not this version.
@@MrBarambolka you can’t replace the enjoyment and luxury power of the Lexus V8 there is none to compare, the loud cold start and the roar on the highway is the best thing ever
I bought a 2014 Wrangler Sahara 2 door about a month ago. Tired of all the 'bells and whistles' on new vehicles that just cause more issues than they are worth. Give me a simple vehicle without lane change assistance, self driving, self parking, digital speedometers, touchscreen controls, power seats, keyless entry, etc. I can take the dash off my Wrangler in less than 5 minutes, exposing my stereo system and gauge cluster. My fuse box is in the engine compartment, no more trying to squeeze my 6 foot 2 inch, 280 pound body down on the floor by the pedals to find a blown fuse. I don't get the dislike of Wrangler seats either. At my size, I fit comfortably in these cloth Sahara seats. Actually much nicer than my Ford leather seats which I slid around on all the time. Jeep also holds its value. Wranglers are selling for only a few thousand less than the MSRP when new now. My Wrangler was about $28k new, now they sell about $23k. All that said, I really wanted a Bronco but at today's markup and with so much junk electronics on just a base model, I'll pass and keep my Wrangler until it dies.
@@Gonzo1968 You must be new to TFL? Andre has owned two different New F-150s and both had problems as soon as he drove them off of the dealership lot. They made several videos about the Fuel injector going out with less than 174 miles on it!
I totally agree with the on road rideability but off-road? I've seen these off-road at the Rubicon trail and they break all the time they do not articulate as good as a Rubicon. If you want something that's across between a Wrangler and a 4Runner and you're not a serious off-roader then I would buy one of those. If you're looking to upgrade it and make it a beast off road and take a lot away from the street get a Rubicon.
The silly noises Ford has chosen. The turn signal clicking, the door ope, the horn honking when you have the vehicle on put close the door and walk away for a minute. Sometimes less is classy.
i'm sad to see the bronco go, mainly cause i finally got mine and wanted to take you guys up kelly flats! But i know you're in the business of reviewing the new hot stuff hitting the market. I'm absolutely digging mine, just pulled a 19.7 MPG fillup after a scout troop camping trip. it's hands down WAAAY more comfortable than my wrangler could dream of being.
Great review Tommy! I have been very impressed with everything you guys have put it through. I agree with all of your critiques and compliments. It does seem like a very good all-around SUV and an amazing off-roader! Sad to see it leave the TFL family.
Hey, remember early on you had a leaking shock. Do you think that was just a faulty individual problem or was that a problem across many copies of the bronco?
I had a oem rear shock go bad with in a day or two of getting a lift installed. Seal started leaking. Took it back to the place that Installed the lift and they replaced the shock with a oem shock from Ford free of charge.
I love how they always throw around reliable. It’s been 8k miles so I would hope the power train held up in that short period.
Lol for real, I bought my 2014 5.0 with 7200 miles on the engine, and it’s now at 50000… I can say my car is reliable.
Here is the dumb down version for you; He means reliable so far.
The way these new cars are built 8k with no issues is INCREDIBLE. Jokes aside lol. You're right
@@OGStoneVegasBrinco is not reliable - engines are failing. You can tell by what a mess the engine is they rushed it.
@@OGStoneVegas 50,000 doesn't say much about reliability either.
Your comment about the dealerships ruining an otherwise excellent vehicle is spot on. I know several people who would have bought one if they could have just paid MSRP. In fact I’m a Jeep guy and I’ve even considered it, but every time I look at prices I just get angry. At this point I’m not sure I’d ever buy from a dealer again.
Edit: Maybe someone out there is currently taking excellent care of my future Bronco. They’ll baby it for 10 years and then sell it to me. Thank you, random Bronco owner!
I have a couple of dealers nearby that will order one for me at MSRP, but I have to wait if I want one. When they have one on the lot, they mark it up. My biggest problem is that I have a 10 year old 4runner that runs great and probably will for a long time. Ford will probably stop making the Bronco before it dies, so I will have to replace it with something else.
I have a current '22 a51 2 door that Im looking to move on down the road as well.
You just described my experience, Broncos have been my favorite vehicle since I was old enough to know what vehicles were. I own an old one and have been dreaming of a new one being released all of my teenage years and 20s, they finally do and the supply chain issues/greedy dealerships are keeping me away. As much as i want one I refuse to be suckered out of an additional 20k for "market adjusted price"
I was looking at ordering a bronco last year and most dealers wouldn't even offer to order one for me, and the ones that actually did wanted significantly above MSRP. Meanwhile I found a Jeep dealer not too far away that was willing to order me any wrangler at 10% off MSRP so I ended up with a rubicon XR instead.
