For that matter, I would still buy a Ford Bronco XLT, if Ford still
made them! The Bronco provides enough driver space to be comfortable
on long trips, and when needed pulls my 5,000-lb sailboat trailer like
it isn't even there.

My 1990 Bronco now sits in my garage awaiting only body cancer repairs
(2 doors and 2 new rear quarter-panels). It still gets close to 21-MPG
on long trips, and 90,000 miles to a set of tires and brake linings.
Then too, I've always operated it gently, rather than driving it to its
limits.

Other than the above, the Bronco still is in great shape after nearly
15 years of use and 230,000 miles with virtually no major repairs other
than an alternator covered under its new car warranty. I believe that
the secret to long, reliable life for a vechicle is to purchase it new,
so that you are aware of its history and driving conditions, then to
stay on top of its maintenance and upkeep. When you purchase a used
vehicle of any kind, you risk buying something that has been beat on
and abused by its previous owner -- and you often get a time-bomb
simply waiting to have serious mechanical problems.

If you are one of those drivers that really beat on a vehicle, push it
to its limits on a daily basis, nothing that you can purchase today
will satisfy you on a reliability basis and it will likely turn into a
junker in 5 years or less.

Harry C.