Trading in my Braptor

[BMLK]

So as someone that owns a Bronco, too, although mine (my almost 16 yo son's actually) is not a Braptor, I highly doubt you'll miss it much after driving the RHO for a few days. The HP difference alone will make you smile from ear to ear. I actually came from a 2024 Sierra 1500 AT4X with the 6.2L (420hp) and the RHO is night and day better! With the Braptor putting out similar performance numbers I'm willing to bet you really won't miss it, aside from the ability to remove the top and doors that is.

As everyone else has said, Level 1 is pretty much a no brainer because there's so much to it. And I'm sure the Braptor is pretty well outfitted so leaving the Level 1 package out I think you'd feel like you're missing something. If you're looking to tow with it, probably add the towing package and maybe tow mirrors, too. I originally was thinking the mirrors would be too big and look stupid, but honestly with the RHO being a wide body, they fit perfectly! The bed utility kit I think you can probably leave out and just get the bed lined. But it is nice having the step to climb up as the RHO is a bit tall for my short-legged ass! Beadlock capable wheels are very nice....but definitely not a necessity as there as much better aftermarket options out there, especially if you want real beadlocks. The Beadlock ring kit for the factory beadock wheels will run you about $1200-$1300 and then you have to have them installed so at that point you're $2500-$2600 into beadlock wheels....that opens up too many other aftermarket options IMO. Offroad sidesteps or sliders....again....a few aftermarket options out there that others are installing so that's really a personal preference thing. Granted I have all of these options but I just happened to find mine sitting on a dealer lot waiting to be plucked and given a home. Myself, I can't imagine NOT having all of the options I have but I'm sure I could live without a couple of them. The rails that come as part of the bed utility group I'm not certain I'll use but since I have them I can probably find a use for them. I've actually considered pulling them out and selling them here locally, which is still on the table.

All in all, if you can find one optioned the way you want for the price you're comfortable paying....go for it! You won't be sorry regardless!

Good to know

 

[BMLK]

Level 1 has a laundry list of options. If I’m being honest, I tried really hard to avoid it because it’s $10k… and from what I’ve seen on used TRX, most of that $10k is lost in resale. That aside, there are quite a few things in Level 1 that I think are unnecessary, but there are a few options in that package that eventually swayed me.

A few things I wanted:
Passive entry
Rain sensitive wipers
Ventilated seats
Reclining rear seats
Heat/Vent rear seats
Pano roof - requires L1
Auto open/close tailgate

A couple nice to haves that I also could have done without:
Massaging seats
Hands free driving (It’s pretty cool, tho)
14.5” display (12” was fine)

A few L1 things I wish my truck didnt have:
HK sound system, I honestly think Alpine was better.
Digital rearview mirror - the camera is pretty terrible, especially at night.
360 cam - again, camera quality is pretty poor, and the display sliver offered to this camera is ridiculously small.
Passenger display - I’d rather have the 2nd glove box.

I’m curious how you do on trade in on the Braptor. I’ve been looking at a Wildtrak for my wife and I see Braptors at $20k+ off sticker. If you’re okay waiting on a new order RHO for 3-4mo, you should be able to get $10-12k off without much effort

First Braptor trade offer I got was pretty disappointing. 68k, very far below what KBB says I could get in a trade.

 

[RADA]

I looked at the Bronco Raptor before settling on the RHO.

The price for a Braptor is crazy, with the 392 Jeep Wrangler being the pinnacle of price insanity.

***This being said, if anyone is looking for a loaded 392 Wrangler in metallic blue, my local RAM/Jeep dealer has one ($125K with $13K Manager's discount). Like I said F***ing Insane!***

Back to Broncos:

I drove two different Wildtraks at two different dealers and could never find a driver's seating position, which didn't make me feel like the console was pushing me to the left.

My girls HATED the Bronco's back seat.
My oldest(5'6"@14) said she had more leg room in my 2016 Fusion, and the youngest shaved a chunk out of her right Croc on the seat track. It would have been a bloody mess of a hospital run with many stitches if she had been barefoot.

I agree with others that there isn't much space in the Bronco.

With soccer gear, and band gear, and ROTC gear, and whatever else they are into, I needed more room/a truck bed.

 

[BMLK]

I looked at the Bronco Raptor before settling on the RHO.

The price for a Braptor is crazy, with the 392 Jeep Wrangler being the pinnacle of price insanity.

***This being said, if anyone is looking for a loaded 392 Wrangler in metallic blue, my local RAM/Jeep dealer has one ($125K with $13K Manager's discount). Like I said F***ing Insane!***

Back to Broncos:

I drove two different Wildtraks at two different dealers and could never find a driver's seating position, which didn't make me feel like the console was pushing me to the left.

My girls HATED the Bronco's back seat.
My oldest(5'6"@14) said she had more leg room in my 2016 Fusion, and the youngest shaved a chunk out of her right Croc on the seat track. It would have been a bloody mess of a hospital run with many stitches if she had been barefoot.

I agree with others that there isn't much space in the Bronco.

