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- Jim
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- #76
What I would really like is all the Bronco discussions to go to the Bronco forums.
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I’m sure it does, but when you pay FCA 4 figures for a nav, something this side of the worst maps in history seems appropriate without needing an app.Gaia GPS works perfectly as an app. I run a apple mini ipad with the app during my trail runs.
If that’s true, what a shame. Any source re the subscription maps service? Jeep’s 8.4 UConnect is solidly responsive, but the nav maps are complete trash. I suspect they figured most folks would run gmaps or some competitor via android auto or CarPlay and didn’t bother to develop any true off-road innovations with the nav. My guess is they play catch up with UConnect 5 and leave everyone else without a decent update.
The doors off on the go is going to be useless. Plus it's only available on the 4 door because the 2 door doesn't have room. Plus how many people dont have any gear or bags of some kind in the Cargo area....Usable infotainment system, Frameless doors and the ability to take your doors with you when they're off and i do like the mirrors mounted to the body
Honestly if some aftermarket would come up with a way to relocate Jeeps mirrors to a replacement Clset of Cowl covers we could have body mounted mirrors...but likely lose the folding windshield ability...which most people dont use. But it's been a Jeep staple from the beginning.very nice
Lol, that wouldn´t be my Ford dealer. They can´t fix a door chime. Our Jeep dealer is MUCH better.Bronco feature I'd like...a Jeep dealership service department to be competent and timely.
You might have the worst mechanical luck with Jeeps I have ever heard of. Damn.In my family we have owned many Thunderbirds, Probes, Mustangs, Rangers, Explorers, and F150/250's. The trucks were worked hard.
We had only a couple unscheduled maintenance items come up but Ford resolved them on the the FIRST and only visit - we never had to go back due to something claimed to be fixed wasn't - except one instance we had to come back due to parts not being available, but it was a minor issue (trim piece broke). We never had a major engine, drivetrain, or electronics issue except the Supercoupe crank issue above, and that was preventative in nature.
In contrast I've owned 2 Jeeps. A JK and a JL.
The JK had the V6 replaced twice for tappet/roller issues. Both times took multiple visits to the dealership to get it running properly. The transmission failed 3 times in warranty. The steering pump failed twice. The axles were replaced once for unexplained clunks in the front, and 4 times in the rear during warranty and still clunked after that but I gave up. The radio and electrical controls never did work right ever and I gave up going back in as it often led to new issues.
My JL has had a FAD basically explode leaving me on a trail. The u-connect reboots a couple times a day randomly. Car Play will work perfectly for a month and then for days/weeks not work at all. Radio and harness both replaced and no luck.
The only reason I stuck with FCA was the Jeep's a lot of fun off road. With Ford having something that can compete with the fun level off road but also with reliability and a company that doesn't treat me like shit it is game over for our household on FCA as soon as possible.