It is a Jeep. It handles great on and offroad, nice looks, all steel, powerful 6cyl, simple/comfortable interior, a real convertable, soft top is well designed so it isn't thought noisy.

The ride is a little rough, but it's a Jeep.

I paid $19,045 for my Jeep and feel that it was a fair price, and I highly recomend the purchase of a TJ. It is a real offroad machine but is still at home at the beach. Because the wrangler TJ is a real offroader the ride is rough, so if you're not willing to bounce around a little then don't buy one. The TJ also doesn't provide soccer moms with enough room for the kids and the groceries, so if you plan on using it for trips to Safeway or the soccer game, forget it.

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I owned a '87 wrangler before this one and the new model is better in almost everything. The only thing I liked more about the '87 YJ is that the interior was more simple. I used to leave it out in the rain with the top down and nothing would get broken, but I can't do that with my new TJ.

This is one sweet piece of ass. I love my jeep so much. I have put on quite a few after-market things, and I love it. The great thing is that it is versatile. You can do anything with it. I put bigger tires on mine, and if you want to do that with your jeep, get ready for a bumpy ride. Overall, it is pretty comfortable and fun to drive. I love the feeling that I can just go anywhere with this thing.

Talk about no storage room! If you plan to go on long trips where you need a lot of suff, I would reccomend getting a roof rack. Before I had this jeep, I had a '90 4-cylinder wrangler. Let me tell you: DON'T BUY THE 4-CYLINDER!! They are terrible. I mean, jeeps aren't very aerodynamic, and with a putt-putt 4-cylinder, you are barely able to keep up with traffic on the freeway. Get the 6-cylinder!

I absolutely love this car. Two of my friends have the soft-top version, and they both wish that they had a hard-top. It gets pretty windy in those things. But, it's a jeep! If you want plush leather and luxury, this isn't the car for you. This is a true off-road, go-anywhere vehicle. It has everything you need, and not a whole lot more. I got mine used, and I haven't had too many problems. I would reccomend this car to anyone who wants something fun and truly versatile. I wish the stock jeeps didn't come with such little tires, but that's why I put bigger ones on mine. Make sure that if you buy a used one, that you get it checked out by a mechanic first. There are a lot of little things that can go out on those bad-boys. Jeeps can be a little pricy, but they are worth it if you don't get a lemon.

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"There's Only One"
1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0L Inline-6
-Great Motor/Weight Ratio
-On the fly 4 wheel drive
-Convertible
-After Market Parts
-Hose-able interior. That means you can clean out
the interior with a hose and have the water drain through the "water letter outers" in the floor.
-Passing people on the mountain when everyone is stopped to
put on their snow chains
-Headturner and Ultimate Outdoor Ride after lift kit, big
mudders, tubular bumpers, Rear air locker, and Front Winch
-Nothing can beat it in a no-holds-barred race, (other than maybe a Land Rover Defender 90 or Toyota F1), try taking a porsche, BMW X-5, or Ford Expedition through mud, boulders, narrow mountain paths, then back onto the highway...we'll see who'll come in 1st. Wave bye-bye to the Porsche first, who'll be stuck in the mud. (nothing wrong with Porsche's, my other car is one)

-Parachute aerodynamics on the highway
-Not so friendly fuel economy
-Highway passing and climbing highway hills suck,
especially with big tires.
-Stock differential gears
-Stock part-time 4 wheel drive, must add diff. locker
-Rough Ride, some chicks seem to dig it though
-Hard to carry a surf board
-Dammit! My brother keeps trying to borrow it.

