TrailSnail
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- Josh
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My dad ordered this Bronco in April and got it much sooner than many others who have been waiting, but he did have to fly out to St. Louis to pick it up and drive it back to Phoenix. Here's my honest review after spending a full day with it.
First, the good:
The frameless doors are cool, and despite being huge, I do like the design. I don't hit my elbow on the back of the window frame as I do with my Wrangler, and they just have that cool half-door feel. However, rolling the windows down at highway speeds makes the glass wobble and flex to the extent that it's amazing they don't explode and kill you, so I only recommend low-speed window rolling.
It drives like a Ford truck, so if you ever thought bringing the USS Constitution into port sounded like a great driving experience, this has your name written all over it... however, the short wheelbase does take some of the fun out of the "large aquatic vessel" vibes in parking lots.
Off-road visibility? Nah, you don't need that. Feeling like you're driving a tank? Yeah, that's what's important.
I personally love the "Freshly Poured Pint of Blue Moon" paint color, complete with numerous defects from debris under the paint to premature chipping that adds to the bubbly beverage effect. The hood is also on crooked which gives it a modern funky craft beer feel.
The turbo inlet hose blew off on the highway, sending it into limp mode, adding to the excitement of new vehicle ownership.
The impressive 14.5 MPG combined fuel economy is welcome now more than ever, as prices for premium soar to well over $4/gallon in our area.
If you were always a huge fan of mom's Tupperware, you're going to love this interior! The back seat is like being in a luxurious garden tub going down the street, and the absolutely massive touch screen really emphasizes the low resolution of all four cameras that would've been considered substandard in 2015. The massive, commanding appearance means it's going to get allllllll the pinstripes for maximum street cred.
Now for the bad:
The tires have a slight hum.
We don't yet know if the roof is going to leak or not.
It's difficult for anyone over the age of 8 to get in or out of the back seat.
The entire engine compartment looks like a high school auto tech class routed the hoses and wiring.
It attracts a lot of attention from Ford guys and soccer moms alike, which is more irritating than a bad case of jock itch.
Stay tuned for more updates!
First, the good:
The frameless doors are cool, and despite being huge, I do like the design. I don't hit my elbow on the back of the window frame as I do with my Wrangler, and they just have that cool half-door feel. However, rolling the windows down at highway speeds makes the glass wobble and flex to the extent that it's amazing they don't explode and kill you, so I only recommend low-speed window rolling.
It drives like a Ford truck, so if you ever thought bringing the USS Constitution into port sounded like a great driving experience, this has your name written all over it... however, the short wheelbase does take some of the fun out of the "large aquatic vessel" vibes in parking lots.
Off-road visibility? Nah, you don't need that. Feeling like you're driving a tank? Yeah, that's what's important.
I personally love the "Freshly Poured Pint of Blue Moon" paint color, complete with numerous defects from debris under the paint to premature chipping that adds to the bubbly beverage effect. The hood is also on crooked which gives it a modern funky craft beer feel.
The turbo inlet hose blew off on the highway, sending it into limp mode, adding to the excitement of new vehicle ownership.
The impressive 14.5 MPG combined fuel economy is welcome now more than ever, as prices for premium soar to well over $4/gallon in our area.
If you were always a huge fan of mom's Tupperware, you're going to love this interior! The back seat is like being in a luxurious garden tub going down the street, and the absolutely massive touch screen really emphasizes the low resolution of all four cameras that would've been considered substandard in 2015. The massive, commanding appearance means it's going to get allllllll the pinstripes for maximum street cred.
Now for the bad:
The tires have a slight hum.
We don't yet know if the roof is going to leak or not.
It's difficult for anyone over the age of 8 to get in or out of the back seat.
The entire engine compartment looks like a high school auto tech class routed the hoses and wiring.
It attracts a lot of attention from Ford guys and soccer moms alike, which is more irritating than a bad case of jock itch.
Stay tuned for more updates!
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