With soccer gear, and band gear, and ROTC gear, and whatever else they are into, I needed more room/a truck bed.

Preaching to the choir... my youngest is 4, super small kid because my wife is a 5'0, and he's still able to kick my seat. The front seats are fine but it gets cramped in the back especially w/ a car seat. Such a fun vehicle though.

 

[BMLK]

Level-1 has too many good features to not get consider it. That assist driving is awesome going to work. Massage chairs are way better than Lincoln vehicles.
Mark Dodge is really fair with their trucks on the lot, but ordering through them will save you 10K. I would order a 26, that's open already.

This was amazing advice btw, thank you. My local dealers couldn't even offer my anywhere close to what they're doing on their vehicles and even said so when I showed them the deal.

 

[BMLK]

RHO's getting sold out from under me it's a good sign people want them I guess. In limbo... feels bad man.

 

[BMLK]

We did it boys!

 

[MattH89]

We did it boys!

You move faster than the women who agree to date me.

 

[BMLK]

You move faster than the women who agree to date me.

Lmao.. Fast & loose

 

[seadog32073]

We did it boys!

The best color choice too.

 

[BMLK]

The best color choice too.

Was going for a granite one originally but I will probably wrap it so I didn’t really care. Could have been hot pink

 

[seadog32073]

Was going for a granite one originally but I will probably wrap it so I didn’t really care. Could have been hot pink

Hot pink might turn even more heads.

 

[BMLK]

Hot pink might turn even more heads.

Mark Dodge was who I got it from, thanks for the hook up

 

[seadog32073]

Mark Dodge was who I got it from, thanks for the hook up

Your welcome brother, they are very fair for sure.

 

[Mikey Swift]

Mark Dodge was who I got it from, thanks for the hook up

What'd they give you for trade?

 

[Attakracer]

So as someone that owns a Bronco, too, although mine (my almost 16 yo son's actually) is not a Braptor, I highly doubt you'll miss it much after driving the RHO for a few days. The HP difference alone will make you smile from ear to ear. I actually came from a 2024 Sierra 1500 AT4X with the 6.2L (420hp) and the RHO is night and day better! With the Braptor putting out similar performance numbers I'm willing to bet you really won't miss it, aside from the ability to remove the top and doors that is.

As everyone else has said, Level 1 is pretty much a no brainer because there's so much to it. And I'm sure the Braptor is pretty well outfitted so leaving the Level 1 package out I think you'd feel like you're missing something. If you're looking to tow with it, probably add the towing package and maybe tow mirrors, too. I originally was thinking the mirrors would be too big and look stupid, but honestly with the RHO being a wide body, they fit perfectly! The bed utility kit I think you can probably leave out and just get the bed lined. But it is nice having the step to climb up as the RHO is a bit tall for my short-legged ass! Beadlock capable wheels are very nice....but definitely not a necessity as there as much better aftermarket options out there, especially if you want real beadlocks. The Beadlock ring kit for the factory beadock wheels will run you about $1200-$1300 and then you have to have them installed so at that point you're $2500-$2600 into beadlock wheels....that opens up too many other aftermarket options IMO. Offroad sidesteps or sliders....again....a few aftermarket options out there that others are installing so that's really a personal preference thing. Granted I have all of these options but I just happened to find mine sitting on a dealer lot waiting to be plucked and given a home. Myself, I can't imagine NOT having all of the options I have but I'm sure I could live without a couple of them. The rails that come as part of the bed utility group I'm not certain I'll use but since I have them I can probably find a use for them. I've actually considered pulling them out and selling them here locally, which is still on the table.

All in all, if you can find one optioned the way you want for the price you're comfortable paying....go for it! You won't be sorry regardless!

My beadlocks came on the truck, they didn't have to be put on later !!

 

[BMLK]

What'd they give you for trade?

68k

Locally I was getting offered 70. KBB had me between 66k-75k. Was hoping for closer to the top end of the range because my Raptor is immaculate & has every single option you could add. Mark Dodge’s price was so good I just took the low ball 68k.

Ford made too many Bronco Raptors. There are a lot sitting on dealer lots.

 

[Scottie2Hottie]

Waiting for your impressions of the RHO coming from the Bronco Raptor.

 

[BMLK]

Waiting for your impressions of the RHO coming from the Bronco Raptor.

Will definitely post an update once I get it. Signed paperwork last night & wired them the difference. They are going to walk me through the shipping process for both vehicles today. Hoping I get it soon but it's got a 12 hour hike from Lake Charles to South Carolina.

 

[Mikey Swift]

68k

Locally I was getting offered 70. KBB had me between 66k-75k. Was hoping for closer to the top end of the range because my Raptor is immaculate & has every single option you could add. Mark Dodge’s price was so good I just took the low ball 68k.

Ford made too many Bronco Raptors. There are a lot sitting on dealer lots.

Yeah I hear ya, we take our lumps and move forward. I will say this, my wife drives the '24 Braptor...while it is an awesome rig, this thing blows it away in almost every way. You will not be disappointed.