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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / 4x4 Cars / August 2004Bronco good for offroad
Hi, I'm looking at a 1984 Bronco 5spd. I don't know what size the engine is yet, and everything else looks stock. I would like to know if this is a good vehicle for offroading or not. I would be using it for a short work commute and winter driving but wish to be able to do some trails too even some of the lighter stuff in Moab over in Utah. Can anybody give me some insight on this? Also, are later years (88-91) better? Thanks, Anoni With such precious little info, this looks like a troll to me, but... You don't buy a 20yr vehicle for a daily commuter. Surely (don't call me Shirley ;-) something catastrophic (i.e.; immobilizing it) will happen by next week tuesday. I've owned a '80, '87 and (currently) a '93 and Ford ever put a 5-spd in a Bronco. Wait a minute... now I get it, you're talking about a Bronco-II (which shared parts with Mazda and they did make a 5-spd), this is NOT a Bronco. If that's the case, then I can't help you at all, because I own a Bronco. Guess I just fell for another troll (or poorly worded subject line), oh well, good night. -PapaRick ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Thanks, > Anoni  Signature-PapaRick Colombo@Ameritech.net /Home <or> Colombo@fnal.gov /Work 1972 MGB (Blue/Black top), w/1.8L 4-cyl inline, chrome bumpers:) 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme International (w/3.1L engine) 1993 Bronco 351EFI E4OD/BW1356 D44-Ford8.8/open 2"-lift 35"-tires 1996 Jaguar XJ6, w/4.0L 6cyl inline, ABS/Trac_Control, 3.54 gears > With such precious little info, this looks like a troll to me, but... > [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >> Thanks, >> Anoni I'm not a troll. I can't afford two vehicles, but I also want something to offroad with. This bronco looks like a good deal though I won't know for sure for a couple of days when I go test drive it. I am able to fix my vehicle if it breaks down and can ride a bike until I do get it fixed. According to this: http://www.off-road.com/ford/bigbroncos/faq.html , the larger 78+ bronco did indeed come with a 4spd standard with a 3spd auto as an option. The 5spd was later offered and I believe available until they stopped production. I have seen more than a few 5spd broncos and am suprised that you have not. I would still like someone's opinion on the stock bronco as a weekend recreactional vehicle. Obviously, if I can't afford a more expensive car, I won't be putting much money into upgrading it anytime soon so does anybody have anything to say? Thanks Is it a full-size Bronco or a Bronco II? If it is a Bronco II, RUN. A full size Bronco is good for light trail riding, Mud no deeper than about 12", basically light, responsible off roading. If you go somewhere that other's like to ride at and get stuck, someone will USUALLY be willing to help you out. Bronco II's have either a 4cyl (sucky) or even worse, the 2.8L 6cyl. Both motors are junk. Full size Broncos had different, and better motors. Also, note that if it is a v8 Bronco, you will be spending quite the bundle on your daily-drive. Where are you located? In some places it is hard to find trails suitible for full-size SUVs such as the Bronco (Full size), Blazer(K-5), and RamCharger. Carl > > With such precious little info, this looks like a troll to me, but... > > [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > > Thanks > Is it a full-size Bronco or a Bronco II? If it is a Bronco II, RUN. A > full size Bronco is good for light trail riding, Mud no deeper than [quoted text clipped - 72 lines] > > > > Thanks Hi, I wish that I had something more encouraging to say about a Bronco II from that era, but I don't. I am from Utah and I don't think that would be a very good Moab cruiser. Secondly I have had at least two different friends that had Bronco II's of the same approximate vintage, both suffered from chronic mechanical problems. This just seemed to be a transition phase for Ford, and the Bronco II was eventually overtaken by the much more reliable Explorer. The problem that I find people run into with this particular vehicle, is as you said many of them still look to be in very good shape. But you will find that most have suffered major mechanical problems, and several have even sat for long periods, (thats why they still look good). I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but If you could only afford to buy one car, I would definitely warn against this model. My sentiments exactly. The full size Bronco, however, is an OK choice. Carl > > Is it a full-size Bronco or a Bronco II? If it is a Bronco II, RUN. A > > full size Bronco is good for light trail riding, Mud no deeper than [quoted text clipped - 88 lines] > good). I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but If you could only > afford to buy one car, I would definitely warn against this model. > My sentiments exactly. The full size Bronco, however, is an OK choice. > [quoted text clipped - 182 lines] >>good). I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but If you could only >>afford to buy one car, I would definitely warn against this model. Thanks everyone for your opinions. The car I'm looking at is indeed a full size Bronco which I'm looking at today, but I will probably end up getting a slightly newer one I checked out a couple of days ago. I am definately staying away from the Bronco II. Thanks |
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