1986 Jeep Comanche X review from North America
"Best bang for the buck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump and radiator, along with all hoses, gaskets and thermostat replaced due to overheating.
Recently started seeing a leak from the slave cylinder.
Rusted out drivers floorboards.
The carburetor is in need of a rebuild.
General comments?
This is one of the best trucks I've had the opportunity to own. I bought this truck for $400 and have used it for work (telephone technician) and only once has it let me down.
The 2.8 V6 coupled to the 5 speed manual transmission gives me good mileage at reasonable engine speeds on the freeway even with the carb needing rebuilt.
I'm thinking of changing the carb over to either a Weber aftermarket model or going with multi-point fuel injection.
This truck is extremely reliable. I was driving it daily with a clogged radiator and no pressure in the cooling system for three months and never had it overheat. The only thing I had to avoid was the freeway. Since then I have rebuilt the entire cooling system.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 172000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 179500 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Hardbody Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 18th May, 2006 |