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FBF:
this is my dilema. i have a ford 'bronco II'  its a capable 4x4 from what the americans tell me and im a big fan of yank stuff.  (i have a few other american cars in the fold) domnt mind left hookers etc the engine is enough its a 3ltr V6.

heres my dilemma.

i bought the bronco for 500 quid spent 350 getting it mot'd and now its faultless and in fantastic condition for its age.  its a good one basically.  and well worth 1500 quid if i wanted to sell it.  thing is now im at the stage where the whole off road bug has bitten me and im wondering: should i plow money ion to the bronco with a lift big tyres etc etc (these mods are cheaper via the states with the strength of the £) or do i sell up and buy a deisel landy and spend the money on that? for 1500 quid i could get something of a similar age and i know if i look long enough a nice one will come up at that price sooner or later.

what if i break something major on the bronco its going to be harder to get thatn a landy part would..  but then again nice to have something diffrent from everyone else and something that could potentially be better than a landy for all i know...

any thoughts?

Jim-Willy:
£1500 won't buy a very nice 90 at all.  You are highly unlikely to get a TDI.  Folk will tell you different but imho that isn't enough to buy a decent Landy other than a Disco.  Start gently and see what the yank tank can do..........

FBF:
this one tempted me but i didnt have enough..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=015&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=250061463815&rd=1&rd=1

i thought that was a good one.

Jim-Willy:
Hmmmm......  that engine isn't exactly renowned as any good, it has had a rebuild though but i wouldn't want one.  It is at an age where it is highly likely to need welding if it hasn't already been done.  Problem is that is the bargain basement end of the market.  Be very careful when viewing and take someone with you who knows where the problems areas lie.  Check chassis (particularly the rear x member), bulkhead, check gearbox and drivetrain for backlash and be very very sure a TD is sweet!

He he, that sounds like they are rubbish and that isn't true they are unique though, they need maintainence and love and are money pits, they all leak, are noisy, slow etc etc but if you like it and look after it they are reliable and the best at what they do, you will be hooked forever lol.

FBF:
top advice jim thanks. im here to learn. i do trade in cars so have a good eye for them and do know what to look for but that said its good to have the specifics.  im thinking maybe just spend a little on the yank knowing they are reliable and see how it does compared to the landys.  really the bronco is a suzuki sj with a bigger engine.  that said if i break a prop or similar its a big part to ship over the pond..  on a lady it'd be for sale round the corner type thing.

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