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Excellent car
hinge1616, 08/06/2002
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
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I can't say enough about my Wrangler. It the most fun car to drive that I've ever imagine. It's versatile, looks great and surprisingly practical. I will always own one, even if it is as a second car.
NEVER BRAKE DOWN OR GET STUCK
4xfun, 08/11/2002
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
if you want a car that will always get you where you want to go buy a wrangler. get a 4.0 it has a stronger engine. I have alittle over 96k miles and the engine is still going strong, Its never had engine problems.if you cant deal with a bumpy ride dont by an suv,because jeep is the grandfather of the suv's. Fun in the winter(4x4 in the snow) and fun in the summer top down and doors off buy hard top and an after market soft top (best top) because it comes with full metal doors
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mattman, 08/11/2002
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle two years ago from the original owner with 74,000 miles. It runs great and has given me no problems. I have all of the records since I purchased the vehicle regarding oil changes, etc. It is alot of fun to drive, especially with the top down. During the cold winter months, the heater works great!
great buy
fun fun fun, 12/02/2002
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Jeep is great. Most fun vehicle I've ever driven. 20 mpg. Great in snow, great in the summer too with top off. Awesome vehicle.
AWESOME
mousmc, 12/26/2002
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle! Gets good gas mileage. Comfortable ride. No maintenance problems. Easy to clean. Plenty of power.
Crashed
christopherh, 01/02/2003
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this jeep at 94,000 miles it was still going strong. I was hit in the passenger side by another car that went through a stop sign. At 55mph the jeep spun around went off the road and rolled 2 times due to a ravine. I walked away from the accident. The jeep really protected me.
I Love Jeeps!!!!!!!
VEP, 03/20/2004
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my fourth jeep. I can't say aything more positive about them. The outdoor reputation..the jeep lives up to it. I have put 30,000 over the past year and have not had any major problems. I take it on the highway every week and it has started and run well everyday this winter. Currently has 115,000 miles. Clutch needed to be replaced when I bought it but it has held up for the last 30,000 miles, again, I think the car was abused before I got it on e-bay. No leaks of any type. Also it handles much better than you would think. I would and will buy again.
Great Vehicle
dw, 12/29/2006
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I think the Sahara is great. Took a few times driving to get used to it and appreciate it. The inline 6 has plenty of power. Hard top is great for the winter, soft top fun in the summer, especially when down. Handles good, but you do have to be cautious in bad conditions, like any vehicle. Great in the snow. No mechanical problems.
It's a Jeep...what else do you expect
runningman, 04/09/2003
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am always suprised by some of the critiques on this vehicle, like it's fuel consumption, loudness and hard ride. What do you expect from a kick- ass ultimate 4WD convertable. Mind you, it is loud as loud can be on a road trip, but if you plan on making multiple long distances car trips, then the jeep isn't your best bet. If I was concerned with fuel consumption, I would have got a Honda Civic. Overall, I plan on running the wrangler into the ground. It takes everything I give it. Finally, it is just plain fun. From the first time you drive with the top down to every time afterwards, you will understand why you bought the wrangler many years before.
My 2nd one
pmcca, 04/12/2003
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am coming up on the end of my lease of my jeep and will probably negotiate a buy. I have had no major mechanical problems at all in 5 years. It's great in the summer and really great in the winter, and here in Ohio, those are huge plusses. Two slight negatives: it's a bumpy ride unless you are the driver, and the gas milage isn't great, but those are both offset by the tremendous fun and practicality factors. This is my 2nd Wrangler (1991) and I'll probably get another one. This one was tons better!
Best Car I ever owned
Mike, 04/26/2007
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Other than a cracked manifold, I have not had major repairs. One single rust spot. I painted myself and covered with a cheap rocker panel. It actually improved the appearance and practically looks new. Hard to believe it's 10 years old.
Love it!
showell, 04/15/2003
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
fun to drive, love it, would buy another
I love my Jeep!
surrealistic_star@ya, 08/09/2007
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Jeep is the best vehicle I have had. I have, unfortuatley, been rear-ended twice with absolutly no damage to the Jeep at all. It's stock but still a beast off-road, gas isn't too bad. It takes me 45(give or take) to fill up and I get about 250 to a tank around town. 100 miles on the freeway uses about 1/4 tank. The convienence of the soft top is great and fun! I definitely suggest anyone have one at some point in their life at the least!
My Favourite Vehicle Ever
mozeby, 08/24/2007
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this Jeep after graduating about 8 years ago. The TJ was only 2 years old with 20K on it. I had to get a few minor recalls taken car of first (water leak on passenger footwell) but since then it has been rock solid. It now has 95000K and still runs like the day I got it. Even the suspension has held up the same. My only complaint is the paint quality and rust problems. I live in Canada and snow and salt really are not it's friends. Have to undercoat it every year or it will rust. Will probably last me long enough to give to my kids, or if I break down to buy a new Wrangler.
Built Like a Tank.. Runs forever
Jepper68, 10/09/2007
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Jeep from the original owner with 205,000. Mine is a sport 4.0 5-speed. It has a 4" dick cepek lift with 33's. Runs perfect i get between 13-16 mpg in town. Original engine, transmission, clutch, and differentials. Ive already put 10k on my wrangler and still keeps running like a tank. Taken it on some nasty trails, up in the high country, through the sand at the beach. Parts are cheap for jeeps and easy to install. Cant get a more reliable vehicle built today. The 4.0I6 is good for 3-450k serviced reguarly.