@@crack_of_dawn Not sure where you've been looking to order from but I got mine from an auto group that has 4 dealerships and you could have ordered a Bronco from them a year ago for MSRP and get it at MSRP, no markups. You just needed to do better research.
I’ve had my 22 Bronco badlands Sasquatch for 2 1/2 years. From living in LA driving to the beach w the top down, to cross country road trip, to living in the mountains in NY with tons of snow and unplowed roads. Couldn’t be happier with it!
I’ve had my 2023, Bronco two-door Sasquatch for one year now and absolutely love it! I found the entire factory ordering experience fun and like nothing else I’ve ever seen before. But most importantly, the fit, and the finish on the Bronco are superb. I couldn’t be more pleased with this my first Ford product. 👍🇺🇸
From a Bronco owner who had an Fj cruiser then Wrangler - the Bronco really is the best of all worlds
Good to know…I have an a FJ which is great but about to trade it in on a 22 base bronco.
I waited 2.5 years for my build and finally got it in October. It’s my favorite vehicle by far. Highly recommend it if you can get one. Better on road comfort than a wrangler and spacious like a 4Runner. Worth the wait.
2.5 years?? what trim did you get? I went to the dealership and he said it’s only a six-12 month wait
I’m trying to get an outerbanks mid package and a hard top no other specs
@@agsinger2I heard they were canceling some orders and pushing them back
Any updates on how it’s been up to date? I just lost my 4runner and I am looking at Bronco since the cost of a used 4runner and high miles cost the same as a newer bronco
In Tampa there are 400+ Broncos on dealer lots within a 100 mile radius. Seems they can no longer move these.
Why you watching reviews?
I've had my 2023 Badlands two-door for five weeks, now, and have already had it on a couple of nice trails here in Colorado. I like it, but I've learned a couple of things, so far. First, the frameless windows need to be all the way up or all the way down. Anything in-between and they shake so violently that I fear they are going to break. Second, the roll cage bars are really big and hurt like hell when your head bounces off of them. But yeah, I like it so far. As a longtime Wrangler owner, I can say it is a pretty nice vehicle.
I don’t know how good the bronco will be to own long-term but I have to say every time I get in it and drive I absolutely love the vehicle I’ve owned mine one month
I just wanted to say I'm impressed with the lack of annoying micro jump cuts.
Tommy
Have watched you grow over the last few years into a very knowledgeable and talented automotive reviewer
Good job and you have now surpassed the talents of your father.
I've had mine since 11/21. About to hit 20k miles. So far (knocking on wood) mine has been flawless. Sold my Jeep for it and couldn't be happier. I also got lucky on timing and paid MSRP and got over my original purchase price for my trade-in. Jeep does one thing better...rock crawl with better articulation. If you primarily use your Jeep for technical trails and don't road trip long distances it's the right choice. After that the Bronco is better in every way. Power (392 obviously not included), comfort, roominess, ease of use, and enjoyment. The Rubicon is just exhausting on long trips. Anything over three hours and it gets old fast. Bronco is the most comfortable and capable car I've had out of all the Jeeps, trucks, and 4runners. I'm obviously not a fanboy of one particular brand. So Jeep guys, Ford bros, and Chevy chicks take it easy...it's not personal.
I've only had my Rubicon a few months. Bought the wrong Jeep..love it .hate it..I'm too considering a bronco but won't trade.. don't know how it would sell privately
How about a 1 year update since you commented?
30K miles now and exactly the same. Still love it and zero problems. I've done some serious off roading including the Rubicon trail and it performs perfectly and confidently, not to mention it drives on the highway so much better than my past Jeeps. Also encouraging to see it just earned the top spot on Kelly Blue Books resale value list. It has held it's value better than any other car. For reference the Toyota Tacoma came in 2nd place.@@patgray5402
Have a 2022 Base 2 door Sasquatch 2.3l manual transmission and couldn’t be happier. That’s the best part of the Bronco so many configurations to choose from .
Original Bronco: 3000 lbs
Current Bronco: 5000 lbs
Is the 2.3 sufficiently up to the task?
I love 4cyl trucks, perhaps I'll get one too!
