Hmmmm...thinking about a change

[RanchRoper]

My little Bronco will hit almost 100,000 kms this spring...doing some homework right now on one of these...

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[Sir Henry]

I like the new Broncos. I would keep it but certainly understand the desire of new wheels.

[RanchRoper]

Ford has a Heritage edition for 2023...1966 colors & detailing

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[dave77]

This is the Jeep I would love to have,1953 CJ3B. Had one back in the '70s and sold it for $1000.

[RanchRoper]

They have a Willys version in the lineup now....not quite the same I think

[dave77]

Yes, it was pretty basic, no radio, vacuum operated wipers (going up hill you had to get off the gas long enough to get one swipe) until I finally installed an after market electric wiper on the driver's side. Decent brakes after I upgraded them to Ford pickup brakes. It did have decent heater, but I think it was aftermarket, no defroster though, had to use a towel. I don't think it would meet today's safety standards since the driver's seat was right on top of the gas tank. Easy to work on and very dependable though.

[Mags]

I had a CJ5 in the 70's. It had electric wipers. It too had the gas tank under the driver's seat. 10gal. None of the gauges worked. I frequently ran out of gas, but had two 5 gal jerry cans on back-end rack. The heater was wimpy. Leaky canvas top. Cold to drive in the winter.

[dave77]

My oil pressure and temp gauges worked, had to replace the speedometer. When I got it, it had a aluminum half cab so it would get fairly warm but the back window was plastic and very small and the mirrors weren't great so backing up was not fun. Not nearly as warm when I put a new vinyl full cab on it but had much better visibility.

The CJ3B was desirable because of the higher hood it was easier to install a V-8. I found that with the stock 4 cylinder I could go anywhere they could go just not as fast.

[markiver54]

For prowess, dependability, resale value AND comfort, consider a Toyota 4Runner. I know many are drawn to Jeeps, but just sayn'. Something to consider. We are on our 4th one. Still own three. They never quit. The first one was sold while still running with almost 300k miles.

[RanchRoper]

The Jeep above I’m looking at is the base model. No power anything. Radio, 2wd, 4 hi and 4 low. Shift on the floor. That’s what I want. No gizmos at all. Im done with all the electronic crap. It even has manual windows and you have to unlock it with your key….

[markiver54]

The Jeep above I’m looking at is the base model. No power anything. Radio, 2wd, 4 hi and 4 low. Shift on the floor. That’s what I want. No gizmos at all. Im done with all the electronic crap. It even has manual windows and you have to unlock it with your key….

I can certainly understand that.

[Mags]

... and you have to unlock it with your key….

Key? Do they even make keys any more.......

[RanchRoper]

Yup. Might the only vehicle left.

[dave77]

The Jeep above I’m looking at is the base model. No power anything. Radio, 2wd, 4 hi and 4 low. Shift on the floor. That’s what I want. No gizmos at all. Im done with all the electronic crap. It even has manual windows and you have to unlock it with your key….

Is the 4 hi and 4 low still a manual lever or have they gone to electric?

[RanchRoper]

Manual shift!

[markiver54]

The Jeep above I’m looking at is the base model. No power anything. Radio, 2wd, 4 hi and 4 low. Shift on the floor. That’s what I want. No gizmos at all. Im done with all the electronic crap. It even has manual windows and you have to unlock it with your key….

Would you be keeping the Bronco ? It doesn't seem like you've had it all that long.

[dave77]

I wish I had that on my Ranger. Haven't had a problem with it other than the automatic hubs and they went bad gradually so I had some warning and changed them before they quit working but with an electric solenoid or motor operating the transfer case it could go out suddenly when I really need 4 wheel drive.

[RanchRoper]

Nope. Looking to trade while it still has good value. It’s been good but I put on 50,000 kms a year. They get old fast.

[dave77]

Nope. Looking to trade while it still has good value. It’s been good but I put on 50,000 kms a year. They get old fast.

You do drive a lot. I bought my '06 Miata new and have less than 60k miles on it. Bought my '97 Ranger several years before the Miata with around 60k miles on it and still only have a little over 100k miles on it.

[RanchRoper]

Bronco is a 3 cyl turbo. Concerned about the longevity of it beyond 100k.