1967 Jeep CJ5 review from North America
"A sturdy no nonsense powerhouse sweetheart"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bearings in standard transmission at 64,000 miles, 1985.
Bearings in transfer case at 64,000 miles, 1985.
Brake shoes at 64,000 miles, 1985.
Replaced gas tank at 65000 miles, 1988.
Wheel cylinders at 65,000 miles, 1989.
King pin broke at 65,000 miles, 1989.
Sun gear bearing, rear differential, 1994.
Shock absorbers at 66,000 miles, 2000.
Master cylinder at 68,000 miles, 2008, will change soon.
General comments?
This truck is the sweetest little ride. I can't believe I am still holding onto her after all these years. She lives in a heated garage and has for 16 years. Now I have massaged her occasionally, but have not given her a hard ride in a while. The rougher the ride the smoother she goes. What a wonder of mechanical joy.
With the BF Goodrich radial mud TA tires, you can go anywhere, even swamps, especially with the full posi-traction front and rear differentials; all 4 wheels always spin.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1967 |
| Year of manufacture | 1967 |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 231 dauntless Buick V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Most recent distance | 74000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep CJ5 |
| Date of Entry | 11th October, 2008 |