@@felixbaum48 It's a turbo charged engine so it helps and yes it's 300hp and similar torque numbers people used to roll on 37s with 165hp v8s a couple decades ago ,it gets around well it's fast enough
I have a 2021 Black Diamond 2 dr Sasquatch with the 2.3 L, have 2 kids and absolutely love it. No problems with a 2 door at all. No regretts.
I absolutely agree with you saying that Ford dealerships rune the experience. I just went through trying to buy one and the dealership experience was so ridiculous I ended up buying a competitor vehicle.
I'm gonna try to go by the dealership, but might get a wrangler instead if they piss me off.
@@Prylaw Good luck getting one that is sitting at the dealership without a ridiculous markup. You can order from the factory and pay exactly MSRP like I did. Does however require an order through a dealership from the factory. I also did not get hassled about dealer add-ons. The wait for mine with minimal add-ons (exactly two) was 7 months.
@@thomasruiz2307 is ford taking orders now? I read that they shut down orders for the time being.
Agree, i went with a 4 runner Trd pro and a camper trailer for the same price
Mine is a 2d, Sasquatch, 2.7 (paid MSRP exactly). On road drive quality is excellent around town and at hwy speeds. It far exceeded my expectations. I'd be completely comfortable taking this cross country. My dealer said my wait time would be cut by 6 months if I changed my order to a 4d soft top. I thought about it. I'm glad I decided to wait for the 2d.
Great video, does make me laugh when you guys talk about a longterm update with only 8,000 miles. No matter what brand it is they will usually go 100,000 miles with very little issues.
Mine is in production now after a two year wait. Been following your adventures. Thanks for the reviews and information!
Wow, what a wait! Look on the bright side, they’ve had time to work out all the bugs now so yours should be problem free.
@@Lakikano hahahah i would bet my life to the contrary
@@Lakikano It’s a want and not a need; so, the wait really didn’t matter to get the specs I wanted.
Its crazy two almost three years on and you still can't buy these.
Tell those lazy Mexicans to hurry up already! Haha 😆
I test drove a not quite base model with a sticker price of $37k. Got back and the sales manager comes out and right in front of me tells the salesman not to sell it to me for less than $57k, even if it sits on the lot for 3 months. Thanked the salesman for his time and left.
I bought a 2022 Badlands (non-Sasquatch) 4 DR with 2.3L and 10 spd auto. I really like the 33" KO2s as they are the right size for my needs and are good in a variety of conditions, including snow. I have the lux package, MIC top, powder coated steel bumper (w/ fog lights), leather trimmed seats and the factory towing package with both 4 and 7 pin harnesses. I get up to 24 MPG while expressway driving at 65 MPH and I'm averaging about 20 MPG overall combined driving (down from 20.6 before winter). I think the off-road suspension is the biggest limiting factor on towing capacity as it isn't very stiff. I think that's the same reason the F150 Raptor doesn't tow anywhere near as much as some other F150 models. I agree that it would be better to have the Bronco Raptor all-digital instrument panel as I don't have much use for my analog speedometer.
I waited nearly two years for ours - in that time we picked up a BMW X5 45e fully loaded. It was an amazing car, and not easy to get either. When the Bronco finally came we said, “Oh we’ll just flip it.” Well after having it for a week, we said NOPE no way we can sell it. We ended up selling the X5! Lol 😂
I'll agree with everything except the 4 door. My 2 door has done everything I've needed, I enjoy the shorter wheelbase for parking and the rear seats still have the most legroom of any coupe I've seen. I love how chuckable it feels, like a lifted muscle car. Rear ingress is kinda bad though.
Don’t “muscle cars” have v8’s?
@@JeepCherokeeful🤡
I waited two years and two months for my 2022 Wildtrak (I ordered it shortly after orders opened in 2020). I did opt for the two door, I prefer it that way. However, I don't disagree with your thoughts on the four door; truthfully, I would've bought one myself had it not been almost $10k more. I was very fortunate to deal with a dealer that would not give me a hard time. I paid MSRP no problem. Would I wait that long again? No, absolutely not. That is an absurd amount of time to wait for a NEW car. That being said, my Bronco has been an absolute joy to drive and it puts my father's Jeep Gladiator Rubicon to shame lol
I am so excited!!! I just got an e-mail that my Ford Bronco order is being built March 27th!!!!!! :D It has been a year since I ordered it.
Tommy is the voice of reason among TH-cam car enthusiasts. Hard to believe its been 18 months.
