Is The Ford Bronco RAPTOR Really Worth $17K More Than a Bronco Sasquatch? 

at least u saved 16 cents from last years july 4

Can I give yours and Pantovinator more than one thumbs up?!? Great comments.

Imagine what you can buy went the pos in the White House saves you .18 on a gallon of gas. The possibilities are endless….

Gas just went down four cents near me, so I think I'm going to pick one of these babies up.

That's inflation for you.

better yet get the crossover bronco and save even more $$$ over both lol.

Yeah, it’s not just the wide footprint but the weight too. I still think the Wrangler is a better trail climber but the Bronco is phenomenal because it’s comfortable in both rock crawling and high speed desert running. It’s just so well rounded.

yea but the braptor is gonna have a wayyyy higher resale so get braptor as you’ll have a wayyy higher profit margin, when you flip in a few months

People are going to learn the hard way what happens to small displacement forced induction mills in rigs that weight over 4k lbs.

And if you're not desert running I'm sure the reg. Bronco is good enough for 90% of people

Everyone would know exactly what he’s talking about! It’s iconic!

It's more of a warning to everyone else that this vehicle consumes most of a legal lane without much tolerance, therefore it may hug or cross the line more frequently. Why in the world we would mandate clearance lights, but not a special license to drive a vehicle that is deemed dangerously wide enough to need them I have no clue. Life sure would be better if I didn't have to contend with incompetent drivers driving extra wide vehicles just because they convinced themselves that somehow they needed the extra width here in rural PA where straight roads are a rarity. And other than a duelly doing farmwork the width is going to hamper more than help.

You'll have to complain to the Federal Highway Administration (DOT) about CFR 49, part 393.11 if you don't like the idea. Ford is simply meeting the vehicle requirements established by the Federal Government. But, being a certified Internet expert - I'm sure you have a much better idea...

@@buckhorncortez I think I already implied it, special licensing for vehicles over 80 inches that certify you know how to responsibly and safely operate such a vehicle on public shared roads. But being an internet expert yourself, I'm sure you can read and comprehend the implications in my initial post so I'm sorry for repeating myself. Like a more rigorous driving test, where you are checked for maintaining legal speeds and have harsher lane discipline, do it once and return for an updated license every few years, just like the separation of motorcycle and drivers license. You could even write in a "business needs" clause where if a business owner has provable need of such a vehicle they can operate it sans license while conducting business activities if the economical non-impact of such a regulation is a concern.

@@AHungryHunky honestly never thought of that point. congratulations

I'd never pay that much for a vehicle and not take it off road if made for it, gotta get your money's worth.

@@Jbs6187 The Basesquatch has a front locker. Same underpinnings as the FE shown here. The sway bar disconnect can easily be had for $300 using a manual quick disconnect option.

You're speaking my language.

Or get it with the 7 speed and save another 3-4k for a basesquatch and the whole save the manuals crowd

@@fullspeedfordbronco quick disconnects are not the same as smart bars. Plenty of trails I've gone down I've locked the sway bar due to side hilling then quickly unlock it for comfort/flex. Especially being loaded out to max payload with RTT, I would rather leave the bar connected than allow the vehicle to be that unstable. Plenty of people on my local FB group have rolled.

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Absolutely correct.

100% this literal scenario presented itself a couple weeks ago when my buddy and I were on some trails that were a bit tight for his raptor. I have a new Nissan frontier pro 4x, obviously a less capable truck overall, but with the width being a problem for my buddy, I had a much easier time and wasn’t getting out and checking clearance every 5 feet

Enjoy replacing EcoJokes

BINGO. I would paint mine. Aftermarket will fix this for sure

honestly a base raptor with small lift and high quality tires will be far more capable than what 99% of buyers need. Lockers are amazing, but if you take your time and use traction boards and sand bags you can keep the wheels on the ground. It would be nice if Ford... and Jeep... offered a simple front and rear differential upgrade (Locker and Torsen). Honestly, most of the time a torsen does more than an unlocked e locker and just multiplies the effects of brake based traction control . TJ Rubicon actually had a helical rear air locking differential which makes me sad that they moved away from that cause it's just extremely capable. But I think a rear locker and front torsen or f/r torsens on a base bronco/wrangler would be an awesome package from the manufacturer.

Not next to my JLUR….

I got my Sasquatch Bronco at MSRP and I love it.

​@@itswhat3v3rI saw you driving the other day and you're a terrible driver. A Prius would be more of your style.

a golden ticket?? What is that??

I like the V6 motor over the other options... a V8 would be MONEY (schwing!) ... then they have to balance the suspension. Damn, that new Bronco is around 5,000LBS :o .... did they make it out of OAK, gold or LEAD??? Looks good, though!

