Goofy Footer 539 Posted March 12, 2016 In the continued, slow search for a potential adventure / baja surf / joe-hauler moto vehicle, my mind has temporarily drifted towards the Ford Bronco (full size). I used to have a Land Cruiser and it was a sick rig, 4x4 capable, beefed to the gills, easy to sleep/camp in and could haul motos. I called on a super clean low mileage all original 1990 Bronco off CL the other day but it had just sold. Does anybody have experience with the Bronco? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danrider 5 Posted March 12, 2016 1. A very safe vehicle 2. Does it come with the 302, 351, or 360 motor? If it has the 351 motor grab it rare Will haul small trailer, with any of the motors above. If that is the pic of the truck buy it, that is very clean. 3.As a off-road vehicle it is fine, for jeep roads, but it is wide and bulky for the serious stuff. For a very safe and nice riding truck that will get you off-road I would buy it. How many miles are on it? Lot of aftermarket stuff available for the truck too Ford is coming out with the Bronco again this year again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted March 12, 2016 I owned two of them. The 1st one was an '86 and the 2nd one was a '91 Silver Anniversary Addition...all the bells and whistles back in the day. Loved 'em both. Took me and the family everywhere we needed to go. Used a Joe Hauler on 'em and towed a small trailer behind 'em. Wide for some trails and not built for rock crawling without some mods. Cool history behind 'em and as stated above, Ford may be coming out with one again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 162 Posted March 12, 2016 I got bought a new Eddie Bauer Bronco in 1992 it's still one of my most favorite cars I've owned. When my son got his license I bought him a used one and he still has it. Not the most economical cars on the road but fun and lots of room. CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted March 13, 2016 Legendary vehicles. Arguably one of the best 4x4s ever made. Early broncos are appreciating exponentially. The later models are holding and some rare gems are going up in value. After binging on "Longmire" I started searching for one. I was amazed at the prices for good condition ones, $8-9k. Comparable F150s were half that or less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted March 13, 2016 Legendary vehicles. Arguably one of the best 4x4s ever made. Early broncos are appreciating exponentially. The later models are holding and some rare gems are going up in value. After binging on "Longmire" I started searching for one. I was amazed at the prices for good condition ones, $8-9k. Comparable F150s were half that or less.I totally agree the Broncos are awesome, I think a better package would be a 98 or 99 f150 4x4 with 5.4 v8 and a shell over bedI'm also debating creating a moto van or truck setup with either a dodge 12v Cummins and shell. Or a converted handicap van Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakeNY9 0 Posted March 13, 2016 Legendary vehicles. Arguably one of the best 4x4s ever made. Early broncos are appreciating exponentially. The later models are holding and some rare gems are going up in value. After binging on "Longmire" I started searching for one. I was amazed at the prices for good condition ones, $8-9k. Comparable F150s were half that or less.I totally agree the Broncos are awesome, I think a better package would be a 98 or 99 f150 4x4 with 5.4 v8 and a shell over bedI'm also debating creating a moto van or truck setup with either a dodge 12v Cummins and shell. Or a converted handicap van Moto Van!!! In my future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted March 13, 2016 Can't hold a candle to a comparable Land Cruiser, but decent for a domestic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted March 13, 2016 Can't hold a candle to a comparable Land Cruiser, but decent for a domestic. ....and the argument begins. Moto Van!!! In my future. I've owned a pickup before and been in my moto-van E150 for 5 years. I won't own a pick-em-up truck again. The pros far outweigh the cons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted March 13, 2016 The 80 series land cruiser came with solid axles, electronic front, rear and center locking differentials and is universally praised as being ridiculously overbuilt. It is the gold standard for rtw vehicles and has been used on every continent as an expeditionary vehicle. The bronco...you're lucky if you can still find one on the road. I'm not talking the gen 1 bronco, I'm talking about the ojmobile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted March 14, 2016 Look I'm not going to argue with you. They're both top notch vehicles. Ford's more efficient and smaller Explorer outsold the late model Bronco almost 10:1. That's why it was cut and why you don't see many. However, I did see a really nice one just a few weeks ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted March 14, 2016 Bring On Longmire,,, Just finishing first book is the Craig Johnson series. Vic is even More abusive on the page! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted March 14, 2016 Look I'm not going to argue with you. They're both top notch vehicles. Ford's more efficient and smaller Explorer outsold the late model Bronco almost 10:1. That's why it was cut and why you don't see many. However, I did see a really nice one just a few weeks ago. no one is arguing. What I stated was a simple fact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