1st lesson don't buy it when dealers are marking it up because you make it harder on everyone. Never pay 63k for a Bronco. Especially for a 2 liter class vehicle.
That is the best honest review you have put out. Great job.
I'm owned a Bronco 11, 30 years ago, with the 2.7 v6, stick shift. The clutch was heavy in a traffic jam, and the fuel pump never lasted very long. Apart from that, great vehicles, on all types of terrain in Jamaica
I love my 2.7 Badlands
We have a 2024 Bronco Outer Banks 4-door that we bought 3 weeks ago, and it is great. We previously had a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (the 4-door) which had electrical issues, over-heater issues, and a replacement motor at 120,000km, not under warranty. We ended up buying a 2018 Colorado ZR2, which was on the trails 2 weeks after buying it new, and we still have it. But we bout the Bronco because our other family vehicles are a 2018 Audi RS3 and a 1973 VW Westfalia camper van. We ended up liking the Bronco enough that we went back last week and got a 2024 Bronco Sport to replace our daughter's ageing 2007 Toyota Solara convertible.
The biggest limitations to towing rating are brakes and wheel base. The raptor probably has bigger brakes so thats why it can tow more. Longer wheelbase is a boon when towing but is really not great when offroad - compromises.
Not sure what the reason for the higher rating. But the Raptor does have a different hitch with more reinforcement.
@@btw985 Bronco Raptor has the 3.0 Ecoboost- 418 hp, 440 lb-Ft of torque
@@OddHeugen7012 engine isn’t the limiting factor of Bronco tow rating. 2.3 tows 6-7k in Ranger. 2.7 tows 7-8k+ in F150.
Your a good son Tommy good job ive been watching the videos for years im glad your still doing it for your dad and you
I had my Badlands, 2.7, Sasquatch, 4door, hardtop delivered last October after a year and a half wait. My dealer experience wasn't bad given they didn't try to add markups. The only thing I wish that I had added on my build was the modular front bumper. The base bumper doesn't provide space to add lights and I think it just looks better.
For 50k should I get a loaded Colorado zr2 or a base bronco
@@alexibarra112 the loaded Colorado
@@johnrichardson5501 good choice that’s what I got
Engine covers are on there way out esp in specialty high performance vehicles like the excellent Bronco. Been said to increase engine temps by up to 20deg!
I know countless people that took out their home equity to pay 70k-80k for these. They're nice vehicles 40k-50k loaded.
Those people are idiots.
@@Ayyyyydootdoot lol ok Sherlock the # is 8 which is 8 too many. So don't worry about it.
8 is countless, and 8 people taking out home equity to pay for that is wild
1. I HIGHLY doubt you know 8 people who took out HEL to buy a Bronco
2. They clearly aren't $40-$50K vehicles because dealers are selling them for more than that.
Bs. I dont know 8 people w/ HELs period.
Not sure people can whine, I placed an order in March, got my Bronco in October. No gripes whatsoever! Bronco was perfectly built and 20+ mpg 2.7L Ecoboost Heritage Edition 4 door
Only complaints are no rear vents, lack of rear lighting, the gauge cluster could be better. I do wish it had memory seats or cooled seats as well but that’s just being picky. Lux obx here.
Wow I’ve been seeing alot of bronco’s in my sisters high school and there’s two hard top and one soft top plus so many bronco sports in high way and street they became popular up in Tennessee love broncos especially the Sasquatch package
It does have lane centering. You just have to go into the settings and turn it on. Took me months to figure that out.
I put 98,000 on my 2020 Honda Passport Elite AWD. Towed a double axle 6x12 motorcycle trailer and a hitch mounted single dirt bike sled carrier (KTM500eXCF). Fire roads, snow, torrential down pour. I fixed the constant short in my audio amplifier myself since a Honda couldn’t figure it out. I’m hard pressed to trade this in for a 4 door Bronco, worse gas mileage, smaller interior, a few other reliability trade outs, but I really love how this thing looks. The towing limitation vs the Passport is also a minus.
At 4:54 you mentioned that 4-door broncos can only be had with the hard top but that is incorrect. There is a soft top as well that is insanely common on stock builds
This review sets the standard for what one should aspire to achieve, Tommy.
I do think that it's not just the Bronco that dealerships have ruined for potential consumers, but the grinding lead times surely made it worse for some buyers.
Great work as always though, keep on keepin' on amigo.
