Loaner 2023 OBX

RNC

Conclusion is that I prefer my 2022 2 door Basesquatch. Took my Bronco in to the dealer for an accessory install. They couldn't get the work done as scheduled so they want to keep it over the weekend. Offered me a loaner. When I arrived to pick up the loaner, I was very surprised that they were giving me a new 4 door, hard top OBX. Mostly, I was surprised that Broncos are now so plentiful, that dealers can use them as loaners.
It's a Bronco, and it's nice... I don't know what accessory package it has, but it looks like Marine Grade Vinyl, heated seats, with the 8 inch screen (expected the 12 inch). No cameras that I have noticed, and no adaptive cruise control that I can figure out.
The stock wheels and tires look boring. The silver color almost puts me to sleep. The 4 doors just make me think Station Wagon, Grocery Getter, Soccer Mom. The front doors seem small, as well as the windows. There is a blind spot right over my left shoulder. The 2 door doesn't have that. The doors and windows on the 2 door are longer.
It has running boards. I have considered putting running board type sliders on my Bronco, because the wife has to climb in. The running boards don't help, and make entry and exit even more awkward. You have to climb up on the running board, your head goes above the roof line, then you have to drop down in to the seat. Awkward. Upon exit, the back of your leg brushes against the running board. You get dirty. My Basesquatch doesn't have the console grab handle. It is a useless appendage that restricts passenger seat leg room. Happy that I don't have one.
Rolling in my Basesquatch 2 door, I still get looks and positive comments almost daily. This thing blends. It is boring.

Sir Fishin

Yawn.. A 2 door makes me think Pinto, Chevette, Prius. Sas wheels and tires are as geriatric..I mean generic and boring as one can get. Deflate your ego and the size of the front doors and window on a 4 door are adequate. Adjust the mirrors and your views accordingly and there is no blind spot. My wife and I love the running boards, they make it much easier and smoother to slide right in and out of our 4 door with out getting dirty. Our OBX has a console grab handle that is an absolutely perfect appendage for off roading without restricting leg room in our 4 door, ..tickled to death we have one. Sitting still at a red light, our 4 door OBX is begged for autographs and pics EVERY day. Ours doesn't blend in and is not boring. I can't say the same for an every day average basesquat. I'll take that eye catching head turning silver OBX 4 door loaner anyday.

OrangecrushBronco

I don't have a SAS but those wheels and tires are hands down some of the absolute best factory stock options ever offered on a vehicle. I'm convinced you don't know what any of those cars are that you listed, but Pintos have, oddly, become collectible and are better then station wagons, which a reasonable person can make a corilation to. Neither version is perfect a 2 door looks great and a 4 door has enough storage.

Sir Fishin

I was replying to RNC
A.I don't own a SAS either and wouldn't
2.In your eye, that tire combo might be the "best factory stock option EVER"..I've been around long enough to know it is ABSOLUTELY not.
C. Convinced I don't know ?..you don't know me and damned sure don't know what I know/seen or what I've have owned and or worked on.
4. Pinto had a version of a station wagon ..and that isn't a collectable either except too the oddly.
E. It's Correlation
D.I agree neither version is perfect.

Jakob1972

I have seen a few nosquatch OBXs with a lift and 33” or 35” wrapped around those wheels they look pretty sweet. I don’t mind the silver, In fact we had a silver sas OBX at BORT.

Sir Fishin

Consensus is..Yawn.. A 2 door makes me think Pinto, Chevette, Prius. Sas wheels and tires are as geriatric..I mean generic and boring as one can get. Deflate your ego and the size of the front doors and window on a 4 door are adequate. Adjust the mirrors and your views accordingly and there is no blind spot. My wife and I love the running boards, they make it much easier and smoother to slide right in and out of our 4 door with out getting dirty. Our OBX has a console grab handle that is an absolutely perfect appendage for off roading without restricting leg room in our 4 door, ..tickled to death we have one. Sitting still at a red light, our 4 door OBX is begged for autographs and pics EVERY day. Ours doesn't blend in and is not boring. I can't say the same for an every day average basesquat. I'll take that eye catching head turning silver OBX 4 door loaner anyday.

Rydfree

I think I spotted your 4 door yesterday and you're right , it is adequate. Didn't see any groupies around waiting for autographs though.

RNC

I’m a bit disappointed, but not surprised that some are seeming to take offense at my opinions. I’m not insulting your ride or life choices, even if you chose a Bronco similar to my loaner.
I’m simply describing my impressions now that I have had the opportunity to drive and use a 2 door set up for off-roading, and a 4 door set up for luxury and a more mild type of driving.
Back in July of 21, I reserved my spot in line to order a new Bronco. Over the months that followed, I planned out my build with considerations of my off-roading experience, the types of vehicles that I had owned in the past, my style preferences, my current and planned lifestyle and my needs for a daily driver. A 4 door was never a serious consideration, and my experience with this OBX confirms that I made the right choice, for me.
Do what works for you. Take a breath, read and understand what I’m actually saying. Enjoy your choices. I’m happy with mine.

Rydfree

I think I spotted your 4 door yesterday and you're right , it is adequate. Didn't see any groupies around waiting for autographs though.