Great looking truck! A pick-up drives better than a Bronco and is way more practical and useful for all the reasons you listed. I‘ve wanted a Jeep for decades but was stuck in a company minivan or Ford Edge for decades and was making all the responsible parenting choices. When the new Bronco came out a few years ago I had to have one and it was my reward for becoming an empty nester. I love taking the top and doors off in the summer.I really like the Bronco, i looked at pretty hard , but in the end wanted something with a bit more towing and a bed since i have horses and a farm.
But similar to you i drive my truck a lot in the snow so went more all terrain instead of offroading (i have Wrangler Duratracs instead of Wrangler AT Kevlar they came with)
I've posted pics before but i have 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro
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