I was going to look at ordering a 2023 but that was not an option because Ford can’t keep up with production. I didn’t want to wait 2 years for one so I ordered a 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys and love it! I was able to order it with everything I wanted and got it in 2 months. Even if you were already in line for a 2022 Bronco, you might wait years if you want all of the best options. Add in the price gouging by dealerships and it makes for a mess.
I'd love to hear Tommy's input on the 2023 Wrangler updates. Specifically would love to hear about highway driving (turns, road trip sweat comfort, road and wind noise)
I agree, I have this Bronco in the same color and setup. The only thing I wish it had is the switch for setting the setting configuration. I miss that. Everything else is top shelf. I cam out of the Wrangler Rubicon and while I really liked the Wrangler, I think the Bronco gives you much more for eat same relative pricing.
MARIE and I both chose 4 door for the same reasons as you Tommy.
1. Practicality
2. Resale
3. Marie prefers the Massive 4 door look
4. For me last reason was wait time of the 4 door being longer.
Those are our reasons in order. I don't share Marie's view (point 3)
You forgot to mention the rear gate. You have to open the rear gate to 90 degrees in order to pull the glass window up. It’s not a deal breaker but it’s annoying if you had a wrangler and were able to open the glass window up when the the gate is cracked open compared to having to open the gate almost all the way on the Bronco Lol This is annoying when in tight spaces like grocery store parking lots, etc. I just don’t seem how Ford missed that small detail lol My only gripe lol My Black Diamond has been amazing 🤩
I have to open my gate all the way on my Jeep Rubicon because the spare gets in the way so I'm Thinking of taking it off
Agreed - FOUR-DOOR Version is the way to go!! I was charged only $500 over MSRP :)
I love the 4 door but paid way over sticker for it.
What state?
Tommy two door, manual window, manual Wrangler guy…wanting Blue Cruise on a Bronco…he’s really maturing. 😉 in all seriousness, nice review!
I got my 2022 BaseSquatch 4-door V6 for $43K and came in 6 months. I wasnt going to spend any more than that for a toy. I absolutely love it and its been offroad a lot. My only concern is not busting the IFS. Thanks for a great review.
Another great review Tommy. Glad to see the lapel mics back in action! It really allows you to keep your flow even when the camera stayed in the vehicle and you jumped out and closed the door. Seamless one take 😊
There's really no reason for the Bronco to tow less than 6,500 lbs. It shares a platform with the Ranger so the 3,500lb restriction feels very artificial.
I have this bronco and love it. I also have a mustang GT and love it. recently, I can only keep one and not sure which to keep. being in the midwest, bronco is the way to go, especially with German shepherds, but, I love my mustang GT.
I have always pressure washed the engine bay for many years. Never had a problem
I was looking at a 2 door, but dealers in my area were adding 10-15k over MSRP. I ended up buying a 2013 FJ Cruiser and pocketed the extra 35k I would have had to pony up for the Bronco.
Plus you got a Toyota. Will probably outlast a new Bronco anyway with less maintenance.
If you don't mind the awful seating position.
I did the same thing and paid $15k for an ‘06 Land Cruiser.
Lol a 10 year old truck is always going to be cheaper. Good luck on maintenance and wear and tear costs of the previous owners. FYI people are buying bronco for the looks can’t say that about the fj.
2 door Broncos can only be had in hard tops and can have a soft top as an option. The 4 doors can be had with the soft top only. Tommy said the 4 door can only be had with the hard top. ( 4:56 ).
I was going to say, I'm pretty sure I've seen soft top 4 door Broncos.
@@jeffk464 - They review soooo much stuff it’s likely a slip vs full on error. Hahaha. I play around with the build & price in the different manufacturers. Is a weird hobby,,,, hahaha..
I have a 2009 Hummer H3... I'm terribly sad to let it go but excited for the new bronco. I think it'll be a great transition.
Quick tip for people wanting to buy a Bronco: I bought mine Nov 2022 for MSRP $57,500 (Badlands Sasquatch, high package, tow, and a couple other things). You can get MSRP from many dealerships if you put in a reservation, which is quickly taking less time. I would call around to dealerships and find out if they honor MSRP and tell them you'll order through them if they keep that price. Be prepared to back out but I didn't need to. I waited 2 years but I just had a buddy get a build date after a couple months.
If you really want to get into the weeds, ask the dealer how long reservations are taking so you have an idea cause some dealers have many reservations but only a few allocations from Ford. I've loved my Bronco and continue to like it more.
