From: cracker@tc.fluke.COM (Don Graham)
Subject: Re: JEEP WRANGLER - OPINI
Organization: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc., Everett, WA
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In article <1qht5eINNjdf@hp-col.col.hp.com>, tvervaek@col.hp.com (Tom Vervaeke) writes:
> I have had two Wranglers, and still have the second right now. It's a
> 1991 Wrangler Base model with the big I-6 4.0L engine, hard top, no
> power steering or air conditioning. Runs like a top. Has about 37k on
> it. Has never been in the shop. I can change my own oil (nice tall
> vehicle). I can lube it myself (11 fittings). I occasionally take it to
> Jiffy Lube to check the differentials and do the oil change there.
> 
> My previous Wrangler had nary a problem either. Here in Colorado there'
> more Jeeps than BMW's, Mercedes, Volvos, and the like together! In fact
> Jeep has been called the Colorado Car for a while. They hold their value
> well, and are very easy to resell. Mine cost right around $14.2K new. Of
> course, I didn't blow money on an Islander, Sahara, or Renegade which
                   ^^^^^^^^^^
I have a 92 Wrangler Sahara and paid $14.1 new (including the rebate).

> are just Wranglers with fancy inside stuff.
                          ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
After driving a CJ-5 for 6 years, that fancy stuff is pretty nice.

> 
> The cars are primitive, ride like a dump truck, etc.. But if you live in
> an area that gets around 140" of snow per winter, you'd have one too.
> They'll go anywhere (with a winch) and are easy to get parts for. The
          ^^^^^^^^^^^
I like my Wrangler, but when doing some serious off roading, it can't
keep up with a CJ-5 because of ground clearance and limited suspension
travel.  I do have a winch and would like to get an ARB air-locker in the
future.

> 4.0L engine puts out 180-190 HP and gets around 20mpg. Not bad.

I love the 4.0.  

> 
> Just my experience. I'm sure there are bad ones out there, but that goes
> for any make and model.
> 
>

Don Graham
 


