1995 Jeep Wrangler Consumer Reviews

my first jeep

Written by: Allen Jensrud on 11/13/2008

Vehicle

1995 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr S 4WD Utility

Review

I bought this 95 Jeep wrangler in nov, 2008 because since I was very Young I always said I would own a Jeep. I think the first words out of my moms mouth were "since you where three years old you wonted one" the Jeep I have is the bare bones model s. With the straight 4,2. 5l. No a/c. The only thing I don't like in this Jeep is it is very slow take off. But still get 20 mpg highway with it. ( no hot rodding like my celica!) this vehicle will take you any where. Its a very light Jeep. You will feel the wind move the Jeep in high wind conditions. Other then that all I can tell you is buy one for a second car. It also almost replaced my atv! It will fit almost any where!

Favorite Features

4x4, price on used jeep, big fun factor, childhood dream came true, look of jeep, i always get people to stare

Suggested Improvements

engine performance, wind noise, leaf spring up grade:wear out very soon.

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Nothin' like a Jeep

Written by: Ray on 11/07/2008

Vehicle

1995 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr S 4WD Utility

Review

Like most other reviews, I have always wanted a Jeep. Now at 40yrs old and as a toy, I bought one. This little thing is a blast. My army buddies and i get away once a year to go camping and since I got the Jeep, its been great to have all 4 of us pile in and turn up the radio and cruise across the sand dunes or just through town. No mid life crisis here, lol. The Jeep is the simplest thing to work on. Aftermarket parts are avail by the hundreds. I bought it as a toy, but it has turned into my daily driver. I commute 70 miles round trip each day to work, 99% of it is highway and newly paved, and its decent. It was very loud, but a new stereo and speakers fixed the wind noise problem.

Favorite Features

LOVE how simple it is to fix. Soft top and doors pop off in no time. good stock ground clearance. aftermarket parts plentiful.

Suggested Improvements

I had a Cherokee back in 88 with the straight 6. best engine out there i think. I wish this Wrangler had that. the syncros in the trans suck and need replacing, but just more power would be great.

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Reliable & Fun Run-about

Written by: jb on 09/29/2008

Vehicle

1995 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr SE 4WD Utility

Review

My 1995 Wrangler SE (Sport) is equipped with the bullet-proof 4.0 liter in-line six and 5 speed manual transmission. Options include the Sport Package & AC. This little Jeep has nearly 140,000 miles on it and still looks & runs like new. This old AMC designed YJ Wrangler is not a luxury car - it is a vehicle designed to go off-road as well as on- road. If you purchase one knowing its highway limitations (not a high-speed cruiser or a 40 mpg econo-box), as well as its attributes - great in all weather - summer or winter) you should be very satisfied. Sure they are noisy & rough riding, but they are durable, reliable and a blast to drive. My preference is the YJ.

Favorite Features

Maneuverability. Traction in snow. Easy to park. Fun to drive. Great Styling. Reliable. 4.0 is a fantastic engine. Easy to work on.

Suggested Improvements

They got the YJ just right! Love the vent windows, leaf-spring suspension, & styling.

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Reliable and tons of fun!

Written by: Dave on 07/23/2008

Vehicle

1995 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr S 4WD Utility

Review

Our Wrangler has 95,000 miles on it, has been driven both on- and off-road in fair and foul weather and is still our favorite of three vehicles to drive. I've used it for several years to shuttle medical personnel to local hospitals during weather emergencies and never had a problem (add a few bags of concrete or other weight). The exhaust has rusted through twice but other than that, not much negative to mention. Not the best vehicle for a long drive on the highway, but just pure fun on two or three-hour drives or for trips to the beach with the top down.

Favorite Features

Switching from hardtop to soft top and back. Catching waves from other Wrangler drivers and grins from envious others in traffic.

Suggested Improvements

A better weather seal at the windshield - hardtop joint. Easier-to-replace dash-mounted speakers.

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Unstoppable

Written by: turbo jeep on 04/19/2008

Vehicle

1995 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr Rio Grande 4WD Utility

Review

I have owned jeeps all my life cj, xj, and now owning the yj for the past 10 years I've racked up 279,786 miles only replacing the transmission due to my ongoing driving thought deep water the transmission had filled with muddy water after driving it for a month the 2 gear synchronizer exploded nothing else has been replaced on the engine is getting a bit noisy but still runs good I am building a new 2.5 L and adding a turbo for bit more power it will probably be really close to 300,000 miles on it by the time I get the engine put together this vehicle has surpassed every thing in its path

Favorite Features

Any part is just a call away! durability! off road made easy!

Suggested Improvements

A Jeep was never intended for doctors or lawyers! Stop the domestication of the Jeep.

