Goodbye, Passat. Hello, Bronco.

"BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo" (bluemazda2) 07/13/2020 at 23:13 • Filed to: Unnecessary Car Buying with BM2, Eat your heart out jkm7680, Not a Spertkrass

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I just placed a reservation and intend on going through with it for a Big Bend 2-door 2.7 EcoBoost in Cyber Orange. This’ll be a long 9-12 month wait

I’d been talking with jkm about it and the full details sealed the deal.

Now we wait.

jminer > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:17

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It is tempting as hell, I’ve had a seriously lousy experience with long term reliability and the last 3 fords I’ve owned and I don’t think I’ll buy another anytime soon. This is the same reason I haven’t bought a Jeep too...

I am envious though - when it finally shows up you’ll have to make sure to send in regular dispatches to Opp o!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:17

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But it’s not even blue!

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... or a mazda!

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > jminer 07/13/2020 at 23:19

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We’ve had nothing but good experiences with the blue oval, so I’ll be sure to bring you guys along for every step of the way

CB > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:20

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Automagic or manual.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > CB 07/13/2020 at 23:21

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The former.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/13/2020 at 23:22

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Not with that attitude.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:22

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I have had lots of experiences with the Blue Oval and not one single one that was well pu t together. Reliability used to be bad but they’ve gotten a lot better. I still see brand new F150s with leaky sunroofs and i ll fitting trim.

The Bronco is still seriously tempting. Possibly the only Ford I would currently consider buying. Good on you for going two door! High trims don't get the 7 speed do they?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:22

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Please do. Signed, man who will never own a new car 

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:24

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The horror stories of the transmission issues in a lot of semi-recent Ford products has somewhat tainted them to me at the moment...a fellow teacher at one of the schools I sub at was on her THIRD transmission in their 2014 Escape before they sold it and bought a Dodge Durango (which has been completely trouble-free so far).

Also, when the Base 2-dr Bronco is $40k CAD and the base 2-dr Jeep is $33k CAD...that’s almost a $10k difference. I think the Jeep will still come out on top in sales.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:24

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Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

jminer > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:25

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I was very loyal and had bought Ford vehicles for nearly 20 years, probably 10 of them between the wife and I . Last two were a 2010 Flex with an infotainment system that just could not be fixed (which also controlled the HVAC) a transmission that decided to die at 100k and a taste for new 19" tires every 15k miles and a 2012 Focus with a stick (thank god) but had emissions problems that wouldn’t stop and a cat which failed at 80k (outside the emissions warranty) which was an engine removal to replace that would have cost 1/3 the value of the car to fix.

Now we own a Hybrid RAV4 and a TDI Sportwagen and both have been blissful wonders compared to the F ord vehicles we replaced them with.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 07/13/2020 at 23:26

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Our F150 is at like 98k after 3 years since new and the 6R80 still feels fine.

Like with most cars, you will find bad apples. What a shame. I love the 2013+ Escape.

WilliamsSW > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:28

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You gonna mow down jkm in it?  

facw > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:28

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Time to order some Mazda Navajo badges!

ShrimpHappens, née WJalopy > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:28

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You getting the sasquatch package?

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > WilliamsSW 07/13/2020 at 23:29

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But of course.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:29

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Yeah, I think the transmission issues were mostly their cars and SUVs...their trucks were exempt from that issue, I believe.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > ShrimpHappens, née WJalopy 07/13/2020 at 23:30

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Nah. I’ll never put it to use.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > WilliamsSW 07/13/2020 at 23:30

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#FreeJkm

WilliamsSW > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:31

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9-12 months seems like a long wait for that.

And ChECK YeR sPaM fOlDeR

WilliamsSW > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/13/2020 at 23:31

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Why would I want a free jkm?

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > WilliamsSW 07/13/2020 at 23:34

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Consider it checked.

Also, that doesn’t mean I can’t continue trying in the Passat.

AestheticsInMotion > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:36

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I’ll doordash u a meal of your choice if you swap in Miata exterior door handles

Jb boin > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:43

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That one?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Jb boin 07/13/2020 at 23:45

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Blyat, please don’t post pictures of my future Broncc.

You don’t want a month- long trip to the gulag again.

CRider > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 07/13/2020 at 23:50

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I’m not sure about the Bronco, but the base Wrangler still has crank windows, manual locks and no air conditioning. I’m not sure how the Bronco is equipped but I ‘m sure that when you compare similarly equipped models they won’t be far off. Plus, you can put the Sasquatch package on any Bronco, to get similar kit on the Wrangler you need to get the Rubicon model. 

Jb boin > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/13/2020 at 23:59

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You mean, your Bronto ?

Sorry...

WilliamsSW > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/14/2020 at 00:00

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Whynotboth.jpg

Saracen > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/14/2020 at 00:16

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We’re talking about buying a Bronco now instead of a 4Runner for Hawaii (we’ll be building a home out there and living there part of the year).

4-Door, Badlands, 2.3 liter with the 7-speed manual and the vinyl interior.

ranwhenparked > jminer 07/14/2020 at 00:20

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Speaking of which, the other day, I set my laptop down on the hood of my company Escape to show a new employee something, and we noticed that all the paint was peeling off the drivers side A-pillar, I mean, all of it, down to the metal.  I don’t know how I didn’t see that before. What the hell is it with Fords and shitty paint? My last Town Car, it peeled clean off the hood, on my old Mustang, it blistered and flaked off the hood and trunk lid. They’ve been painting cars for 117 years, they should have that part down by now.

wafflesnfalafel > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/14/2020 at 00:24

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very nice

Saracen > Saracen 07/14/2020 at 00:31

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In Cactus Grey.

BahamaTodd > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/14/2020 at 00:48

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Good luck with those dealer mark-ups...

jminer > ranwhenparked 07/14/2020 at 01:34

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Oof - the fit and finish plus a couple vehicles with terrible reliability have made me swear off new Fords. I might buy an older ford truck but nothing new.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Saracen 07/14/2020 at 10:25

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Nice!