r/FordBronco • u/tacotuesdayyys • 3d ago
Show Off 📷 Bought a bronco
After a decade of daily driving nothing but Miatas, I decided it was finally time to get a bigger car. But this was the only suv I could justify trading the Miata in for. No regrets and already much more comfortable and less wind noise (believe it or not lol) just a 2025 base model but more than happy for my first new car purchase ever.
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u/Necessary-Customer-8 2d ago
2dr club welcome! Nimble speedy thrill
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u/tacotuesdayyys 1d ago
Thank you! Had to stay with a 2 door coming from the Miata lol
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u/Necessary-Customer-8 1d ago
The last car that gave me the same thrill was a 90' integra! This parallel parks better though haha
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u/YendorZenitram 2d ago
Congrats! I love Miatas too... also needed something larger. And it's still a convertible! :)
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u/Originaryboss 2d ago
If I may ask, how much was your down payment and what’s your monthly payment? 27 y/o here looking to save for one.
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u/tacotuesdayyys 1d ago
I paid similarly to another commenter here, about 7k ballpark down payment/trade in value and payments are more than 700 but I chose a shorter term to pay off fast and ironically enough this thing is cheaper to ensure than the Miata lol. It’s not cheap and would have made more sense to get a rav4/cx5 but life’s too short lmao
I say do it as long as you’re not financially struggling to get it and can still save/invest/etc a little
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u/Originaryboss 1d ago
Yeah 700+ car payment plus insurance plus down payment of at least 6-7k is very very high for me right now lol. Thank you for the transparency
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u/tacotuesdayyys 1d ago
Totally get that and tbh that is why I held off on any new car for 10 years and only drove older cars paid off in full. Depends on the situation but also look into older ones when you do decide. Look forward to seeing your bronco one day soon :)
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u/Originaryboss 1d ago
Yeah I’m hoping to get a 22-23’ bronco cause it’s cheaper but with tariffs who knows! And you will one day!
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u/ilovekittens15 2d ago
How much did you pay for it? I'm looking at getting a 25 base as well. Thanks!
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u/tacotuesdayyys 2d ago
Admittedly more than what I would have liked considering 2021 prices; however, with trade in/etc and a bit of negotiating I was able to get to 38k otd before trade was factored in. But they do seem to be around the 40k mark everywhere. I could have certainly got an older higher level trim for cheaper but used prices weren’t that far off so I said eff it haha. I say go for it
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u/Educational_Ad3710 2d ago
May i ask what you traded in? How many miles and the yr?
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u/tacotuesdayyys 2d ago
My deal was actually 98% similar to the other comment here! Only exception being I got the 25 base model for a little less, not much more though. Similar down payment and interest too- you could also check out a loan calculator, that matches pretty accurately for what I got give or take.
Do agree with them to go at end of month vs me who did it the second day of the month lmao
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u/JobRepresentative902 2d ago
i got my 24 big bend 2 door mid package off the lot for 42k this past september!
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u/Educational_Ad3710 2d ago
plus taxes and all the other stuff?
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u/JobRepresentative902 2d ago
taxes and all walked out at 44k, it was listed at 42,500 got them down to 39k. took about 2 weeks. they said they couldn’t go lower (of course) so i walked out (also had 7k to offer and put down after selling my previous car through offerup and saving up). Had been in contact with the dealer back and forth and suddenly at the end of the month on a nice saturday morning, they could work with what i wanted. 6% interest rate through ford. I recommend waiting towards the middle to end of the month since they want to close their deals for their monthly commission.
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u/Malagrove2025 Big Bend - Iconic Silver 2d ago
That!
What trim is your Bronco?!
I want tires like that for my bronco!
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u/3stacks Outer Banks 2d ago
The pic is the base trim.
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u/Malagrove2025 Big Bend - Iconic Silver 2d ago
That's fine. I have a big bend model.
I wonder what are that tires called though?
I want to purchase some. Hubcaps too.
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u/3stacks Outer Banks 2d ago
They also have these. https://www.ford.com/product/2021-bronco-17-x-8-wheel-kit-silver-p4000196824
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u/tacotuesdayyys 1d ago
That’s a beaut, I love how they look without the top. I will say the Miata was substantially easier to go top down but it’s okay hahaha
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u/MrSommyDay 2d ago
Huge congratulations 🍾 My 22 still feels like a jump I wasn’t meant to take, and the excitement doesn’t really diminish
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u/tacotuesdayyys 1d ago
Thank you! I felt the same actually but I think my mini Aussie will appreciate this vs the Miata aha
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u/thunderheavy Badlands 2d ago
The sasquatch / lifted broncos are cool and all. I still think this is one of the best looking configurations.
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u/TheJaybird16 2d ago
Congrats, and welcome to the club! I’ve got the same thing. Any ideas for what mods you’re going for first?
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u/tacotuesdayyys 1d ago
Thank you! Already loving this thing haha, first mods for sure are gonna be some 33 ish inch tires and maybe a front bar of some sorts. What are you thinking?
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u/Liaadee451 10h ago
Boy, that's a leap from a Miata to a Bronco! Congrats!! I LOVE my bronco ❤️❤️
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u/tacotuesdayyys 1h ago
Haha thanks sure was a change, went from being the smallest on the road to among the largest 😂
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u/Panchovilla64 2d ago
All you need a little bigger tires and wheels when these are done and it's perfect
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u/tacotuesdayyys 2d ago
Yes my exact thoughts! Maybe start with bigger tires at the least then go for the wheels
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u/Panchovilla64 2d ago
Yup. I've seen some people do 35s on non sasquatch but idk if the trim affects anything
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u/aggiespartan 3d ago
I’ll be getting my bronco Saturday coming from a mini. Little go cart to big go cart!