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Highway and Trail

Written by: SECORBUST on 04/11/2008

Vehicle

1995 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr Rio Grande 4WD Utility

Review

I bought my jeep with 175K on the odometer and a broken transmission. It now has 220k on it. I repaired the trans and drove it until it broke again. The AX-5 is notorious for being weak. I replaced it with an AX- 15 (from a 6cyl) which is much stronger by using a dodge dakota bell housing and a Camaro clutch disk. This transmission should have come in all 4cyl jeeps (it fits like factory). If you are in to offroading and like to work on your rig or will drive it reasonably about town a Rio Grande is the jeep for you. Jeep nuts always change the driveline, so it really doesn't really matter what you start with.

Favorite Features

Capable offroad, fun in the sun, great big four-wheeler, FULLY upgradeable!!, It's a Jeep thing. I like wrenching on mine, but I used it as a daily driver too (drove 100 mi one way to work). You always know what the weather is going to be like ;)

Suggested Improvements

Transmission, transmission, transmission. Even the BRAND NEW 4 bangers come with the crumby AX-5, but its upgradeable. The rage is also to replace the Dana 35 rear axle with a Ford 8.8 from a Ford explorer.

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Love my Jeep!

Written by: azmouse on 02/26/2008

Vehicle

1995 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr SE 4WD Utility

Review

Wanted a Jeep forever, got it for a second vehicle & mid-life crisis car. Put a new engine in it right after purchase so as not to worry about previous care (had 67000 miles on it, we've added close to that), this baby has been good to us! Nothing like taking that top off in the spring and waving to other Jeeps. Have an 8" lift on it, very bouncy and loud (soft top, hard doors & windows) but heater cooks us in winter. Not very powerful (tough to get over 65 MPH on freeway) but not built for freeway driving anyway! I almost bought another for every day but they're a bit small inside so one will have to do. I will always own at least one Jeep from now on!

Favorite Features

Driving with the top off or all windows off on a beautiful day, able to wash inside & out in the driveway, great in snow, even better in mud & on hills. Just plain fun to drive!

Suggested Improvements

Side mirror connections rust easily. Can't move the driver's seat to get to the back seat. 4-cylinder doesn't have the best power, but that's not what it's built for! No hookups for car seat for grandson to ride with us.

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Time To Say Goodbye

Written by: GoPhillies on 01/27/2008

Vehicle

1995 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr Rio Grande 4WD Utility

Review

The first car I ever bought. I didn't imagine it would last me 11 years. It was a great Jeep. I'm trading it in this spring for a "civilians" car. Its been unbelievably reliable. For 10 yrs. I only had to replace the alternator. It has 140,000 mi. Things went south this summer. Major oil leak, brakes locked up, new radiator, new starter, new clutch cylinder, coolant leaks, etc. Very safe, not real comfortable or easy to use when trying to put childern and toddlers in back car seats. Great ride in the spring and fall with top down. I still love the plugs in floor to let water out when getting caught in rain. Bad mpg, but its a jeep. My dog loves it too. Good bye old friend. You'll be missed.

Favorite Features

Going topless(Jeep)- plugs in floor - classic Jeep look

Suggested Improvements

It feels every bump in the road.

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I LOVE IT

Written by: BOSSOX9 on 07/20/2007

Vehicle

1995 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr Rio Grande 4WD Utility

Review

I have wanted a jeep from the time I started to drive. Now at age 37 I finally have one. I love it (and so do my 9 and 5 year old sons). I knew going in to it that the ride will be ruff and bumpy. Hey it is a Jeep and you have to expect it, if you expect a nice smooth ride do not get a Jeep. I have the Rio Grande, it is all stock. The MPG is good for the inline four. It is a great all around Jeep. I use it as a daily driver and always in the desert on the weekends (live in Phoenix). I wish I had a Jeep years ago. I plan to keep it for many more years.

Favorite Features

The entire Jeep.

Suggested Improvements

If you can afford it get a hard top and full hard doors.

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Very Fun!

Written by: Jaryd on 04/19/2007

Vehicle

1995 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr SE 4WD Utility

Review

I'm 17 and I was so lucky to get a Jeep Wrangler for my first car. They are so much fun to drive and one of the most versitile vehicles on the road. If it's hot, just pop off the top and doors, and if its cold, Jeep heaters are second to none, it will fry you. But overall I wouldn't trade it for anything else. All my friends think it's the coolest car. One reason is because of the sweet 33 by 30 inch tires I put on it with alloy rims. This SUV rocks!

Favorite Features

I love the 4-wheel drive aspect. You feel like you can get through anything that comes your way. Also the handling. It's so much fun to drive, because the steering is tight and very responsive!

Suggested Improvements

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