I need tips for buying a good Ford Bronco?

I've always wanted a Ford Bronco, I don't care what the year is but I need tips on buying a good vehicle. I'm 17, I own a 2005 Dodge Stratus and that was the biggest mistake of my life. It broke 3 weeks after I bought it and has been a money pit since. I don't want a repeat. I'm very interested in learning about cars and how to fix them.

Save up about $10,000 for a good condition lower (under 100,000 mile) 20+ year old specimen. Budget for single digit city mileage and low/mid teen mileage on the highway.

At 20+ years old, be ready for brittle interior plastic, rust, and any rubber components starting to deteriorate/fail.

Want a reliable vehicle? Consult Consumer Reports car issue and read the reliability statistics of most cars sold in the US. The Ford Bronco will NOT be among the reliable vehicles.

They made the Bronco up to 1996. So you are looking for a 20 year old vehicle at the BEST. I promise you it'll be every bit as big a money pit or more compared to your 2005 dodge.
Get one as a toy, learn to fix it, by all means, but don't rely on it as your daily driver. Wait until you have the extra money to have a "project car"
If you don't want a problem vehicle, look for cars that are incredibly popular. They are usually popular for a reason, and parts are plentiful. Might I suggest a basic civic.

Great truck! I found a '92 jacked-up with 35" tires & love to take it out into the desert. Where are you? I live an hour south of Vegas, & around here you can get a decent one for $2,000 & a beautiful one for four. If you are in the salt-&-snow belt, check the underside - I could be rusted thru.