| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.2 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 190000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 222000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
Summary:
I bought it because it was designed for off road dependability and not groceries
Faults:
Previous owner replaced the engine at 120,000 km due to irresponsibility. Rear diff was replaced and the clutch at the same time.
Replaced U-joints with stronger ones and steering damper.
General Comments:
Awesome for a rugged off road vehicle.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd July, 2010
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.5 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 68052 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77560 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
Summary:
A Jeep is a Jeep
Faults:
Oil pressure sensor went bad, apparently it is a common problem. $60 and 10 minutes was all it took to correct the problem.
I suspect a small coolant leak as I can smell it from the engine bay, however I know it's not a head gasket so when the leak is found it should be a cheaper fix.
Other than that it's been a very solid vehicle.
General Comments:
A Jeep is a Jeep. It leaks oil, shakes, pops bounces and makes different noises on almost every trip. But, that's what I bought it for. It has been dead reliable, I've had it (stock) in mud deep enough to come into the cab and have taken it on many 300+ mile trips. The gas mileage isn't terrible (17-21), but my one gripe is cargo space. Once you're in a Jeep for a few months you'll know what I mean.
I can't wait to have a second 4cyl Japanese car so I can build this one up and see what it can really do, however for a daily driver/boat hauler/weekend warrior/fun around town, the TJ can't be beat in my opinion.
The other great thing is how easy it is to work on, especially for novice gear heads like myself.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd July, 2009
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.0 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 43500 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Wrangler |
Summary:
The best serious SUV
Faults:
I had to replace a circuit board related to the Sentry theft deterrent key system. This occurred within six months of purchase. No other problems.
General Comments:
My previous car was a '95 Wrangler YJ. The '00 Wrangler TJ Sahara is a vast improvement in every sense.
This Jeep has proven to be a nimble, highly reliable, all weather/all terrain vehicle.
The Sahara package provides reasonable creature comfort (for a Wrangler), without diminishing the vehicle's utility and sturdiness. I bought this Jeep four years ago, and now -- 43,000 miles later -- it's given me virtually no problems, and no operating expense aside from regular maintenance.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th March, 2004