I was just watching a video on the valve issue. Is there a recall, or do you just have to wait and see?

@@ralphkeith2905 The NHTSA has opened an investigation but Ford has not announced a recall yet. I made a video about it about a month ago on my channel.

@@CarStory thanks, I'll check out your channel.

@@ralphkeith2905 Thanks Ralph, I am documenting every drive in the Bronco in case I have an engine failure. If it happens you will get to see what that looks like.

All of the EcoJokes are planned obsolescence. Pray you're one of the few that it lasts through the warranty. There are loads of us Ford diehards that will never own another EcoJoke powered anything.

Probably just get them painted

its still too wide for tight trails. Its a big vehicle.

I’ve got a basesquatch and I think it is one of the most incredible vehicle packages ever made. Throw on a $300 ACFAB sway bar disconnect and it’s more capable than many of the $60k wildtracks people are buying.

@@Poindogindustries Heck yeah dude I will definitely get that on order. Glad to hear that you're loving your base Bronco! Honestly I haven't seen too many people order a base model with the sasquatch. If they go base it's normally just as basic as it can come.

How long did it take to get yours? I ordered mine mid February. I’ve heard anywhere from 6-12 months.

@@84jdgregory I caught the very leading edge of the soft top broncos so only a bit over a year (reserved July 2020). Nowadays I’m not sure but the wait is worth it!

Uncle sam’s cut 😂

Raptors aren't trail cars there desert runners.

@@juanzuniga5976 I think I’m just interested in the 37s. Would be nice on the Sasquatch off road. I suspect it would be worse for pavement handling.

@ John P. ...that's one reason I like my "skinnier" Jeep Gladiator (Rubicon) -- there's a 13.1" difference. I'll take it (and it was $30K less)! ;-) -- BR

@@billredding2000 Do you have 35s on it?

@@1xsnrg No...mine's stock (33" Falken Wildpeak AT3W) and will stay that way. I don't "mod" my vehicles, and in this case, it's WAY more capable as-is/OEM from the factory than I'll likely ever need. "Jeep Wave" -- BR

You cheapskate u

It’s crazy because they actually think people are willing to spend that much… and some are 😬

aftermarket wil fix for sure

AC would do the fine trimming for fit with a chainsaw.

unless its legal stock to sell it there problem solved

coming soon!!

yes. Collectible for sure

Love that green .. !!

Yeah totally agree. Not everyone uses an off-roading car to it's full potential. For me it's the looks and vibe. I like a big car and a screaming look. So Raptor is my choice 100%. (Never went to off-roading btw)

Except no current Raptor has 500 HP soooo

@@vitaplur426 the current F150 Raptor has 450 hp and 510tq The Bronco Raptor 418hp and 440tq. For the price, 80k plus, it definitely should have come with more power and torque. So…

@@cpgeorge2518 yeah…. That’s not 500. And at 69K (actual price) it’s far more capable overall and cheaper than it’s competition (the 392 wrangler) which also doesn’t make 500 HP

@@vitaplur426 once you price it with options you are definitely up in the 80’s, which is sad because I do like the beefier Bronco Raptor. The 392 doesn’t have 500 hp but it is very close at 475hp. The 392 also does 0-60 in a tick over 4 seconds. The Bronco Raptor does 0-60 in 6.3 seconds. I just expected Ford to turn the wick up way more than it did in the HP and Tq department. They could have easily come closer to the 392 in that aspect.

@@cpgeorge2518 giving you a bit of a hard time… if I’m being honest I also expect more than 500HP and I LOVE the sound of a V8 so the Raptor R will be interesting. That said what is great about the eco boost engines is it’s just a chip tune away from an extra 100HP by dialing up the boost.

it won't likely never will

shouldn't be your primary car. Laughable

Its legal if its sold there stock from dealership. Obviously

I had load range C's on my old ZJ Grand Cherokee, and I thought they were fantastic in the snow & the ice. I went from Cooper mud tires that I'd slide all over the place with, and with the Dura's I'd have to actually try to get them to break loose on packed snow surfaces. IMO that's where they really shine for such a relatively aggressive tire, was on that icy packed snow you get on the roads after the plows have gone by but not scraped to bare pavement.

@@trailrunnah8886 thanks for insight. Duratracs it is

I've never owned them as i drive one tons, but from people I know and what I've read: Duratrac is decent on lighter vehicles, have great traction, wear is okay, but they're thin and puncture or tear sidewalls easily. Can't go wrong with BFG. Personally I run and prefer Nitto.

@Andy Ham Do you mind telling me where in MD can I find trails, as I live in MD too! Thanks in advance..