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The Ford Bronco Has a Potential Problem = GX 550 !

WildsheepGS4
Jun 09, 2023

Rank II

Jun 09, 2023

I am not going to retract all the good things I have said about the Ford Bronco, but there is a new player in town, and there is no question this player is for real. Enter LEXUS GX 550.

I AM not going to get into the specifications, you can look all that up for yourself, because as of 8:00 pm last night it was all over the internet. But if this vehicle lives upto to its look and its on paper specs the bronco, the jeep, the Land Rover, Mercedes SUV's, and all other off road SUV's had better take notice especially if Lexus has the price point between $ 65,000. and say around $ 80,000.00 loaded.

I have to be honest if I was looking at a loaded Wildtrak at $ 70,000.00, A loaded bronco raptor at $ 97,000.00 MSRP, or a LOADED GX 550 at say $ 80,000.00 the bronco raptor would be out and it would be a very tough choice vs. the Wildtrak with even having to spend $ 5000.00 to $ 10,000.00 more.

Lexus just said, " hold my Japanese Beer ! ". And I mean that in a very good and intimidating way.
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you can tune a guitar but can't tune a fish

Jun 09, 2023

#40
Its a japanese copy of the Bronco.๐Ÿ˜†
Price is waaaay to high.๐Ÿ˜ฎ
They aren't going to get Jeep conquest sales with that thing.
But wanna bet you see more of them on the road than Broncos?
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the poacher

you can tune a guitar but can't tune a fish

Jun 09, 2023

#41
cmiller81
sounds like the competition would be with a Land Rover defender, not the bronco. The Lexus is just another vehicle that will advertise off-road capabilities and not one of them will leave the road. I would love to see the Lexus go rock crawling with bronco's and jeeps and see what really happens. Granted many bronco owners probably won't take theirs off-road, but when they do it won't be because they took a wrong turn. The Lexus is cute though in a soccer mom kind of way

You got it, its a soccer mom transport.
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SuperMike, the poacher

Rank IV

Jun 09, 2023

#42
Bronco V-8
You got it, its a soccer mom transport.
Dare we say "Mall Crawler"?

What would Einstein do?

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the poacher, Darrel

Rank IV

Jun 09, 2023

#43
Bet it can clear concrete parking stops easily. It's got bash plates...
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SuperMike, the poacher

Bailing forward!

Jun 09, 2023

#44
WildsheepGS4
as far as off road capability or build quality. Not even in the same class. The bronco is more comparable to maybe a forerunner at best. GX is in another class.

Say what? Is this an alternate reality?
SuperMike, the poacher

Rank V

Jun 09, 2023

#45
Tricky Dick
Say what? Is this an alternate reality?
yes it is where luxury cars add 33" tires and locking rear diff and instantly think they can compete with off-road vehicles. I am sure there will be tons of aftermarket stuff to put on so that people can make their own just like the jeep and bronco ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜‚
PSUTE, Eninty

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Jun 09, 2023

#46
WildsheepGS4
I am not going to retract all the good things I have said about the Ford Bronco, but there is a new player in town, and there is no question this player is for real. Enter LEXUS GX 550.

I AM not going to get into the specifications, you can look all that up for yourself, because as of 8:00 pm last night it was all over the internet. But if this vehicle lives upto to its look and its on paper specs the bronco, the jeep, the Land Rover, Mercedes SUV's, and all other off road SUV's had better take notice especially if Lexus has the price point between $ 65,000. and say around $ 80,000.00 loaded.

I have to be honest if I was looking at a loaded Wildtrak at $ 70,000.00, A loaded bronco raptor at $ 97,000.00 MSRP, or a LOADED GX 550 at say $ 80,000.00 the bronco raptor would be out and it would be a very tough choice vs. the Wildtrak with even having to spend $ 5000.00 to $ 10,000.00 more.

