1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande review from North America
"Rio Grande is a part of the Jeep Legend"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Other than normal wear and tear (which is slight). There were two small problems around 100000 miles. For one, the exhaust system failed. The vehicle needed to have the exhaust system replaced. Which included the catalytic converter, muffler, and tailpipe. Secondly, the vacuum switch also failed.
General comments?
The jeep Rio Grande is a very reliable vehicle. Of course there will come a time when it will need a little care. That is not a problem with the Jeep Rio Grande. It has got to be the easiest vehicle to work on, especially for the do-it-yourselfer. You will not need to hoist or jack up the vehicle to change oil, or do most underbody repairs because of the exceptional ground clearance. On the road the Rio Grande Does have a rougher feel than most are used to. It does not by any means, offer a smooth ride. But that is what sets it apart from the "soccer mom" sport utility vehicles. The peppy 2.5 engine does well in the gas mileage department. The Rio Grande also handles highway speeds very well. Off the road the Rio Grande shines. Remember Jeep is a recognized off road icon. Right out of the box you are good to go! However if you want to really shine offroad, you should probably get a Suspension lift. Large enough to at least fit 31-10.5-15 sized tires. Add sway bar disconnects to the package and you are an off road pro. The list of upgrades could go on and on. The few mentioned are more than enough to make your off roading experience more enjoyable. All in all the Rio Grande is a tank. It will take anything you can throw at it. I highly recommend this vehicle to anyone who is considering a Rio Grande. Whether you are a father buying one for his son or daughters first car, daily driver, or a toy you will not be dissatisfied. Find out what your missing. Buy a Jeep. Join the legend. Get the wave.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th September, 2003 |