Bronco ---> F-150

[Huntski54]

I traded in my 2.3L ’23 4 Door Bronco for a brand new ’24 STX F150, and I can honestly say this is the nicest car I have ever owned. It genuinely feels like I’ve upgraded to a Rolls Royce. It glides down the highway, hardly any road noise, AND gets better MPG and higher towing rating while doing so. There are only a few minor things that I wish this truck had to match my Bronco (push to start, proximity unlock with the button on the handle, exterior keypad, leather steering wheel) but these minor “nice-to-haves” drastically outweigh the cons of the Bronco. I know I could have gotten all the bells and whistles on a higher trim level but I’m practical, have a budget, and realize just because you can afford something, doesn’t mean you necessarily should.

I loved my Bronco, but they beat you up while driving, especially if you do a lot of highway driving like I was. It’s hard to fit 4 people in there comfortably, car seats are a squeeze, the windows are floppy and jiggle every time you open/close the door, cargo space is abysmal and highway driving is a beating. Don’t get me wrong, I think Broncos are some of the coolest cars on the road today, but it’s hard to beat the comfort and practicality of a truck. Not sure why it took me so long to get into one, but I’m glad I did.

Wonder if anyone else had the same or similar experience?

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[fordtruckman2003]

Looks good. STX has been given a lot of upgrades so it isn't much different than XLT now without the chrome.

 

[Huntski54]

Looks good. STX has been given a lot of upgrades so it isn't much different than XLT now without the chrome.

Ya i'm not a fan of the chrome on the new XLTs, especially with the blacked out grille and headlights. If i was in the market for an XLT I'd have to get that appearance package that removes all the chrome.

 

[Natetroknot]

No color looks better than black when it's new and clean! I could never keep it looking nice but it's my favorite.

I have considered trading in my F150 for a Bronco because they're so cool. I was too disappointed in my depreciation to investigate any further, so I'm keeping it. A nice Bronco is probably the coolest looking vehicle on the road, I appreciate your comments on actually owning one!

Cheers and congrats on the new truck!

 

[Huntski54]

No color looks better than black when it's new and clean! I could never keep it looking nice but it's my favorite.

I have considered trading in my F150 for a Bronco because they're so cool. I was too disappointed in my depreciation to investigate any further, so I'm keeping it. A nice Bronco is probably the coolest looking vehicle on the road, I appreciate your comments on actually owning one!

Cheers and congrats on the new truck!

Thanks for the response. I believe a 2 Door Bronco would be the best third/weekend car to have. My plan is to pick a used one up a few years down the road as depreciation is killing prices. I think there were a lot of people like me getting rid of them for something much more practical. It honestly, blows my mind that people pay upwards of $65k for Broncos when that would just about put you in a new Lariat. But to each their own I suppose!

 

[Calson]

My last black car was my last black car. Unless it is kept in a garage it looks very dirty after a couple of days. My first choice is a tan color where I can go a month or more without washing it.

 

[Graygoose2021]

Very nice, love the looks of the new STX.

Question. 2.7 or 5.0?

decent deal, I see em for about $45k to $46k?

 

[Graygoose2021]

also, simple inexpensive mod if you want, Trim Illusions makes a pop on door handle cover, comes in gloss black. I had mine painted silver to match. Just FYI

 

[Huntski54]

My last black car was my last black car. Unless it is kept in a garage it looks very dirty after a couple of days. My first choice is a tan color where I can go a month or more without washing it.

I had the dark green so i thought i would give black a try. I like to detail cars in my spare time so i figured this would keep me busy ?

 

[Huntski54]

also, simple inexpensive mod if you want, Trim Illusions makes a pop on door handle cover, comes in gloss black. I had mine painted silver to match. Just FYI

Im afraid i would scratch the mess out of my black handles if i did that, but i would like to have my mirrors painted.... Getting some black 20' takeoff wheels soon too. Had that in mind when i got the black

 

[Larrymoe]

My last black car was my last black car. Unless it is kept in a garage it looks very dirty after a couple of days. My first choice is a tan color where I can go a month or more without washing it.

I was stuck between black and Atlas for my RCSB and I just remember my wife's black Cavalier from when we got married. Looked great clean, but I don't know how many times I heard her cuss that black paint.

A clean black vehicle is stunning, but that lasts about 10 seconds until they're dirty again.

Besides, I wanted something different. 80% of all cars sold in the past decade are some shade of black, grey or white.

 

[Graygoose2021]

A clean black vehicle is stunning, but that lasts about 10 seconds until they're dirty again.

agreed, wife has a 2022 Black Highlander, I had it professionally ceramic coasted, super easy to keep clean now. Or, easier...for that 10 minutes LOL

 

[Graygoose2021]

Im afraid i would scratch the mess out of my black handles if i did that, but i would like to have my mirrors painted.... Getting some black 20' takeoff wheels soon too. Had that in mind when i got the black

I haven't scratched mine, been well over a year and no scratches , granted not black. They do make mirror caps as well

 

[Graygoose2021]

Get a decent deal on it? 5.0 or 2.7?

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I traded in my 2.3L ’23 4 Door Bronco for a brand new ’24 STX F150, and I can honestly say this is the nicest car I have ever owned. It genuinely feels like I’ve upgraded to a Rolls Royce. It glides down the highway, hardly any road noise, AND gets better MPG and higher towing rating while doing so. There are only a few minor things that I wish this truck had to match my Bronco (push to start, proximity unlock with the button on the handle, exterior keypad, leather steering wheel) but these minor “nice-to-haves” drastically outweigh the cons of the Bronco. I know I could have gotten all the bells and whistles on a higher trim level but I’m practical, have a budget, and realize just because you can afford something, doesn’t mean you necessarily should.

I loved my Bronco, but they beat you up while driving, especially if you do a lot of highway driving like I was. It’s hard to fit 4 people in there comfortably, car seats are a squeeze, the windows are floppy and jiggle every time you open/close the door, cargo space is abysmal and highway driving is a beating. Don’t get me wrong, I think Broncos are some of the coolest cars on the road today, but it’s hard to beat the comfort and practicality of a truck. No sure why it took me so long to get into one, but I’m glad I did.

Wonder if anyone else had the same or similar experience?

Thank you for sharing your experience with us Hunter, we're glad to see you've found the right fit for you.

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