If you get a Wrangler, don't buy it because it looks cool or as a magnet for the opposite sex. And please don't buy the 4 banger model. What's the use, you can't do anything with it, and those who do usually do it for reasons of my first sentence. Hopefully you'll buy one because it's a way of life; The adventuresome person that's inside you, the yearning to get out and actually enjoy life outside and not inside some shopping mall, the ability to say, "ROAD TRIP!!" with the confidence to go anywhere. O.K. so the Wrangler does have a few weaknesses, but they're all relatively minor. I've had my TJ going on my 4th year, factory ordered when they came out, and had no problems after 58,000 miles. I've had some problems after some idiot hit me while my baby was parked, but other than that nothing. As long as you take care of it, it will take care of you. This is one fun and adventuresome vehicle. If you live your life for these reasons, go for it. I'm a physician so don't think I'm some loser into destroying the environment with a 6-pack and some doobage. Live life to the fullest, the vehicle should reflect who you are. Remember to "Tread Lightly"

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If I had to leave behind two things to show future generations what life is about, one would be The Bible, and the other would be a Jeep. It is amazingly diverse in the terrain it handles. It can go from sugar sand to rocky mountain sides to good 'ol fashion mud like it's nothing. The power you feel when biting in to the ground is remarkable, especially considering it's a 4 cyl. The open top and summer make even the worst day feel that much better. Chicks dig it, guys love it. When you drive it, if you either love it or hate it, and that goes right to the spirit of the driver. The Jeep and the Driver have to have that connection, or it'll be a miserable experience. I found my baby, and loved it till the day it died. Who am I kidding, I still love it!

-The only terrain tough enough to conquer the Jeep is the open Highway. GAS SUCKER!!
-Both of the original motor mounts broke under moderate strain. Pressed aluminum sucks.
-The '94 model soft top is notorious for putting holes in it's self
-Storage space? We don't need no stinkin' storage space! Get an after market roof rack if you want it to travel
-Doesn't flip as easy as some would have you believe, but the tight turns wear the tires quick
-Belt tensioner on this model is a pain in my side.

For my money, it was the most amazing, fun and baddest vehicle I have ever driven. It even held up quite well in a 65MPH crash. I would recommend this to anyone who was lookin for a 4WD vehicle, because this is more than a 4WD vehicle; it's THE 4 wheel drive vehicle. If you want a 4x4, this is the one. If you want a Jeep to be trendy, more power to you. Just do the world two small favors. 1) Get it muddy at least once 2) Don't ever, ever lower it. I cry, when I think of lowered Jeep's. For your money, there's nothing better.

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Off-Road Capabilities, Heritage, Pure enjoyment, Easy to work on/parts are inexpensive, Kingdom of aftermarket goodies, Reliability, Great torque, Maneuverable, and you can hose out the interior.

Soft-top takes too much time to set-up. Newer models are becomming too urbanized. Don't build SUV's to cater to the interests of people who should be driving cars.

There are very few vehicles that can tackle the off-road like the Wrangler, and they are 3 times the price. It doesn't diguise the fact that it is an SUV. The Wrangler delivers on what it is designed for with flying colors.

I recommend getting the 6 cyl 5 speed, the 4 cyl doesn't improve on the mpg that much. The 6 cyl has plenty of torque and does great at 70mph, even towing a 14 foot boat.

The Wrangler is an Enthusists/Specialty rig. Although it does fine in urban areas, it isn't a vehicle for point A to point B people. You have to have a sense of adventure and love of driving.

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None. The Wrangler is in a class by itself.

-It's a Jeep!
-4.0L I-6
-Off-road Capability
-Ease of maintenance/upgrade
-It's the ultimate convertible! ;-)

-Jeeps don't leak; they mark their territory.
-Stock gear ratios poorly suited to the vehicle's designed usage
-Numb steering feel

My Jeep is a 1994 Wrangler (YJ) Sahara Hardtop with the 4.0L I-6, Aisin AX-15 5-speed, and New Process NP-231 transfer case. Axle gear ratios are 3.07:1. Overall, the YJ is a phenominally capable vehicle, and a worthy heir to the Jeep nameplate. Many old-school Jeepers like to quip to me that "REAL Jeeps have ROUND headlights." Well, I have news for them. The YJ and newer ('97-'00) TJ Wranglers, stock-for-stock, will put an earler CJ to crying shame in terms of both off-road capability and on-road comfort/drivability.

