After 679 days, the Blue Monster is here...

tlowell01
May 26, 2022

Rank VI

May 26, 2022

So after reserving on 7/15/2020, 679 days later on 5/25/2022, my 4 Door Badlands is finally in my possession! The "Blue Monster" is absolutely amazing.

I can't wait to get 'er off the pavement.

Unfortunately, as the high in Phoenix is 106 today, I fear I may have missed top off season until the fall.

She is going to go back to the dealership next week for a window tint and installation of paint protection.
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The transaction at Earnhardt Ford in Chandler, AZ could not have been easier. Amanda Rubanow was easy to work with through the whole process (since Jul'20), and as promised, they honored MSRP pricing. They did low ball my trade in offer a bit, but they matched (inclusive of AZ tax benefit) the offer I had in hand from Carmax.
‘22, 4 door Badlands, 2.3l, MT, MIC top, lux, Sasquatch, tow. Velocity Blue.
Build Complete --> 5/5/2022. Delivered 5/25/2022.
Bronco Nation #1115
Bronco1984, Razorbullet
Last edited by a moderator: May 26, 2022

Rank V

May 26, 2022

#1
So after reserving on 7/15/2020, 679 days later on 5/25/2022, my 4 Door Badlands is finally in my possession! The "Blue Monster" is absolutely amazing.

I can't wait to get 'er off the pavement.

Unfortunately, as the high in Phoenix is 106 today, I fear I may have missed top off season until the fall.

She is going to go back to the dealership next week for a window tint and installation of paint protection.
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The transaction at Earnhardt Ford in Chandler, AZ could not have been easier. Amanda Rubanow was easy to work with through the whole process (since Jul'20), and as promised, they honored MSRP pricing. They did low ball my trade in offer a bit, but they matched (inclusive of AZ tax benefit) the offer I had in hand from Carmax.
Looks good. Congrats
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tlowell01

Trusted and Carefree

May 26, 2022

#2
So after reserving on 7/15/2020, 679 days later on 5/25/2022, my 4 Door Badlands is finally in my possession! The "Blue Monster" is absolutely amazing.

I can't wait to get 'er off the pavement.

Unfortunately, as the high in Phoenix is 106 today, I fear I may have missed top off season until the fall.

She is going to go back to the dealership next week for a window tint and installation of paint protection.
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The transaction at Earnhardt Ford in Chandler, AZ could not have been easier. Amanda Rubanow was easy to work with through the whole process (since Jul'20), and as promised, they honored MSRP pricing. They did low ball my trade in offer a bit, but they matched (inclusive of AZ tax benefit) the offer I had in hand from Carmax.
Thats great man! Enjoy.
2023 Wildtrak. "Sometimes you got to get lost, to get found" -J Bronco
tlowell01
Moderator Staff member

Administrator

May 26, 2022

#3
Looks absolutely fantastic @tlowell01! Congratulations and can't wait to hear the first off-road story.
2021 Oxford White 2-door non-Sas Mid package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
2021 Carbonized Gray 2-door Sas High package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
Keeping the Jeeps: stock '89 XJ and 3.5" lifted '00 XJ on 31s
tlowell01

Rank VI

May 26, 2022

#4
Awesome Rig! Might have missed Topless season but just in time for Monsoon season
Member # 5650 / 2022 Bronco Sport Badlands
tlowell01, PSUTE

Rank V

May 26, 2022

#5
Gives me hope, you had ALL the constraints. My 2dr BL does too... Great looking rig, congratulations!!
On Order, 11/15/21: MY22 Badlands 2-dr, Carb Gray, 2.3L, 7spd, SAS, Lux Reorder, 9/23/22: MY23, dropped tow.
Sche'd Production: 11/28/22, Modules Live: 11/30/22. Delivered 12/02/22.
tlowell01, Jboohound

Rank III

May 26, 2022

#6
Hopefully more Badlands will start rolling out- gives me hope. July 24 2020 reservation for my 2dr BL. It'd be great to at least get a VIN or anything from Ford tho, but i digress.... Hey, Beautiful Bronco!! Enjoy!! :)
tlowell01
Moderator

Moab or bust!!!

May 26, 2022

#7
So after reserving on 7/15/2020, 679 days later on 5/25/2022, my 4 Door Badlands is finally in my possession! The "Blue Monster" is absolutely amazing.

