RuggedComparisons

[gehl@domain.elided]

Talking last Sunday with a world trekking buddy of mine.  Turns out, 
he is momentarily truckless, and he starts talking early small 
Bronco.  I suggest the Scout and he mentions three stoppers:  parts 
availability (which I countered, we all who know KNOW this is not a 
problem), rust (to which I mention having seen rust a time or two on 
an old Bronco), and ruggedness (I drew a blank, I mean, I know the 
Scout is truly a truck, but I do not know enough of the Bronco ... 
but I cannot imagine a mass produced vehicle being more rugged
than the Scout).  Anybody know how these compare?  mark