Had the "Barbie" Bronco for 8 years, and really enjoyed it. It had an awesome small block 5.7L V8, and had great torque. I took good care of it, and in return, it took good care of me. One small issue was the vehicle speed control unit, it smoldered one day in 2004 and fried the plug (no big deal to me, I never used cruise control) but it also affected my horn it rendered it useless (used my horn all the time, argh!). Then in fall of 2005 Ford sent recalls out on that exact part. The Bronco had a removable top, but I had heard through other Bronco owners that the seal breaks once removed, and a new (expensive) seal is needed to put it back on, so I opted out of going topless. Plus the fact that the top was heavier than a whale and you'd need a football team to remove it pretty much solidified my choice. Overall, VERY sturdy rig, powerful engine, great in snow, roomy and comfy, modest interior/exterior, and it saved my life in the freakiest accident... I loved and miss Barbie. Why did Ford stop making the Bronco?? I would buy a new one if they brought it back, and they should go retro like they did with the 'Stang! (I would love an optional 6 speed manual!!)

jeep wrote the book on 4wd and ford perfected it.

I had my 1993 Bronco for 12 years. It was the most durable vehicle I have ever had. It was very versatile. I had over 250,000 miles on it (original engine). It was great for road trips, snowstorms and general off road fun. The only real problem that my Bronco had was the starter. The starter had to be replaced several times. It was big, powerful, and fun. The most enjoyable time I had w/ my Bronco was when I finally had the courage to take off the fiberglass top during the summer. It was a blast. Unfortunately, I flipped it b/c I was off-roading at night. I am an idiot. Having to part w/ my Bronco was like losing a member of the family. I will purchase an old Bronco in the near future.