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4.63 out of 5 stars

A Fun vehicle

deltadawn, 09/23/2008
2008 Jeep Wrangler X 2dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
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2008 JK is very much improved, from previous models .It rides much better than YJ and TJ's. The only bad thing is you can't reach the back seat.It could use a little more power, but nothing is perfect. I have an X and it's the most affordable SUV on the planet. It also comes with a lifetime warranty, which isn't bad either. No other vehicle can you personalize like a jeep wrangler.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Driving is Fun Again!

Cheadlem, 05/01/2009
2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
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I've only had the Jeep about a month but I am extremely pleased with this purchase. I've had numerous compliments on the color (Red Oyster) and the style (Sahara 2D) and have taken the top off and on multiple times as the rain dictates. It is easy and comfortable to drive in the city and on the highway. The sound system is fantastic and it gets better than expected mileage (~16 city/21 Hwy). It is extremely maneuverable and I can park it right beside my '03 Suburban in my garage and open both doors. I wouldn't have gone for the satellite radio or navigation system but they came with it and now I wouldn't want to do without them. I'm a Jeep man now.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

jeepers creepers

bob, 05/21/2009
2008 Jeep Wrangler X 2dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
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I have owned 4 jeeps similar to this one. The jk has the smoothest ride so far. All the nice things in the "S" package are great. I was really shocked about the drips and wind noise- -the worst ever. But my local jeep dealer in Clarion, PA fixed the problems.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

2008 Jeep Wrangler X

bsfman97, 03/02/2008
2008 Jeep Wrangler X 2dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
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I've owned this jeep 3 months and in the past month have had nothing but problems with it. The fan belt has come off 4 times. The dealership had to replace the motor at 1664 miles, put on a new alternator at 1700 miles and it has been in the shop for a week this time waiting for a new power steering pump. Every time I drive it in snow deeper than 6/8 inches deep the fan belt comes off which then causes the power steering fluid to spray all over the engine compartment. Now when I use the heater I have to open a window to get rid of the burnt power steering fluid smell so it doesn't make me sick. I haven't even taken it 4 wheeling yet. These are definitly not the Jeeps they used to be. Don't buy one.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Even better than expected.

C.J., 09/27/2008
2008 Jeep Wrangler X 2dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
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I purchased an X model with the 24S option package that provides better off road capability than the Sahara while giving up very little of the convenience and none of the comfort. I added rock rails to protect the underside of the body's rocker area. Options include the wonderful Freedom top, automatic transmission, Sirius radio, Side air bags and fog lights. Compared to the previous iterations of the Wrangler, the new JK series is vastly better in terms of quiet and ride isolation. If you've own an older Wrangler, you will be astounded at the refinement of the JK inside and out, on road and off road. Fuel mileage around town is 16 mpg, while getting a surprising 25+ mpg highway.

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