New Bronco???
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New Bronco???
A friend showed me some pics from two magazines about the concept Bronco. I was June 2004 4-Wheel and Off Road (pg67) and July 2004 Popular Mechanics (also pg 67.) I was just wondering if anyone has heard anything more about this getting made and when? I REALLY like the looks of this and would consider getting one if I don't have to wait ten years for it. I currently have a 2001 F-150 and I can't stand the new design of the F-150 so I am shopping to figure out what I will be getting next. IF this thing gets made, it would be at the top of the list!
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The new 2.0L intercooled turbo diesel with nitrous-oxide injection Bronco concept.....
I like the old one better.
This guy decided he didn't want to wait on ford.
http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...2&cat=25&val=1
I like the old one better.
This guy decided he didn't want to wait on ford.
http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...2&cat=25&val=1
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Looks pretty cool. However, I do not think FORD has a market for the Bronco without reducing its line-up. Unless they make the Bronco a limited edition...kinda like they did with the T-bird. Produce it for a few years and stop. FORD lately has been doing a lot of "retro"...and the sales have showed it.
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We had a full article on it here when it came out...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/news/2004/news2004-1.html
Lots of good information in the "news" section of our website
https://www.ford-trucks.com/news/2004/news2004-1.html
Lots of good information in the "news" section of our website
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http://www.autointell.net/Events/nai...design-800.jpg
http://www.autointell.net/Events/nai...w-side-800.jpg
WAY too small. Looks like a lowered International Scout, IMHO.
I like the cut bumper for approach/departure angles, but then there's almost no room for flex, so what's the point? If it's fast, I suppose it could pass for a Bronco II, but not the distant relative of my Bronco.
I can deal with the plastic look... but it should be another 6-ish" taller at the suspension, and the roof should be another 3-4" higher... I like headroom.
EDIT!!! 2.0L(122ci)!?!?!? And they have the nerve to call it a Bronco!?
http://www.autointell.net/Events/nai...w-side-800.jpg
WAY too small. Looks like a lowered International Scout, IMHO.
I like the cut bumper for approach/departure angles, but then there's almost no room for flex, so what's the point? If it's fast, I suppose it could pass for a Bronco II, but not the distant relative of my Bronco.
I can deal with the plastic look... but it should be another 6-ish" taller at the suspension, and the roof should be another 3-4" higher... I like headroom.
EDIT!!! 2.0L(122ci)!?!?!? And they have the nerve to call it a Bronco!?
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To each his own, and it is not like the later big-broncos. But have either of you ever seen a first generation (pre-1976) Bronco? It is a siliar size and shape to what they are showing as the new Bronco and it is the daddy of the Bronco line.
Check out a couple of them:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...482151728&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...481685378&rd=1
Check out a couple of them:
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With gas prices hovering around the $2.00 range a smaller to midsize SUV (especially a deisel) might be just the ticket. I hope they don't try a "limited run" like the Tbird - anybody want to guess how much that turkey costed Ford? A few more ideas like that and we'll all be discussing parts suppliers for the defunct manufacturer.
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Originally Posted by old87
That thing just sucks. I have known Bronco's and that is no Bronco.
A insult to the 66-77 crowd and 78-96 full sizers just look and laugh (true bronco fans) IMHO
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I would have to say that I am one of those willing to line up right now to get one of these. I have always been a fan of short wheel based trucks and this goes right in line with that. Plus I have always liked the old box Bronco's but you just can't find them in any shape here in Southern Indiana. (road salt's eat trucks alive) I just hope that they keep the removeable top like the Jeep and price it so the average Joe can afFORD it. Truth be told, I really don't like ANY truck on the market right now so I am looking at SUV's...
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For me, the older Broncos remind me of being in an old IH Scout with how it looks/feels. Myself, I like the 78-79 Broncos best, though all I have owned are an 85 and 86 full size. When I have the money it seems I can never find one until after I have bought something else.
I think a smaller turbo diesel would be a good move by Ford if coupled with a real off road drivetrain and it is not a mall cruiser.
I think a smaller turbo diesel would be a good move by Ford if coupled with a real off road drivetrain and it is not a mall cruiser.