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Biden's most truthful quote ever came during his first press conference, 03/25/21. Drum roll please...... "I don't know, to be clear." and THAT is one promise he's kept!!!
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The old Broncos have some appeal that’s for sure. Mine was only an 86 ford bronco 2 but I loved it. The 2.9 V-6 wasn’t the best but man that thing got into some tight places. It was my main ride in my 20’s so it got me into some tight places too
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Well, I thought they would be a lot cooler looking. The photo above looks cool, but the side views (on the link) look like a late model Land Rover. Also not thrilled that the 5.0 or 6.2 V8 isn't offered. I wouldn't be interested in Ford's damn Eco Boost. What's a Bronco w/out a big 'ol honkin' V8?
A 2.3/2.7 Liter Eco Boost? Well, la de frickin' da. $40K+ for a frickin' lawn mower engine? No thanks.
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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue
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I wouldn't be interested in Ford's damn Eco Boost. What's a Bronco w/out a big 'ol honkin' V8? I believe the original Ford Bronco V8 had ~210hp and the 2.7L EcoBoost is putting out 310hp with much better gas mileage......
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The eco-boost is a beast and I think it’s more than proven itself at this point. There’s no way I’d choose a v-8 over the EB
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As a long time Ford guy I want to like this thing but it’s a turd. Hopefully they will make some improvements for the next model year
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As a long time Ford guy I want to like this thing but it’s a turd. Hopefully they will make some improvements for the next model year ^ +1
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue
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The eco-boost is a beast and I think it’s more than proven itself at this point. There’s no way I’d choose a v-8 over the EB To each his own, but every F150 EB owner I've talked to, has told me they wish they had gotten the V8.
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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue
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I have a 2014 car with the turbo. I don't know if it is the same setup. But that fusion can be a gas saver or it can scream. It just seems to get really good gas mileage. If the Bronco is much lighter it could be a good gas saver. But a 4x4 is probably heavier than the car. Drive one first for sure. The only thing that matters is what are you getting? And for how much? Be Well, Rusytzipper.
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I’ve bought a lot of F150s from the 5.4 V8, 5.0 V8 and finally last year bought a clean used ,Late model ,3.5 Ecoboost .its a super crew f150
The 3.5 ecoboost is a beast
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The eco-boost is a beast and I think it’s more than proven itself at this point. There’s no way I’d choose a v-8 over the EB To each his own, but every F150 EB owner I've talked to, has told me they wish they had gotten the V8. You definitely haven't talked to enough F-150 EB owners. For a full-sized truck that's going to be used for towing/hauling heavier loads, the 5.0 V8 is one of the best and most durable V8s Ford has built and I be perfectly happy owning one but would opt for the 3.5L EB first (tows 1,700 lbs more than the V8 BTW).
Biden's most truthful quote ever came during his first press conference, 03/25/21. Drum roll please...... "I don't know, to be clear." and THAT is one promise he's kept!!!
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I have a 2014 car with the turbo. I don't know if it is the same setup. But that fusion can be a gas saver or it can scream. It just seems to get really good gas mileage. If the Bronco is much lighter it could be a good gas saver. But a 4x4 is probably heavier than the car. Drive one first for sure. The only thing that matters is what are you getting? And for how much? Be Well, Rusytzipper. Are you off your meds?
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In relation to stated purpose, it looks like a "tweener". It stands to reason that Ford would insert the EcoBoost in that vehicle. It is interesting to hear/read the various and alleged owner comments on the EB engine - is it really either love or dislike?
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We've owned three Broncos over the years. 1981, 1984 and 1987. All were great vehicles. All had V-8's. IIRC, two had 302's and one had a 351M.
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In relation to stated purpose, it looks like a "tweener". It stands to reason that Ford would insert the EcoBoost in that vehicle. It is interesting to hear/read the various and alleged owner comments on the EB engine - is it really either love or dislike? My mechanic is a Ford guy and he likes the Ecoboost.
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How about this instead: The InterRaptor
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue
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I like it, but for a lot less than 50 grand I can buy a completely rebuilt, restored, and updated classic Bronco.
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The one shown has four doors. The only originals with four doors were custom jobs. That's one of the reasons the Bronco lost out to the Explorer.
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In relation to stated purpose, it looks like a "tweener". It stands to reason that Ford would insert the EcoBoost in that vehicle. It is interesting to hear/read the various and alleged owner comments on the EB engine - is it really either love or dislike? Of course. The EPA, CAFE standards (laws) & the myriad of EPA regulations is the reason Ford has been pushing the EcoBoost down our throats. Ford spent billions turning a Mazda engine into the EB in an effort to meets these regulations and they need to recoup their investment, which they have, since more than 5 million EB powered vehicles have been sold. And just like the EPA has ruined diesels, they're hard at work making gas-powered vehicles more expensive, less reliable, and less safe. Unfortunately, when the next Commie is elected POTUS, these regulations will change for the worse again, requiring a further investment of billions more to develop another, smaller, higher-revving, turbocharged engine, wrapped in an ever lighter vehicle (compromising safety) to meet the new regulations. All part of the commie plan to dictate, what and how we drive - if we're allowed to drive at all. All in an effort to phase out passenger vehicles, suppress our liberty and exert ever more control over the population. Makes me wanna' puke.
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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue
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The one shown has four doors. The only originals with four doors were custom jobs. That's one of the reasons the Bronco lost out to the Explorer. And the early Explorers sucked. Ford tried to blame their design flaws on Firestone. Never mind that those same Firestone tires were successfully used on a myriad of of other light trucks and vehicles.
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue
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