I can't wait to get 'er off the pavement.

Unfortunately, as the high in Phoenix is 106 today, I fear I may have missed top off season until the fall.

She is going to go back to the dealership next week for a window tint and installation of paint protection.
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The transaction at Earnhardt Ford in Chandler, AZ could not have been easier. Amanda Rubanow was easy to work with through the whole process (since Jul'20), and as promised, they honored MSRP pricing. They did low ball my trade in offer a bit, but they matched (inclusive of AZ tax benefit) the offer I had in hand from Carmax.
Congrats! She looks great. What kind of mods do you have planned?
2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.
tlowell01

Rank V

May 26, 2022

#8
So after reserving on 7/15/2020, 679 days later on 5/25/2022, my 4 Door Badlands is finally in my possession! The "Blue Monster" is absolutely amazing.

I can't wait to get 'er off the pavement.

Unfortunately, as the high in Phoenix is 106 today, I fear I may have missed top off season until the fall.

She is going to go back to the dealership next week for a window tint and installation of paint protection.
View attachment 36654View attachment 36655

The transaction at Earnhardt Ford in Chandler, AZ could not have been easier. Amanda Rubanow was easy to work with through the whole process (since Jul'20), and as promised, they honored MSRP pricing. They did low ball my trade in offer a bit, but they matched (inclusive of AZ tax benefit) the offer I had in hand from Carmax.
Congratulations on your Bronco! Happy to see her home safe and sound.
tlowell01

Rank VI

May 26, 2022

#9
Congrats! She looks great. What kind of mods do you have planned?
I can't just appreciate her for the work of art that she is?!?!?! BAHAHAHA, it's a Bronco...of course not.

1. She goes back to the dealership next week for additional window tint and application of an after market paint protection package. That's already paid for and scheduled.
2. Pod lights mounted to the side view mirrors and door sill plates are coming after that.

No mechanical upgrades planned at this point, but I will be doing a few very minor cosmetic things...
1. Chicago Cubs trailer hitch cover
2. Bronco Nation Grill Badge install
3. Save the Manuals sticker on the rear window.
‘22, 4 door Badlands, 2.3l, MT, MIC top, lux, Sasquatch, tow. Velocity Blue.
Build Complete --> 5/5/2022. Delivered 5/25/2022.
Bronco Nation #1115
Sparky 22, Steve777468

Rank II

May 26, 2022

#10
So after reserving on 7/15/2020, 679 days later on 5/25/2022, my 4 Door Badlands is finally in my possession! The "Blue Monster" is absolutely amazing.

I can't wait to get 'er off the pavement.

Unfortunately, as the high in Phoenix is 106 today, I fear I may have missed top off season until the fall.

She is going to go back to the dealership next week for a window tint and installation of paint protection.
View attachment 36654View attachment 36655

The transaction at Earnhardt Ford in Chandler, AZ could not have been easier. Amanda Rubanow was easy to work with through the whole process (since Jul'20), and as promised, they honored MSRP pricing. They did low ball my trade in offer a bit, but they matched (inclusive of AZ tax benefit) the offer I had in hand from Carmax.
Looks amazing! Amanda has been great to work with during this process. Can’t wait to get mine, but know I have quite a wait ahead!!
obx•4dr•cactus gray•sas
my ‘mall crawler’ that annoys some of you…16 yrs driving minivans and 3-row suvs, hate away!
tlowell01

Rank VI

May 26, 2022

#11
Congrats! She looks great. What kind of mods do you have planned?
And also I would be remiss if I didn't report that Mrs @tlowell01 has told me that some sort of step solution on the passenger side is not optional. HAHA.
‘22, 4 door Badlands, 2.3l, MT, MIC top, lux, Sasquatch, tow. Velocity Blue.
Build Complete --> 5/5/2022. Delivered 5/25/2022.
Bronco Nation #1115
Darrel, TK1215
Moderator

Life is a Highway

May 26, 2022

#12
So after reserving on 7/15/2020, 679 days later on 5/25/2022, my 4 Door Badlands is finally in my possession! The "Blue Monster" is absolutely amazing.

I can't wait to get 'er off the pavement.

Unfortunately, as the high in Phoenix is 106 today, I fear I may have missed top off season until the fall.