The 4.0L/242 c.i.d. port fuel-injected engine, though smaller than the earlier carbureted 4.2L/258 c.i.d. used in the CJ and very early YJ, is significantly more powerful and fuel-efficient. Despite the fact that this engine block and internal rotating assembly have been in use by AMC/Chrysler since 1952, the new 4.0L's are a very refined engine with excellent power, low maintenance, smooth power delivery, and acceptible fuel economy. If there is a downside to these engines, it is that they tend to leak profusely as the engine ages. Leakage is also common with the Saginaw steering box, and is proportional to vehicle age as well.

The front axle is a Dana model 30, common to virtually every Jeep manufactured since the 50's. It is generally a very reliable axle assembly, although the steering U-joints are fairly easy to snap while off-road if driven negligently. The rear axle is a Dana model 35C, and is generally considered a weak point on this vehicle. Employing steel "C"-clips to retain the axle shafts within the axle assembly, this is a common point of failure with heavy off-road use. Despite this, the 35C axle is a fairly versatile unit and can be very reliable so long as the driver is aware of the truck's limitations. The standard gear ratio in 1994 was 3.07:1. While this makes for great highway cruising, it decimates the truck's acceleration and limits it's off-road capabilities. A preferred gear ratio would be 3.73:1.

The transfer case is manufactured by New Process Gear and features a 2.74:1 reduction 4-low range. I have found this transfer case to be very reliable, and it's gearing is quite favorable to most off-road tasks. One caveat is the rear driveshaft collar, which has a reputation for being somewhat unreliable.

Driving the Wrangler is an absolute blast, both off-road and on pavement. Power is decent (despite the poor axle gearing in my rig), fuel economy is reasonable, and ride quality is... Well, it IS a Jeep... ;-) Mine has been lifted 3½ inches using a SuperLift kit with optional pitman arm. Despite the raised ride height, handling was not significantly depreciated and if anything, the ride quality has improved. Wind noise is considerable, however this is something that you know going into the deal. The Sahara seats are among the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a vehicle, and conform nicely to your body. Driver visibility is nothing short of excellent, even with the hardtop installed. There is never a question of where the truck's corners are, which is a good thing considering it's intended use.

If you go into the deal aware of and willing to work around the vehicle's shortcomings, have a healthy sense of adventure and enjoy the great outdoors, then the Jeep is one of the best vehicles you can own.

If you want a soft, quiet ride and have no plans to go adventuring, then, well... It's a Jeep thing - you wouldn't understand... :-)

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The look, feel.

The entire engine. I have had every minor part replaced(water pumps,fuel pumps etc.). No highway power,if its windy good luck trying to pass. Short wheel base. Soft top zippers all have been replaced. No gas mileage

$15,000. Do not buy. Looks good feels great until the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 100th time you pay for it getting fixed. My jeep looks good,but it is the biggest piece of crap I have ever driven.

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The wrangler does not compare. (4 runner, Blazer)

One of the best 4x4s available, especially for the price.
Can be an even better 4x4 with the seemingly infinite accesories available.
Girls REALLY do like them. But for that matter guys do to.
Almost too much fun. Good power, untill you put on bigger tires.
Visibility is nothing short of phenominal, especially with the top off.
There is really nothing much like it, and it has a history that has PROOVED it as a good old american work horse. Its almost a past-time driving one.

I was surprised, though mine is loud its not squeeky, nor does it rattle. The quality could be better, particulalry the interior panels. Its hard imagine that I spent a good 20000 bucks on a vehicle that has plastic windows, which can be zipped out at anyones comvenience. Zippers can become quite diificult, Im taking my jeep to the dealer ship asap because both the zippers pulls on the rear window broke, and its getting cold outside. Gas goes quickly, but I find if your not in busy traffic or on the interstate it can surprise you. The winsheild is prone to flying rocks and bugs, a lot of em.
BUT.... These are not the reasons whe buy jeeps. But they to tend to get to you at times.

