2004 Jeep TJ Columbia Edition review from North America
"Very robust, reliable offroad machine!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced all 4 ball joints at the dealer for $800, at 80000km's.
Replaced front brakes at 80000 done myself for $160 in parts.
Broke front sway bar links while offroading replaced for $100.
Rad blew out while overheating while offroading due to the radiator being plugged up with mud; not really the vehicle's fault.
General comments?
Overall I really like this vehicle. So far I have been driving it very hard offroad every weekend and have not had any serious problems yet.
The things I don't like about the vehicle are: the fuel economy is terrible, the Jeep handles not so well on the road, the ride is extremely harsh, and my friends complain about the back seat being too cramped.
The things I love about the vehicle are being able to remove the roof and doors and cruise around town, the coolness factor of the jeep, and the unlimited list of aftermarket parts available to customize your Jeep, and the amazing offroad capability even in stock form.
Although this is a great and reliable vehicle, I would not recommend buying one unless you plan to take it offroad fairly regularly, as this is where the Jeep really feels at home.
So far I love my Jeep and plan to keep it for a long time. I would definitely buy another Jeep in the future.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Inline Six Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 79807 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 83205 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet K1500 |
| Date of Entry | 27th July, 2009 |