How much would you pay for a V8 in the Bronco?

[timhood]

New guy here, but one who's pretty well-informed on what's going on with the new Bronco. Also a regular on Mustang6G.

I wanted to poll you guys about what is the most you'd consider paying for a V8 in this thing? Not a troll post, actually trying to get data. Please be reasonable and honest.

Your question asks how much we would pay for the V8 option but the pricing seems to be how much for the whole vehicle. Wouldn't it make more sense to ask how much someone would pay specifically for the V8 upgrade? If I was already going to pay $50K for a non-V8 Bronco, how would you know whether I checked the $50K box or $60K box what that actually means?

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[EvlNvrDys]

Maybe your poll should be, how much EXTRA would you be willing to pay for a V8 in the Bronco?

Because from where I stand, the V8 should be available in EVERY trim, or at the very least, start in the Big Bend. At which point, I'd probably be willing to pay $3k-$5k extra for the V8. I'll gladly take a N/A V8 over this turbo crap any day!

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Does this range $30-$60K include the Bronco? Or just adding the V8.
Who cares about a V8, is it like a symbolic thing to have one or something?
I guess if it was NA and had decent fuel economy I could consider.
But its not a need for power

I would rather listen to a V8 than a 4 or 6.

Bronco is the wife's car though and she doesn't care.

 

[That_Hal]

Funny thing is the V8 engine is the down graded engine in the F150. Go look at the build and pricing it cost less.

 

[broncoskip]

For $25k I would just buy a mint 1979 and have two Broncos.

 

[UncleBuck]

I'm not voting because there is no "I wouldn't" option. The biggest motor I think the Bronco needs is the 3.5 HO. The biggest motor I think they'll likely fit in the thing is the 3.0 that is currently in the explorer ST.

 

[mC.242]

Pretty much zero, since I'm not even willing to pay an extra $2K for the V6.

 

[Old Guy]

Nothing more. I think V8 time is done. I grew up with them, but see little point in it now.

 

[EvlNvrDys]

Funny thing is the V8 engine is the down graded engine in the F150. Go look at the build and pricing it cost less.

Oh hell yeah, sign me up then!! I'll take a $2k+ discount to opt for the V8. ?

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

I'm not voting because there is no "I wouldn't" option. The biggest motor I think the Bronco needs is the 3.5 HO. The biggest motor I think they'll likely fit in the thing is the 3.0 that is currently in the explorer ST.

Yup, I'd happily spend a little more over what I'm ready to spend on the 2.7L to get the 3.5. It's not like the towing capacity is going to get any better with a V8 in this vehicle so what's the point? As it is I'm sure I'll be fine with the 2.7L.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Funny thing is the V8 engine is the down graded engine in the F150. Go look at the build and pricing it cost less.

It is pretty high ranking in the Mustang.

Neither the 2.3 or 2.7 is top dog in either the Mustang or the F-150...

I would rather have a pushrod V8 like the 7.3 or the rumored 6.7 though, the Coyote is freaking huge and it would be a PITA to work on shoehorned into a Bronco. The 6.7 is still kinda big displacementwise for a Bronco but compact V8's have not been Ford's forte for over 20 years so there isn't much to pick from.

I don't need more power than even the 2.3, the simiplicity and sound of a V8 is kinda nice though.

 

[OX1]

It is pretty high ranking in the Mustang.

Neither the 2.3 or 2.7 is top dog in either the Mustang or the F-150...

I would rather have a pushrod V8 like the 7.3 or the rumored 6.7 though, the Coyote is freaking huge and it would be a PITA to work on shoehorned into a Bronco. The 6.7 is still kinda big displacementwise for a Bronco but compact V8's have not been Ford's forte for over 20 years so there isn't much to pick from.

I don't need more power than even the 2.3, the simiplicity and sound of a V8 is kinda nice though.

Yup, there is a reason another 50K LS's will be swapped into everything under the sun, before someone swaps a 2.7 ECO into something. Simplicity, tractability, throttle response, fitment (and of course cost). Hope the 7.3 or 6.8 takes off for Ford.

 

[kodiakisland]

Nothing more. I think V8 time is done. I grew up with them, but see little point in it now.

Yep. I grew up on small and big block V8s from the 60s and 70s. Todays V6s are just as good at everything except the feel and sound. I'd rather have a large displacement V6 from today in a modern vehicle than the natural aspirated V8s of my youth. At least in a vehicle the size of the Bronco. A full size truck is a different matter.

I have no interest in a V8 Bronco.

 

[Old Guy]

Yep. I grew up on small and big block V8s from the 60s and 70s. Todays V6s are just as good at everything except the feel and sound. I'd rather have a large displacement V6 from today in a modern vehicle than the natural aspirated V8s of my youth. At least in a vehicle the size of the Bronco. A full size truck is a different matter.

I have no interest in a V8 Bronco.

Agree, sound is sweet in a V8, or maybe just the sound we were used to hearing. I live in truck land, and all the loud piped V8's and Diesels just grate on my nerves now. Especially the ones who think they have race cars, and not slow trucks.

 

[Hack]

My assumption is that if Ford is planning a V8 option, they don't want to talk about it until the sales of the buzzy 4 cylinders and craptastic nasty sounding V6s start to taper off. Then they will come in with the V8.

At least that's what I'm hoping for. The current engines seem fine for an appliance, but just not very cool for a fancy garage queen (which is what I want). I want a Bronco, but only as a nice day cruiser with the roof off - not really as a daily commuter. If Ford sticks with the current engine options I'd probably get a classic Bronco before the new one.

And I'd pay a couple grand for the V8, and no sale if there is no V8.

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