1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer review from North America
"A real keeper!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Exhaust system fell apart.
Replaced shocks with better ones due to body sway.
Rear wiper doesn't work.
Gas gauge is not accurate.
General comments?
With good power and handsome retro-SUV looks I am glad to have picked up this Jeep. I bought it from an old couple whose son had given it to them, and I think it intimidated them. It was an obviously well maintained vehicle.
I just returned from a trip to the Catskills - 500 miles round trip - and was pleasantly surprised to get 14.2 mpg on the trip. Around town in mixed traffic I get between 11.7 and 12.3 mpg. I am very aware of gas mileage since I have to write down mileage at each fill-up as the gas gauge isn't working properly.
Not having service records, I don't know what to expect, but have been pleased with the performance and overall reliability in the short time I have had this.
I plan on getting another truck and keeping this around to work on, restore. I have big plans...
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| Classic, unique American vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 360 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 162000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 170000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 30th May, 2001 |