My friend tried one out last night a used on a 1994 with the 4 cylinder motor. WOW what a nice vehicle! They get a bad rap in the press sometimes cause they all want every 4x4 to drive like a lexus. The jeep was steadier at 60 than his 1998 Chevy s-10, it was more comfortable too. To hear the auto mags talk about it you would swear you needed both lanes to make it down the road. Was juts wondering if anyone here owns one and what you like and dislike about it.

 

Yes I have a 89 Wrangler. It has 31" tires and 4" of lift. I love the feeling of taking the top and doors off. I don't think they make a better short wheelbase truck. If he is intersted in jeeps have him check out the forum on www.jeepsunlimited.com. Its the best!

 

My friends brother had an old Jeep. Kinda rough but fun. They say the new ones with the 4.0 liter really haul. If only they still made Scouts...

 

xepathfinder

I owned a 91 Jeep Wrangler from 92 till this past spring. It had a softtop and the 4.0.

What I liked about it.

1. It was quick with the 4.0 HO engine.
2. Fun to pull the top off in the summer
3. Easy to work on. Everything is open and easy to get your hands on.

What I didn't like:

1. The rough ride gets old after a while
2. Mine didn't have air conditioning. Hot in the summer if you had the top up.
3. Even though its 4 wd, it will get away from you pretty quick in the snow. The short wheelbase and powerful engine makes it tricky to drive on icy roads.

I paid $10,000 for it with 10,000 miles on it in 92. Sold it for $2,000 in 2000 with 129,000 miles on it and it was not in great shape when I sold it. They really hold their resale value.

 

Does any one own a Ford Exploder? Those Firestone tires are friendly to the environment, they automatically decompose when driving down the road. They self shread to help ease recylcling efforts.

I've heard algore likes the Firestone tires because of this, perhaps they could send him some for his limo and airplane.

 

Pick up a copy of Peterson's & Wheel & Offroad or Four Wheeler. Heck Jeep even has its own dedicated mag, called Jp. They all love them, and I know why.
The Jeep is probably one of the most versitile off road vehicles out there. And there are so many companies out there making mods, you can build it anyway you want.

 

I bought a 99, duel top, steel doors, 4.0 liter engine. Six months later my wife traded in her mini van and bought her one.
WE LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Yeah i think my Pathfinder might be finding itslelf a new home It has been a great truck, but I need a change we have had 3 Pathfinders , and after 95 they made them way to fancy to be even considered an off road vehicle.

 

Mike,
That was funny. Us IH guys have been calling Explorers "Exploders" for a long time & now it's really true !
If Gore gets his way we'll all be driving cars we have to plug in !

 

I drive a 95 Jeep Wrangler, my wife drives a 1998 Cherokee Classic and I have a 1979 CJ5 in the garage (full fiberglass, with a V-8 304 3sp.)
I have had 3 other Jeeps too. A 1986 Cherokee which I sold with 148k on the speedometer and no problems. A 1988 Jeep Comanche truck that I bought new and my first vehicle was a 1980 CJ5 (I still miss it).
The Wrangler is a good vehicle. It has the look, style and features of the old CJ's but handles alot better. Its still not a sportscar but I drive open highway to work at 70-75 MPH and can let go of the wheel without running off the road. The 4 cylinder does fine even in Western PA with our hills. Its not a powerhouse but with the five speed I can go as fast as I need even with the oversized tires. It does get hot in the summer but when the sun is shining and you have a Jeep, why keep the top on anyway. The ride is not nearly as smooth as the other 4X4's, but then again they can't go where I go either. In the snow, keep it in 4 wheel drive or you will go round and round.
The other nice thing about the Wrangler is that there are all kinds of accesories available. Most are cheap and easy to install. Mine has stainless door and hood hinges, light covers, brush guard, push bar, tow hooks and aluminum wheels. Its almost as dependable as my Rancher. Buy it, drive it like a Jeep and keep the shiny side up.