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That is a great pic side by side with cactus! I really do like A51 a lot, but I ended up with Cactus because on the truck there was just too much blue for me. If I were buying a bronco or bronco sport, where there is more black/grey contrasting trim A51 wins hands-down. If I splurged for the First Edition, A51 would easily by the right choice with the decals and contrasting roof. A great color...I am just a sucker for creamy/matte grey tones!
 

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Man these pics are making me jones a Bronco, but I know I’d hate the payment and pump price.
Who wouldn't like a badass Bronco? But yeah, I'm looking for a sweet-spot vehicle and can't rationalize a Bronco on so many levels.
 

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Who wouldn't like a badass Bronco? But yeah, I'm looking for a sweet-spot vehicle and can't rationalize a Bronco on so many levels.
Yeah, we have a 2-door on order and cannot justify it at all. Our spec doesn’t really tow, not a lot of cargo space, gas mileage is meh….but we are still really excited about it. 😆
 

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Area 51 is really throwing me off. In some pics, it looks like a really soft, robin egg blue, and then in some pics like this, it looks grey/blue, which is what I want.

I’m really having a tough time between this and Alto Blue.
 

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Unfortunately not many have seen the Bronco in person. I’d rather see it next to a Bronco Sport IMO.
 

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Area 51 is really throwing me off. In some pics, it looks like a really soft, robin egg blue, and then in some pics like this, it looks grey/blue, which is what I want.

I’m really having a tough time between this and Alto Blue.
I saw an area 51 bronco in person and to me it definitely looked more of a grey blue than robin egg. You might be able to see the color on a bronco sport if they have any at your local dealers
 
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Area 51 is really throwing me off. In some pics, it looks like a really soft, robin egg blue, and then in some pics like this, it looks grey/blue, which is what I want.

I’m really having a tough time between this and Alto Blue.
So many of the pictures are generated with rendering software for the best possible light source shadow (like in the first image here)
I have ordered area51 but Alto Blue is so elegant/rich/special. worth the extra $$$?

You are making me reconsider things..maybe because I am looking at the area51 for months that I got tired of it as I had it already, and now I need a "new" vehicle :)

Ford Maverick Ford Maverick vs Bronco size comparison & Area 51 vs Cactus Gray 1628212251033

Ford Maverick Ford Maverick vs Bronco size comparison & Area 51 vs Cactus Gray 1628212270094

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Unfortunately not many have seen the Bronco in person. I’d rather see it next to a Bronco Sport IMO.
Seen 'em both in the dealership when I ordered my Maverick
 

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So many of teh pictures are generated with computer rendering software for the best possible light source shadow (like in the first image here)
I have ordered area51 but Alto Blue is so elegant/rich/special. worth the extra $$$?

You are making me reconsider things..maybe because I am looking at the area51 for months that I got tired of it as I had it already, and now I need a "new" vehicle :)

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See, the first pic? Love. The second pic? Ehhhh.


The pic I attached is my order and I LOVE the color in this pic, but I also love dark colors and that Alto Blue is classy.

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Area 51 is really throwing me off. In some pics, it looks like a really soft, robin egg blue, and then in some pics like this, it looks grey/blue, which is what I want.

I’m really having a tough time between this and Alto Blue.
I have only seen each color in pics. The Alto Blue is gorgeous. I have a 2013 F150 in Blue Flame Metallic (which is also a dark Blue tone) and it looks the same in all lighting conditions.
I'm going with Area 51 since it does change character. I spotted a new Subie in a similar blue (to area 51) parked in partial shade and it really stood out as beautiful.
Maybe flip a coin to decide!
 
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That is a great pic side by side with cactus! I really do like A51 a lot, but I ended up with Cactus because on the truck there was just too much blue for me. If I were buying a bronco or bronco sport, where there is more black/grey contrasting trim A51 wins hands-down. If I splurged for the First Edition, A51 would easily by the right choice with the decals and contrasting roof. A great color...I am just a sucker for creamy/matte grey tones!
I ordered the Area 51 paint for my Maverick XLT because it looked closest to the "Battleship Grey" I saw on a new F150. It really IS a pretty color, but I will pout if it turns out Carolina blue!
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