1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer review from North America
"A unique vehicle ahead of it's time"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The previous owner was very old and did not take care of the Jeep as well as he used to. I had to install a new engine in it after I bought it.
Fuel gauge broken.
Headliner sagging.
Starting to show rust.
General comments?
I bought the Jeep for $4000 even though I knew that I would need to replace the engine. I love the Grand Wagoneers that much. It cannot be beat off-road or in the snow with it's switchable full-time 4 wheel drive.
I use it for everything from hauling the family and the dog to the parents house or pulling an 18 foot ski boat to pulling fellow motorists out of snowbanks.
I will own it until I have to take it to the junkyard in pieces.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 360 ci Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 77000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 93000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Wrangler |
| Date of Entry | 20th May, 2002 |