I Love my Jeep!
Kevin on 06/30/2010
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This little YJ is the ultimate go anywhere, do anything vehicle. I have it all pretty much stock, with slightly oversize tires (235/75/15). The tires aren't even off-road style lugs, they are street tires and this jeep will go anywhere on them. I have only gotten stuck in deep mud, and once high- centered it. If you like to go off-roading this is the best, most affordable, toughest little vehicle for that. If you like to cruise on the highway at 70+ mph this is not the best vehicle for that. Fuel mileage on the highway is dismal, but in town it is acceptable, and off-road fuel mileage is surprisingly good.
310000 mile jeep
lonnie on 06/29/2010
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 2
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
I read about jeep owners loving their jeep with 150,000 miles. My jeep has 310,000 miles and doing remarkably well. I have used it like a log truck and pulled logs at one time. Patton said the jeep and the browning BAR automatic rifle won WWII. I also have a Grand Cher Laredo. It can't hold a light to the wrangler with the sports package as far as performance and reliability.
My Toy
Becky on 11/21/2009
Performance: 5
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
I am a 29 year old female and I Purchased my YJ about 6 mos ago with 125,000 mi. when I got it, it needed new axle seals,rear brakes, new fluid, and new u-joints. since Ive done a lot more. Its my favorite Toy ever. Its so easy to work on from changing fluids to changing the timing chain. Everything Ive done to my Jeep I did myself. The only thing I dislike is the internal slave cylinder. I will eventually change to an external(with a new bellhousing). My Jeep is my pride and joy and I love when I get looks from everyone, especially when they find out that I do all the work myself. I better since I took 4 years in auto tech in High school.
Go Anywhere
T-Good on 10/06/2008
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
We bought our 1993 Jeep Wrangler to pull behind our 2007 Winnie Aspect. The really nice thing is we don't have to run any brake system on it. Our RV is rated at a max 20,000 lb GW and we only have a 14,000 lb RV on a Ford 450 Chassis. Hell, don't even know it's there when tooling down the interstate. Have a modified military tow bar that's permanently attached to the jeep. Folds up and secured by 2 bungee cords. Hangs in there in the draft of the RV. Only loose 2 MPG of 12.6 MPG so 10 MPG with a 26 foot RV with Wrangler in tow is fine with me. I cut the wiring harness to the rear lights system next to the foot brake and attached a 4 wire trailer hookup. It's that easy. Unplug & plug in the trailer
Asphalt Hater, Dirt Devil!
blue93yj on 06/22/2008
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Picked up ol' blue almost a yr ago on July 4th. Had 119K on it, now it has 123K. In her retirement, she's received a lot of TLC - 4" Superlift, 33x12.5x15 BFG Mud Terrains on Series 152 Black Rock Crawlers, AEM cold air intake, high flow cat., along w/40 Series Delta Flow Flowmaster, Detroit lockers rear, Detroit true-trac front, and 4.88 gears f/r. No oil leaks (yet) on original 2.5L I4 AMC engine. Engine runs strong for a 4 banger and now takes synthetic motor oil for more TLC. To date, no white or black smoke from her tailpipe. Has been a good experience mechanically, and overall, easy to work on. I have had too much fun giving this rig a new lease on life.
Love It
ATVArcticWolfVTA on 02/20/2008
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I love my Wrangler! I'm 16, and it's my first car. When we bought it(for $2000), it wasn't that great, had been abused. But Wranglers are so easy to revive. I put a 3" lift on, 31" tires, painted it silver, new top, new carpet, added Grand Cherokee seats, complete new stereo system(soundbar, 6x9's, 4x6's, subs, and deck), new bumpers, nerf bars, etc. It may sound like a lot, but it is so much fun, and this is a teenager speaking here! I utterly love gonig topless(leave my doors on, have half doors).
One of the worse vehicles I have owned
Firefighterjake on 11/06/2007
Performance: 1
Comfort: 1
Fuel Economy: 1
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 1
Exterior Design: 2
Build Quality: 1
Reliability: 1
Comfort Rating: 1
Performance Rating: 1
Interior Rating: 1
Reliability Rating: 1
I bought this Jeep shortly after graduating from college . . . guess I shouldn't have believed the hype about it being the ultimate off-road vehicle since it was the biggest lemon I have ever owned. In fact, it was this vehicle that made me decide to never own another Chrysler product (well that and my experience with a Dodge Omni and a Dodge Aspen.) Where do I start? Broken motor mounts, terrible service at the local dealership, a blown motor, a broken windshield wiper motor (I know of no one who has ever had to replace their wiper motor!) . . . and this was with minimal off-roading (i.e. old dirt roads). I will admit however taht it was a blast on warm summer days with the top off.
Review of Jeep Wrangler - 1993 - 4 cylinder
wesrick on 10/28/2006
Performance: 4
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 4
Like the other reviewers have said. It's a Jeep. It can be expensive. But, fixing things and doing regular maintenance right can make your Jeep really last. You must want a Jeep to get one, not just a car. They are not comfortable, they are not cheap, but they are very, very fun. There's nothing else like it. I am a creature of comfort (also drive a Lexus) however, I can't get rid of the Jeep. It's just too much fun.
