New Members from Emory Texas

TX24Braptor

Mar 27, 2025

Hey all!

Our Bronco story.
My wife and I were driving home after dinner on Valentines evening. She said "let's pull into the Ford Dealership on our way home, I want to see what color that Bronco is". It was night but it was parked under a light and it was a Shelter Green and a Raptor. We loved the color and everything else about it until we saw the window sticker price. We both just agreed it was BEAUTIFUL, kinda laughed and said nice to dream.... As we are driving the rest of the way home she goes to the dealership website and then sees it's a 2024 and they have a HUGE discount on it. We had a 2021 Limited Explorer with 40,000 miles on the clock, she suggests "maybe we can take the Explorer in tomorrow see what they would give us in trade and willing to walk if they don't.". The next day we take it for a test drive, she falls in love, they totally gave us a fair price for the Explorer, we drove the Bronco home that day.

A couple funny things to mention, my wife is very practical, she doesn't do ANYTHING spontaneous, I'm the car guy in the family, she could not give two $#!ts less what she drives as long as it's comfortable...

Now we take the Bronco to the grocery store, park it way out there, as we're walking in, she stops, turns around and looks at it again... LOL

We're signed up for the Bronco Off Rodeo in Vegas in May and we are both STUPID EXCITED!!

Mark and Gabe in NE Texas
2024 Bronco Raptor Shelter Green

Jakob1972, PSUTE

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Mon at 2:23 pm

Follow up. We just got back from Bronco Off-Roadeo in Vegas.

You have to take advantage of this opportunity! AMAZING!

Mark and Gabe in NE Texas
2024 Bronco Raptor Shelter Green

TK1215, Jakob1972

Mon at 2:32 pm

I'm sorry your post slipped under the radar -- that's a great starting story to ownership! She has excellent taste; your Bronco is awesome. Did you both drive at Off-Roadeo? The Raptor experience is the only one I haven't gotten to do yet; what was your favorite part?

Are you part of any of the Bronco clubs yet? There are plenty of great people to meet up with (whether you are off-roading yours or not), and I can think of at least one Raptor owner in Texas who uses his to the fullest, if you're ready to get all you can out of yours!

~~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

Mon at 3:11 pm

TX24Braptor
Hey all!

Our Bronco story.
My wife and I were driving home after dinner on Valentines evening. She said "let's pull into the Ford Dealership on our way home, I want to see what color that Bronco is". It was night but it was parked under a light and it was a Shelter Green and a Raptor. We loved the color and everything else about it until we saw the window sticker price. We both just agreed it was BEAUTIFUL, kinda laughed and said nice to dream.... As we are driving the rest of the way home she goes to the dealership website and then sees it's a 2024 and they have a HUGE discount on it. We had a 2021 Limited Explorer with 40,000 miles on the clock, she suggests "maybe we can take the Explorer in tomorrow see what they would give us in trade and willing to walk if they don't.". The next day we take it for a test drive, she falls in love, they totally gave us a fair price for the Explorer, we drove the Bronco home that day.

A couple funny things to mention, my wife is very practical, she doesn't do ANYTHING spontaneous, I'm the car guy in the family, she could not give two $#!ts less what she drives as long as it's comfortable...

Now we take the Bronco to the grocery store, park it way out there, as we're walking in, she stops, turns around and looks at it again... LOL

We're signed up for the Bronco Off Rodeo in Vegas in May and we are both STUPID EXCITED!!

Great story! You are a lucky man. Congrats on the Raptor and I agree with the both of you, Shelter Green is an awesome color.

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.

Jakob1972

Mon at 3:23 pm

Welcome to the tribe! This is a good place to learn about your ride from others who also LOVE Broncos and get stupid excited about mods and trail rides, and everything!

Explore the BN site, there’s ALOT here and much to learn!

Again, Welcome!

Riding OB1, 23 4- door Outer Banks, SAS, MOD, MIC, Lux, Ordered 10/20/22, delivered 1/13/23

Jakob1972

Mon at 8:53 pm

Howdy neighbor, Sorry we all missed the original post a few of us were in Moab about that time. Beautiful rig you have there. I feel if you don't look back at your car when you park it, it aint worth driving. Glad you took advantage of the Off Roadeo it is worth the price of admission. Hope to see you on the trails.

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

Deano Bronc

Mon at 8:57 pm

My wife FULL SEND!!!

Mark and Gabe in NE Texas
2024 Bronco Raptor Shelter Green

Jakob1972, Deano Bronc

Mon at 8:59 pm

The whole event was AMAZING!!!! Can't say enough about how perfect everything was! The instructors were AWESOME and knowledgeable with great instructions!

Mark and Gabe in NE Texas
2024 Bronco Raptor Shelter Green

Jakob1972, Deano Bronc

Mon at 9:07 pm

R7 was our guy and we would think seriously about purchasing him when they sell them

Mark and Gabe in NE Texas
2024 Bronco Raptor Shelter Green

Jakob1972, Deano Bronc

Mon at 9:48 pm

Laura
I'm sorry your post slipped under the radar -- that's a great starting story to ownership! She has excellent taste; your Bronco is awesome. Did you both drive at Off-Roadeo? The Raptor experience is the only one I haven't gotten to do yet; what was your favorite part?

Are you part of any of the Bronco clubs yet? There are plenty of great people to meet up with (whether you are off-roading yours or not), and I can think of at least one Raptor owner in Texas who uses his to the fullest, if you're ready to get all you can out of yours!

No worries Laura, I remained undeterred from the sound of the loud cricket noise. LOL

We are not in any Bronco clubs yet. I am a Mustang guy and I'm on the GT500 forum. I have been dragging my wife to Mustang and Shelby shows for the past 3 years. The tables have now turned. I showed her some huge Bronco meets (via youtube) and she said "Oh yeah, we're doing that!".

After I get rid of some projects I'm going to probably start looking for a Gen 1 Bronco (1966-1977) for me.

Mark and Gabe in NE Texas
2024 Bronco Raptor Shelter Green

TK1215, Jakob1972

Tue at 3:27 pm

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TX24Braptor
No worries Laura, I remained undeterred from the sound of the loud cricket noise. LOL

We are not in any Bronco clubs yet. I am a Mustang guy and I'm on the GT500 forum. I have been dragging my wife to Mustang and Shelby shows for the past 3 years. The tables have now turned. I showed her some huge Bronco meets (via youtube) and she said "Oh yeah, we're doing that!".

After I get rid of some projects I'm going to probably start looking for a Gen 1 Bronco (1966-1977) for me.

June 14th there is a Bronco Beach run on Mustang Island/Port Aransas in case you are interested.

TX24Braptor, Deano Bronc

Tue at 3:55 pm

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TX24Braptor
No worries Laura, I remained undeterred from the sound of the loud cricket noise. LOL

We are not in any Bronco clubs yet. I am a Mustang guy and I'm on the GT500 forum. I have been dragging my wife to Mustang and Shelby shows for the past 3 years. The tables have now turned. I showed her some huge Bronco meets (via youtube) and she said "Oh yeah, we're doing that!".

After I get rid of some projects I'm going to probably start looking for a Gen 1 Bronco (1966-1977) for me.

Congratulations and you have an awesome rig there! There are several of us here who are Mustang and Bronco fans! I just recently sold my last Mustang. First time in 17 years not having a Mustang. But I am replacing it with another pony! 👍🏼

Jakob1972, Deano Bronc

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