I had only 2 minor problems that I was able to repair myself. My radiator needed to be replaced, probably because the previous owner failed to flush the coolant at regular intervals. (This happened at 80,000 miles) It caused an overheating problem, but took very little effort and cost to repair and it now runs like new again!
The other issue was the exhaust. No problem, your exhaust system will eventually rust and go bad so I replaced it myself for under $300. Other than those two things, it runs like it's brand new!
Very reliable, low cost to maintain!
Best convertible you can buy; doors and top can be removed for a very "close to nature" experience!
"Cute" and rugged looks at the same time!
Excellent 4X4, handles well on and off-road.
Has a bumpy ride on road, but that's what I like!
Very safe in the snow and on slippery surfaces as well as dry surfaces.
Very reliable motor and powertrain, haven't had any problems at all with it and almost turning over 100,000 miles!
4 cylinder is very reliable and is serving my purposes well, but most people may need a little more pep for highway acceleration, but it is truely not bad at all, it has good power!
It doesn't ride like a car at all, so if you couldn't take the bumpy ride, then the Jeep Wrangler YJ would not be for you, it has the historic, off-road like ride like the old CJ models. Lot's of articulation off-road and a slightly bumpy ride "on-road". Hey, I respect it for it's long history and what it's capable of doing, so you can't expect it to ride like a Cadillac!
I to have a 1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ. It is my first Jeep, and is the best car I have ever owned. It is very trust worthy, and I have had no major problems. It handles perfect off road, and great on road. The only problem was the water pump, it had to be replaced, which was pretty cheap to do. Get a Jeep.
Collin.
I recently purchased a 1995 Jeep Rio Grande YJ. I bought it with 130,000 miles on it and it stock form. MODS I have made : Airraid throttle body spacer, 2 inch body lift, 31.10.50 MT's, ROCK IT cold air intake, Hi-Flow catlayic converter, series 2 flowmaster, and I removed the belt fan and added an electric fan. With all these mods the little 2.5L 4 cyclinder really opened up, granted the ride quality on the road sucks, when you take this thing off road it's a whole different ballpark, this is a GO ANYWHERE vehicle for sure. I have went places with my 31 inch MT's that a Z71 on 36's with a v8 would think about going. Reliablility- I have put 30k on my jeep now its at 163,000 and I haven't had to do a thing except replace a battery because I have four 200 watt KC lights and 2 rear fog lamps. Other than that I change the oil and filter every 2,000 miles and use Lucas synthetic additive. I changed all the fluids (front and rear diff's, manual transmission, power steering, and coolant) when I bought it at 130k. Another great thing is the design, JEEP hasn't changed much in 45 years, that should tell you something- you can't upgrade a perfect thing. All and all I would recommend a YJ Wrangler to anyone wanting a rock solid never leave you stranded vehicle, although be warned: the ride quality on the road isn't much better than a tractor.
I have a question for someone that knows about yj's. I have a friend that has a yj 1995 and whats to sell it to me. It has 100,000 miles on it. I know nothing about jeeps. Is that a lot for a jeep? this jeep is in excellent condition. Never been in the woods. To me, 100,000 mile is a lot for a car but then again it's a jeep. Thanks to who eve responds.
To the poster asking if 100,000 miles is a lot for a Jeep.
Not if the Jeep has the 4.0 liter 6 cylinder engine, and it has been maintained properly.
My 1995 YJ has 138,000 miles on it - the 4.0 liter six, doesn't leak or burn any oil, and still runs great.
Proper maintenance is very important.
Also give the Jeep a close inspection for rust - frame & underside too. Rust on the windshield frame is common, but you can always get a replacement.
If the Jeep is the 4 cylinder, I personally would pass.
I feel the 6 is the far superior engine.
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