Also Bronco Nation (who works closely with the people who developed the new Bronco) have advised getting the agreement in writing so they can't jack up the price last minute and then Ford can also hold it against the dealer and reduce future supply if they try to break the agreement
Seconded. Yeah, I waited 13 months from order to delivery but got MSRP last October (badlands, high package, sasquatch, stick). I failed to get it in writing but they still didn't play any games (Fiesta Ford in Indio, CA). Only bad part of the experience was a warranty issue that cropped up in the second week, took 3 months for the back-ordered part but all good now. That said, I've heard of other dealers in the area not so impressive on either sale or service. PS: The only thing I care about in the high package is the camera, and only stepped up to Badlands for that, but the hood is so huge, I'm really glad I did.
57k?
@@matrixist Mine was $55½k per window sticker but over $60k with tax. That's for badlands sasquatch with high package. Prolly would've been comparable if I'd left off sasquatch but lifted and upsized aftermarket.
I have a 2 door bronco. With me and my girlfriend we absolutely love it. Every single one of my friends who has been in my car complains that I didn’t get a 4 door because I used to be the guy to drive everyone and I just tell them maybe they should buy a 4 door if MY 2 door isn’t comfortable for them.
After a year and a half with mine, I really only wish it would stay in the mode I had it in when I shut it off. I like the sport mode and when I shut it off, it returns to normal (yes it does flash an option to stay in that mode but its an extra button I wish I didn't have to push).
Poor baby
I just bought a 2024 bronco raptor and I will say it is the most enjoyable truck I have ever had but I am not gonna lie the reliability factory is always in the back of my head, to me Toyota is king when it comes to reliability but the look of the raptor got me , guess we shall see
Thank you for the dealer network mention, this is my biggest bone to pick with Ford. It's the primary reason the Raptor is out of reach for me otherwise I would have one already.
Alot of people are talking about the dealership experience. Ive worked at dealers and trust me every manufacturer will send out any product knowing something is wrong but put it all on the dealer. They do the same with sales. Put it out there and let someone else worry about it. Dealers are no saint, but lots of times they are left with nothing and told to sell the metal. When you're commission, you'll do whatever to make a check.
It is good to hear that is reliable...
I have 21k miles on mine. I Smile every time i get in it. Average 20.5 mpg with 2.7 auto 4 door squatch.
Two things about mark-ups on in-demand vehicles like the Bronco.
1. New vehicles operate on a thin profit margin where dealers have to rely on volume to break even. Most people who haven't worked at a dealership would be surprised at how little new cars make, or even are sold at a loss. That money is made up in financing and service contracts, but the business is still more dependent on volume than anything else.
2. The mark up on a high demand vehicle actually pushes volume up. Why? Because it brings in foot-traffic which in turn drives up sales. If you mark up a Bronco, you still sell it, but it takes a anywhere from a couple more days to a couple more weeks to do so. At the end of the month, you've sold as many Broncos as you normally would have, but you've also sold more vehicles to people who came in to look at the Bronco who would never have set foot on the lot otherwise.
I won't argue over whether it's greed or simple supply/demand economics, but I ask people to at least see how it benefits the dealer beyond the simple price point of the Bronco.
Great video. But I have to ask why a guy who recommends a 4-door didn't take his own advice when buying a Jeep. Signed, a two-door Bronco owner with kids who crawl into the backseat. Lol.
budget
The 1 thing I see on reviews everywhere is how much noisier they are in terms of on road interior noise when compared to the jeep wrangler.
I have a 7-speed manual 2.3L and it has plenty of getup and go. I can pass going up I70 without any trouble. Tends to get a little diminishing-returns-ey over 70mph or so though, but what do you expect from brick-like aerodynamics?
I’m fine with a four door bronco since it’s design has been all over the place through the years. I cannot get onboard with a four door VW GTI tho. That’s one they ruined in a four door platform.
MSRP FTW! 2022 Rangers 4x4 are about 30k used. Same year Broncos are 45k and up!! Ford if you're listening, give the buyers an option to buy direct!
They can't...U.S laws.
The real problems happen after the warranty ends
Little error, 4 door is standard with the rag top, 2 door is standard with the hard top.
Put 14k miles on my 2023 Outer Banks with the 4cyl 2.3 zero issues, traded it for a 2024 Wild Track.
UPDATE ON SELLING THE BRONCO: We will list the Bronco on tflbids.com next Thursday (January 26), so stay tuned for the listing to go live!
Also a quick correction: You can only get the hardtop on Two door models, brain fart! -- Tommy
:)rarly used or abused ford bronco for sale♡
No reserve?