There is a lot you can say about a wrangler. Good and bad. But I didnt buy it for saving on gas, or smooth quiet ride. If you did or do it might be time for a cat scan. Its so incredibly fun. So much like a toy. Of course the top comes off. But this is no ordinary convertible. Any other convertible I been in the body came up to almost your shoulders. In a wrangler lets make it your waist. And since you up higher you see everything. Then you take the doors off, and you see more. Then you like it so much you fold the windsheild down. It doesnt get any more open air than this. Watch out for bugs though. Cant do that in your Boxter can you. If you want a different bumper, get one. I havent counted but there are easily hundreds of different bumpers available. Aftermarket support for the wrangler is probably more that any other vehicle in history. Having the Sahara you can get what I think are the nicest seat in any SUV, not the most comfortable but by far the best looking. The lack of storage space gets to you sometimes. Some advice... GET THE FULL DOORS. When my tops down Id prefer half doors or no doors, its much more open air that way. But if you dont get the full doors, YOU WILL WANT THEM. For when its cold. At the drive-trough or the bank. And when the zippers decide they dont like you and become a pain to zip and actually seal youll understand. Besides you can get half doors made of the same materiel as the top pretty cheap. Just get the full doors. And unless you get a hard top. Get an alarm. Even if you dont think you need one. Get one. Peace of mind is pricless, so get a good one. If you want to conserve gas, look elsewhere. Comfort, well that depends on you definition of comfort. As far as value goes you get what you pay for if it is what you really want to own. If your not willing to put up with wind noise, maybe a few leaks. Dont get one, after all a Jeep is a awfull thing to waste. PS, once you put it in 4 low and climb that really steep hill youll get a glimmer of what it would be like to walk up a wall. Warning. Owning a Jeep Wrangler may make your ego sky rocket.

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First real 4x4, so I cant really compare it to anything. And I meant it when I said real.

Uhh it's a Jeep, American Made Nothing Compares "no questions asked!"
Totally whip-a$$ 4 wheel drive
looks awesome
top down ride is most of you can have in ANY vehicle
Execelent power and control on and off the road.
Trade in value
Summer.
Winter.
Mud.
Hills.
Did I say constant compliments yet.
Other SUV owners have to wipe there mouths when I pass buy.
One even shrugged down in his seat next to me at a stop light.
The people that own jeeps are like one big family.
Jeep owners wave at you like your there best friend that they havent seen since High School.
There are plenty of Jeep clubs you can join.
Fun to drive around in.
The feeling to wave at other Wrangler-owners.

It just "THE" vehicle to own!

Nooooo storage space
Consumes gas at a truly obscene rate
Steep windshield angle makes it damage prone from rocks.

Though I paided a high price for my vehicle I did make sure I got all the extras!! Having owned the original model that the wrangler was based on the Jeep CJ-& 1976 with the 304 V8 engine and the white hard top I can say that the Jeep wrangler 2000 is an impressive upgrade in achivement and definatly designed in the same spirt of Jeeps of the past.


My Jeep:
-4.0 liter Sport Model SliverGrey Clearcoat/Mist Black Interior
-Full Steel Doors
-Factory Duel Hardtop with wiper/defroster-Factory Full Soft top kit included
-Automatic transmission
-Tow hooks
-Trac-lock differential
-H/D gas shocks
-Grizzly aluminum wheels including spare tire
-225/75R15 tires
-Side steps
-Hood and front fender mounted bug deflectors (you NEED these!)
-Carpeted floor mats

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looks cool
off-road and visability
easy to work on
top comes... off-way cool

ignition and wiring, the octopus is way big, and obscure
carb problematic but not to hard to fix.
top also comes off just before a good thunderstorm. 2hours from home.

I bought this thing as a long term project so it's not like I walked into it's rather famous problems blind. I put a holley carb on it and it works very well. Furure plans call for jacobs ignition and a long block rebuild so off we go!!
Besides pulling up beside some guy in his sunfire and having his girlfriend stare at the jeep, then watching him shrink is just way too much fun.

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