I love my Wrangler!
jeepfreak97, 09/25/2007
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my Jeep. I am a teenage guy that loves the rough and rugged feel. It is just awesome to go where most vehicles have no hope of going.
GOOD OFF AND ON ROAD VEHICLE
JULIUS, 05/13/2003
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I ALWAYS WANTED TO BUY A SUV THAT CAN HANDLE OFF-ROAD AND ON-ROAD. I HAD A INFINITY QX4 WHICH WAS VERY GOOD FOR ON- ROAD, BUT NOT GOOD IN A OFF-ROAD. AFTER THAT I DECIDED TO BUY SOMETHING FOR BOTH WAY. AND I HAD TWO CHOICES ONE IS HUMMER AND OTHER ONE IS JEEP WRANGLER. BUT THE PRICE WAYS JEEP WAS MUCH CHEAPER TO GET, AND IT HANDLES THE OFF- ROAD LIKE IT WAS BUILD FOR IT. IF YOU DARE TO TAKE IT TO THE OFF-ROAD, YOU WILL NOT HAVE THE SAME KIND OF FUN IN ON-R0AD. THE ONLY PROBLEM IT HAS IS, IF YOU HAVE SOFT TOP, IT MAKES A LOT OF NOISE ON THE FREEWAY DRIVING. BUT, IF YOU TAKE THE TOP OFF, THERE ARE LOTS OF FUN TOO. MOST OF ALL I'M VERY VERY HAPPY WITH IT.
Fun
Richard the first, 02/20/2003
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have my Jeep for six years now. It has over 110,000 miles but it's still running strong. Sure there were a few things went wrong, I had to replace the catalytic converter and the exhaust manifold. Overall, it's a great vehicle. I love the short wheel base that allows me to fit into the tightest parking space in the parking nightmare downtown Boston. I love the go-any-where that allows me to park on the most ridicules ice and snow covered spot no other car can get to, and best of all, I don't have to shovel for hours to dig out my Jeep after a big snow strom.
Not everyone gets it
Jerry S, 03/18/2002
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I enjoy my Jeep. It has been in the family from the very beginning. My father bought it in '97 and I took it when he bought a Cherokee this year. There has been no major break down of any kind and it holds its own on the highway. The straight 6 provides enough power to pass and the raw design allows for a lot of fun!!!
GREAT VEHICLE
Brando, 03/25/2002
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If you're an adventurous person, buy this vehicle. Sometimes I just take the back seat out and sleep in the back in my sleeping bag at a state park. It has been a great vehicle for 50,000 miles with only both strut connectors going. Jeep comradery is the best. I've gotten a flat tire twice, and both times a Wrangler pulled over to help me. As well as the Jeep wave that no one understands. It's been reliable so far, but I am worried about the typical Chrysler surprise, meaning when a Chrysler hits 100,000 miles like clockwork something goes wrong with it.
There really is only one
Rob Robinson, 06/07/2021
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I dreamed of owning a Jeep Wrangler for years and bought one at my earliest opportunity. This vehicle isn't for everyone, but if you love driving with the top down and/or going off road, I highly recommend picking one up. My soft top Jeep was fairly cold in the winter, but the heater in my SE model was strong enough to keep the front passengers comfortable.
Great truck - the ultimate Mini Pinzgauer
R Shu, 01/25/2025
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
1997 Wrangler TJ is a great little 4 x 4 that will last as long as you maintain it with regular oil changes and thoroughly cleaning the undercarriage and suspension; true mini Pinzgauer 710M
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dont buy it !!
robert mcneil, 03/10/2002
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
jeep sells a ton of these cars and doesnt care that the transmission etc all die young...mine died at 59000...my honda has 270000 and is all original
Fun 2nd vehicle
Frank, 11/09/2008
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Safer than a motorcycle, able to use more often than a boat. Excellent for farm tours and enjoying the great outdoors. A little more interior room would be nice.Adventure awaits!
so-so
past wrangler fan, 03/31/2009
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my first car. It has an amazing turning radius and was extremely to maneuver and park. Never have to worry about getting stuck, and girls like it; it's a convertible!! But it's not perfect. The 4-banger couldn't beat a slug, and every bump is felt. Since I got my jeep 2 years ago I put new wheels, tires, stabilizer, shocks, radio system, side fenders, and some minor things. Jeep made this car for strict off roading. The 22 mpg isn't bad for a truck but the EXTREMELY bumpy ride on the road, feel every turn, and overheating at 80 mph can get annoying.
'97 Jeep
Tyler Kunde, 11/13/2003
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've a full fledged jeep lover. I'm 17 and this is my second jeep, and it surely won't be the last.
1997 Dream
CWalts, 04/21/2004
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I can't say enough about my Sport. I have owned it since day one, and as I am approaching 100k, I have really only had one problem...the exhaust maniford, which I understand is quite common in the V6. $700 later and I am good to go. I LOVE THIS CAR...hope I never have to sell it. I drive it 40 miles/day, and what would otherwise be a miserable commute is changed with a few moves to get the top down. BUY ONE!!!