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Badlands vs Badlands ... Help Me Make a (Nearly) Completely Subjective Choice

Laura
Sep 19, 2023
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So, I was passing by my dealer and saw a nice 2-door Bronco on the lot: 2021 Badlands, 2.7L / 10 speed, MGV, 11,450 miles, High, Sas, Tow ($54k)

Meanwhile, I own a nice 2-door Bronco: 2021 Badlands, 2.7L / 10 speed, MGV, 12,450 miles, Mid, Non-Sas, No Tow ($48k)

It was intriguing enough that I talked to them and test drove this incredibly same vehicle. I'm a little torn on what I want to do, because I have always wanted High package, and having the Tow package would be nice (Have I ever towed anything? No. Will I maybe one day want to tow something? Sure. Will I? 98% no 😁). However, I feel like getting Sasquatch would be a comprise -- you lose articulation, and (in my opinion), get less attractive fender flares and bumper add-ons, worse tires (replaceable, I know), and here comes the "nearly" qualifier in the subjective part -- raise your center of gravity slightly. I do want a roof rack on my Bronco at some point, further increasing it, and getting my kayak off will be harder, too.

Has anyone moved from a non-sas 2-door to a sas 2-door and still been happy off-road? Curious on your thoughts.
Also, that 12" screen is alarmingly big when you haven't been in a Bronco with one for a few months 😅 But I do like the idea of High.
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 and '89 MJ
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Don't Follow Me ,I'm about to do something Stupid

Sep 19, 2023

#1
I will say that the 360 cameras on the high pkg are very nice. They make parking in tight spots incredibly easy . Mine is a BL 2.7 non-Sas but if it did not have the high pkg I'd probably trade just for that,lol . Tires ,wheels , flares can be changed easily enough. That darker color tugs at my senses a bit better also :)
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Mal, NativeSoCal
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Sep 19, 2023

#2
Rydfree
I will say that the 360 cameras on the high pkg are very nice. They make parking in tight spots incredibly easy . Mine is a BL 2.7 non-Sas but if it did not have the high pkg I'd probably trade just for that,lol . Tires ,wheels , flares can be changed easily enough. That darker color tugs at my senses a bit better also :)

I like the Carb Gray too! I specifically went with Oxford White to hide pinstriping, but it does look more unified. Granted, actually changing out a single thing on my stock vehicle would go a long way too lol.
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 and '89 MJ
BroncOitis, Deano Bronc

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Sep 19, 2023

#3
My standard answer when someone is comparing two guns and can't decide is get both.
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Sep 19, 2023

#4
Foxtrot Bravo
My standard answer when someone is comparing two guns and can't decide is get both.

Valid. "Do I want a screen that fills my entire cabin today, or should I take the one with better tires ..."
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 and '89 MJ
Darrel

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Sep 19, 2023

#5
Life is short. Get what you want.
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Sep 19, 2023

#6
I asked if we could swap tops. Mine is more beat up, but I've never had an issue and I prefer that it doesn't have sound deadening. Having years of pining up XJ headliners has me favoring one less thing to maintain.
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 and '89 MJ
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Sep 19, 2023

#7
RNC
Life is short. Get what you want.

I want a Cherokee Briarwood, and continue to search Craigslist each morning. This one would do the trick too.

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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 and '89 MJ
BroncOitis, Jakob1972

STRESS FREE !!!

Sep 19, 2023

#8
The only issue I can forsee between Sasquatch vs. Non is... if you forget to wash the front skid plate while washing the rest of the Bronco. It will be very noticeable... 🤷‍♂️🤣
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Sep 19, 2023

#9
Mikes2021Bronco
The only issue I can forsee between Sasquatch vs. Non is... if you forget to wash the front skid plate while washing the rest of the Bronco. It will be very noticeable... 🤷‍♂️🤣

And we already know we have problems with that ....
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 and '89 MJ
14U, BroncOitis

I trust the dirt

Sep 19, 2023

#10
I like the Sasquatch upgrades so it would be a no brainer for me. Also the color and rims look great. You can always have a small portable step handy for your Kayak and I am hoping the glue is a bit better for the sound liners on the Bronco.

