1978 Jeep CJ5 review from North America
"This is what a SUV was meant to be!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well I had to put a new carb on it, but nothing other than that.
General comments?
This is what a Jeep is supposed to be. Rough and crude on the highway, but can't be beat off road and in the snow. The torquey 304 puts out PLENTY of power. It is a little uncomfortable on long trips. But who cares!!
Anyway I have never gotten stuck in the woods in the mud or in the snow. It does get a little tippy though. Also the 4 speed is a little hard to jam through the gears.
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| 1977 - CJ5 CJ-5 version B (gas cap not be AMC 304 Small Block V8 (original engine) Very Nice collector vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 304 V8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 112000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 2nd August, 2002 |