You could drive this vehicle at 65-75 mph all day long in fourth, and I have
with mine. I think that the fuel economy is even better when you do that!
I don't know about the sixes but the designers were "optimistic" at least
putting a fifth gear in this vehicle. (It might be useful if you were to
gear it down though.) I passed a CJ7 at 85 mph in mine once. I have also
passed numerous VW Microbuses, a Subaru, and an old lady in a Buick...

Earle

"Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
news:vkk5j6dh9d7j33@corp.supernews.com...
> I have a 93 Wrangler with the 2.5L 4-banger and routinely drive it at
65-75
> mph on level stretches of highway with the top off. However, as soon as it
> even sees a hill, I need to downshift out of 5th. If there is a tractor
> trailer within 1/4 mile, it gets pretty twitchy - same with crosswinds and
> headwinds. It is NOT a highway cruiser, but I commute with it 1/2 hr each
> way every day the sun is out. I really love it for all other types of
> driving. The top-off season is only 4-5 months up long up here in the
> Adirondacks, so I really enjoy the sun when it's out!!
>
> I would assume the TJ's are superior in ride and driving comfort because
of
> their redesigned suspension. But with any vehicle with such a short
> wheelbase, you will have to stay on top of them at 70 mph or you can be
> looking up at your floor in a blink. Unless you do very little highway
> driving, I would consider the YJ as a second car only, with a highway car
in
> the garage, in my case a Saturn LW300. If you just want a convertible and
> plan to stick to the hard roads, you may want to consider a sports car, at
> least until Jeep wakes up and reissues the Jeepster / Commando ragtops
with
> the longer wheelbases. I have been considering lopping the top off of a
> 2-door Cherokee just to get a 4wd convertible with a highway-friendly
> wheelbase, but the unibody construction makes me reluctant as I may end up
> with a swayback!
> --
> Dana Rohleder
> Port Kent, NY
>
> "It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it." - G.W. Bush
>
>
> "driver" <nissan_pathfinder95!NOSPAM!@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:3F49E4FE.A66BC1C1@hotmail.com...
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I currently drive a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder, and am looking to buy a new
> > vehicle in the next 6 months. I love my Pathy, it's given me many years
> > of virtually trouble free service. In fact, no matter what, I plan to
> > keep it, no matter what other vehicle I buy. However, I'm not sure if I
> > will consider a 2003-04 Pathy. Lately, I've been really digging Jeep
> > Wranglers, and plan to test drive some at my local dealer in the coming
> > weeks. One question I have: how do wranglers handle on the
> > highway/freeway? I ask this question because it seems like I'm always
> > passing them on the freeways here in California. Are they difficult to
> > drive at speeds over 60 MPH? I'm being serious here, as I have yet to
> > drive one. I'm not looking for a sportscar, but I just want to get an
> > idea on the Wrangler's overall capabilities.
> >
> > thanks
> >
>
>

 

You must've been driving downhill...both ways! :)

Greg wrote:

> Ok, that's the second response I read about the poor little 4 cyl, I drove
> my daughter's 95 yj 4 cyl about 500 miles both ways to Jeep Jam. and had no
> problem keeping it at 80 mph, 3rd is a bit of a dragger but 4th and 5th are
> great.
>
>
> "twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:kUm2b.3423$UW7.1339@newssvr22.news.prodigy.co m...
>
>>I've owned both an '89 and '93 Pathfinder. The Wrangler, while the best
>>SWB (CJ/YJ/TJ) Jeep produced yet for hwy use, is not a Pathfinder on the
>>hwy. If you do a lot of cross-country, I'd use your Pathfinder for that
>>(you're keeping it anyway). For a while there, I owned a CJ and a
>>Pathfinder and found them to compliment each other nicely. The 4cyl is
>>rather gutless on the hwy, so I'd avoid that, but otherwise I'd say 'go
>>for it'. You don't by a Jeep for comfort, highspeed, gas mileage nor
>>lots of long distance hwy driving, you buy a Jeep because you want a Jeep!
>>
>>That said, I've done several long distance trips in my Jeeps and will do
>>it again.

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

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You must've been driving downhill...both ways! :)

Greg wrote:

> Ok, that's the second response I read about the poor little 4 cyl, I drove
> my daughter's 95 yj 4 cyl about 500 miles both ways to Jeep Jam. and had no
> problem keeping it at 80 mph, 3rd is a bit of a dragger but 4th and 5th are
> great.
>
>
> "twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:kUm2b.3423$UW7.1339@newssvr22.news.prodigy.co m...
>
>>I've owned both an '89 and '93 Pathfinder. The Wrangler, while the best
>>SWB (CJ/YJ/TJ) Jeep produced yet for hwy use, is not a Pathfinder on the
>>hwy. If you do a lot of cross-country, I'd use your Pathfinder for that
>>(you're keeping it anyway). For a while there, I owned a CJ and a
>>Pathfinder and found them to compliment each other nicely. The 4cyl is
>>rather gutless on the hwy, so I'd avoid that, but otherwise I'd say 'go
>>for it'. You don't by a Jeep for comfort, highspeed, gas mileage nor
>>lots of long distance hwy driving, you buy a Jeep because you want a Jeep!
>>
>>That said, I've done several long distance trips in my Jeeps and will do
>>it again.

