Well, my adopted son is living with us now and his sister will be coming down in a couple of months. It's time for us to get rid of my Silverado (bucket seats so will only safely hold two people) for something more passenger friendly. I want something big and have found a '96 Ford Bronco with the 351 Windsor 140,000 miles Eddie Bauer that is in excellent condition for $7000 (blue book looks to be about $5600). He just had the starter rebuilt, oxygen sensor replaced, has the maintenance records for the last 5 years (including tranny servicing twice)....and he's an old guy. He says he only used it for traveling with his family to Ole Miss games and has only had it in 4wd once. It looks like it too. No scratches in the factory paint, no dents, and no rust. BUT, he says he puts about half a quart of oil in it between oil changes. I'm fairly confident that if needed I can pull the heads and drop them off for valve jobs etc. Although I'm not capable of pulling the motor for rings. Trying to decide if this is a good deal or not. I'd like to get out from under a vehicle payment and buying this thing will do it. I've always loved the broncos and seems like most of the people that have owned them have loved them as well (except for the gas milage 14-17 mpg). I've got to have some kind of SUV for hauling the family, the dog, and the trailer and this one is bad to the bone!
Just trying to see what everyone else thinks of the these trucks, and if this sounds like a wise decision or not. You guys are members of my family too so your opinions DO matter! Thanks!
Just trying to see what everyone else thinks of the these trucks, and if this sounds like a wise decision or not. You guys are members of my family too so your opinions DO matter! Thanks!
