1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 4x4 review from North America
"This is the last 4x4 built like a tank with class"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replace engine at 143000 due to sitting for 6 months in the winter
exhaust
rear defroster
door locks
carburetor
shocks
seats
radiator
heater core
some wiring problems
radio lights
some heavy rust.
General comments?
This jeep is the best thing that came out of the United States that was built by a true American company...AMC
This jeep has seen and done things that would have put others in there grave... runs through 3 feet of snow at 55mph with no problems.. pulls out other 4x4s out of the snow like butter,can run a deer down like a pancake with very little damage
Even one day my Grand Wagoner was hit by a 18 wheeler in the front end and spun me around like a toy, but when. I got out to look at the damage. It was nothing that a telephone pole an a good set of tow ropes could not pull out. If this was any other plastic 4x4 you seen on the roads today the damage would have easy hit you pocket for a few thousand dollars.
After not washing or cleaning my Grand Wagoner for the past five years she is starting to show her age, but this is the vehicle that has stole my heart. My hopes is to some day restore her back to her true beauty.
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| Classic, unique American vehicle |
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| 1988 - Grand Wagoneer 5.9 Liter Strong, comfortable, reliable truck |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 103000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 162000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota MR2 |
| Date of Entry | 25th May, 2003 |