I am looking for a Bronco, preferably a 78-90 full size, but I don't really know what to look for. Are there problems I should look out for? Certain things I should shop for? And what is a fair price for one in fair condition, based upon age/ mileage?
I want to be better informed before buying, as I am sure you guys understand...
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78-79 have to be the most badass broncos ever built, but are sometimes uncomen and higher priced from what I have come across. but you can find deals.
80-86 is what I like to work with, I like the body style more than the later models. I have bought an 83 for 2 grand in decent to fair shape with the 351w. And my latest one for $2800 in like show room floor shape with the 302. They all range in price depending on age, shape, engine size, and mods done. Lift kit over bored engines, ect. You should look for rust around the bottom of <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">tailgate</a> rain gutter cracks above the door, and sometimes fenders. The two engines offered for 80 and up are <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">302 </a>and 351w. If you want plenty of power and not worried about gas usage you should go with the 351w. If you want some power, and good gas mileage the <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">302 </a>is nice to have. My <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">302 </a>gets about 12MPG in the city and around15 on the highway. My old <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">351w </a>got about 10MPG on the highway, and probly 8 in the city.
That should be enought for now. Others may be able to get more detailed than this.

Good Luck