Nice order - won't it be like 1+ years out? (I thought they were fairly behind is why I ask)I ordered a Bronco yesterday. I have been waiting to order a 22 Earl JTRD and have finally given up. If that option becomes available before the Bronco arrives then I will forgo the Bronco and order.
For those that may be interestedfeel free to read on. After finally driving the Bronco, I was shocked to find the ride isn’t significant better than a Mojave or Rubicon. Fortunately, there is no wandering and the steering is responsive. However, the overall ride quality is somewhere between a lifted Mojave and Rubicon in how it feels a little floaty with lots of suspension travel. The JT has less blind spots and much better over the hood/fender views as well as better brake feel (Bronco has mushy brakes at the top). The Bronco with the 2.7, while not fast, is very responsive when getting on the freeway and easily maintains highway speeds up to 75 (important here in Texas to avoid getting run over). The 4 cylinder feels no better than the Pentastar. The JT always feels like it’s working a bit at speeds over 75 and I really begin to feel wind resistance. The wind and passing 18 wheelers didn’t budge the Bronco.
The wind noise in the soft tops is comparable and the Bronco hard top was slightly quieter than a JT hardtop with sound deadening material. Although the Bronco tops are crap right now (including early version 2.0 tops), I’m still going to roll the dice and hope it gets sorted out.
I order with the X-plan and will end up around 46k for a Black Diamond with steel bumpers, rear locker, marine grade vinyl seats, safety packages, LEDs, tow package, hardtop, roof rack, mid option package, 2.7/auto, aux switches, and 32”s. A comparable JTRD ordered from Gupton was pushing about 52k with the full discount.
Yeah I'm in a hold pattern. We're buying a new house in the next 9 month or less.
Nope. I’m upset at the lack of a JT Tuscadero eTorque XR rumor
I ordered a Bronco yesterday. I have been waiting to order a 22 Earl JTRD and have finally given up. If that option becomes available before the Bronco arrives then I will forgo the Bronco and order.
For those that may be interestedfeel free to read on. After finally driving the Bronco, I was shocked to find the ride isn’t significant better than a Mojave or Rubicon. Fortunately, there is no wandering and the steering is responsive. However, the overall ride quality is somewhere between a lifted Mojave and Rubicon in how it feels a little floaty with lots of suspension travel. The JT has less blind spots and much better over the hood/fender views as well as better brake feel (Bronco has mushy brakes at the top). The Bronco with the 2.7, while not fast, is very responsive when getting on the freeway and easily maintains highway speeds up to 75 (important here in Texas to avoid getting run over). The 4 cylinder feels no better than the Pentastar. The JT always feels like it’s working a bit at speeds over 75 and I really begin to feel wind resistance. The wind and passing 18 wheelers didn’t budge the Bronco.
The wind noise in the soft tops is comparable and the Bronco hard top was slightly quieter than a JT hardtop with sound deadening material. Although the Bronco tops are crap right now (including early version 2.0 tops), I’m still going to roll the dice and hope it gets sorted out.
I order with the X-plan and will end up around 46k for a Black Diamond with steel bumpers, rear locker, marine grade vinyl seats, safety packages, LEDs, tow package, hardtop, roof rack, mid option package, 2.7/auto, aux switches, and 32”s. A comparable JTRD ordered from Gupton was pushing about 52k with the full discount.
Right decision for me. It's amazing the amount of people who are ignoring the obvious quality issues and are paying way over MSRP just to have one now. Yeah some people haven't paid over and have not had a single issue. But for the low numbers that have actually made it into the hands of owners, there should be way less reports of quality issues. It's not like Ford hasn't had the time to make sure everything was right.
