Re: Thinking of getting a Wrangler as second car, any suggestions??
I wouldn't recommend a Wrangler for winter driving for the average Joe.
While it will certainly go forward with the best of them in deep snow, the Wrangler has a habit of leading with the rear end! The short wheelbase, while great for off-road use, is very touchy in slippery conditions, especially in 2WD. Virtually any other Jeep would be a safer choice for winter, but I would lean toward a FWD/AWD setup for safety, such as a Subaru, RAV, etc. But if you're going to be driving in >12" of snow at low speeds, the Wrangler would be fine. Dana Upstate NY "Ron" <ronorkis@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:11442538.0307280329.2f0e403d@posting.google.c om... > I need a 4 wheel drive for the winter time, and have been looking on > the web at some Wranglers. I do not want to spend a lot of money, > maybe $5000 or so, so I am looking into an older Wrangler obviously. > Can anybody steer me wrong, or does anyone know of any problem years > the Wranger had, and some i should probably stay away from. I want a > 6 cylinder. > > Thanks, > Ron |
Re: Thinking of getting a Wrangler as second car, any suggestions??
For safety in snow, go Subaru... for fun? JEEP!!!!!!!
"Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message news:viabgh7he0rga7@corp.supernews.com... > I wouldn't recommend a Wrangler for winter driving for the average Joe. > While it will certainly go forward with the best of them in deep snow, the > Wrangler has a habit of leading with the rear end! The short wheelbase, > while great for off-road use, is very touchy in slippery conditions, > especially in 2WD. Virtually any other Jeep would be a safer choice for > winter, but I would lean toward a FWD/AWD setup for safety, such as a > Subaru, RAV, etc. But if you're going to be driving in >12" of snow at low > speeds, the Wrangler would be fine. > > Dana > Upstate NY > > > > "Ron" <ronorkis@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:11442538.0307280329.2f0e403d@posting.google.c om... > > I need a 4 wheel drive for the winter time, and have been looking on > > the web at some Wranglers. I do not want to spend a lot of money, > > maybe $5000 or so, so I am looking into an older Wrangler obviously. > > Can anybody steer me wrong, or does anyone know of any problem years > > the Wranger had, and some i should probably stay away from. I want a > > 6 cylinder. > > > > Thanks, > > Ron > > > |
Re: Thinking of getting a Wrangler as second car, any suggestions??
I agree. Something with a longer wheelbase would be more appropriate.
TJim 98 TJ SE 90 SJ GW "Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message news:viabgh7he0rga7@corp.supernews.com... > I wouldn't recommend a Wrangler for winter driving for the average Joe. > While it will certainly go forward with the best of them in deep snow, the > Wrangler has a habit of leading with the rear end! The short wheelbase, > while great for off-road use, is very touchy in slippery conditions, > especially in 2WD. Virtually any other Jeep would be a safer choice for > winter, but I would lean toward a FWD/AWD setup for safety, such as a > Subaru, RAV, etc. But if you're going to be driving in >12" of snow at low > speeds, the Wrangler would be fine. > > Dana > Upstate NY > > > > "Ron" <ronorkis@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:11442538.0307280329.2f0e403d@posting.google.c om... > > I need a 4 wheel drive for the winter time, and have been looking on > > the web at some Wranglers. I do not want to spend a lot of money, > > maybe $5000 or so, so I am looking into an older Wrangler obviously. > > Can anybody steer me wrong, or does anyone know of any problem years > > the Wranger had, and some i should probably stay away from. I want a > > 6 cylinder. > > > > Thanks, > > Ron > > |
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