Contemplating a Ford Bronco, unsure as to trim/engine/packages yet. Anyone here had any issues with one? What are the pros and cons? It's going to be a daily driver, and at most may drive down some dirt roads during hunting season.
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2022 Bronco Badlands w/ Sasquatch package - 60k miles. Leather, big touch screen, power everything, hard top.
I don't have many cons for this car, other than it's smaller on the inside than you would expect. Not uncomfortable, and it doesn't feel cramped unless it is loaded with stuff for a road trip or you cram 3 dogs in there.
The gas mileage is garbage, but I'm hoping you're not buying a Bronco and hoping to be fuel efficient.
I've driven pick-up trucks since I got my license. This is my first non pick-up truck and I personally don't see myself going back. I get the height and "look" of a truck with my Bronco, but I also get an enclosed cargo space and I can park this thing anywhere because it's not that big.
I live in San Antonio, depending on the scheduling you're welcome to meet me somewhere like the golf course and you can see all of the bells and whistles in person.
I don't have many cons for this car, other than it's smaller on the inside than you would expect. Not uncomfortable, and it doesn't feel cramped unless it is loaded with stuff for a road trip or you cram 3 dogs in there.
The gas mileage is garbage, but I'm hoping you're not buying a Bronco and hoping to be fuel efficient.
I've driven pick-up trucks since I got my license. This is my first non pick-up truck and I personally don't see myself going back. I get the height and "look" of a truck with my Bronco, but I also get an enclosed cargo space and I can park this thing anywhere because it's not that big.
I live in San Antonio, depending on the scheduling you're welcome to meet me somewhere like the golf course and you can see all of the bells and whistles in person.
2024 Badlands sasquatch - it's ok. Not nearly as fun to drive as my Jeep, but interior is a little nicer and gas mileage is a bit better. Issues include:
1. Sync radio is trash. 1 out of 3 times when I start the vehicle, no audio will play using my phone via wireless carplay and I have to reboot the radio.
2. Recent recall for shock corrosion: I put aftermarket on there almost immediately, so not an issue for me
3. The MIC top is trash and will crack. All of them do eventually and then it gets replaced and the new one does the same thing. No idea if the new painted tops will have any issues in the future.
4. Windshield is a rock magnet. It will crack at some point and all the sensors in it make it pretty costly.
1. Sync radio is trash. 1 out of 3 times when I start the vehicle, no audio will play using my phone via wireless carplay and I have to reboot the radio.
2. Recent recall for shock corrosion: I put aftermarket on there almost immediately, so not an issue for me
3. The MIC top is trash and will crack. All of them do eventually and then it gets replaced and the new one does the same thing. No idea if the new painted tops will have any issues in the future.
4. Windshield is a rock magnet. It will crack at some point and all the sensors in it make it pretty costly.
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I have a 24 Big Bend 2 door with 2.3l, 7 spd MT, and a rear locker. I decided against the Sasquatch package because I don't intend to do any technical trails. (A non-Sas Bronco will handle all but the toughest trails with less noise, better MPG, and a much lower MSRP than a Sas. There's no need to get the Sas package unless you're going to do serious off-roading.) Note that the trim levels and options for 2025 have been changed up, so if you want a really specific combination (like mine), you may be locked into a single trim level.
I've put almost 7k miles on mine, including a road trip to Las Vegas. I got a rock chip in the windshield on the trip that Safelite was able to handle. It has been very comfortable and fun to drive, especially with the top completely off. The MT is excellent. The 2.3l has plenty of power, so I wouldn't consider buying the V6 to be an absolute necessity. CarPlay connections can be wonky occasionally, but I've had the same problem in other makes and models; that could be an Apple issue rather than a Ford one. Within the first two weeks, I had to take it back to the dealer for an A/C issue. Turned out that the factory hadn't tightened something properly and the system needed to be recharged. The most annoying thing about Bronco ownership has turned out to be the long wait for delivery after putting in my order. I'd gladly buy another one.
I've put almost 7k miles on mine, including a road trip to Las Vegas. I got a rock chip in the windshield on the trip that Safelite was able to handle. It has been very comfortable and fun to drive, especially with the top completely off. The MT is excellent. The 2.3l has plenty of power, so I wouldn't consider buying the V6 to be an absolute necessity. CarPlay connections can be wonky occasionally, but I've had the same problem in other makes and models; that could be an Apple issue rather than a Ford one. Within the first two weeks, I had to take it back to the dealer for an A/C issue. Turned out that the factory hadn't tightened something properly and the system needed to be recharged. The most annoying thing about Bronco ownership has turned out to be the long wait for delivery after putting in my order. I'd gladly buy another one.
It is louder than a truck and older non premium SUV's, but it is more quiet than all the Wranglers we drove. Think more old F-150 / Silverado size inside. We bought a '23 Wildtrack with 23k miles and have almost 30k on it now. Wildtracks with the HOSS 2.0 (I think) does not have the steering issues on the normal Sasquatch packages. The 2.7 and 10 speed is more than enough for almost everything we will ever do with it.
They have changed up the trim levels and packages for '25, so you will have to figure them out. If you know the Jeep trims think base=base, outer banks = Sahara, badlands = rubicon, wildtrack = Mojave. Most all of them will get you in and out if you are not stupid.
