1998 Jeep Wrangler SE review from North America

Catalytic converter replaced four times over the life of the vehicle. Blockage of exhaust particles in converter causes all too frequent replacement of spark plugs. Many of you can cure your acceleration sputters by changing your plugs. They get gummed up because Chrysler screwed up the converter. I use Splitfire now, they run hotter and keep gunk from building up.

Dash console had a short, causing the speedometer and tachometer to fall to zero. Replaced once under recall two years ago; problem recurred last winter during extreme cold.

There has always been a heavy rattle from the engine (possibly the mountings)? during slow acceleration from a stop. Two dealerships cannot/will not identify.

I take very good care of my cars. I use the best products, and follow a maintenance schedule that is more comprehensive and better than the prescribed care. This vehicle has taken me from Ohio to Florida twice, and it's a daily driver on my 60 mile round trip commute to work.

You can't beat the fun. They are not built for luxury, speed, or handling. They are in a whole other realm of fun. Top down, lots of stares, and outdoor freedom. Test drive them several times before you buy.

I did not follow my own advice when I bought the second model year of a new model car. I will NEVER buy a first or second year of any model vehicle again. Manufacturers reinvent the wheel every time they make a new vehicle, and they screw them up every time.

There is NO EXCUSE for FOUR catalytic converters or a dash board that fails in this age. Are you listening Chrysler? You wouldn't listen at the dealership, and you had your chance.

I will probably always have a Wrangler, but my next purchase will be a Mitsubishi Montero. That thing has won Paris to Dakar FIVE YEARS STRAIGHT. In the future I will reward the companies who are smart enough to incorporate best design practices. How dare American car companies refuse to use proven engineering and then try to shame me into buying American. Figure it out, Detroit!