Lexus just said, " hold my Japanese Beer ! ". And I mean that in a very good and intimidating way.
Lost me at Lexus and for that reason I'm out.
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SuperMike, Eninty

Rank II

Jun 09, 2023

#47
cmiller81
sounds like the competition would be with a Land Rover defender, not the bronco. The Lexus is just another vehicle that will advertise off-road capabilities and not one of them will leave the road. I would love to see the Lexus go rock crawling with bronco's and jeeps and see what really happens. Granted many bronco owners probably won't take theirs off-road, but when they do it won't be because they took a wrong turn. The Lexus is cute though in a soccer mom kind of way
Another one who has no clue.
the poacher

Rank II

Jun 09, 2023

#48
Eninty
And lol at the GX front overhang. Luxury overlanders will be ripping off all that giant plastic big time. Bronco's modular bumper with lowers removed, eh not so much.

Yep, and the GX will still be off reading after 100,000 miles. Lol.

Rank II

Jun 09, 2023

#49
Bronco V-8
You got it, its a soccer mom transport.
Yep , and after 50,000 miles the soccer mom transport will still be running.

Rank II

Jun 09, 2023

#50
cmiller81
yes it is where luxury cars add 33" tires and locking rear diff and instantly think they can compete with off-road vehicles. I am sure there will be tons of aftermarket stuff to put on so that people can make their own just like the jeep and bronco ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜‚

Toyota was winning off road competitions with the land cruiser long before ford was.

you can tune a guitar but can't tune a fish

Jun 09, 2023

#51
WildsheepGS4
Yep , and after 50,000 miles the soccer mom transport will still be running.

Who cares?
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Chief Ron, Rydfree

Rank II

Jun 09, 2023

#52
Tricky Dick
Say what? Is this an alternate reality?

Another one who has no clue.
the poacher

you can tune a guitar but can't tune a fish

Jun 09, 2023

#53
OrangecrushBronco
Lost me at Lexus and for that reason I'm out.

Usually they are driven by inner city drug dealers. Hard pass.
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the poacher, Rydfree

you can tune a guitar but can't tune a fish

Jun 09, 2023

#54
WildsheepGS4
Another one who has no clue.

Keep it up, I'm reporting every one of those posts.
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the poacher, Rydfree

Rank V

Jun 09, 2023

#55
WildsheepGS4
Another one who has no clue.
we get that you are a Lexus fanboy, but you came to a bronco forum. What did you expect to happen and the fact that you have to respond to every single opinion and insult those with a different opinion shows that maybe being on a forum is not for you
SuperMike, the poacher

Tough times makes tough people ๐Ÿ”จ

Jun 09, 2023

#56
Bronco V-8
You got it, its a soccer mom transport.
Great option if the soccer game is on dirt road and the 12 cupholders come in handy for the teamโ€ฆ. Iโ€™ve seen more ground clearance on a bulldogโ€™s b&ll$! ๐Ÿคฃ
2023 Wildtrak, sas, mid, soft top. Not crazy offroaderโ€ฆ. Just a normal trail junkie
the poacher, Eninty

Bailing forward!

Jun 09, 2023

#57
WildsheepGS4
Another one who has no clue.
Have you even seen what a stock Sasquatch Bronco can do? Seems like there's only one person here without a clue. This plastic abortion with a single locker wishes it could keep up.
the poacher, Eninty

Don't Follow Me ,I'm about to do something Stupid

Jun 09, 2023

#58
WildsheepGS4
I hate to inform you, but you are out to lunch. The GX 550 is just as off road capable as the bronco, maybe more so with better build quality.
I did type that while on lunch break so ya got me there . As for just as off road capable , only time will tell . Roof and doors still do not come off and that in itself is a no sell feature for most that chose the Bronco in the first place.

BTW , is that you FrankGoss ?
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SuperMike, the poacher

you can tune a guitar but can't tune a fish

Jun 09, 2023

#59
Rydfree
I did type that while on lunch break so ya got me there . As for just as off road capable , only time will tell . Roof and doors still do not come off and that in itself is a no sell feature for most that chose the Bronco in the first place.

BTW , is that you FrankGoss ?

can't be Frank, hes not threatening litigation.๐Ÿ˜†
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