2 door vs 4 door - no ragrets?

[johngottfredson]

Since my bronco is in failed ford rollout limbo, I still have the option to change up the configuration. Right now I have the 4 door spec’d out, but the more I watch videos the 2 door broncos just look so much better. Plus, my other two vehicles are a full size truck and an expedition, so this won’t be primarily a family hauler, just a fun third vehicle.

Pros to the 4 door for me are bigger fuel tank (21 gal vs 16 gal), more utility for hauling whatever, and maybe easier resale?

Pros to the 2 door are it just looks right, and having a smaller vehicle option for city driving. I love my big vehicles, but they can be a hassle in congested parking lots.

Anyone sprung for a two door off roader and regretted it?

 

[Hickey]

Since my bronco is in failed ford rollout limbo, I still have the option to change up the configuration. Right now I have the 4 door spec’d out, but the more I watch videos the 2 door broncos just look so much better. Plus, my other two vehicles are a full size truck and an expedition, so this won’t be primarily a family hauler, just a fun third vehicle.

Pros to the 4 door for me are bigger fuel tank (21 gal vs 16 gal), more utility for hauling whatever, and maybe easier resale?

Pros to the 2 door are it just looks right, and having a smaller vehicle option for city driving. I love my big vehicles, but they can be a hassle in congested parking lots.

Anyone sprung for a two door off roader and regretted it?

I love my 2 door Wrangler. I had a 4 door and it just felt huge to me. The back seat has rarely been in mine, so I built a platform to store gear under and strap a cooler and more gear on top of it. The storage under the platform gives me a locked and secure place to keep things when the top is off. If you need to keep the backseat in for kids, your storage will be pretty limited, especially if you plan any overnight trips.

That's really the biggest con against a 2 door. I definitely prefer the looks of the Bronco 2 door over the 4. Both Jeep and Bronco 4 doors just seem like soccer mom vehicles to me.

 

[N-Smooth]

I would totally choose the 2 door if it works for you.

 

[Spork]

My thoughts, I drive a 2 door VW for a commuter, the only time 4 doors is an issue is when I have kids wanting to get in and out or get my daughter's cello in and out. Kids seem to get in and out just fine with 2 doors, helps them realize the world isn't always 4 doors. If you're not hauling an additional 3 people all the time I don't think the 2 door would be an issue. I think there is only seating for 4 in the 2 door vs seating for 5 in the 4 door. I'm not sure if that is a concern or not. I'm not sure why they don't have the same rear seat. Price also goes up $3500 for the 4 door.

 

[spaggyroe]

FWIW, I sat in the back of a 2 door. It still felt surprisingly roomy to me.
I've heard that the 2 door feels peppier to drive too.

 

[johngottfredson]

The 2 doors look way better proportionally.

What are the wheelbase differences?

100.4 vs 116.1

I also feel that 2 doors can get away with 33’s, 35’s on the large end, and will look proportional. 4 doors NEED 37’s to look right. And we know how these tie rods will like 37’s…

 

[Mouse]

For an offroad-dedicated rig I like the 2-door. For an everyday driver and occasional trail or two, I like more interior space of a 4-door (even with no kids).

 

[johngottfredson]

Turns out this is all academic, just found out I have a build date of February 7th, so can’t make any more changes. 4 door it is!!

 

[Herzog]

View attachment 144664Turns out this is all academic, just found out I have a build date of February 7th, so can’t make any more changes. 4 door it is!!