Used 1997 Jeep Wrangler SUV Consumer Reviews
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It's not a car, it's a jeep
Dave Bennett, 03/30/2016
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Its awkward getting in and out, leaves a lot to be desired in freeway driving, and gets poor milage, but getting behind the wheel changes your perspective. I've been driving mine for 19 years - they really do seem to last forever. The short wheelbase, wide track, and high center of gravity make for unsettled travel at 70mph, but it's a minimally compromised drive aimed at the off road. A turn off the pavement turns the just tolerable highway cruiser into the master of its environment. Even if you don't spend a lot of your time in the back country, it's alway there in the back of your mind.
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Frank the Tank
PAPA SMURF, 12/04/2010
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this Jeep and it has a 4 cylinder engine in it and it has plenty of power, it can always use more, but really I dont see that big of a difference... This truck makes you feel like your driving a tank and is a great 2nd vehicle but could easily be a primary vehicle. WARNING: I heard that the hood vent gets clogged and lets water in, it didnt happen to me, but my new soft top window seals let water in 2 days after I bought it. I did some research and It happens a lot! To all years! That ok cause there are drain plugs and I use it for trailing so its no biggie for me, but I would have been mad if this was my primary vehicle. PS its not that hard to fix so dont worry...
Its a JEEP thing(you wouldnt understand)
JEEP MAN, 02/18/2010
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I LOVE my Jeep..got a kick out of the last review i read about a guys jeep with a bad tranny..mine has 198000 miles on it and have NEVER had a transmission problem. I live in Georgia and ole Blacky will go anywhere i want it to go.It is after all a hummer rescue vehicle..My jeep has had 2 problems in all the years and miles i've put on it.,I had to have brushes put in the alternator,and i replaced the seal in the steering box once.It dosen't have a lift kit on it and i run 1050s on it..When i first got it it was one of about 6 or 7 jeeps in my area of NW Georgia.Now Jeeps are EVERYWHERE.and mine still looks the best..LOL..want a great reliable FUN vehicle?? Buy a JEEP
great jeep
wrangler4x4me2003, 12/09/2009
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Always owned a Jeep, cj7, yj, and Cherokee. But never thought of owning a tj. Once bought I love it right away. Great performance, strong, comfortable, great in the snow, and smooth driving down the hwy, even great on the offroad. I would buy one again if anything Major happens.
I'd always wanted one...
jstevep00, 11/14/2002
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I always wanted a Jeep and finally I bought the 97 Wrangler used a few months ago. I'm happy so far. I love driving it and actually think the noise and discomfort aren't nearly as bad as I thought they'd be, even with my soft top. I love off-roading it (spins donuts really well due to the short wheelbase), but haven't done any hardcore stuff yet. Love driving in summer with the top down and the heat in the winter kicks butt. Fun, comfortable, and more versatile and unique than anything in it's price range. I agree, a little weak with the 2.5 and gas mileage still sucks.
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