Dec 27, 2021
I ordered my Black Diamond as a 2-DR originally and then, like many, when we heard that MIC hard tops were having issues and that that 2-DR deliveries could be pushed out well into the Spring of 2022, I changed my order to a 4-DR soft top and was surprised with the news that I would be taking delivery in October (2021) - when I told my dealer that we were heading off to Moab for the Off-Rodeo that same week, they did everything in their power to make sure that I could drive it off the lot in time before our trip. We ended up driving to Moab (and a couple of other places along the way) and it was the best way to break in a new rig. My husband, who this entire time of me going on my Bronco journey, had been skeptical of why this was such a big deal to me...he fell in love with the Lil Dude (yes, that's its name) and now is considering ordering his own. We were stopped at every gas-up stop and people had questions...wanted to hear all about it. A lot were surprised to learn it was mine and not his...which cracks me up. I ordered a 7-SPD because I only drive manual...which means that we could not get the high package or SQUATCH it...but honestly..I love the damn thing too much to really care.
We have now taken it on two long road trips, the Moab-Sedona run back in October and we just drove it to New Mexico from San Diego and back - it drives like a dream. I don't think that the soft-top is that much louder than driving in a truck period. I mean..it's a truck, people. I take handsfree calls all the time and haven't gotten any complaints that I can't be heard clearly. It drives remarkably smooth given the size of the tires and the alignment and handling is amazing (compared to a Jeep).
There are only a few here in San Diego that I have actually seen out in the wild..I see lots of Baby Broncos (Sports) around...to each their own. So far, no quality issues that some folks have reported out - thankfully.
I did see a two door on the freeway the other day, anti-matter blue and it looked SWEET...but have to say, I am glad that I changed my order and was able to take delivery this year.
I know not everyone has taken delivery and some are having quality issues - hang in there and good luck!
Here's a pic of the Lil Dude and some other wild horses in the desert. Cheers to more adventures and running into each other in the wild.
We have now taken it on two long road trips, the Moab-Sedona run back in October and we just drove it to New Mexico from San Diego and back - it drives like a dream. I don't think that the soft-top is that much louder than driving in a truck period. I mean..it's a truck, people. I take handsfree calls all the time and haven't gotten any complaints that I can't be heard clearly. It drives remarkably smooth given the size of the tires and the alignment and handling is amazing (compared to a Jeep).
There are only a few here in San Diego that I have actually seen out in the wild..I see lots of Baby Broncos (Sports) around...to each their own. So far, no quality issues that some folks have reported out - thankfully.
I did see a two door on the freeway the other day, anti-matter blue and it looked SWEET...but have to say, I am glad that I changed my order and was able to take delivery this year.
I know not everyone has taken delivery and some are having quality issues - hang in there and good luck!
Here's a pic of the Lil Dude and some other wild horses in the desert. Cheers to more adventures and running into each other in the wild.
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2021|Black Diamond | Cactus Grey | Manual Transmission | Soft Top (No Regrets) | Reserved 7/14/2020 | Delivered 10/8/2021
2021|Black Diamond | Cactus Grey | Manual Transmission | Soft Top (No Regrets) | Reserved 7/14/2020 | Delivered 10/8/2021
Deano Bronc, Justin Benson
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