85_Ranger4x4
Well-known member
I assume they would be reluctant to rename/replace the awkward minivan replacement that the Explorer has devolved into.
Mountaineer nameplate has history, sounds the part and isn't in use.
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I assume they would be reluctant to rename/replace the awkward minivan replacement that the Explorer has devolved into.
Mountaineer nameplate has history, sounds the part and isn't in use.
Todd n Natalie
OverCamper
But it would ruin the SUV names starting with E thing they have going.... Hmm. Maybe they could just call it 'Everest' here too?
phsycle
Adventurer
I saw a couple of these Bronco Sports over the weekend. Other than the distinctive front end, it could pass for an Escape.
85_Ranger4x4
Well-known member
Bronco starts a B? Or is there a silent E everybody forgets about?
Todd n Natalie
OverCamper
Yep. Really I think the Bronco Sport is the modern day version of the Gen 1 Escape. Boxy little SUV....
Todd n Natalie
OverCamper
Ummm... Yesss.......... Maybe that'll be the electric Bronco? E-Bronco?
Hopeless Diamond
Explorer
Don't hold your breath for August. The painted hardtop does for sure push it back to the "late availability" section, but the sas and 2.7l may also push it back too, Lux package may also. When did you make your reservation? That's also part of the equation, and of course trying to sort out the dealer allocations. The monkeys at Ford are going to be pretty busy for a while pushing the beads around on their abacuses getting a build schedule figured out. Won't know till May when they're supposed to start notifying people. I reserved on 7/20 and do think I'll get a MY21 (similar to yours, just with a MIC top and High package) , but if there's commodity problems it could get pushed back to MY22 and then not get it till next year sometime.
Check out Bronco6G and you can revel in all the obsessing by true zealots.
85_Ranger4x4
Well-known member
6g, when they are not complaining about nonsense they are doing this predicting when everybody is going to get their vehicle:
I can only take that place in small doses...
I can only take that place in small doses...
Hopeless Diamond
Explorer
You think they're that rational? It is entertaining at times though 
So many people there that are obsessing about minutiae and off-road capabilities that have never been farther off pavement than parking on a lawn.
So many people there that are obsessing about minutiae and off-road capabilities that have never been farther off pavement than parking on a lawn.
Todd n Natalie
OverCamper
Not only that but, I think some of these CUV's are a lot more capable that people realize...or even require....You think they're that rational? It is entertaining at times though
So many people there that are obsessing about minutiae and off-road capabilities that have never been farther off pavement than parking on a lawn.
This was a great article. I was amazed what that Rav did.
2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon vs. 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
We head into thick mud that'll pull the boots off your feet, steep climbs, and sharp break-overs to see just how far your family crossover can go off-road.
www.caranddriver.com
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85_Ranger4x4
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Not only that but, I think some of these CUV's are a lot more capable that people realize...or even require....
This was a great article. I was amazed what that Rav did.
View attachment 6502692020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon vs. 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
We head into thick mud that'll pull the boots off your feet, steep climbs, and sharp break-overs to see just how far your family crossover can go off-road.
Its amazing what you can do when you don't care about your vehicle... like that crown vic that ran Moab a couple years ago.
I am tired of dragging crossovers out of the snow, I am tired of cramming myself into crossovers and I am tired of working on sideways DOHC V6 engines that are bigger than my SBF.
So 2.3 Bronco it is
Todd n Natalie
OverCamper
That should be fun! 2 or 4 door?Its amazing what you can do when you don't care about your vehicle... like that crown vic that ran Moab a couple years ago.
I am tired of dragging crossovers out of the snow, I am tired of cramming myself into crossovers and I am tired of working on sideways DOHC V6 engines that are bigger than my SBF.
So 2.3 Bronco it is
Bronco is def nice! But, as a 2nd vehicle Sport should do everything we need it to for 10K less or more. (assuming dealers don't put mark ups on Broncos....which they probably will)
85_Ranger4x4
Well-known member
4dr Black Diamond.
The Sport is a sharp looking rig. Our current Edge is borderline too small for me, I have sat in an Escape and it is almost to the point where if I took out the front seat and sat in the back I would be ok. I figured the Sport would be similar.
If you played the reservation game on the Bronco (ordering just closed last Friday) most dealers are just doing MSRP on the order. Some are doing a little under, without looking too hard I haven't seen any charging over MSRP. Anything that hits the lot will see a ton of markup though.
Kinda sounding like we will be getting a '22, we had a late reservation (November) but on the flipside it is a kind of basic build so that will help.
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watrboy
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4dr Black Diamond.
The Sport is a sharp looking rig. Our current Edge is borderline too small for me, I have sat in an Escape and it is almost to the point where if I took out the front seat and sat in the back I would be ok. I figured the Sport would be similar.
If you played the reservation game on the Bronco (ordering just closed last Friday) most dealers are just doing MSRP on the order. Some are doing a little under, without looking too hard I haven't seen any charging over MSRP. Anything that hits the lot will see a ton of markup though.
Kinda sounding like we will be getting a '22, we had a late reservation (November) but on the flipside it is a kind of basic build so that will help.
My dealer told me that Ford is pushing MSRP for reservation orders. I had a July reservation and ordered end of January. Basic build more important than reservation date, IMO.