May get back into the fold

[rocks]

That might be better than refinancing. Although I'd be stuck with those payments for a while.

Though the interest is up front, I'll pay more each month to get the loan paid in 3-4 years. I would have preferred a 1.9% 3 year loan.

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[davidg4781]

Though the interest is up front, I'll pay more each month to get the loan paid in 3-4 years.

I'm paying extra, too. When I bought my BS, I got a 6.88% APR. It was about the best I could find at the time.

 

[rocks]

Same. I’ve watched a number of reviews of the 2025 with them all raving about the new larger screen and the new instrument cluster which I feel looks more video game like. I much prefer my ‘24’s more straightforward instrument cluster and the smaller info screen that doesn’t overwhelm the interior, which is a common failing of many if not most contemporary interior designs from all manufacturers.

I also prefer the physical controls as more and more manufacturers are trying to cram more and more functions onto the screen rather than retain physical switches. And physical switches are also superior to the haptic touch-sensitive controls which Ford and a lot of others are using more.

You shouldn’t need to go through a damn screen menu to turn your heated seats on/off or adjust the climate controls or whatever. Before I bought my Bronco Sport I turned away from potential alternatives where the manufacturers were going all-in with oversized screens and evermore functions in the info screen.

The interior looks better in the '25 IMO. The video instrument cluster and big screen are very nice but I don't like all the controls on the screen. Wireless Android is nice too. Ford leading in recalls is scary with new stuff. The metal trim with tow hooks front and back on the Badlands doesn't do it for me. That stuff got me in a leftover '24.

 

[Warped9]

The interior looks better in the '25 IMO. The video instrument cluster and big screen are very nice but I don't like all the controls on the screen... The metal trim with tow hooks front and back on the Badlands doesn't do it for me. That stuff got me in a leftover '24.

Yeah, we disagree on the screen. We agree on not liking so many controls in the screen and the loss of physical switches.

The silver metal trim on the front and rear of the Badlands is meh, I don’t really care for it. They could have still put the metal there but made it black and it wouldn’t be so obvious, but I guess they wanted something more noticeable to show the change.

 

[rocks]

Yeah, we disagree on the screen. We agree on not liking so many controls in the screen and the loss of physical switches.

The silver metal trim on the front and rear of the Badlands is meh, I don’t really care for it. They could have still put the metal there but made it black and it wouldn’t be so obvious, but I guess they wanted something more noticeable to show the change.

I saw that silver hooks trim high on the bumper in back too, which looks even worse than the front to me. I agree black would have been better but still a no buy for me. Maybe black set up just in the front would work for me.

 

[Warped9]

I also prefer the grille on my 2024 BB to that of the 2025 BB. Today I saw a Ruby Red 2025 Bronco Sport and while I like it I still prefer the Hot Pepper Red of my 2024.

I guess I bought at the right time.

 

[Dude]

@rocks 2025 rocks!

 

[Schuelady]

@rocks 2025 rocks!

I think so too!!

 

[rocks]

I think so too!!

@rocks 2025 rocks!

Not a fan for reasons I posted.
"Whatever floats your boat"

 

[Dude]

Not a fan for reasons I posted.
"Whatever floats your boat"

I like both (2025s and ‘21-‘24) for different and some of the same reasons
But then I also like the simple no frills Slate Truck
As you said .. to each their own

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

I'm paying extra, too. When I bought my BS, I got a 6.88% APR. It was about the best I could find at the time.

The 2023 BS BB i had the APR was 5.9% the 2025 Maverick i have now the APR is 6.72%.

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

The interior looks better in the '25 IMO. The video instrument cluster and big screen are very nice but I don't like all the controls on the screen. Wireless Android is nice too. Ford leading in recalls is scary with new stuff. The metal trim with tow hooks front and back on the Badlands doesn't do it for me. That stuff got me in a leftover '24.

I don't like the Heater and A/C controls on the screen on my 2025 Maverick as much as the easy Heater and A/C controls the BS BB Had. But i Love the Maverick.

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

It seems the forum has less action than my first stint here. Did many sell their BS's?

I traded the BS BB i had for a 2025 Maverick AWD XLT with the 2.0 Eco Boost.

 

[davidg4781]

The 2023 BS BB i had the APR was 5.9% the 2025 Maverick i have now the APR is 6.72%.

I did 0 research before buying the BS. It wasn't even on my radar. But when I did start looking into things, I saw I missed out on some good deals before and after I made the purchase.

 

[rocks]

Picked her up tonight and it does have the hood insulation pad.

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