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Old Apr 24, 2026 | 02:09 PM
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Are these the same truck? Look at the size difference. I really don't know my Bronco line ups.

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Old Apr 24, 2026 | 02:51 PM
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The black full-size one is a Bronco Raptor. The small one behind is a Bronco Sport. They are two totally different vehicles and are related only in name.
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Old Apr 24, 2026 | 03:33 PM
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LOL this really didn't age well. Current LX is a rolling pile of junk compared to that.


Derp.... It's even muddy from my destruction of mud puddles.


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Old Apr 24, 2026 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SC300Es
Are these the same truck? Look at the size difference. I really don't know my Bronco line ups.
Bronco Sports are like 3cyl Transverse FWD biased Cross overs, where the Bronco is Longitudinal RWD biased full frame truck.
Broncos are more like Wranglers where Bronco Sports are like Cherokee/Compasses

Ford likes to name different cars the same. Mustang EV for example. Far cry from what a Mustang is.

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Old Apr 24, 2026 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
LOL this really didn't age well. Current LX is a rolling pile of junk compared to that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lzYBFqsWQk

Derp.... It's even muddy from my destruction of mud puddles.

didn’t know Doug Demero was still relevant. That LX has full-time 4WD…none of that of that antiqued part-time 4WD that comes on the Tundra or Sequoyah




fugly…. How does someone find this appealing?

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Old Apr 24, 2026 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SC300Es
Douchery in my area of NYC usually involves

-Poodle-hair, bearded a-hole with all around limo tinted BMWs
-G35/37 with loud exhaust. I was stuck behind one yesterday and couldn't imagine being on the highway with that thing for more than 3 minutes
-Any V8 Dodge
-Mercedes sedans with limo tint and the same guys as the BMWs

@Och I know I'm late but sorry about your bike. I don't expect much but any news?
Nothing, just waiting for insurance. Track day Monday, I'll take my BMW, should be interesting, lol.
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Old Apr 24, 2026 | 05:46 PM
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There is lady that runs an art gallery next to my office, she has a new Defender and one of those Grenadier SUVs, she sometimes pulls up in one or the other. Interesting looking vehicle.

https://ineosgrenadier.com/en/us/gre...-black-edition
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Old Apr 24, 2026 | 10:26 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2026 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Och
And just like that I now have an interest in a pre-1970s car
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Old Apr 26, 2026 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Och
There is lady that runs an art gallery next to my office, she has a new Defender and one of those Grenadier SUVs, she sometimes pulls up in one or the other. Interesting looking vehicle.

https://ineosgrenadier.com/en/us/gre...-black-edition
I saw a Grenadier in Bay Ridge the other day. Interesting looking vehicle. Very rare to see.
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Old Apr 26, 2026 | 09:55 AM
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what an absolute piece of junk. Engine will eventually blow up

….fully boxed frame finally
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Old Apr 26, 2026 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
https://youtu.be/7SY14Rba0y4?si=TeY_07bSHUg1r2aT

what an absolute piece of junk. Engine will eventually blow up

….fully boxed frame finally


@BayeauxLex Tell us all again how many miles are on your 5.7 V8 Tundra and how you neglect the **** out of it and it still is solid as a rock, please.
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Old Apr 26, 2026 | 11:26 AM
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I was astonished how crappy the Tundra and Sequoia are inside too
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Old Apr 26, 2026 | 12:31 PM
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I didn't know the rear diff was an issue on these. That was a lot of metal.
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Old Apr 26, 2026 | 12:38 PM
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i think the car care nut must drink a lot. lol
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