1989 Jeep Wrangler review from North America
"A perfect car if you aren't going far and need reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It needed a new clutch in 2001, but that was the first time the clutch was ever replaced.
The radiator needed replacing in 2001.
New Alternator... Jeep seems to eat them up, I've installed at the least 5 in the past 7 years I've owned it.
Typical maintence...hoses, spark plugs, and a new exhaust.
General comments?
Not bad for a first car ever.
This little jeep was a monster, you couldn't kill it.
It is basically the most reliable car that I'll probably ever have.
I bought a 2001 Eclipse (for long distance trips) but I kept my Jeep still.
Eclipse has had more stupid problems (windshield washer fluid not working, windshield wipers not working) than the Jeep has ever had in its lifetime, and it is at the tender age of 13!
Very cheap to maintain, engine work and under-hood operations were a breeze...and I had barely any experience.
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| A car with history and character |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th January, 2003 |