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The 2015 Ford Bronco

TMW - 12-27-2013 at 09:33 AM

Move over Jeep the Bronco is coming.

http://gearheads.org/the-2015-ford-bronco/

55steve - 12-27-2013 at 10:15 AM

That thing looks gross.

dtbushpilot - 12-27-2013 at 10:38 AM

I'm not a ford fan but I think it's cool.

scouter - 12-27-2013 at 10:49 AM

Diesel ?? I would buy one , I have owned several f 150 4x4 and a few Bronco's
never walked home…..Ford has brass , look what they did with the Raptor…

Happy new year Ya all…..!!!!!!!!!

David K - 12-27-2013 at 12:26 PM

Can we get Parnelli Jones to race it? Is Olympia Beer still made?

Resized photo from StuckSucks (Pizza Management):



[Edited on 12-27-2013 by David K]

durrelllrobert - 12-27-2013 at 12:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by 55steve
That thing looks gross.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Looks like a short wheel base off-road 4x4 should.

Yeah, David -

neilm81301 - 12-27-2013 at 01:19 PM

That's what I thought too - a 60's IH Scout! Retro cornbinder! My brother rolled one of those - lucky he lived!

I liked the orig. Bronco's a lot better. To bad they didn't replicate that a little better. Maybe it's better in person.

Neil

jimgrms - 12-27-2013 at 02:45 PM

They will never be for sale

StuckSucks - 12-27-2013 at 04:39 PM

Is it just me, or does the grill look like a Wallace and Gromit character?



[Edited on 1-2-2014 by StuckSucks]

bkbend - 12-28-2013 at 10:54 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Can we get Parnelli Jones to race it? Is Olympia Beer still made?


Oly is still made, but made somewhere else without the 'water'. They could still sponsor the new Bronco.

Ken Cooke - 12-28-2013 at 11:19 AM

That would be great if Ford offered this new SUV with what appears good capability. With the Toyota's FJ Cruiser is no longer going to be produced, that leaves the Pathfinder and XTerra, Land Rover and the Subaru wagons as the only alternatives to a Jeep Wrangler with automatic swaybar disconnects, 32" BFG/MTs, selectable electric locking differentials and a removable top.

"they" said the same thing about the Raptor in 2008

durrelllrobert - 12-29-2013 at 11:10 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by jimgrms
They will never be for sale


www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKQdlXvbWSU‎

TMW - 12-29-2013 at 12:18 PM

I've been reading that Nissan will no longer make the Xterra after the 2015 model. But it's not from Nissan so who knows.

David K - 12-29-2013 at 12:27 PM

The XTerra is out... but the FJ Cruiser is still here (for 2014 anyway). Jeep/Fiat is considering a mini Jeep again... about the size of a CJ-2A... It will be like a Mini Cooper size Jeep. I hope they call it a 'Willys'!!!

DianaT - 12-29-2013 at 12:30 PM

We love our Subaru and it works so well on ice, snow, sand, silt, washboard, etc., but the clearance is just not what we like.

Wish they would build this Bronco --- I know we would take a very serious look at it! And I believe there would be a market for it.

We would also keep our Subaru, probably.

mini jeep???

bajaguy - 12-29-2013 at 02:49 PM

They need to get back to their roots and what started it all....and call it the "Bantam"
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
The XTerra is out... but the FJ Cruiser is still here (for 2014 anyway). Jeep/Fiat is considering a mini Jeep again... about the size of a CJ-2A... It will be like a Mini Cooper size Jeep. I hope they call it a 'Willys'!!!

Ken Cooke - 12-29-2013 at 03:02 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
The XTerra is out... but the FJ Cruiser is still here (for 2014 anyway). Jeep/Fiat is considering a mini Jeep again... about the size of a CJ-2A... It will be like a Mini Cooper size Jeep. I hope they call it a 'Willys'!!!


The 10 best discontinued cars

http://money.usnews.com/money/business-economy/slideshows/th...

Toyota’s answer to the Jeep Wrangler has never garnered the mainstream appeal Toyota sought, but it boasts strong safety and reliability ratings, and timeless, rugged looks.

monoloco - 12-29-2013 at 03:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Ken Cooke
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
The XTerra is out... but the FJ Cruiser is still here (for 2014 anyway). Jeep/Fiat is considering a mini Jeep again... about the size of a CJ-2A... It will be like a Mini Cooper size Jeep. I hope they call it a 'Willys'!!!


The 10 best discontinued cars

http://money.usnews.com/money/business-economy/slideshows/th...

Toyota’s answer to the Jeep Wrangler has never garnered the mainstream appeal Toyota sought, but it boasts strong safety and reliability ratings, and timeless, rugged looks.
The biggest problem with the FJ Cruiser is the poor visibility due to the small high windows in the rear.

10 best now DEFUNCT car brands

durrelllrobert - 12-30-2013 at 04:47 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Ken Cooke
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
The XTerra is out... but the FJ Cruiser is still here (for 2014 anyway). Jeep/Fiat is considering a mini Jeep again... about the size of a CJ-2A... It will be like a Mini Cooper size Jeep. I hope they call it a 'Willys'!!!


The 10 best discontinued cars

http://money.usnews.com/money/business-economy/slideshows/th...

Toyota’s answer to the Jeep Wrangler has never garnered the mainstream appeal Toyota sought, but it boasts strong safety and reliability ratings, and timeless, rugged looks.


I guess I'm a loser because I actually owned these now defunct autos (in sequential order):

1. Packard, 1939, straight 8 (bought in 1953 for $100)
2. Mercury, 1943 (yes '43 with no chrome, black out lights and a removable soft top (parade car?) bought for $150 in 1955
3. DeSoto Firedome, 1955 (bought in 1960 for $100 from wrecking yard to salvage hemi engine for hotrod
4. Hudson Hornet, 1949 (bought for $100 in1961for dirt track racing
5. Imperial, 1956 (bought in 1960 for about $250
6. 1951 Studebaker Champion (got free in 1960 for paying parking tickets on it, gave to brother who totaled it)
7. Plymouth Fury, 1956( bought in 1961 for ??)
8. AMC Javelin , 1967 (bought new for around $3,000)
9. Mercury Marauder, 1969 (bought new for around $3,000)
10. Oldsmobile 442, 1964 (bought in 1971 for around $3,000)

I've had approx. 100 cars but those are the only brands no longer made

basautter - 12-31-2013 at 01:53 PM

I like it! Need to see more specs.

tripledigitken - 12-31-2013 at 01:57 PM

Would think if they offered it with Raptor upgrade it would sell big.

willardguy - 12-31-2013 at 05:38 PM

heck with that, have you seen robby gordons 1200 horsepower "gordini" that he's running in this years dakar???soon you'll be able to buy one!:wow:

pauldavidmena - 12-31-2013 at 06:17 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by monoloco
The biggest problem with the FJ Cruiser is the poor visibility due to the small high windows in the rear.


I had an FJ Cruiser for 4 years but sold it because of the poor visibility, its need for premium gas, and some baffling design "features" (suicide doors, back seats that don't fold forward completely, uneven cargo area, etc.). On the other hand, it was without equal during New England winters. I'm hoping I don't have to live through too many more of those before moving down to Baja for good... :cool:

David K - 12-31-2013 at 06:23 PM

I am not sure why the FJ was that way, perhaps to retain the 'retro look' ? I think a 4Runner is a far better rig for being practical and looks great, and has all the off road functions as does the FJ (rear locker/ A-TRAC)... I think it did well with folks who wanted the Off Road Vehicle look instead of the SUV look...? Anyway, they are still being sold for the 2014 model year...