You would actually be quite surprised how well the new full size rides especially with the Sasquatch package. The downside similar to our Falken optional tires is they are not very heavy duty and most people upgrade them. They are also notorious for flinging gravel for the first 10k miles.
I have a friend who is on his second BS and recently test drove a Black Diamond 2-Dr 6-spd manual Bronco. He was surprised at how comfortable and easy it was to drive. Needless to say, he’s been in contact with dealers in his area to order when the order banks open in March. It appears that the dealers now know what they’ll be able to order/have allocations for.
I drove a 2 door 7MT BD last year at an off rodeo event. We only did a bit on road but rides fine. The year before I drove both of the mannequin’s that Granger had. One a Wildtrak and one a 7MT BB with 35’s they added. Again, the Wildtrak with the 2.7 and 10sd auto was definitely quicker and the Sasquatch tires were pleasantly nice on the road and not terribly loud.
As most know on here, the full size was my first choice to the prom but when it looked like it was going to be ‘25 or ‘26 before I got it, I bought a Badlands Sport last year. After having it for nearly a year, I have no plans on getting rid of it. To me, they are two completely different vehicles and both best of class in my mind. I’ll make room for the 2 door as well!
That's why everyone is concerned if they don't get a VIN in '23 for a full size. Ford is stopping the price protection at the end of '23 for the full size. I think my PP is 3425.00 since I originally reserved in 2020.My friend got his bronco yesterday. Two door, Sasquatch, hardtop, and the best part, it is a ‘23 and they honored his ‘21 order price.
I had him pull in my driveway for a drink and take a pic:
Pushing a brick shaped object down the road at 80 mph tends to do that. The Hardtop isn't terrible, but it isn't no Lexus, that's for sure.
