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Used 1997 Jeep Wrangler Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Reliable and fun

Jeeppr, 07/19/2004
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Jeeps are not cars, so drivers shouldn't expect that. Love Jeeps for what they are: fun, great off-roads, convertible, and rugged.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Fun 2 Drive

Sharkie, 01/04/2003
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was impressed how smooth this Jeep drove after driving some of the older models with the leaf springs. Jeep has come a long way. This machine really knows how to handle rough terrain. The top still needs much work to make it easy to bring up and down.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Find

algobull, 04/04/2011
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I got this wrangler with 68K Mi about 2 years ago. I know have over 90K and it feels like it could go on forever. It was only supposed to be a weekend car, but after I lost my job, it's my everyday driver, and I love it. I live in Florida and people always look at me with envy when driving it down the road. I got an automatic because I blew 3 clutches in in 4 years on my previous jeep... I found out later it's due to a minor and fixable repair in the master cylinder... I do miss the 5 speed though, better power and much better MPG's. Even young girls love it (not as much as my old mustang, but hey)... and I'm glad it's slow because fast cars are def not a good idea for me (i.e. 3 clutches)

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4.25 out of 5 stars

New owner

Mr. "D", 09/01/2009
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2dr SUV 4WD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I just replaced my 2003 Jeep Liberty for a 97 Sahara and I don't regret it. I enjoy driving a little more and can't wait to find where to store its hardtop so that I can enjoy its soft top and go topless on weekends to enjoy Puerto Rico's year-around tropical weather. I am considering a 4" lift and some 33s, but I fear affecting the MPGs too much. I might just get some traction tires for the Rubicon 16" rims it has now add a header, a KN intake and call it Christmas. Other than that just some TLC a nice carpet and catch me if you can.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

My Jeep

T M Smith, 03/23/2004
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

i love my jeep. that's it. i have always wanted one, and i finally talked my husband into getting one. in order to love a jeep, you have to be a jeep person. you have to love it for the pluses and minuses. it's a fun vehicle that lives up to the jeep name. i have a 4 cylinder, gutless wonder that it is, but put it in 4 low and there is no place you can't go. i have standard tires, and haven't modified any part of the jeep, and i am happy with it. It's red. that's the other thing, if you get a jeep, buy a bold color so people can see you coming. i also have a soft top, tan, because why else would you buy a jeep if not to bring the top down.

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