*Two door models only come in a Hardtop configuration*
Makes it sound like a hardtop is only available to the Two Door Vehicles
@tflcar Tommy - why did you sell your wrangler? Asking because I’m considering a basic 2 door and want to know if there was something you didn’t like and that’s why you sold it? Any info, please!
I know you guys don't collect and get attached to vehicles, but I bet in 20 years you will regret selling this first edition.
I can't afford a new car, even without dealership problems, but this review, for the first time in my life, has me considering a Ford product.
I noticed you didn't bring up the rear gate. Here's the deal: with the Bronco, you've got to swing that rear gate all the way to 90 degrees if you want to pop open the glass window. It's not a deal-breaker, but it can get on your nerves. I'm just scratching my head wondering how Ford missed this little detail, but hey, it's my only gripe!
Love the Bronco! Just does everything well!
We’ll miss the Bronco on the channel. Love our 4dr BaseSasquatch.
I know I just had the best idea for Ford they should make a fullsize bronco with no top truck bed or tire carrier only on off-road version and towing mirrors like rams and a hybrid engine
At 10k the 7 speed manual started making a whining sound, the dealership replaced internal components and the sound was even worse. They ended up ordering a brand new transmission from Ford and installing it instead.
The two door has an insanely tight turn radius… and it looks better. 😂
Ford did an awesome JOB with the Bronco - but then - IMO - they do an awesome job with everything they do!
Ford is having a Lot of problems with the 2.7L V6.
After the warranty expires, it’ll start falling apart.
We’re on our 4th Ranger. It’s a 11 XLT super cab 4X4. It has every option available in 11.
It’s a Great pickup. I don’t like the silver paint so I had it 2 toned in red metallic.
I also added a K&N intake and a FlowMaster exhaust with tuned exhaust manifold. I went from 19mpg to 23mpg on the freeway with the cruise set on 75mph.
I also added skid plates, running boards, air shocks on the rear, (we haul a lot of dirt, gravel, wood).
I hated the 1990 gloomy grey and boring black interior, so I had it reupholstered in red with black trim. I also added nice wheels, and a Line X bed liner.
We’re in our late 50s and the Ranger is mainly used for work around our property. It’s 12 years old now but only has 35K miles.
I suppose we’ll be driving it until we die.
We put 270K miles on our last Ranger. My wife didn’t have it in 4WD and hit a patch of ice and flipped it in a ditch. It totaled the truck, but my wife only had some bruises, so that’s all that matters.
We bought our 11 in 19 and it had only 20K miles on it. The original owner was 62 years old when he bought it and he babied it. He sold it to us for $4K less than KBB.
Because used car prices have gone up, it now books out for $7K more than we paid for it.
I was offered $28K for it last summer but it’s not for sale. Another guy offered me $30K for it. I was tempted, but I know that it’s a great pickup and I’d have to replace it, so again, it’s not for sale.
33k?
@@nickhardy3322 I bought it for $18K and it now books for $25K Not including all the modifications that I’ve put into it.
We now have only 35K original miles.
I've heard nothing about the 2.7 other than they last forever ....easily hit 400,000 without needing any internal work, the ONLY gripe I heard was about them switching the oil pump to a belt driven versus gear driven, and haven't heard of them failing prematurely only that it's a pain / expensive when it does need replacing at around 200,000 miles...
thanks for the review, i plan to get the exact same in May !
I just picked up a 2023 Bronco this weekend!
I sat in one of these trucks and everything felt cheap and plastic. It transported me back to 1989 and riding in my friend’s 89 IROC Camaro. It made me wonder if Ford went that cheap on things the customer can see, how bad must the things be the customer can’t see?
6:20 Only in 2024 could people be convinced that vinyl seats are a "premium" material. 😆
I have the marine grade vinyl on a 2023 black diamond, it’s pretty nice actually, not as nice as leather, but a few have been fooled by just looking, the reason for the vinyl is the no stain easy water wash off along with the rubber floor and drain plugs for cleaning out the inside after off roading with no roof or doors. I just chose for easy cleaning.
@@davidvolland7250 Yessir. I understand all that. My issue is with them trying to change vinyl into a "premium" interior choice when traditionally it was considered an easy to clean low cost interior.
