1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer review from North America
"Rusty, but trusty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to replace fuel pump with an electric fuel pump due to vapor lock in the summer time.
Frame is rusted out, body is rusted out causing doors to not always shut properly.
Ceiling liner is coming down.
AC went out.
Heater fan relay went out.
General comments?
I don't know what it is, but I love the ugly old thing. My boyfriend put it in the ditch, but with 4 low we pretty much walked right out. The only damage was a flat tire (Gravel in the bead). It's never let me down, it is even more reliable (and better built) than my '93 Wrangler was. But, it is with great sadness that I have to let it go. The repairs have gotten to be too much for us to keep up with. It would be awesome to find another one in great condition for a reasonable price, but around here (Southern MN) anything over 10 years old is usually rusted from the MN winters. This vehicle is definitely a diamond in the rough and proves that they just don't make them like they used to.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 360 c.i.d. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 128000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Wrangler |
| Date of Entry | 9th October, 2003 |