2002 Jeep Wrangler Base from North America - Comments

11th Dec 2002, 07:14

"A fun gas sucking around-town toy"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

2nd gear synchro is already going.

Engine service light came on at about

7500 miles. This was caused by a loose

fitting gas cap.

General comments?

Good: Summer days with the top down.

Built like a tank, but handles

surprisingly well. A zillion aftermarket

parts and toys for it. Can handle our

steep snowy driveway like a goat.

Cult car. Not another soulless

jellybean car or station-wagon on

4x4 (SUV). Has a lot of character.

Bad: Gets 17 MPG on a good day with a

tail wind, which is pretty poor for a

2+2 seater 4 cylinder. No trunk unless

you buy an aftermarket one. One of the

most stolen cars in the US. Cult car.

Eh: Took it from WI to WA and back.

Never again. This is not a long-distance

hauler, but is a blast around town.

Can be a handful with the top up on

windy days. 4-cyl engine is pretty

gutless on the highway, but has lots

of torque and pep otherwise.


16th Feb 2004, 18:10

Wow, the 2nd gear synchro on my 2001 TJ 4 cylinder is going out also. Maybe they put a weak transmission in the 4 cylinder.

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