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[13MikeH]

Hello from SoCal. I picked up my fully loaded Badlands on Tuesday. It was the last one available within 100 miles that had the features I wanted . To say I feel fortunate is an understatement.

I joined last night but had been lurking for a week or two trying to educate myself so that I got everything that I needed or wanted. Case in point, I originally was going to forgo getting the tow package right away but some of the posters made it clear that OEM was the best way to go. Thankfully, I headed their advice although it wasn't pointed directly at me.

So thanks to everyone that posts and contributes. Hopefully, I too will have something of value to contribute as I become more familiar with my new pride and joy.

Live. Learn. Pass it on.

Rock on welcome to the club! Enjoy the ride. Glad it all worked out for you.

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[13MikeH]

Hello! We had a deposit on an OBX that had been showing the dreaded 11/3 delivery date but I happen to get lucky in finding a Badlands available at a local dealership and we were able to take delivery last night! Looking forward to sharing adventures on this site.

Looks really sharp! Seems like the easiest path at this point. Find what you want and go for it. As a suburbs owner myself this is not an insult toward you or anyone for that matter...the photos on your concrete driveway, that's probably the normal for a large percentage of sport buyers. I laugh at some of the comments regarding capabilities and parts concerns when most of us will use the sport in urban crawls more than moab adventures
Again not meant as a jab as I like to kid around, but that's reality. Myself inclusive. Though quite a few have also thrown mud around and had some wild adventures the sport is capable. Enjoy it. They are a lot of fun to drive wherever the roads or dirt take you

 

[gdmbk]

Looks really sharp! Seems like the easiest path at this point. Find what you want and go for it. As a suburbs owner myself this is not an insult toward you or anyone for that matter...the photos on your concrete driveway, that's probably the normal for a large percentage of sport buyers. I laugh at some of the comments regarding capabilities and parts concerns when most of us will use the sport in urban crawls more than moab adventures
Again not meant as a jab as I like to kid around, but that's reality. Myself inclusive. Though quite a few have also thrown mud around and had some wild adventures the sport is capable. Enjoy it. They are a lot of fun to drive wherever the roads or dirt take you

I was so excited to share last night when we brought it home. Will definitely post "in the wild photos" in the future!

 

[13MikeH]

I was so excited to share last night when we brought it home. Will definitely post "in the wild photos" in the future!

Please do, the black looks really nice. To me the grey roof really makes it pop against the black rims and trims.

 

[gdmbk]

Please do, the black looks really nice. To me the grey roof really makes it pop against the black rims and trims.

Totally agree the gray roof is key

 

[The Shark]

Hi Everyone, my first post, I took delivery on Tuesday of a Cactus Gray Outer Banks. Just love the color. Couldn't be happier. We are already planning a trip to where else, the Outer Banks, but our first trip will be to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

 

[Fire821]

Hi Everyone, my first post, I took delivery on Tuesday of a Cactus Gray Outer Banks. Just love the color. Couldn't be happier. We are already planning a trip to where else, the Outer Banks, but our first trip will be to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Welcome to the madness lol

 

[ZeroCool]

Hi Everyone, my first post, I took delivery on Tuesday of a Cactus Gray Outer Banks. Just love the color. Couldn't be happier. We are already planning a trip to where else, the Outer Banks, but our first trip will be to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Gorgeous man. Cactus gray is a great color. When I’m holding my Area 51’s hand and telling her she’s all I will ever want, I steal glances over my shoulder at Cactus Gray lol.

 

[Fordfan]

Hi Everyone, my first post, I took delivery on Tuesday of a Cactus Gray Outer Banks. Just love the color. Couldn't be happier. We are already planning a trip to where else, the Outer Banks, but our first trip will be to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Congrats!!.......looks like mine..lol..........gonna love it!

 

[NVbuckshot]

Hey everyone. Have had my OB for about a month now. I really thought I would like it more. I get awful mpg, and the throttle response is so weak compared to my old 3cyl trailblazer. There is just no pep to this. Already thinking of trading it in. Anyone else had issues like this?

 

[Fordfan]

Hey everyone. Have had my OB for about a month now. I really thought I would like it more. I get awful mpg, and the throttle response is so weak compared to my old 3cyl trailblazer. There is just no pep to this. Already thinking of trading it in. Anyone else had issues like this?

Nope mine gets great gas mileage.
I find it really good for acceleration for a small engine And I’m coming from a 5 litre F150…….more than happy with it

 

[NVbuckshot]

Nope mine gets great gas mileage.
I find it really good for acceleration for a small engine And I’m coming from a 5 litre F150…….more than happy with it

Hmm...maybe Ill have to hold off for a bit longer. Trade values of the BS are plummeting though. Its a bit disheartening.

 

[Milehifireguy]

Hey fellow Bronco folks! Been waiting for Ford to bring the Bronco back for a loooonng time. With the used market starting to normalize I thought it was time to pull the trigger, downsize from my F-150 and go for the Bronco Sport. Picked up a Big Bend in Area 51and am super happy with it so far. Excited to get it into the hills and hit some rivers this fall.

 

[ZeroCool]

Hey fellow Bronco folks! Been waiting for Ford to bring the Bronco back for a loooonng time. With the used market starting to normalize I thought it was time to pull the trigger, downsize from my F-150 and go for the Bronco Sport. Picked up a Big Bend in Area 51and am super happy with it so far. Excited to get it into the hills and hit some rivers this fall.

Area 51 club!!!
We need to get jackets lol.

 

[Lufifi]

I've been posting but I never posted here. I got my Big Bend (Kodiak Brown) just over a week ago. Going to admit that it didn't have everything I wanted, but I got such an amazing deal on it (was the "program car" and had just over 3k miles on it). I love her! I really really wish I had been able to get the signature lighting. That kinda breaks my heart. Also, going to have to have a hitch put on but no biggie. Still, she is gorgeous and fun to drive!

I don't put a lot of miles on my vehicles. I work 6 mins from my house and I make a few longer trips throughout the year. When I go camping, it's usually walking distance from the beach. I'll probably do more than I did with the 2016 Kia Soul that I traded in at around 30k miles. (Not gonna lie... that Kia was fun and comfortable for the price and never a problem.) Still, I'm a Ford gal. My folks have a 17 T and a 31 A and I grew up around them.

I love to go camping but usually wait until the nights are more tolerable (I'm in Florida). Looking forward to doing so with my BS! Also tailgating... if people would stop spreading cooties around here.

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