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________

 

Wranglers handle acceptably on highway, but they are not even remotely
in the league of a sports car. I wouldn't call them difficult to
drive at speeds over 60mph, exactly, but I definitely wouldn't want to
drive long highway distances in one on a regular basis.

If you are looking for something comparable to a Pathfinder and are
primarily interested in highway handling, get a Liberty instead.
(Many of the folks on this message group will disagree with me for
recommending a Liberty, but they are doing white-knuckle off-roading
that is more extreme than anywhere you are ever likely to drive. The
Liberty is ideal for what you are describing.)

> Hi all,
>
> I currently drive a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder, and am looking to buy a new
> vehicle in the next 6 months. I love my Pathy, it's given me many years
> of virtually trouble free service. In fact, no matter what, I plan to
> keep it, no matter what other vehicle I buy. However, I'm not sure if I
> will consider a 2003-04 Pathy. Lately, I've been really digging Jeep
> Wranglers, and plan to test drive some at my local dealer in the coming
> weeks. One question I have: how do wranglers handle on the
> highway/freeway? I ask this question because it seems like I'm always
> passing them on the freeways here in California. Are they difficult to
> drive at speeds over 60 MPH? I'm being serious here, as I have yet to
> drive one. I'm not looking for a sportscar, but I just want to get an
> idea on the Wrangler's overall capabilities.
>
> thanks

 

Wranglers handle acceptably on highway, but they are not even remotely
in the league of a sports car. I wouldn't call them difficult to
drive at speeds over 60mph, exactly, but I definitely wouldn't want to
drive long highway distances in one on a regular basis.

If you are looking for something comparable to a Pathfinder and are
primarily interested in highway handling, get a Liberty instead.
(Many of the folks on this message group will disagree with me for
recommending a Liberty, but they are doing white-knuckle off-roading
that is more extreme than anywhere you are ever likely to drive. The
Liberty is ideal for what you are describing.)

> Hi all,
>
> I currently drive a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder, and am looking to buy a new
> vehicle in the next 6 months. I love my Pathy, it's given me many years
> of virtually trouble free service. In fact, no matter what, I plan to
> keep it, no matter what other vehicle I buy. However, I'm not sure if I
> will consider a 2003-04 Pathy. Lately, I've been really digging Jeep
> Wranglers, and plan to test drive some at my local dealer in the coming
> weeks. One question I have: how do wranglers handle on the
> highway/freeway? I ask this question because it seems like I'm always
> passing them on the freeways here in California. Are they difficult to
> drive at speeds over 60 MPH? I'm being serious here, as I have yet to
> drive one. I'm not looking for a sportscar, but I just want to get an
> idea on the Wrangler's overall capabilities.
>
> thanks

 

Less wear and tear in direct, too.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> You could drive this vehicle at 65-75 mph all day long in fourth, and I have
> with mine. I think that the fuel economy is even better when you do that!
> I don't know about the sixes but the designers were "optimistic" at least
> putting a fifth gear in this vehicle. (It might be useful if you were to
> gear it down though.) I passed a CJ7 at 85 mph in mine once. I have also
> passed numerous VW Microbuses, a Subaru, and an old lady in a Buick...
>
> Earle
>
> "Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:vkk5j6dh9d7j33@corp.supernews.com...
> > I have a 93 Wrangler with the 2.5L 4-banger and routinely drive it at
> 65-75
> > mph on level stretches of highway with the top off. However, as soon as it
> > even sees a hill, I need to downshift out of 5th. If there is a tractor
> > trailer within 1/4 mile, it gets pretty twitchy - same with crosswinds and
> > headwinds. It is NOT a highway cruiser, but I commute with it 1/2 hr each
> > way every day the sun is out. I really love it for all other types of
> > driving. The top-off season is only 4-5 months up long up here in the
> > Adirondacks, so I really enjoy the sun when it's out!!
> >
> > I would assume the TJ's are superior in ride and driving comfort because
> of
> > their redesigned suspension. But with any vehicle with such a short
> > wheelbase, you will have to stay on top of them at 70 mph or you can be
> > looking up at your floor in a blink. Unless you do very little highway
> > driving, I would consider the YJ as a second car only, with a highway car
> in
> > the garage, in my case a Saturn LW300. If you just want a convertible and
> > plan to stick to the hard roads, you may want to consider a sports car, at
> > least until Jeep wakes up and reissues the Jeepster / Commando ragtops
> with
> > the longer wheelbases. I have been considering lopping the top off of a
> > 2-door Cherokee just to get a 4wd convertible with a highway-friendly
> > wheelbase, but the unibody construction makes me reluctant as I may end up
> > with a swayback!
> > --
> > Dana Rohleder
> > Port Kent, NY
> >
> > "It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it." - G.W. Bush
> >
> >
> > "driver" <nissan_pathfinder95!NOSPAM!@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:3F49E4FE.A66BC1C1@hotmail.com...
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I currently drive a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder, and am looking to buy a new
> > > vehicle in the next 6 months. I love my Pathy, it's given me many years
> > > of virtually trouble free service. In fact, no matter what, I plan to
> > > keep it, no matter what other vehicle I buy. However, I'm not sure if I
> > > will consider a 2003-04 Pathy. Lately, I've been really digging Jeep
> > > Wranglers, and plan to test drive some at my local dealer in the coming
> > > weeks. One question I have: how do wranglers handle on the
> > > highway/freeway? I ask this question because it seems like I'm always
> > > passing them on the freeways here in California. Are they difficult to
> > > drive at speeds over 60 MPH? I'm being serious here, as I have yet to
> > > drive one. I'm not looking for a sportscar, but I just want to get an
> > > idea on the Wrangler's overall capabilities.
> > >
> > > thanks
> > >
> >
> >

