1999 Jeep Wrangler SE review from North America
"The four cylinder is not the way to go"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seats have cracked in the sides.
Top leaks water.
Replaced catalytic converter.
Steering wheel squeeked at 25k miles.
General comments?
This is a nice second car. It is not a highway vehicle. When I bought the Wrangler it came with Goodyear Wrangler GSA tires and these are not safe. I had to buy Bridgestones to keep the rear end from sliding in the rain.
The four banger does not have the desired power that a Jeep needs. This vehicle does hold resale value, but I would recommend to get a V6; really they ought to offer a V-8 in the thing like they did with the American Eagle, but with a command 4-wheel X-fer.
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| A must own, perfect all-around vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 22000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 33000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Sable |
| Date of Entry | 5th July, 2003 |