RichardJensen Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 We've all had our little fun for the day. Try not to wreck this thread as well, hmm? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Tyrant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Tyrant And your point? If you don't like it here...leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHorse Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 The "This is why we can't have nice things" Bronco/Ranger/MAP thread LMAO, now that's funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevensecondsuv Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Ok. Back on topic. What do you all think the odds are of the new Bronco being available with a manual transmission? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Depends on how badly they want it to be a rock-crawler, I would think. I could see them casting the Bronco in the mold of the Raptor, as a desert runner as you're not going to out Jeep the Jeeps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) And yes, I know that the Bronco, in the past, wasn't a desert runner. But whatever it was, it wasn't good enough at it to stay in production. Edited September 1, 2015 by RichardJensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Ok. Back on topic. What do you all think the odds are of the new Bronco being available with a manual transmission? Probably better odds than just about anything else Ford sells. The only positive pointing towards yes is that ford has been putting manuals in models where having a manual increases the desirability of the product (ST, RS, GT). I'd imagine a off-roading, wrangler-type vehicle would be much better off in status with a manual available for hard-core users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Probably better odds than just about anything else Ford sells. The only positive pointing towards yes is that ford has been putting manuals in models where having a manual increases the desirability of the product (ST, RS, GT). I'd imagine a off-roading, wrangler-type vehicle would be much better off in status with a manual available for hard-core users. this is an area overlooked by Ford in the past few years. Sure, a lot of Exploer buyers never go off road and yeah, I get that it's now a soft roader that now sells in good numbers with Strong ATPs All good. What I'm curious about is the ruggedness of the Global Ranger and Everest and whether that can be transplanted into a market that's now got every kind of soft-road Utility..... maybe a few SUVs and light trucks and add some spice back into the mix without dragghing down sales of Ford's other volume selling products. Wht not play both sides of the market and grow sales at the same time.... Edited September 1, 2015 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 So for those who pay attention to these things..,.. lets say ford does have 2 new vehicles planned for 2018. What is Fords typical timeline for announcing new product? When might we expect an official announcement, should these rumors pan out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) So for those who pay attention to these things..,.. lets say ford does have 2 new vehicles planned for 2018. What is Fords typical timeline for announcing new product? When might we expect an official announcement, should these rumors pan out? Based on what they did for Edge, MKC, MKX, and are in the midst of doing with Continental, my guess is some sort of Concept version next year (New York auto show maybe?????) then the production version 6-8 months after that, then production starting 6-8 months later. That's probably for the Bronco. I'm guessing the Ranger will be pretty straight forward since it's likely going to be the T6. Even if it's a new platform, my gut is telling me they won't go through all of that since it would be an upgraded version of T6, meaning skip the concept part. Last edit: Since I know someone might take that as legit info THE PREVIOUS STATEMENTS ARE PURE CONJECTURE ON MY PART AND BASED SOLELY ON WHAT MY GUT IS TELLING ME. ANY THOUGHT OTHERWISE IS MISTAKEN AND THEREFORE I CANNOT HELP YOU WITH THAT Edited September 1, 2015 by fuzzymoomoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 And yes, I know that the Bronco, in the past, wasn't a desert runner. Great on the freeway though... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Great on the freeway though... that wasn't a high speed chase, that was a low speed follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Ford was ruining a special that year. Buy a white Bronco, get a free police Escort. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Ford was ruining a special that year. Buy a white Bronco, get a free police Escort. Free OJ with every purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipnzap Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Will the Ranger feature a 3.2l option to compete with the Colorado/Canyon Duramax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I find it cute how Infiniti re-enacted a scene from National Lampoons Vacation with Christie Brinkley https://youtu.be/2_uFOezHyO4 Just imagine what Ford can do with OJ and the Bronco !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Ford was ruining a special that year. Buy a white Bronco, get a free police Escort. I test drove a Lightning around that time, and the salesman said they were preparing for a shipment of special edition white Broncos, the Bronco SEV--Simpson Escape Vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Just imagine what Ford can do with OJ and the Bronco !! Might be hard to do with him in jail LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfeg Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 So, what will the form factor be? Similar to original 1966 Bronco, 78/79 Bronco, OJ Bronco, Bronco II? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Trying valiantly to get this back on topic...just saw this Jeep Wrangler to stay in Toledo, Cherokee leaving, Wrangler-based pickup coming http://www.autonews.com/article/20150901/OEM01/150909993/jeep-wrangler-to-stay-in-toledo-cherokee-leaving-wrangler-based FCA’s plan would ensure that Wrangler production would continue while the plant is retooled for the redesigned 2018 Wrangler. The off-roader is one of the automaker’s most popular and profitable vehicles. Production of the redesigned Wrangler and pickup is planned to reach 350,000 per year, according to suppliers briefed on the plan. I think their 350K number is pie in the sky for just the Wrangler and Pickup Wrangler alone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Trying valiantly to get this back on topic...just saw this Jeep Wrangler to stay in Toledo, Cherokee leaving, Wrangler-based pickup coming http://www.autonews.com/article/20150901/OEM01/150909993/jeep-wrangler-to-stay-in-toledo-cherokee-leaving-wrangler-based I think their 350K number is pie in the sky for just the Wrangler and Pickup Wrangler alone.... Does that include global volume though? (I assume they sell them elsewhere). But it's also fitting with Marchionne's stratospheric/unrealistic sales targets for the rest of the company.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Ford was ruining a special that year. Buy a white Bronco, get a free police Escort. Well then Ford still owes my dad a police escort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Well then Ford still owes my dad a police escort! That's not hard to arrange...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 That's not hard to arrange...... True, but he no longer owns the bronco, and there's something not quite right about a low speed follow in a bronze fire fusion. (with a manual I might add) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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