She is going to go back to the dealership next week for a window tint and installation of paint protection.
View attachment 36654View attachment 36655

The transaction at Earnhardt Ford in Chandler, AZ could not have been easier. Amanda Rubanow was easy to work with through the whole process (since Jul'20), and as promised, they honored MSRP pricing. They did low ball my trade in offer a bit, but they matched (inclusive of AZ tax benefit) the offer I had in hand from Carmax.
Tommy boy, the Tomster, Tom, Tom get along! Congratulations Brother! You got a real beauty there. Hopefully we can have a meet up at some point when I get mine.(y)
Deano Bronc, tlowell01

Rank VI

May 26, 2022

#13
Tommy boy, the Tomster, Tom, Tom get along! Congratulations Brother! You got a real beauty there. Hopefully we can have a meet up at some point when I get mine.(y)
Absolutely, I can't wait to explore this great state with other BN members. We'll definitely have to set some drives up.
‘22, 4 door Badlands, 2.3l, MT, MIC top, lux, Sasquatch, tow. Velocity Blue.
Build Complete --> 5/5/2022. Delivered 5/25/2022.
Bronco Nation #1115
TK1215

Gladesmen

May 26, 2022

#14
And also I would be remiss if I didn't report that Mrs @tlowell01 has told me that some sort of step solution on the passenger side is not optional. HAHA.
Just chuck a rope ladder down to her. :ROFLMAO:
congratulations she is a beaut. Now go take that dog for a ride.
Bronco Nation 1100. Everglades, Desert Sand
Res: 7/30/20 ordered 1/22/21 reorder 10/15/21 changed to Everglades 3/9/22 schedule 8/29/22 bumped to 9/5; 9/7/22 blend, 9/9 Mods, 9/26/22 completed, 10/7 shipped, 11/3/22 delivery
tlowell01, 14U

🐎Moab bound🐎

May 26, 2022

#15
Awesome Rig! Might have missed Topless season but just in time for Monsoon season
And also I would be remiss if I didn't report that Mrs @tlowell01 has told me that some sort of step solution on the passenger side is not optional. HAHA.
There are 2 steps out there that I'm aware of. I put Arch Type Racing's stirrups on my BL. They camp on, no drilling. And should come off easy for wheeling. IAG also has some, but I don't know details. Arch Type is on the B6 forum. I'm 62 yr old women and right hip is bone on bone, 5' 6" and my BL is my daily driver.

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Hi y'all, Lauri here and I am the proud owner of a MY21 Badlands, SAS, 2.7 auto, 4 door, soft top, Cactus Gray, no reservation, ordered 9/11/21, Took delivery 1/8/22!
tlowell01, BWepps

Rank VI

May 26, 2022

#16
I'm not sure it counts as a modification, but my first addition to the Blue Monster is complete.

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‘22, 4 door Badlands, 2.3l, MT, MIC top, lux, Sasquatch, tow. Velocity Blue.
Build Complete --> 5/5/2022. Delivered 5/25/2022.
Bronco Nation #1115
Jakob1972, Darrel

Rank VI

May 26, 2022

#17
Congratulations! I got a blue Badlands on the way someday too. Glad to see yours made it home. Awesome color.
Jakob1972, Darrel

No Ragerts

May 26, 2022

#18
Congrats & glad you finally received your trusty steed - she’s a beauty! All the best & keep the rubber side down!
- 2023 Raptor / Shadow Black / MGV (DOB 8/30/23)
- 2023 Heritage Limited Edition / Robin’s Egg Blue / 4dr / (stolen from my dealer 11/15/23)
Darrel

Rank VI

May 26, 2022

#19
Congratulations! I got a blue Badlands on the way someday too. Glad to see yours made it home. Awesome color.
Color was the hardest thing for me to settle on. After waffling around with Area 51 and Antimatter Blue, I finally settled on Velocity Blue. When they announced Eruption Green, I gave it a quick but passing look. The only sustained flirtation I had away from VB was that fiery temptress Race Red, but in the end, I couldn't be happier with my choice of VB!!!!
‘22, 4 door Badlands, 2.3l, MT, MIC top, lux, Sasquatch, tow. Velocity Blue.
Build Complete --> 5/5/2022. Delivered 5/25/2022.
Bronco Nation #1115
Jakob1972, Darrel

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