It’s finally here - Ford Bronco

Zjman · Jul 13, 2020

I'm a huge bronco fan and looks like they mighta built something decent

GSI · Jul 13, 2020

It's kinda hard to take it seriously with ifs. I'm not trying to be a hater. I was kinda excited about it. Nothing new has done much for me in a long time other than some diesel tow rig stuff. It's just a let down.

tonybolton · Jul 13, 2020

For all the credit card swipers and 84mo financing off roaders itll be good.

Jeep will still dominate.

TBItoy · Jul 13, 2020

GSI said:
It's kinda hard to take it seriously with ifs. I'm not trying to be a hater. I was kinda excited about it. Nothing new has done much for me in a long time other than some diesel tow rig stuff. It's just a let down.

I'm hoping that with the removable top/doors and overall size, it will drive some bolt on IFS goodies that are more rock crawling focused. IF the front diff is up to the task.

If the stock drivetrain will handle some "minor" beat downs with the 35s that come on it, then we might have a contender.
It also looks like the front/rear lockers are available on all trim levels, so that's pretty cool.

Now it's Toyota's turn to re-do the 4Runner or a new FJ into a removable top/door model.

The latest generation 4runners and Tacomas have large-ish (think Dana 50 size) center sections, and RCV makes IFS shafts that use Dana 60 size bells.

BUT most of the bolt on IFS stuff is either mild "overlanding" stuff, or long travel desert bombing setups. Marlin Crawler is developing a rock crawling specific IFS setup that looks promising, if it's ever readily available...

EIther way, it'll be 15-20 years before I'm looking at any of them for a trail rig. By then I'll either be in a legit buggy or a damn hovercraft.

ridered3 · Jul 14, 2020

I didn't watch the reveal and haven't bothered to look yet, but did they announce price ranges for the various "Bronco" models?

rredalty · Jul 14, 2020

ridered3 said:
I didn't watch the reveal and haven't bothered to look yet, but did they announce price ranges for the various "Bronco" models?

Didnt pay much attention to the Sport but the base 2 door is under $30k and another $4kish for the 4 door.

ridered3 · Jul 14, 2020

rredalty said:
Didnt pay much attention to the Sport but the base 2 door is under $30k and another $4kish for the 4 door.

Was just curious.

Also, since they already had a Bronco II is this now the Bronco III?

whiskeymakin · Jul 14, 2020

Needs a coyote 5.0
Id say its coming

Zjman · Jul 14, 2020

whiskeymakin said:
Needs a coyote 5.0
Id say its coming

Honestly that ecoboost is more powerful than a stock coyote at least the 6cyl version is

Zjman · Jul 14, 2020

ridered3 said:
I didn't watch the reveal and haven't bothered to look yet, but did they announce price ranges for the various "Bronco" models?

the pricing is a little high especially if ya want the model with 35s It hell **** boxes are way over priced imho

Zjman · Jul 14, 2020

Pricing https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a33302027/2021-ford-bronco-under-30000-priced/

RustyC · Jul 14, 2020

Looks like the 7 speed manual is only available with the 2.3L eco boost.

Lil ugly · Jul 14, 2020

It will be good to see a daily driver besides a jeep out on the trails.

jeeptj99 · Jul 14, 2020

I dig em. Still no replacement for the old small body but they look alright IMO.

onepieceatatime · Jul 14, 2020

I'm still not believing it till I see them at dealerships and on the road. I've been hearing this **** for years and it never comes to fruition.

Markrobinson · Jul 14, 2020

onepieceatatime said:
I'm still not believing it till I see them at dealerships and on the road. I've been hearing this **** for years and it never comes to fruition.

They have done one hell of a media blitz for this not to be legitimate

Zjman · Jul 14, 2020

onepieceatatime said:
I'm still not believing it till I see them at dealerships and on the road. I've been hearing this **** for years and it never comes to fruition.

i seen 3 of em 2 weeks ago in Michigan. They were camouflaged out but they were definitely 4 door broncos. Not as big as I would like but about same size as a 4 door jk

Markrobinson · Jul 14, 2020

I like it! I'm wanting to save our pennies for a 4 door 4 cylinder one with lockers for my wife to DD and take our family to Moab. On paper, this has hit a mark that Jeep, Toyota, and Nissan have missed with their "adventure lifestyle" themed rigs.
If you can get a vinyl floor, vinyl seat, removable top and doors rig that gets good mpg, is reliable and my wife will drive that's a win.

TBItoy · Jul 14, 2020

Markrobinson said:
is reliable

The Jeep motors is what gets me. I don't think either of the JK engines have a great track record.

Basically if you buy a used Jeep that is 2007+, you should plan on an engine swap or replancement. IMO
I'm sure there are 200K mile stock drivetrain JKs out there, but I havent seen em.

muddinmetal · Jul 14, 2020

TBItoy said:
The Jeep motors is what gets me. I don't think either of the JK engines have a great track record.

Basically if you buy a used Jeep that is 2007+, you should plan on an engine swap or replancement. IMO
I'm sure there are 200K mile stock drivetrain JKs out there, but I havent seen em.

Honestly the JK 3.8s are 50,000 to 80,000 mile engines. I knew people with 115k who were on their 3rd engines!