I test drove the 2.3L 4 cylinder Bronco on Sunday

[XJFanatic]

What crate is that and what size? I will be in the market once my RSI finally ships. FWIW it’s for a 74lb lab.

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[cuellar13]

lol, I’m sorry you’re salty about having an ugly ride. ??

Go troll elsewhere. No one gives a shit about your opinion.

 

[JET_83]

Go troll elsewhere. No one gives a shit about your opinion.

lol, stay salty!

 

[Slyboots2313]

Haven't driven the 2.3 but I drove the 2.7 and it is amazing. You can really feel the power difference between it and the 3.6 and the 10spd does it justice. On 35's with the 4.7 gears was spot on. You could easily run 37's with a issue. The one we built was with the 2.7.

It’s running 4.7 gears?! Sheesh. That probably helps w the feel more than the engine itself. Not sure if people in this thread are testing different gear ratios because that would definitely affect their experience.

 

[Akgladiator]

I’ve been wanting to drive a Bronco since they were released but dealerships around here kept their mannequin on the showroom floor to keep miles down. Ford dealership near my work baited me and told me I could drive their 2.7L Wildtrak only to tell me they only demo the 2.3L Bronco they have. Well I went ahead and did so and all I can say is I couldn’t wait to get back into my Gladiator. The 2.3L 4 cylinder is a freaking “TURD” and that says a lot coming from the brick of a Gladiator I drive currently. And this was with stock tires. I can’t imagine how bad it is with the Sasquatch package. I can’t believe the Ford fanboys say the 2.3
L is powerful enough.
Now this was with a Big Bend package. Is the bearing different on a Badlands or Wildtrak w/ Sasquatch? I know this is just my perception and others may disagree. I still want to drive a 2.7L Bronco.

You got a lemon there... no way 2.3 turbo feels weak...

 

[BlueScapegoat]

 

[saintpauljeff]

I drove the 2.3 when I test drove a Ranger XLT back to back to back with the Gladiator and Colorado. It was just meh to me. Felt a little odd, I didn't like the noise in the cabin that was for sure. I was hoping for a better experience than it was, which is why I didn't end up buying one.

 

[Jeeperjamie]

It’s running 4.7 gears?! Sheesh. That probably helps w the feel more than the engine itself. Not sure if people in this thread are testing different gear ratios because that would definitely affect their experience.

Yes the 2.7 with the upgraded 35's with beadlocks gets 4.7 gears. With the 10spd I'd bet you can run 37's no problem without a regear. It feels like it's got more pep than the JT on stock tires. Once again I'm not knocking the JT because I'm not driving it around with the intentions of going fast. It's plenty enough for me and I wouldn't sell mine for a Bronco but it will make a nice second option

 

[dcmdon]

What crate is that and what size? I will be in the market once my RSI finally ships. FWIW it’s for a 74lb lab.

Its a Ruffland intermediate size. Its the least expensive high quality kennel. You can spend $700 on a Gunner. These are about $300, though Scheels was selling this for $190 last month.

Its very sturdy without being too heavy.

 

[Gren71]

lol, stay salty!

Go troll elsewhere. No one gives a shit about your opinion.

 

[XJFanatic]

Its a Ruffland intermediate size. Its the least expensive high quality kennel. You can spend $700 on a Gunner. These are about $300, though Scheels was selling this for $190 last month.

Its very sturdy without being too heavy.

Great thanks! I was looking for an affordable option after dropping 4K on the RSI.

 

[PDiddy]

My wife has the 2.7 badlands with Sasquatch package. It feels and sounds awesome.

The other day, my wife and I were both driving home for errands and ended up side by side at a light. So of course I revved my engine to let her know the race was on. When the light turned green, I beat her off the line with a good tire squealing. But alas, she zoomed past me pretty quickly. I pulled into our garage with my head hung low in shame. She had an evil grin on her face. I still like my Gladiator more.

 

[Challenger85]

I’ve been wanting to drive a Bronco since they were released but dealerships around here kept their mannequin on the showroom floor to keep miles down. Ford dealership near my work baited me and told me I could drive their 2.7L Wildtrak only to tell me they only demo the 2.3L Bronco they have. Well I went ahead and did so and all I can say is I couldn’t wait to get back into my Gladiator. The 2.3L 4 cylinder is a freaking “TURD” and that says a lot coming from the brick of a Gladiator I drive currently. And this was with stock tires. I can’t imagine how bad it is with the Sasquatch package. I can’t believe the Ford fanboys say the 2.3
L is powerful enough.
Now this was with a Big Bend package. Is the bearing different on a Badlands or Wildtrak w/ Sasquatch? I know this is just my perception and others may disagree. I still want to drive a 2.7L Bronco.

Could not disagree more about the 2.3L. Also the Sasquatch gets different gears for the 35’s. I loved driving it. I’m shocked you’re all just now driving them, I drove one for the first time like 9+ months ago. They drive great.

 

[Challenger85]

I actually like the looks of that larger one. Very cool, curious to see one in person now.

Yeah the bronco sport is lame AF lol. The Bronco Sasquatch badlands is where it’s at.

 

[FLGladiator]

Yeah the bronco sport is lame AF lol. The Bronco Sasquatch badlands is where it’s at.

What's weird is that they named it the same thing. You don't completely change the body and call it the same name. That little sport should not even be in the Bronco category. Also for me the dealer breaker on even the larger one is that 2.3L, I don't like turbo's at all.

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