1989 Jeep Wrangler Islander review from North America
"Fun outweighs headaches"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rebuilt Transmission, new clutch, u-joints, clutch master & slave cylinders at 90000 miles.
Replaced radiator, hoses & belts at 85000 miles.
New brakes & shocks @ 85000 miles.
New top @ 87000 miles.
Rebuilt front axle @ 91000 miles.
Rebuilt rear axle at 93000 miles.
Rebuilt carbuerator @ 94000 miles.
Replaced water pump, belts & fan clutch @ 95000 miles.
General comments?
Something seems to break almost every time I drive it.
The fun factor with the top down or hitting a muddy area outweighs the weaknesses of this Jeep.
A throttle body injection kit will cure the overall weak performance of the engine & less than great gas mileage.
The ride is harsh, the seats aren't comfortable, the top is noisy at highway speeds.
It's a jeep. I would by another in a heartbeat.
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| A car with history and character |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2L Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 82000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 6th February, 2007 |