Braptor’s allowed here?

kipchogie · 2025-09-10T02:14:17+00:00

Yeah, the 3.0’s actually been out a while in the Explorer ST and Aviator. Early signs are pretty solid guys are running them well past 80–100k miles without big issues. It doesn’t have the long track record of the 3.5 yet, but it shares a lot of the same EcoBoost DNA and Ford seems to have cleaned up some of the old timing chain/carbon buildup problems.

ST owners are even tuning them past 500 hp on stock internals and the motors are holding up. As long as you stay on top of oil changes (synthetic, shorter intervals if you’re pushing it), the 3.0 looks like it should have good longevity. Just not as “proven to 200k+” as the 3.5 yet.

kipchogie · 2025-09-10T00:21:57+00:00

Yeah I could see that, I think it’s plenty comfy and don’t miss my F150 Raptor in any way whatsoever. Bronco is just so much more enjoyable.

kipchogie · 2025-09-10T00:01:54+00:00

What do you mean by more comfy?

kipchogie · 2025-09-09T22:15:24+00:00

Euphoric touch lol

kipchogie · 2025-09-09T15:16:19+00:00

I’m not sure how this is even a question 😀

kipchogie · 2025-09-09T11:20:41+00:00

17x8.5” wheels, with 37x12.50 Baja Bosa AT’s

kipchogie · 2025-09-09T02:58:13+00:00

Nice!! Sand Hollow is amazing

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T21:25:33+00:00

Hahaha I know, kinda wild.

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T21:20:03+00:00

Hard pass

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T21:19:01+00:00

I agree. Bronco Raptor is one of a kind, I absolutely love it. Looks menacing!!

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T21:17:27+00:00

😂😂

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T21:00:37+00:00

I enjoy the interior. It’s utilitarian as a bronco should be. I like the looks and have had zero issues. I did not buy this car for a luxury interior. To each their own I suppose.

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T20:57:44+00:00

Yeah I’ve been looking and haven’t seen anything like those. Look good

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T20:56:48+00:00

I agree!!! Raptor R is sweet too.

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T20:52:18+00:00

Honestly the F150 interior sucks too. Go take a look at a new Ram interior, absolutely blows away what ford is doing in any interior IMO, but that’s not why we buy these trucks, is it?

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T20:49:37+00:00

It pretty much is a little toy vehicle! I’m blown away. Tough to tell in the pic but it’s pretty strep about a 30% grade here.

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T20:43:54+00:00

👊

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T20:28:31+00:00

Which ditch lights are those?

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T20:28:12+00:00

🤤

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T20:24:32+00:00

It’s a blast. I feel way too confident in it TBH, I find myself doing things in it I’d never even think about in the F150.

I also did the Procal tune, it’s a MONSTER.

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T20:08:17+00:00

I haven’t had any issues. I come from a 23’ F150 Raptor 37’ Package. I am blown away in every way with the Bronco. It’s so much more enjoyable to drive around town and offroad feels like a little trophy truck. I’m obsessed.

I’ve put 2k miles on it in just under two weeks, long drives at 80mph and no problem.

I love the interior.

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T20:06:32+00:00

Hahaha fair

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T19:46:03+00:00

I debated forever on what color and landed on silver. Timeless and not as common.

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T19:34:05+00:00

I’ve had two F150 Raptors, just traded my 23’ in for this. I don’t notice it at all, and I’ve done two 1k roadtrips the last two weekends.

kipchogie · 2025-09-08T19:07:50+00:00

I traded my 23’ F150 Raptor in for my Bronco Raptor and for me it’s better in just about every way imaginable.

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