The Base Bronco Thread

Took five years and a couple of false starts but I finally got my Base Bronco on Friday! Probably going to rock the steelies for a while but I'm planning on getting larger tires. Definitely worth the wait!

What the base model was in 2022 and now are 2 different things. First its 10k more and second you can't get the big engine or SAS, but I'm still glad they brought it back.
The Basesquatch is/was the best model and bang for the buck ever, Ford realized it I think, so they killed it.

Went on my first proper adventure with my Bronco up to the Blue Ridge Parkway to beat the heat. Watched storms roll on the horizon and the sky caught fire during sunset.

Woah, awesome picture.

Got my first Bronco a week ago tomorrow. Just a pre-owned base with manual trans, 18k miles, and some nice BFG's.

Nminus1

What the base model was in 2022 and now are 2 different things. First its 10k more and second you can't get the big engine or SAS, but I'm still glad they brought it back.
The Basesquatch is/was the best model and bang for the buck ever, Ford realized it I think, so they killed it.

Correct regarding the 2.7L, but SAS is still an available option. Bumps it to $50K, so one might as well just get a Badlands for $1,110 more.

You can get a Badlands 2 door SAS with 2.7 for only $51k? I'll try and build one and see.....

Ok I was able to build a Badlands SAS WITHOUT the 2.7 (not available?) for 57k. I added nothing except SAS and auto transmission. Spending nearly $60k and only getting the 4 cylinder seems so wrong to me...

https://shop.ford.com/configure/bro....765.2DR.77C.44T.]?intcmp=vhp-modwalk-cta-fbc

This is the build for a Base same engine and auto trans for 7k less. Same stereo but no Badland goodies. If you dont care about goodies you cans save 7k...

https://shop.ford.com/configure/bro....765.2DR.77A.44T.]?intcmp=vhp-modwalk-cta-fbc

Nminus1

Ok I was able to build a Badlands SAS WITHOUT the 2.7 (not available?) for 57k. I added nothing except SAS and auto transmission. Spending nearly $60k and only getting the 4 cylinder seems so wrong to me...

https://shop.ford.com/configure/bro....765.2DR.77C.44T.]?intcmp=vhp-modwalk-cta-fbc

If your dealer is worth a grain of salt you should be able to get 8-11% off MSRP which is a fair deal and the dealer is still profitable. I also used Chat GPT to help me compare my dealers discounts on the past 6 months so I had a fair understanding of what the ideal price range was to find middle ground. I ended up getting a 2025 Marsh Gray Badlands, Sasquatch w/the black appearance package, lux, tow and modular bumper for 62,500 before taxes. Granted I also had a student discount which was another $750 Off. Use the AI tools to help build your case for negotiating your price. If your local dealer is a cheat go to one further away and find one thats honest and cares about the customer.

The cheapest 2.7 SAS model I could find is the Outer Banks, which is a 4 door. It comes in at 60k with minimum build.

https://shop.ford.com/configure/bro....765.4DR.99P.77P.]?intcmp=vhp-modwalk-cta-fbc

JMO but especially if you are spinning 35" tires the 2.7 is the way to go. I love the 10 speed auto (wanted a manual initially..) but after four wheeling with the auto I would not trade it. 3 years now not a leak, drip, drop, nothing wrong in 60k miles. (But the truck is haunted and clicks and clacks and turns its lights on and off intermittently while parked, hence me naming her Christine) Now its normal my wife comes in the house from the garage and tells me "Christines lights are on again 😕 and I go down and turn them off...

But it hasn't been to a dealer yet since new so I'm sure they can change that 😂 . Avoiding the stealership like the plague. If this continues I won't get to use my extended warranty either.
Drago you are right, there are deals to be had, I got one at MSRP 3 years ago. But for comparing apples to apples I'm just using the MSRP for comparison. When I tell people I only paid $41k for Christine their jaw normally drops...