Is it a full-size Bronco or a Bronco II? If it is a Bronco II, RUN. A
full size Bronco is good for light trail riding, Mud no deeper than
about 12", basically light, responsible off roading. If you go somewhere
that other's like to ride at and get stuck, someone will USUALLY be
willing to help you out. Bronco II's have either a 4cyl (sucky) or even
worse, the 2.8L 6cyl. Both motors are junk. Full size Broncos had
different, and better motors.

Also, note that if it is a v8 Bronco, you will be spending quite the
bundle on your daily-drive.

Where are you located? In some places it is hard to find trails suitible
for full-size SUVs such as the Bronco (Full size), Blazer(K-5), and
RamCharger.

Carl

"Anoni Mouse" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> Rick Colombo wrote:
> > With such precious little info, this looks like a troll to me,
but...
> >
> > You don't buy a 20yr vehicle for a daily commuter. Surely (don't
call
> > me Shirley ;-) something catastrophic (i.e.; immobilizing it) will
> > happen by next week tuesday. I've owned a '80, '87 and (currently)
a
> > '93 and Ford ever put a 5-spd in a Bronco. Wait a minute... now I
get
> > it, you're talking about a Bronco-II (which shared parts with Mazda
and
> > they did make a 5-spd), this is NOT a Bronco. If that's the case,
then
> > I can't help you at all, because I own a Bronco. Guess I just fell
for
> > another troll (or poorly worded subject line), oh well, good night.
> > -PapaRick
> >
> > -------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Anoni Mouse wrote:
> >
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> I'm looking at a 1984 Bronco 5spd. I don't know what size the
engine
> >> is yet, and everything else looks stock. I would like to know if
this
> >> is a good vehicle for offroading or not. I would be using it for a
> >> short work commute and winter driving but wish to be able to do
some
> >> trails too even some of the lighter stuff in Moab over in Utah. Can
> >> anybody give me some insight on this? Also, are later years (88-91)
> >> better?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Anoni
> >
> >
>
> I'm not a troll. I can't afford two vehicles, but I also want
something
> to offroad with. This bronco looks like a good deal though I won't
know
> for sure for a couple of days when I go test drive it. I am able to
fix
> my vehicle if it breaks down and can ride a bike until I do get it
> fixed. According to this:
> http://www.off-road.com/ford/bigbroncos/faq.html , the larger 78+
bronco
> did indeed come with a 4spd standard with a 3spd auto as an option.
The
> 5spd was later offered and I believe available until they stopped
> production. I have seen more than a few 5spd broncos and am suprised
> that you have not.
>
> I would still like someone's opinion on the stock bronco as a weekend
> recreactional vehicle. Obviously, if I can't afford a more expensive
> car, I won't be putting much money into upgrading it anytime soon so
> does anybody have anything to say?
>
> Thanks