Any M3 owners have a new Bronco?

[Hammerfang]

As the title suggests, looking to see if any like minded M3 owners also have a Bronco in their fleet. Looking to swap my wife’s XC90 and my model 3 for a Kia EV9 and a Bronco.

My kids like them and it think it would be a fun family car and good complement to the EV9. However, I’m a bit worried that it will be too uncomfortable and unpleasant to drive after a few months. My daily commute is 40 miles on the highway round trip.

I understand that a body on frame vehicle that the roof and doors come off won’t be the most refined experience, just looking for input from anyone with real experience owning one.

By no means am I comparing it to an e46 m3, but the perspective of a fellow m3 owner would be greatly appreciated as I often times find reviews difficult to judge as the driver isn’t “calibrated” to the same cars as I am.

[lemoose]

I think we overestimate how much non-enthusiasts actually care for or even understand ride refinement. I had a 4th gen 4runner and not once did anyone find it uncomfortable. I say if you find the m3 comfortable enough, the bronco should be fine. Its a modern car, its going to be comfortable. Car reviewers tend to nitpick comfort against competitors- and although it is fair consideration given the price of cars, its usually not night and day between models.

[BTB]

I spent a day on the highway and off-roading in a modified V6 Bronco (basically just big tires and lift) and it was surprisingly versatile and competent on the highway, and naturally a beast off-road with those disconnecting roll bars. I don't live with one every day but seemed to be better than Wrangler, likely. That said, I personally love my on-road/off-road Jeep GC Trailhawk

[Hammerfang]

Thanks for sharing, I’m definitely into the Bronco over the wrangler despite the Jeep styling being more appealing to me. I might try to rent one on turo for a week to see how it goes.

[oceansize]

I own a 2023 Jeep Gladiator Mojave. I test drove both and much preferred the Gladiator (I drove a similar optioned Bronco). Also, generally speaking, you can get a great deal on Gladiator's right now as they have far too many sitting on lots, plus you get the functionality of a bed which is great.

[Obioban]

Recently put a down payment on a Land Cruiser. Waiting for Toyota to make my spec.

Planning to use it for family overlanding vacations, as well as any... big car needs that come up (towing, moving large things, etc).

[Gt4]

Recently put a down payment on a Land Cruiser. Waiting for Toyota to make my spec.

Planning to use it for family overlanding vacations, as well as any... big car needs that come up (towing, moving large things, etc).

Saw your nickname this morning on the LC forum

What spec did you ended up with?

I like my LC but considering a Ienos Grenadier at some point. I think Toyota should went with the B58 PHEV from the X5 45/50e instead of the I4 Turbo Hybrid

[AbbeyRoad]

I have a Bronco Raptor. World class 4x4 chassis and suspension setup bar none. 13-14" suspension travel. 37s from factory on an SUV (no one else). Bulletproof.

Recently chipped it via Ford Performance for an additional 100 lb/ft of torque which it didn't really need, but is nice to have for $800.

[Obioban]

Saw your nickname this morning on the LC forum

What spec did you ended up with?

I like my LC but considering a Ienos Grenadier at some point. I think Toyota should went with the B58 PHEV from the X5 45/50e instead of the I4 Turbo Hybrid

Ha-- saw you like my post, and was wondering if it was the same GT4.

That forum is a bit... lacking. Hopefully it improves as the platform ages.

The worst named spec-- Land Cruiser Land Cruiser.

Heritage blue with grey roof.
Brown/black interior

No premium package (because sunroof is in that package)
no dubs

yes disconnectable sway bar.

Grenadier is fun. Steering is kind of shockingly bad, but the car overall is pretty great. I'm mostly not considering it because buying from a new company feels a bit like a roll of dice on long term part support.

... the hybrid 4 is fine for what I want from a body on frame SUV. Good torque off idle for rock crawling and towing, lots of power generation ability for camping or powering tools. It's certainly not a rewarding engine, but that's not really want I'm going for in that category of car. I just wish they had located the battery under the car, where the aux fuel tank is on the middle eastern spec cars, instead of in the trunk.

[Gt4]

Ha-- saw you like my post, and was wondering if it was the same GT4.

That forum is a bit... lacking. Hopefully it improves as the platform ages.

The worst named spec-- Land Cruiser Land Cruiser.

Heritage blue with grey roof.
Brown/black interior

No premium package (because sunroof is in that package)
no dubs

yes disconnectable sway bar.

Grenadier is fun. Steering is kind of shockingly bad, but the car overall is pretty great. I'm mostly not considering it because buying from a new company feels a bit like a roll of dice on long term part support.

... the hybrid 4 is fine for what I want from a body on frame SUV. Good torque off idle for rock crawling and towing, lots of power generation ability for camping or powering tools. It's certainly not a rewarding engine, but that's not really want I'm going for in that category of car. I just wish they had located the battery under the car, where the aux fuel tank is on the middle eastern spec cars, instead of in the trunk.

Land Cruiser are spec differently in Canada. Only model without sunroof is the 1958 here.

I have a 1958 but I think best trim to have is the LC/LC. 1958 was cheaper but have a lots of dumb difference I still don't understand like plastic dash/armrest/door cards, flush plastic fender trims vs flares, plastic transmission cover plates vs steel skid plate, no KDSS, ...

I really like the fabric seats tho, the manual hatch and no sunroof. The rest I am trying to built it on my own!

For the forum, we are lucky to have a nice forum here with valuable members. Not a lot of platforms can say the same.

[fattycharged]

Land Cruiser are spec differently in Canada. Only model without sunroof is the 1958 here.

I have a 1958 but I think best trim to have is the LC/LC. 1958 was cheaper but have a lots of dumb difference I still don't understand like plastic dash/armrest/door cards, flush plastic fender trims vs flares, plastic transmission cover plates vs steel skid plate, no KDSS, ...

I really like the fabric seats tho, the manual hatch and no sunroof. The rest I am trying to built it on my own!

For the forum, we are lucky to have a nice forum here with valuable members. Not a lot of platforms can say the same.

What LC forum are y'all on? Ih8mud is the only one worth anything from my experience


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[usdmej]

The speed academy guys on youtube have a rotating stable of larger family friendly commuter cars. They've done a 4g 4runner and recently had a Ford Bronco Project that they sold for a F31 wagon. spoiler alert, the better a vehicle is off road the worse it is on road

[Gt4]

What LC forum are y'all on? Ih8mud is the only one worth anything from my experience


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https://www.landcruiserforum.com

Specific to LandCruiser 250

[Gt4]

The speed academy guys on youtube have a rotating stable of larger family friendly commuter cars. They've done a 4g 4runner and recently had a Ford Bronco Project that they sold for a F31 wagon. spoiler alert, the better a vehicle is off road the worse it is on road

This is were the Land Cruiser 250 shine, it's a very capable offroad vehicule and drive superb on road, especially for a body on frame. Way better than my previous 5th Gen 4Runner Limited

[fattycharged]

The speed academy guys on youtube have a rotating stable of larger family friendly commuter cars. They've done a 4g 4runner and recently had a Ford Bronco Project that they sold for a F31 wagon. spoiler alert, the better a vehicle is off road the worse it is on road

My LC200 disagrees. Great vehicle on road


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