1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer review from North America
"Best first rig you could get"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 90,000 miles my transmission had some problems. New transmission screen, cost me $22.00.
Had to get new brakes, no big deal.
One thing I don't like about my Comanche is that the windshield cracked (too thin in my book). My fault.
Heater problems, on vent setting it will pump out air if you don't push the gas, push gas and it goes to defrost. Heat (feet) does not even work now.
So only defrost works.
Bench seat sucks bad.
Passenger window handle broke.
My Comanche kind of drinks the gas, don't get the wrong idea about it, it's my fault, I need to do a tune up job on it. 5 Bucks in gas gives me less than 1/4 tank, so about 2 1/2 hours of stop and go traffic.
All this is getting fixed as I write this.
No 4 wheel drive, but my transmission has a comfort and power setting.
General comments?
This is my first rig and it had to be jeep.
When it comes down to it, I would rather have a jeep than any besides a Chevy truck I think.
It is a great first rig. I have fun every time I get in it, and a lot of tickets. But hey what can you do when you're having a blast in your jeep.
My family has a Lincoln Town Car, 77 Ford van, 93 Pontiac Sunbird 2door, 93 4door Sunbird, and a 99 Dodge Mini van, all have broke down before my 89 Jeep Comanche. Damn good truck.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L I6 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2002 |

