1998 Jeep Wrangler SE review from North America
"Too much fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing ever went wrong with this car that could have been avoided.
It's a Jeep so I decided to take it off road. I went over a jump and from that point on the front end never felt the same. It went to countless mechanics who all said nothing was wrong with it, but I didn't feel safe. Needless to say I drove it anyway and decided I didn't care anymore. Nothing else ever went wrong with it. The Jeep was my sister's until 41,000 when I got it.
I think maybe the electrical system was a little fuzzy for some time, but it was fixed.
General comments?
Horrible on gas. I wish it was a stick. Never get the 4-cyl, but it's a great motor, just weak. Awesome off road and a lot of fun with the top down.
I don't have it anymore since I got hit on the driver's door by a guy doing 70. I didn't roll and only obtained a minor concussion from the roll bar, but it was definitely a sturdy car to take that kind of beating I put it through. I miss it to this day and recommend it to anybody.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L I-4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 41000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 54000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac DeVille |
| Date of Entry | 27th February, 2002 |