Which one would you buy? Would I be dumb if I bought one at those prices?

[MaD]

Both are sexy as hell, I think I'd rather have the 5.0

 

[racsan]

Id have to bite the bullet and buy BOTH.

 

[Uncle Gump]

I don't think I could bring myself to spend that much on either of those.

 

[Curious Hound]

I like them both. One is full-size and the other is a smaller Ranger size. Both look nice in the photos. Really, you need to decide how you will use the truck and what you want out of it.

If I had to decide, it would be tough. I like the spaciousness of the full-size truck. But I prefer the smaller size for most of my offroad adventures, mostly in width. I travel a lot of narrow, tighter trails. The wheelbase of the larger truck isn't a problem. The 2.9l is a very capable engine for the Bronco II. It has a few minor quirks. But it's a good, solid platform.

Price? I'm divorced and broke. I can't afford either one. Also, I would be taking it offroad in Rock's, mud, trees, brush, etc. I prefer to spend less initially and then do my customizing and.make the truck what I really want. At those prices, I wouldn't buy either one. But keep in mind, I recently bought an F250 Superduty for $4800 as a tow rig and I'm repairing it as I go. In the next couple weeks, I'll be finishing the majority of repairs that truck needs. It will be stronger and more capable than it was brand new and I'll still have less than $10k in it.

Perhaps others can give you advice regarding the price. But it still boils down to; What do you expect from the truck and what skills or money do you have to use to maintain and modify it for your use?

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

So, the 5.0 powered one is the full-size Bronco with the factory removable top and the other is the Ranger based Bronco (II). So I don’t know exactly what you’re looking for.

Pre-Covid, those prices would be stupid. Now, I don’t know. The real question becomes if they are what they claim to be (there’s a lot of misrepresentation among vehicles, especially older ones). Beyond that it’s what you’re looking for and what you’re willing to pay for it.

 

[superj]

To much for me. I would pass

 

[Curious Hound]

That full-size Bronco probably cost that much or less when it was brand new. I bought a 1988 F150 4x4, 5.0l new off the lot in 1987 for $14k. It wasn't the Eddie Bauer trim level. So, that would have brought the price up a few thousand. But, I bet sticker price on that Bronco wasn't much different from what they're asking now, 36 years later, with miles on it.

 

[sgtsandman]

If they are as shiny and clean in person as they appear in the photos, they might be worth it from the stand point of you shouldn’t have much to do on them.

If they are just a polished exterior and worn out underneath, I wouldn’t pay that much.

Chances are good this would be a cash in hand kind of deal with no loan or payment plan. If the vehicle looks good and you have the money, they are probably worth it.

Of the two, I would prefer the Bronco II. I have no need for a full size vehicle.

 

[Snoranger]

I waste stupid money on pointless stuff that I don’t need. I wouldn’t pay those prices. I’d much rather buy one that needs work and rebuild it myself.

And I’d never buy another full size Bronco of that generation unless it had a 351W… personal preference.

 

[racsan]

Dad bought 2 full size broncos new, a ‘89 302 4-speed manual for 23K and a ‘96 351 auto for 31K. I dont know what a new B2 went for back in the day.
But on the subject of insanity, A local stealership has a 62 falcon based ranchero for 30K. 289/auto in bright red. I doubt that was much over 3K new in its day.

 

[rubydist]

I wouldn't spend that much on either, but the full size one is priced closer to reality than the BII.

 

[MaD]

I like them both. One is full-size and the other is a smaller Ranger size. Both look nice in the photos. Really, you need to decide how you will use the truck and what you want out of it.

If I had to decide, it would be tough. I like the spaciousness of the full-size truck. But I prefer the smaller size for most of my offroad adventures, mostly in width. I travel a lot of narrow, tighter trails. The wheelbase of the larger truck isn't a problem. The 2.9l is a very capable engine for the Bronco II. It has a few minor quirks. But it's a good, solid platform.

Price? I'm divorced and broke. I can't afford either one. Also, I would be taking it offroad in Rock's, mud, trees, brush, etc. I prefer to spend less initially and then do my customizing and.make the truck what I really want. At those prices, I wouldn't buy either one. But keep in mind, I recently bought an F250 Superduty for $4800 as a tow rig and I'm repairing it as I go. In the next couple weeks, I'll be finishing the majority of repairs that truck needs. It will be stronger and more capable than it was brand new and I'll still have less than $10k in it.

Perhaps others can give you advice regarding the price. But it still boils down to; What do you expect from the truck and what skills or money do you have to use to maintain and modify it for your use?

I keep eyeing the blue one with the 5.0. I have enough for a good down payment. I would mainly preserve it and keep it a pavement princess haha. I'm fixing up an 89 2.3 ranger right now. Most likely I won't get either, but I'll keep dreaming of em lol. I keep thinking about of much more of an insane price they'll be in the future.

 

[MaD]

So, the 5.0 powered one is the full-size Bronco with the factory removable top and the other is the Ranger based Bronco (II). So I don’t know exactly what you’re looking for.

Pre-Covid, those prices would be stupid. Now, I don’t know. The real question becomes if they are what they claim to be (there’s a lot of misrepresentation among vehicles, especially older ones). Beyond that it’s what you’re looking for and what you’re willing to pay for it.

Not full fledge looking lol just day dreaming.

 

[ElectraRider]

There are better deals out there, save your money.

 

[sgtsandman]

Neither is a great deal for sure. I’ve seen worse. Try pricing a restored Toyota FJ, and not the newer FJ Cruiser.

They are good for someone who is unable or unwilling to restore a vehicle. But for someone who can and is willing, they can find a better deal.