Reliable
drbphoto on 04/26/2006
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 2
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I have the'93 Wrangler S. Many friends scoffed at me when I sold a Toyota truck and bought the Jeep. It's been EXTREMELY reliable and has held up to abuse that would destroy almost anything else out there, So far I've put 100k miles on it with 3 non-user induced repairs; starter fuel pump and oil pressure switch. Extremely fun to drive on the short haul but abusive on a long drive. Spartan interior with almost no creature comforts, Leg room could be more. Over all it's the best car I have ever owned and will keep it in one form or another for a very long time
Jeep 4 Fun
jeep4fun on 02/23/2006
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
This is my and my wife's 3rd Jeep. We love to go 4 wheeling and Sunday rides. Mileage is OK (6 cylinder get 19 mpg, better than a 4 cylinder) This Jeep is dependable; we drive it to work 95% of time m-- we work at same location. People alway trying to buy it, even neighbors. Have pulled 4000 trailer in west NC mountains and to the beach. 140,000 miles, same clutch, same rear brakes shoes, have only replaced starter, radiator, coil, camshaft sensor and front brake pads. Not much for 140,000 miles and how hard we use it. We pull a utility trailer often too. We live in a cove with a steep 20 percent grade and we are almost alway the first ones out in deep snow. Mostly standard from the factory.
by owner
John Gerbrandt on 01/15/2006
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
This is a used Sahara ragtop Jeep, green in color with tan top. It has been used with care. Mileage is approximately 65,000 miles. Was used for some off road travel for rockhounding. Otherwise was used for travel around town for short distances. Has been stored in a garage and well taken care of. It is a 6 cylinder 4 wheel drive, 1993 model in better than average condition. Has been regularly maintained. Has new tires. Has been in one fender bender accident, but was completely restored by the dealership.
Many happy miles...
jenny on 05/20/2005
Performance: 5
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 5
If you want to be cradled in comfort this is not the car for you! If you want to play in the mud, sand, or snow you can't beat the Wrangler! The 4 cylinder is a little sluggish on steep hills but it keeps on chugging. Replaced the exhaust manifold at 115k, but also had to do that on my 87' Cherokee; I think its a fairly common issue for Jeeps. Mine has 125k on it and runs like a champ with no issues. Long trips are annoying; the steering is sensitive and high winds really shake it (big square box on wheels). I love driving around with the top down and the doors off!
Jeepster
shane gipe on 01/17/2005
Performance: 3
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 3
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
My Jeep has been reliable and fun to drive but it is too small for hauling my tools for work and also my three children. One downfall I have found with my '93 Jeep is that the frame around the driver and passenger side windows (the doors) is rusting away.
These frames are replacable but why are they rusting so bad.
Fun for the short-term
waytac on 02/29/2004
Performance: 4
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 2
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 1
Build Quality: 2
Reliability: 3
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 3
I've really enjoyed my '93 Wrangler in
the six years I've owned it, but it's
cost me a bit: new clutches, emergency
brakes, alternator--reasonably above
average in the repair cost/budget. It's
a better all around vehicle that might
appear if you don't have kids, etc. The
*big* problem, which is forcing me to
sell it for salvage right now, is
hideous premature rusting out of the
entire undercarriage (I live in New
England, in a coastal region, but...).
The entire 1/4" metal underbody has
rusted to the consistency of paper, and
other Wrangler owners have told me of
similar experiences. Just 10 years, 70K
miles, and the car has been rendered
undriveable.
Wrangler
rwdc on 01/08/2004
Performance: 4
Comfort: 2
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 2
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 5
I had the opportunity to get a low
milage older model Wrangler. I have
had no problems with it and would
highly reccommend it to anyone without
a family.
Best of U.S.
gcorey on 11/15/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 2
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
I just sold this rig a year ago(needed
the cash), but it was probably, of all
the cars I've owned, the most fun to
drive. Very quick and agile. You
don't need a 6cyl if you can get a
4cyl with fuel injection. The gas
mileage sucks. Best I got was 18mpg.
But, it's great in snow, and will fit
in any parking space. The seats are
simple and incredibly supportive...but
let's be honest - it's easier to
change a tire than put up a soft top.
Unless you live in the sunbelt, buyer
beWarned.
Dependable and Fun
KulDip on 06/10/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I have owned my YJ for two years now
and have well over 120K miles on it and
have never had any problems. Fun to
drive, especially during the summers.
Very rugged and dependable. If you want
a cush ride, go buy a Lexus, Jeeps
aren't build for comfort, they are
built for form and function. Overall,
one of the most reliable, well built
rigs I have ever owned!
best jeep ever!!!
Ziggs on 09/10/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
the jeep yj is the best SUV ever made
I sure miss it!
I M Wonderful on 07/20/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
A little over a year ago, I bought my
1993 Jeep Wrangler S from my parents;
who bought it from my brother. What a
fun vehicle! In Texas, you can almost
live year round with the top off - and
what a better feeling that riding
around town with the wind blowing in
your hair. Unfortunatly, it was
wrecked just a few weeks ago - I'm
going to miss it. It wasn't
the "family" type vehicle I've always
wanted, but it was in wonderful shape -
was garaged since day one, never seen
an ounce of dirt or mud, and
wonderfully maintained. I couldn't
have asked for a nicer Jeep. I will
definately miss it.
Used but barely
PWA on 05/12/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
We found the 1993, via internet
searching, for sale from a local dealer
that I've worked with before. The
biggest selling point for us was the
low 33,450 miles. This is our 1st jeep
and has been a dream to work on and
drive. It's flexability and ease to
work on a benifit. The 4.0L Fuel
Injection has shown to provide plenty
of power. The 30" tires seem to be a
good mix for on and off road(sand)
driving. Currently setting it up for
towing behind RV W/TowBar and Wiring
kit.