Visibility is good, stereo is meh, everything else seems ok. The newest Ford interface is glitchy in the Bronco and my new work escape. They are getting better with updates, but you can reset it on the fly with the steering wheel buttons to get connected when it happens.
The windshield is almost vertical, so know a glass guy or get a chip repair kit and be ready.
They have changed up the trim levels and packages for '25, so you will have to figure them out. If you know the Jeep trims think base=base, outer banks = Sahara, badlands = rubicon, wildtrack = Mojave. Most all of them will get you in and out if you are not stupid.
Visibility is good, stereo is meh, everything else seems ok. The newest Ford interface is glitchy in the Bronco and my new work escape. They are getting better with updates, but you can reset it on the fly with the steering wheel buttons to get connected when it happens.
The windshield is almost vertical, so know a glass guy or get a chip repair kit and be ready.
Great color choice!
I don't know where you live but that looks like the same neighborhood as my first house in Round Rock.G Martin 87 said:
Also, nice color on the Bronco.
We were not looking for green, but when we saw it in person we were basically hooked.
We got my wife a 2024 Bronco in November. She loves it. I find it lacks a little power for my liking (2.3L), but I'm used to the Ecoboost in my F150. I will say, when I do drive it on weekends, it's pretty fun to drive and can turn on a dime.
No regrets here so far.
No regrets here so far.
With the new price drop I wouldn't be surprised if the bronco raptor will have lowest total cost of ownership. It will probably hold its value way better than other trims if the raptor F150 is anything to go by.
My brother's wife has had one for awhile. I have ridden in it several times. It is pretty cool and fun to drive. My only knock on hers is that it is not that comfortable on a road trip. My first time in it was a 3 hour drive to a funeral and a 3 hour drive back home in the same day. I think my F250 is more comfortable on a trip like that.
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I've got a 2024 bronco raptor and love it. I have only driven 2500 trucks before this and it feels like a compact car compared to them. It's super nimble and turns on a dime, also very easy to park.
The only downsides are that it's loud on the highway and the interior does not feel quite as luxurious as the price dictates. I paid full sticker for this thing before the prices came down, and it doesn't have cooled seats, nor do the mirrors have power folding.
Aside from that it's a ton of fun to drive, and really has good pick-up in sports mode. Will go over absolutely any terrain, and is fun to take off the beaten path.
The interior is smaller than I'm used to. I'm 6'5" 330 lbs and while I fit fine, I can only fit my kids behind me when I'm driving.
The only downsides are that it's loud on the highway and the interior does not feel quite as luxurious as the price dictates. I paid full sticker for this thing before the prices came down, and it doesn't have cooled seats, nor do the mirrors have power folding.
Aside from that it's a ton of fun to drive, and really has good pick-up in sports mode. Will go over absolutely any terrain, and is fun to take off the beaten path.
The interior is smaller than I'm used to. I'm 6'5" 330 lbs and while I fit fine, I can only fit my kids behind me when I'm driving.
23 7 speed manual Black Diamond here.
Have a 25 Badlands 4 door manual on order.
I have used it for long trips and find that it's perfectly fine.
Have a 25 Badlands 4 door manual on order.
I have used it for long trips and find that it's perfectly fine.
Eruption Green is an amazing color.
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Like I stated above, green was not on our radar until we saw it in person.
Like I stated above, green was not on our radar until we saw it in person.
My favorite color!
Had a 23 Raptor, it was awesome, traded it in on a 25 Heritage (best trim IMO) and it's awesome as well.
The only downsides I've noticed outside of what has been mentioned is that it was almost impossible to get my 85 year old grandmother into the Raptor (assume it'd be the same for the Heritage even though it's a bit lower) and that I hate having frameless windows on the doors because my kids always slam the doors hard no matter how many times I ask them not to.
I've done light off reading in Moab and around where we live in Colorado Springs and the Bronco easily handles anything I'm comfortable with. My experience has also been like 1Ags in that it's fine on long road trips. I just took the Heritage to Bloomington from Colorado Springs and it was fine over 16 hours on the road.
The only downsides I've noticed outside of what has been mentioned is that it was almost impossible to get my 85 year old grandmother into the Raptor (assume it'd be the same for the Heritage even though it's a bit lower) and that I hate having frameless windows on the doors because my kids always slam the doors hard no matter how many times I ask them not to.
I've done light off reading in Moab and around where we live in Colorado Springs and the Bronco easily handles anything I'm comfortable with. My experience has also been like 1Ags in that it's fine on long road trips. I just took the Heritage to Bloomington from Colorado Springs and it was fine over 16 hours on the road.
Quo Vadis? said:
I've got a 2024 bronco raptor and love it. I have only driven 2500 trucks before this and it feels like a compact car compared to them. It's super nimble and turns on a dime, also very easy to park.
The only downsides are that it's loud on the highway and the interior does not feel quite as luxurious as the price dictates. I paid full sticker for this thing before the prices came down, and it doesn't have cooled seats, nor do the mirrors have power folding.
Aside from that it's a ton of fun to drive, and really has good pick-up in sports mode. Will go over absolutely any terrain, and is fun to take off the beaten path.
The interior is smaller than I'm used to. I'm 6'5" 330 lbs and while I fit fine, I can only fit my kids behind me when I'm driving.
With the fender flares how important is the folding mirrors really?
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