I rented a base 2.7L model bronco last week in Hawaii , loved it. One thing I noticed in my short time with the truck, upon take off from a road side stop onto the highway , was enough body flex which in turn interpreted into enough movement to cause a false positive error with front bonnet latch switch and an annoying error message on instrument cluster for around 2 mins... other than that , I loved it and really am looking forward to the potential super slim chance they sell RHD models in Australia ... I wont hold my breath. Cheers
My 4 door Sasquatch came with a soft top and there are rear air vents…they’re under the front seats.
The Bronco is 100% utilitarian. Exactly why there are no plastic covers in the engine bay. Why would you want an engine bay where you have to first remove visual obstacles before working on the engine.
😂😂like an engine cover would be much of an obstacle compared to rest of the mess under that hood. And 100% utilitarian???? Maybe the original bronco, definitely not this version.
Do a long term review on the new Lexus GX 460 the last one with the Amazing V8!!! Which outsells itself every year!!!
Agree, I’m crosshoping this two, even though they’re different, but still maybe review and comparison 🤔
@@MrBarambolka I have a 2020 GX the looks and the drive and functionality of it is amazing, great in snow storms
What is your real MPG?
@@MrBarambolka I’m mostly city driving avg 10-13 mpg depending on how your drive , and I’ve achieved 24 mpg one time on the highway driving
@@MrBarambolka you can’t replace the enjoyment and luxury power of the Lexus V8 there is none to compare, the loud cold start and the roar on the highway is the best thing ever
I bought a 2014 Wrangler Sahara 2 door about a month ago. Tired of all the 'bells and whistles' on new vehicles that just cause more issues than they are worth. Give me a simple vehicle without lane change assistance, self driving, self parking, digital speedometers, touchscreen controls, power seats, keyless entry, etc. I can take the dash off my Wrangler in less than 5 minutes, exposing my stereo system and gauge cluster. My fuse box is in the engine compartment, no more trying to squeeze my 6 foot 2 inch, 280 pound body down on the floor by the pedals to find a blown fuse.
I don't get the dislike of Wrangler seats either. At my size, I fit comfortably in these cloth Sahara seats. Actually much nicer than my Ford leather seats which I slid around on all the time. Jeep also holds its value. Wranglers are selling for only a few thousand less than the MSRP when new now. My Wrangler was about $28k new, now they sell about $23k.
All that said, I really wanted a Bronco but at today's markup and with so much junk electronics on just a base model, I'll pass and keep my Wrangler until it dies.
I would never buy a Ford anything, but I like that they didn't include an engine cover. This is how cars used to be up until the early 2000s.
BS
@@Gonzo1968 You must be new to TFL? Andre has owned two different New F-150s and both had problems as soon as he drove them off of the dealership lot. They made several videos about the Fuel injector going out with less than 174 miles on it!
@@theylied1776 I agree about ford issues i was calling bs on the engine cover. They been using them way before 2000s
@@Gonzo1968 And the other F-150, the transmission kept overheating.
@@Gonzo1968 no I have rebuilt way too many cars and trucks. I remember when those engine beauty covers started to become standard.
I totally agree with the on road rideability but off-road? I've seen these off-road at the Rubicon trail and they break all the time they do not articulate as good as a Rubicon. If you want something that's across between a Wrangler and a 4Runner and you're not a serious off-roader then I would buy one of those. If you're looking to upgrade it and make it a beast off road and take a lot away from the street get a Rubicon.
The silly noises Ford has chosen. The turn signal clicking, the door ope, the horn honking when you have the vehicle on put close the door and walk away for a minute. Sometimes less is classy.
Wait a minute is that in the background, the new shop they haven't shown yet for the Ranch?
i'm sad to see the bronco go, mainly cause i finally got mine and wanted to take you guys up kelly flats! But i know you're in the business of reviewing the new hot stuff hitting the market. I'm absolutely digging mine, just pulled a 19.7 MPG fillup after a scout troop camping trip. it's hands down WAAAY more comfortable than my wrangler could dream of being.
My wife got here stuck in the flower bed last week and we had to call Deep South Crane to get it out.
Great review Tommy! I have been very impressed with everything you guys have put it through. I agree with all of your critiques and compliments. It does seem like a very good all-around SUV and an amazing off-roader! Sad to see it leave the TFL family.
Hey, remember early on you had a leaking shock. Do you think that was just a faulty individual problem or was that a problem across many copies of the bronco?
I had a oem rear shock go bad with in a day or two of getting a lift installed. Seal started leaking. Took it back to the place that Installed the lift and they replaced the shock with a oem shock from Ford free of charge.