If it disappoints, what will you drive?

[NY Bronco II]

I’ll keep driving my 08 Ridgeline and sink some $$$ into my ‘90 Bronco II. But...I ain’t gettin any younger

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[Rocket]

I will keep my trusty 78 and my F-150................not sure the new Bronco will be my cup of tea anyway. Have driven the new Ranger and don't care for it at all....so I hope the new Bronco is much better.

 

[Jalisurr]

I'll keep the Pajero Evo. Probably start stockpiling parts from japan for when I inevitably need them. Maybe someday do the turbo swap from the 3000gt for some extra go-fast.

 

[TeocaliMG]

I will keep my trusty 78 and my F-150................not sure the new Bronco will be my cup of tea anyway. Have driven the new Ranger and don't care for it at all....so I hope the new Bronco is much better.

wish i still had my 74 , it was shipped to Australia by a college student. Like you the ranger doesn't appeal to me at all. and I could care less about the rapter versions. im not looking for a hopped up hot rod. just a basic 4wd that I can function in , I live on the mountain, first responder, and need to get to and from the incidents in inclement weather. that's why I have my 97 v6 blazer now. use hunting and have lights and sirens on it. Also like most of our generation were getting older and high trucks are very hard to get into. Steps don't help when you need knee and hip replacements.

For what its worth (this has been noted before, but I'll reiterate for you) The 2021 Bronco will be the first generation you see of the NEW ranger, not the current ranger. The one you test drove was an update, albeit significant, of the global platform which was launched in 2011.

 

[68fbjjz109]

For what its worth (this has been noted before, but I'll reiterate for you) The 2021 Bronco will be the first generation you see of the NEW ranger, not the current ranger. The one you test drove was an update, albeit significant, of the global platform which was launched in 2011.

"New" is the most inappropriately used term in the auto industry. Aside from maybe pickup points for the suspension there is pretty much nothing common from the Global ranger to the North American Ranger from frame/chassis and power train perspective. Strategically they are similar in the chassis but as you mentioned it was a significant update.

I could see a few frame material, and maybe body front end structure tweaks to ensure it scores "Good" on passenger side overlap.

The would wager the next ranger will be a heavy Class A surface change thoughout most of the body (could be a complete top hat), and an interior update to homologate it to the rest of the brand. I can't see Ford investing more capital into powertrain and chassis systems outside of performance variants for planned engine life cycles.

 

[DaBoss]

I'll probably try and find a clean OBS 7.3 PowerStroke, Crew Cab Long Bed as my do-anything vehicle, then buy another Mustang. Been wanting an S550 for a while.

 

[Rocket]

I will keep my 1978 last of the solid Broncos
I like the Raptor but it’s got to have a V8

 

[OX1]

Going to buy all electric vehicles, then move here............

https://www.afp.com/en/news/717/millions-face-power-cuts-california-fires-spread-doc-1lr3x61

 

[BroncoBuyer]

IF it disappoints, two door wrangler...

 

[BroncoBuyer]

Going to buy all electric vehicles, then move here............

https://www.afp.com/en/news/717/millions-face-power-cuts-california-fires-spread-doc-1lr3x61

We have a preferred go-to car to get out of town in case of a zombie apocalypse,
I’m betting there will be substantial Toyota Prius and Nissan Leaf losses due to being left behind when this is all over...

Babe grab the 4 Wheel drive keys and a gun! No honey I’ll grab the Prius keys, it gets better fuel mileage..

 

[OX1]

We have a preferred go-to car to get out of town in case of a zombie apocalypse,
I’m betting there will be substantial Toyota Prius and Nissan Leaf losses due to being left behind when this is all over...

Babe grab the 4 Wheel drive keys and a gun! No honey I’ll grab the Prius keys, it gets better fuel mileage..

HeeHee!!. I often debated speed, frugalness, vs all-terrainness in that situation.
I'd probably have to defer to the rig I literally have driven over cars with.

(even though it runs on pane, which would be really hard to refill or quickly
get enough tanks to bring fuel onboard).

 

[rkj__]

The Bronco is under consideration to replace my wife's 2012 Mini Countryman.

If the Bronco turns out to be a NO, the Jeep Wrangler is at the top of the list. However, a well equipped Sahara is very expensive, so if we decide to spend less, we would probably get something similar to the Countryman, but a little more economical, like a Hyundai Kona.

It's hard to say how things will play out. My wife is not driving a lot these days, so hopefully the Mini lasts a while longer without needing too many expensive repairs.

 

[BroncoBuyer]

The , but a little more economical, like a Hyundai Kona.

I can understand saving money up front but think about what you get after say 5 years of ownership..
Used Kia/Hyundai resale versus used Bronco resale..

 

[rkj__]

I can understand saving money up front but think about what you get after say 5 years of ownership..
Used Kia/Hyundai resale versus used Bronco resale..

Fair point. I don't typically put much focus on resale, but my wife tends to like change more than I do....

My last truck was 10 years old when I sold it, and by the time an affordable Bronco is actually available in Canada, my wife's car will be 10 years old. In most cases, the actual dollar difference between a vehicle with good or bad resale is not that big after 10 years. However, with vehicles like the Wrangler, that hold their value exceptionally well, the difference can be pretty substantial. A 10 year old Wrangler still fetches good coin.

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