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Gotta love a Jeep
mpyusko, 03/15/2006
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The ride comfort will make your teeth chatter, but let's face it ... if you are looking to buy one of these, you are more likely concerned about being able to go anywhere than be comfortable. The 4 cylinder I have does about 21mpg highway and 17 city. I've had it for a year and a half and all I've replaced are the tires (when I bought it). It currently has 125,000 miles on it and runs like a top.
The Fun Money Pit
Jennafrito, 11/20/2002
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
From my experience with my 1997 Wrangler, and through discussion with the dealers, and my dad (a certified master mechanic) I have learned that this vehicle is a disaster. Since I purchased the car 1 1/2 years ago, I have had four major problems that totaled over $1,500. The dealer said that since 1997 was the first year for the new model, it was riddled with design flaws as they were trying to still work the bugs out. Instead of minor repair, the company makes you replace the entire system that is defective, which results in a hefty fee, and the company will not pay for it.
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Fun unless on the highway...
erik1493, 06/23/2011
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
8 of 41 people found this review helpful
Jeeps are great, fun, and reliable cars. The ride is bumpy, but if you buy padded seat covers you will be VERY comfortable. Don't, and I repeat, do not, get a Jeep with 4 cylinder engine. My jeep has the v4 and honestly, I can barely pass cars on the highway at 60mph
Been through hell and back
bigfortdawg, 09/23/2010
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have a 97 tj 2.5l 5 speed this was my first Jeep/car I have replaced the engine twice once at 27,000 and again at 93,000 it now has been converted to an off-road vehicle with 33-13.50 ltbs and a 5 inch lift oh yea I had to replace the computer at 140,000 that was fun to track down, so I still got it and it's running good at 156,000
Wrangler Sport
4x4wrangler, 07/18/2002
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had a tremendous amount of fun with my Wrangler. It's fun to drive and has had almost no mechanical problems in over 100K. Not the best for long road trips or noisy freeways, but for weekend fun or trips to the beach it is unbeatable.