 

Less wear and tear in direct, too.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> You could drive this vehicle at 65-75 mph all day long in fourth, and I have
> with mine. I think that the fuel economy is even better when you do that!
> I don't know about the sixes but the designers were "optimistic" at least
> putting a fifth gear in this vehicle. (It might be useful if you were to
> gear it down though.) I passed a CJ7 at 85 mph in mine once. I have also
> passed numerous VW Microbuses, a Subaru, and an old lady in a Buick...
>
> Earle
>
> "Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:vkk5j6dh9d7j33@corp.supernews.com...
> > I have a 93 Wrangler with the 2.5L 4-banger and routinely drive it at
> 65-75
> > mph on level stretches of highway with the top off. However, as soon as it
> > even sees a hill, I need to downshift out of 5th. If there is a tractor
> > trailer within 1/4 mile, it gets pretty twitchy - same with crosswinds and
> > headwinds. It is NOT a highway cruiser, but I commute with it 1/2 hr each
> > way every day the sun is out. I really love it for all other types of
> > driving. The top-off season is only 4-5 months up long up here in the
> > Adirondacks, so I really enjoy the sun when it's out!!
> >
> > I would assume the TJ's are superior in ride and driving comfort because
> of
> > their redesigned suspension. But with any vehicle with such a short
> > wheelbase, you will have to stay on top of them at 70 mph or you can be
> > looking up at your floor in a blink. Unless you do very little highway
> > driving, I would consider the YJ as a second car only, with a highway car
> in
> > the garage, in my case a Saturn LW300. If you just want a convertible and
> > plan to stick to the hard roads, you may want to consider a sports car, at
> > least until Jeep wakes up and reissues the Jeepster / Commando ragtops
> with
> > the longer wheelbases. I have been considering lopping the top off of a
> > 2-door Cherokee just to get a 4wd convertible with a highway-friendly
> > wheelbase, but the unibody construction makes me reluctant as I may end up
> > with a swayback!
> > --
> > Dana Rohleder
> > Port Kent, NY
> >
> > "It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it." - G.W. Bush
> >
> >
> > "driver" <nissan_pathfinder95!NOSPAM!@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:3F49E4FE.A66BC1C1@hotmail.com...
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I currently drive a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder, and am looking to buy a new
> > > vehicle in the next 6 months. I love my Pathy, it's given me many years
> > > of virtually trouble free service. In fact, no matter what, I plan to
> > > keep it, no matter what other vehicle I buy. However, I'm not sure if I
> > > will consider a 2003-04 Pathy. Lately, I've been really digging Jeep
> > > Wranglers, and plan to test drive some at my local dealer in the coming
> > > weeks. One question I have: how do wranglers handle on the
> > > highway/freeway? I ask this question because it seems like I'm always
> > > passing them on the freeways here in California. Are they difficult to
> > > drive at speeds over 60 MPH? I'm being serious here, as I have yet to
> > > drive one. I'm not looking for a sportscar, but I just want to get an
> > > idea on the Wrangler's overall capabilities.
> > >
> > > thanks
> > >
> >
> >

 

Yes, it does well with stock tires, it's when you put off road
tires on it that it can't get out of it's own way.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Greg wrote:
>
> Ok, that's the second response I read about the poor little 4 cyl, I drove
> my daughter's 95 yj 4 cyl about 500 miles both ways to Jeep Jam. and had no
> problem keeping it at 80 mph, 3rd is a bit of a dragger but 4th and 5th are
> great.

 

Yes, it does well with stock tires, it's when you put off road
tires on it that it can't get out of it's own way.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Greg wrote:
>
> Ok, that's the second response I read about the poor little 4 cyl, I drove
> my daughter's 95 yj 4 cyl about 500 miles both ways to Jeep Jam. and had no
> problem keeping it at 80 mph, 3rd is a bit of a dragger but 4th and 5th are
> great.

 

It's a part of all SMOG motors since the seventies. Probably, the
best part about buying a two hundred dollar chip.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Dave Milne wrote:
>
> Do any other models have limiters out of interest ?
>
> --
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara