Blazer vs Bronco what say ye

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What's your thoughts on these current model Blazers n Broncos?

Ford still resembles a Ford.

That Blazer ain't "blaizin" no trail.
Doesn't look like it would clear a Praire Dog mound!
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The 2 door, when done right really resembles the old Bronco.

The roof leaking and chit motor would scare me from the ford.

The 4 runner is head and heels better than either
 
Resembles don't = off road ability. I venture to say they can't stand up next to the old school cruisers. Particularly long term abuse. I can only image my wallet after driving that new bronco or blazer through the hills for a couple of seasons.
 
tailchasers said:
I can only image my wallet after driving that new bronco or blazer through the hills for a couple of seasons.
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Save money and buy a new one, an old restored Bronco is over three times the cost of a brand new one. These are $250,000+

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I stopped to see this one and the guy wanted $45k ?

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Ford has a laughing stock version of the new bronco called the sport.
I like the new full size Bronco. It would be my next vehicle. I like that it has IFS and the eco boost. I would much rather have a new one rather than a restored old one. About the only thing I find wrong is the over use of the Raptor. Raptor should be only for the truck. It needs to be scrapped in the Ranger and Bronco. Kind of dilutes the name when you involve it in multiple vehicles.

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Don't see to many of these new 4x4s rolling around in the hills. Guessing they are to proud to put a scratch on them and save them for the metro commute. You know urban 4wheeling situations.
 
The new Bronco is far and away more capable than the blazer sedan. I would like to see a solid front axle under the Bronco at some point. I'm sure the IFS rides nice and is decent off road however, a solid axle is like a sore pecker, you can't beat it.

Jim
 
jgriffin82 said:
The new Bronco is far and away more capable than the blazer sedan. I would like to see a solid front axle under the Bronco at some point. I'm sure the IFS rides nice and is decent off road however, a solid axle is like a sore pecker, you can't beat it.

Jim
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For toughness, totally. It would be interesting to compare in an off-roading scenario a solid front axle with the new Bronco and it's disconnecting front sway bar. That articulation can be super beneficial in tough situations.
 
I do see many new Bronco's in my neck of the woods (Northern Cali foothills). The Blazer looks like a crossover more than a capable off road machine.
 
We have a new Bronco coming in next week for my kid. Ordered July 20, 2020. Converted to 2022 model last October and finally built. Will see how good it is when it gets here. I have ordered a ton of new trucks from Ford including 5 Raptors. First time I have been sent a pic of anything as it comes off the assembly line.

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I wouldn't buy either. Especially the Ford. Those 2.7's ain't working out so good. Besides, I could build a way better rig for what those ugly Broncos cost. mtmuley
 
Hard to beat the old blazers..but I do like the looks of the new broncos..just wondering how well put together they are...might be able to afford one in10-15 years
 
OK, Here's one with it shut! She was in the middle of getting a new motor when she almost burned up...A nice Female Firefighter was the first to drive it since the new motor when she backed it out of the garage...
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Captain_coues said:
Ford has a laughing stock version of the new bronco called the sport.
I like the new full size Bronco. It would be my next vehicle. I like that it has IFS and the eco boost. I would much rather have a new one rather than a restored old one. About the only thing I find wrong is the over use of the Raptor. Raptor should be only for the truck. It needs to be scrapped in the Ranger and Bronco. Kind of dilutes the name when you involve it in multiple vehicles.

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Looks like a cross between a ford focus and a ford escape….In other words, it’s going through an identity crisis.
 
I had a Blazer once. Left me stranded in Salina at a gas station going on a scouting trip. Bought my Tracker and haven't looked back!
 
JB1975 said:
We have a new Bronco coming in next week for my kid. Ordered July 20, 2020. Converted to 2022 model last October and finally built. Will see how good it is when it gets here. I have ordered a ton of new trucks from Ford including 5 Raptors. First time I have been sent a pic of anything as it comes off the assembly line.

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Your son will love his Bronco. 12,000 miles in and it been great. Had a couple 70’s growing up. They did a great job with the look of the old Bronco with modern amenities
 
Sheepshooter said:
Your son will love his Bronco. 12,000 miles in and it been great. Had a couple 70’s growing up. They did a great job with the look of the old Bronco with modern amenities
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Awesome. Just got a call from the dealer that it will be delivered tomorrow. Today was his first day of high school. Lucky kid. We get to break it in for him until Sept 2023 when he gets his license.
 
Deerlove said:
Off the subject, but why Didn't Toyota make the newer landcruier in a soft top?
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My wife has a 2021 Landcruiser. She loves it. I know they are engineered to go a million miles or whatever, but you talk about a boring vehicle. Lol. Steady as a turtle and gets about 12.5 mpg.
 
Picked my 22 Wildtrak Sasquatch this weekend! Super excited about finding it and getting it. Customer had ordered it last year then didn't get it, I just happened to be there to grab it when it rolled off the truck. Gramps had given me his original 68 when I was in high school but dad sold it when I went off to the Air Force.

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Toro said:
Picked my 22 Wildtrak Sasquatch this weekend! Super excited about finding it and getting it. Customer had ordered it last year then didn't get it, I just happened to be there to grab it when it rolled off the truck. Gramps had given me his original 68 when I was in high school but dad sold it when I went off to the Air Force.

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Congrats. Looks great. The FE are hard to find.
 

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