why do you like Pre-97s?
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05-14-2011, 12:54 AM
This is what i like of the 87-97 period Ford trucks:
- The looks.
- They're already classics.
- The reliability.
- Inexpensive spares.
- Ease of maintenance (not always, but most of the times proper procedures are quite easy to follow).
- Inexpensive upgrades.
- Great combo of EFI capability and modern amenities with old mechanic's simplicity.
- Off-road capabilities (even stock models can hold their own).
- Nice selection of engines (even the 302 is a great engine, being the underdog of the pack).
- Extensive knowledge/experience about these models in the forum.
- Thieves around here don't look at them anymore (that much).
- I love my Bronco, it has taken me almost everywhere in my country, keeping up with new trucks on the trail and on the road.
- The looks.
- They're already classics.
- The reliability.
- Inexpensive spares.
- Ease of maintenance (not always, but most of the times proper procedures are quite easy to follow).
- Inexpensive upgrades.
- Great combo of EFI capability and modern amenities with old mechanic's simplicity.
- Off-road capabilities (even stock models can hold their own).
- Nice selection of engines (even the 302 is a great engine, being the underdog of the pack).
- Extensive knowledge/experience about these models in the forum.
- Thieves around here don't look at them anymore (that much).
- I love my Bronco, it has taken me almost everywhere in my country, keeping up with new trucks on the trail and on the road.
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05-14-2011, 01:52 AM
This is what i like of the 87-97 period Ford trucks:
- The looks.
- They're already classics.
- The reliability.
- Inexpensive spares.
- Ease of maintenance (not always, but most of the times proper procedures are quite easy to follow).
- Inexpensive upgrades.
- Great combo of EFI capability and modern amenities with old mechanic's simplicity.
- Off-road capabilities (even stock models can hold their own).
- Nice selection of engines (even the 302 is a great engine, being the underdog of the pack).
- Extensive knowledge/experience about these models in the forum.
- Thieves around here don't look at them anymore (that much).
- I love my Bronco, it has taken me almost everywhere in my country, keeping up with new trucks on the trail and on the road.
- The looks.
- They're already classics.
- The reliability.
- Inexpensive spares.
- Ease of maintenance (not always, but most of the times proper procedures are quite easy to follow).
- Inexpensive upgrades.
- Great combo of EFI capability and modern amenities with old mechanic's simplicity.
- Off-road capabilities (even stock models can hold their own).
- Nice selection of engines (even the 302 is a great engine, being the underdog of the pack).
- Extensive knowledge/experience about these models in the forum.
- Thieves around here don't look at them anymore (that much).
- I love my Bronco, it has taken me almost everywhere in my country, keeping up with new trucks on the trail and on the road.
x2...Definantly.....lol.....And mine has a 300 I6.....As long as I don''t wreck this one, it'll last me...
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05-14-2011, 07:41 AM
Reliability for me. I've owned many vehicles over the past 30 yrs and my 92 I6 has been bulletproof, far better than anything else. I've had to replace shocks/front end parts/brakes which are all normal service items, thats it. Two chevy 350's (1996,1999) with intake leaks leading to one complete failure. Several Dodge Cummins trucks which are anything but inexpensive to maintain (engine is fine but rest of truck will cost $'s).
Simply put my 92 has yet to let me down, looks good, and I seem to appreciate it more every passing year. In fact, I went out and bought my graduating son a small fuel efficient car instead of taking my 92.
Anthony
I didn't mean to put down Chevy or dodge, they were just much more expensive to keep on the road for me and I don't abuse my vehicles.
Simply put my 92 has yet to let me down, looks good, and I seem to appreciate it more every passing year. In fact, I went out and bought my graduating son a small fuel efficient car instead of taking my 92.
Anthony
I didn't mean to put down Chevy or dodge, they were just much more expensive to keep on the road for me and I don't abuse my vehicles.
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05-14-2011, 10:02 AM
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you can work on 'em without pulling the cab.
they look like ford trucks.rather than following in the shadow of where dodge went.
the famous reliable 7.3l diesel years. (pre-power stroke,or ps,either has the same rep.so take your pick.) these old gal's gave the cummins a run for their $ in terms of reliability.
they look like ford trucks.rather than following in the shadow of where dodge went.
the famous reliable 7.3l diesel years. (pre-power stroke,or ps,either has the same rep.so take your pick.) these old gal's gave the cummins a run for their $ in terms of reliability.
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05-14-2011, 11:13 AM
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lets see, I can keep up with the "new boys on the block" and while "Mr Jones" makes fun of me and my truck I step on the gas and go fast and keep up with them just as easy when hauling lol and surprise them and there new toys....and i have kept up with people on trails too...and tow them out from time to time too...lol...old school power and looks is why i like mine
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Almost all of you guys have missed it! 1996 was the last year for the Big Six. It was the first year for SFI (vs MFI) on that engine, and the first year for OBDII. Plug in the computer and pass the test -- no sniffing required! You can quibble about some 1995.5 California model specials, but this is generally correct.
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