....and, it's done --- Mustang is gone, no more Bronco for me

Calgecko

Dec 27, 2020

Ford just kept screwing things up too bad - I couldn't take the punches any more. Tonight, I pulled the trigger - I traded in my 2016 Ecoboost Mustang for a 2021 Chevy ZR2 Colorado Crew Cab. They made it such a sweet deal, it was hard to pass up .. employee pricing, plus $1000 cash back, AND another $1000 off because I'm a Costco member... so it ended up coming out over $10k less than the Bronco I was planning on getting. It's bittersweet - I'm excited to get this new truck (I've NEVER owned a Chevy before).. but I'm sad that Ford created such a negative experience that pushed me to this point .. I hope you guys all end up enjoying your Broncos when you end up getting them, and I hope Ford figures this process out to avoid more frustrations, disappointments and lost loyalty.

Reservation: 7/20/20 | MY '21 order: 2/1/21 | MY '22 order: 10/22/21 | Blend 8/5, built 8/8, 'built' status 8/27, in my driveway 10/12/22
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Dec 27, 2020

Congrats on the Bison!

Just curious, but what are your frustrations? I was pretty upset when I found out there would be no X-plan but nothing else has really bothered me. I've stuck with the same build most of this time, though, so I very well could've missed something.

Dec 27, 2020

Sorry to see you leaving the Bronco camp but that is a great looking truck. They have come a long way since the first ones came out. Good luck!

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.
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Jakob1972, Bronc96

Dec 27, 2020

Deano Bronc
They have come a long way since the first ones came out. Good luck!

Agreed. I had an '06 Colorado for a while and that thing was frickin' tiny. These newer Colorados look so much beefier, and just nicer all around. I am really diggin' on these ZR2s

2dr Badlands, Velocity Blue, Lux Package, Squatch

Jakob1972, Timothy

Dec 27, 2020

Sorry to see you go Calgecko. :confused: Congrats on your new ZR2! Nice truck!(y) Maybe we'll see you out on the trails? Take care!

Jakob1972, Deano Bronc

Dec 27, 2020

Pssst .....was you an early reservation ?

2Dr Badlands - MIC - Area51 - 2.7 Auto - MGV - Headliner - High Pkg
Reserved 7/20/20 Delivered 5/6/23
"Ford said, hey we're gonna fulfill all reservations and pre-orders before we build stock units."

SlashRacer, LoneRanger

Dec 27, 2020

Hate to hear that @Calgecko, but certainly understand. Congrats on your new truck, that is a sweet looking rig! (y)

Badlands, 2 door, 2.3L, Manual, High, Non-SAS, Tow Package, Roof Rails, MIC, Velocity Blue

Chief1301, Jakob1972

Dec 28, 2020

Enjoy your Chevy and congrats. There will be plenty of Broncos to be had a few years down the road when you’re ready for your next vehicle.

Bronc96, Chief1301

Dec 28, 2020

@Calgecko I really hope you enjoy the new rig. I do have to be honest though, it would look MUCH better with some dirt and mud from the trails on it :).

I do hope you stay an active part of this community. I'd hate to lose an active/contributing member if you still have an interest in Broncos (even if you didn't end up buying one) and have offroading experience and adventures you'd like to share!

‘22, 4 door Badlands, 2.3l, MT, MIC top, lux, Sasquatch, tow. Velocity Blue.
Build Complete --> 5/5/2022. Delivered 5/25/2022.
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RedCo, Bronc96

Dec 28, 2020

I've heard good things about the Colorado. Congrats.

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Bronc96, Chief1301

Dec 28, 2020

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@Calgecko, sad to see you go and hope you love your new truck. I looked pretty hard at ZR2s not that long ago. I liked the front and rear locking diffs and the general look of the truck.

However, and I only say this cause I know Bronco would never get away with it, can we talk about that gas cap door?

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Bronc96, Chief1301

Dec 28, 2020

#11

tlowell01
@Calgecko I really hope you enjoy the new rig. I do have to be honest though, it would look MUCH better with some dirt and mud from the trails on it :).

I do hope you stay an active part of this community. I'd hate to lose an active/contributing member if you still have an interest in Broncos (even if you didn't end up buying one) and have offroading experience and adventures you'd like to share!

Thanks!! So, I picked up the truck Saturday night... yesterday, I was out at the off-road park :) here's some muddy pics for ya... and yes,... I'm exploring options for a level kit already :)

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Bronc96, KennyMac

Dec 28, 2020

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Calgecko
Thanks!! So, I picked up the truck Saturday night... yesterday, I was out at the off-road park :) here's some muddy pics for ya... and yes,... I'm exploring options for a level kit already :)

Well, that takes care of the gas cap door issue. :LOL:

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SlashRacer, Bronc96

Dec 28, 2020

#13

tlowell01
@Calgecko I really hope you enjoy the new rig. I do have to be honest though, it would look MUCH better with some dirt and mud from the trails on it :).

Calgecko
Thanks!! So, I picked up the truck Saturday night... yesterday, I was out at the off-road park :) here's some muddy pics for ya... and yes,... I'm exploring options for a level kit already :)

Yep mud makes it look even better!

Bronc96, Jakob1972

Dec 28, 2020

#14

You got my attention!

Calgecko

Dec 29, 2020

#15

Sorry to see you go @Calgecko, I love Fords but Chevys have treated me very well over the years. Hope to see you out there and don’t be a stranger. And in a few years who knows maybe you will be Back to Broncos.

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Bronc96, Calgecko

Dec 29, 2020

#16

I think I would have went for a Ranger instead of a chevy. But I have not had very good luck with any chevy vehicle. Good luck to you if your still reading these.

2021 4 door Badlands Sasquatch, Rapid red. 2.7, high package. Reserved on 07-19-2020, ordered 01-20-2021, delivered 12-05-2021

Calgecko

Dec 30, 2020

#17

That mud looks so good on the white!! Congrats on the ride!

7/14/20 Res, took delivery 4/7/22!!
A51 2 door Badlands, 2.7L, Sasquatch, Lux, MGV, MIC, Roof Rails, Tow

Bronc96, Jakob1972

Dec 30, 2020

#18

Calgecko
Thanks!! So, I picked up the truck Saturday night... yesterday, I was out at the off-road park :) here's some muddy pics for ya...

Looks great!

Calgecko
and yes,... I'm exploring options for a level kit already :)

Not going to tow or haul anything?

Calgecko

Dec 30, 2020

#19

Buckin'
Looks great!

Not going to tow or haul anything?

Thanks - yeah, I'm super happy with it! no plans for towing anything or any heavy hauling - an occasional Home depot trip or something, but that's about it. Maybe a cooler and supplies for a road trip ...

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