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So Ford is finally going to revive the Bronco. I'm curious as to what it'll end up being. From what I've been able to glean from various websites, not too much known at this time. However, there's some indication it will likely be between the old full-size and the Bronco II in size, possibly offered in both 2 and 4 door versions, and likely to have 4 cylinder and the Ecoboost 6 under the hood. Purists commenting on the websites are insisting that a 2-door version with a removable fiberglass roof is de rigueur, and many would like to see it with the 5.0 coyote and/or a stick. If they do offer the 5.0, I might be interested, as I'm really happy with the one in my F-150. (Still miss my '72 Blazer, though). Anybody else planning to take a look? And if it's a unibody, no dice.
 
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"what it'll end up being"

It's gonna end up being north of $40k... and you can fuggetta-bout a stick option,or a ladder frame.

People don't want "three pedal" vehicles any more.

Well..most people...;)
 
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Breakaway500 said:
"what it'll end up being"

It's gonna end up being north of $40k... and you can fuggetta-bout a stick option,or a ladder frame.

People don't want "three pedal" vehicles any more.

Well..most people...;)
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You're probably right about the price. Ordinarily I'd agree with you 100% about the rest, but there is some indication Ford is trying to position it to compete with the Jeep Wrangler, which does still offer a stick. I'd likely opt for the auto myself.
 
I'm afraid the Bronco will be just another overpriced 4WD jellybean with too much electronics, not enough headroom, a too high bed, and too much interior clutter, all suited more for profiling at the white wine and cheese party rather than basic off road work like hauling gear for hunting, fishing and home repair stuff.
 
If Ford brought back the original body style, utilizing today's technologies for rust proofing, drive train and yes, creature comforts, I'd be interested. The part about the body style isn't going to happen though. For economy sake, I'm sure the body will be based on the new Ranger.

It's all part of Ford's plan to abandon cars for trucks. They make money on trucks and lose it on cars (or don't make very much). This strategy could end up biting them in the hind quarters. While GM didn't abandon cars, it heavily invested it's eggs in trucks and large SUVs, and when gas prices went north of $3 a gallon, the only foot traffic in their showrooms were the janitorial staff cleaning up the sales crew's tears and crying towels.
 
Filling the shoes of the old Bronco is not going to be easy. I just sold an 81 with a 351W, and man I loved that beast. Love the old Broncos, but if I ever buy another I'd have to move to the desert because rust was always a battle with every one I've messed with. Before those, I messed with Jeeps, and now that I am long in the tooth, I'm driving a 4x4 Yukon, and although I do still get a little mud in the treads. Only tractor trails that would have put my 81 to sleep.
 
ameridaddy said:
I'm afraid the Bronco will be just another overpriced 4WD jellybean with too much electronics, not enough headroom, a too high bed, and too much interior clutter, all suited more for profiling at the white wine and cheese party rather than basic off road work like hauling gear for hunting, fishing and home repair stuff.
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I think you may be right. While my 1990 Toyota 4Runner (bought new by me) was in the shop for some minor work at the dealer, I did what a lot of people do...I strolled the lot, looking at new trucks and stuff.

There is more plastic and composite material in the front end of a new 4Runner than there is in my entire truck. And their interiors are all shiny/glitzy plastic made to look like chrome. And you see fake carbon fiber in other vehicles.

Whatever the new Bronco will be, it won't be like the classic one, and it'll be priced out of the market for regular guys like me.
 
Bronco6G.com has some renderings that look quite nice. Of course, a Hennesey 2020 Bronco may be more to the power hungry folks with deep pockets.
 
I've herd rumors that the Bronco will be offered in an "OJ" model.......complete w/gloves in the glove box!
 
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