If everyone was the same the world would be pretty boring. It will be interesting to see your choice. It is great either way.

Exciting!
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NativeSoCal, BroncOitis

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Sep 19, 2023

#11
I’m a little confused. You LOSE articulation by get the Sasquatch package? And adding the 35” tires should only increase your height by 1”, no? I mean, unless the Sasquatch package also gives you a lift.
Chris here. I drive a 2-door Velocity Blue 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands with Sasquatch, Lux, a 2.7L V6, and an automatic transmission. It’s fun.

"Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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Sep 19, 2023

#12
BuckYeah
I’m a little confused. You LOSE articulation by get the Sasquatch package? And adding the 35” tires should only increase your height by 1”, no? I mean, unless the Sasquatch package also gives you a lift.

This is an interesting read about that: https://www.autoblog.com/2021/11/03/ford-bronco-suspension-deep-dive/
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 and '89 MJ
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Sep 19, 2023

#13
Roughstock11
I like the Sasquatch upgrades so it would be a no brainer for me. Also th color and rims look great. You can always have a small portable step handy for your Kayak and I am hoping the glue is a bit better for the sound liners on the Bronco.

If everyone was the same the world would be pretty boring. It will be interesting to see your choice. It is great either way.

Exciting!

Or, I'm thinking I could learn to tow and use that part of the upgrade so I can carry multiple/plus a paddle board for our BN river trips 😎
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 and '89 MJ
BroncOitis, Deano Bronc
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Life is a Highway

Sep 19, 2023

#14
Laura




So, I was passing by my dealer and saw a nice 2-door Bronco on the lot: 2021 Badlands, 2.7L / 10 speed, MGV, 11,450 miles, High, Sas, Tow ($54k)

Meanwhile, I own a nice 2-door Bronco: 2021 Badlands, 2.7L / 10 speed, MGV, 12,450 miles, Mid, Non-Sas, No Tow ($48k)

It was intriguing enough that I talked to them and test drove this incredibly same vehicle. I'm a little torn on what I want to do, because I have always wanted High package, and having the Tow package would be nice (Have I ever towed anything? No. Will I maybe one day want to tow something? Sure. Will I? 98% no 😁). However, I feel like getting Sasquatch would be a comprise -- you lose articulation, and (in my opinion), get less attractive fender flares and bumper add-ons, worse tires (replaceable, I know), and here comes the "nearly" qualifier in the subjective part -- raise your center of gravity slightly. I do want a roof rack on my Bronco at some point, further increasing it, and getting my kayak off will be harder, too.

Has anyone moved from a non-sas 2-door to a sas 2-door and still been happy off-road? Curious on your thoughts.
Also, that 12" screen is alarmingly big when you haven't been in a Bronco with one for a few months 😅 But I do like the idea of High.

Gonna take a completely biased view here. Sasquatch W/High package for the win!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
NativeSoCal, jzweedyk

I trust the dirt

Sep 19, 2023

#15
Laura
Or, I'm thinking I could learn to tow and use that part of the upgrade so I can carry multiple/plus a paddle board for our BN river trips 😎

Towing is easy. As long as you are within the weight limits, use some common sense and take a few precautions, you will have a blast. It is nice to be able to have the option. That sounds cool!
23 Bronco Raptor, code orange belts, keyless, lux, leather trim/suede seats, carbon fibre, shadow black
BroncOitis, Deano Bronc

I trust the dirt

Sep 19, 2023

#16
TK1215
Gonna take a completely biased view here. Sasquatch W/High package for the win!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

That's what I really wanted to say!!
23 Bronco Raptor, code orange belts, keyless, lux, leather trim/suede seats, carbon fibre, shadow black
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Sep 19, 2023

#17
TK1215
Gonna take a completely biased view here. Sasquatch W/High package for the win!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

And either Badlands will get me here:
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Current position. Had to share 😍
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 and '89 MJ
Mal, BroncOitis
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Life is a Highway

Sep 19, 2023

#18
Laura
And either Badlands will get me here:
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Current position. Had to share 😍

Yes they will!
Bluestreak57, BroncOitis
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Life is a Highway

Sep 19, 2023

#19
That’s not a bad price!
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