Hello Everybody,

Thanks for the comments... I appreciate your input.

One thing is I guess I didn't really mention that I currently own a Dodge
Ram 2500 diesel, so the roominess factor doesn't isn't an issue. But no
matter.

My charming wife and I went to test-drive a Wrangler today and she's
hooked. The ride wasn't nearly as uncomfortable as I'd been told. The
6-cylinder had plenty of 'go' and it's a straight 6 so that's my favorite
engine configuration (I don't like V-6s).

My charming wife had kind of been thinking of a Ford Escape or comparable
GM product, but no more... It's a Wrangler for her or nothing. (Works
for me, eh?)

For now, however, it IS nothing, because I can't afford one at this time.
:-(

But everyone has to have a dream car, right?? Hopefully, I'll be Jeeping
along with the rest of you sooner rather than later.

The Rocket Man

P.S. Meanwhile I'll keep reading this newsgroup and the websites and
drooling.



> Giskard Reventlov wrote:
>> Hello Everybody,
>>
>> I'm looking to purchase my first Jeep Wrangler.
>>
>> Don't want to get anything too fancy, or too tricked up. My wife and
>> I will use it for hiking and camping trips, and for driving on snow
>> covered roads and skiiing trips.
>>
>> I went to my local Jeep dealer and they had a nice new model with
>> minimal bells and whistles for about $20K. Too much for me to
>> afford, so I'll probably have to get a used Wrangler.
>>
>> I've seen them advertised on Craigslist, etc., in my price range.
>> Usually these are mid- to late-nineties.
>>
>> Most of these seem to have about 100K miles. What is the life
>> expectancy of a Wrangler?
>>
>> A lot of the Wranglers have been lifted. Does lifting the Wrangler
>> reduce its life, or cause other problems?
>>
>> If anyone has any comments, I'd sure appreciate hearing them.
>>
>> Also, I think I'd rather get the 4 cylinder engine because I'm in no
>> hurry to get anywhere, and hopefully the 4 cyl. engine gets better
>> mileage. Any comments on 4 vs. 6 cylinder. (My favorite engine is a
>> straight six, like in my Dodge Ram diesel.)
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> The Rocket Man
>
> Like Dave said, the Cherokee might suit your needs a little better,
> BUT it MIGHT be worth a look to see if you can find a used four door
> Wrangler in a price you can live with. A little more room, but still
> a Wrangler.
>

 

I think the ride on the Wrangler is pretty good really for what it is (beam
axles and SWB).

Dave Milne, Scotland



"Giskard Reventlov" <Tokaloo@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns999F7FAE6CF84GiskardReventlov@216.196.97.1 36...
> Hello Everybody,
>
> Thanks for the comments... I appreciate your input.
>
> One thing is I guess I didn't really mention that I currently own a Dodge
> Ram 2500 diesel, so the roominess factor doesn't isn't an issue. But no
> matter.
>
> My charming wife and I went to test-drive a Wrangler today and she's
> hooked. The ride wasn't nearly as uncomfortable as I'd been told. The
> 6-cylinder had plenty of 'go' and it's a straight 6 so that's my favorite
> engine configuration (I don't like V-6s).
>
> My charming wife had kind of been thinking of a Ford Escape or comparable
> GM product, but no more... It's a Wrangler for her or nothing. (Works
> for me, eh?)
>
> For now, however, it IS nothing, because I can't afford one at this time.
> :-(
>
> But everyone has to have a dream car, right?? Hopefully, I'll be Jeeping
> along with the rest of you sooner rather than later.
>
> The Rocket Man
>
> P.S. Meanwhile I'll keep reading this newsgroup and the websites and
> drooling.
>
>
>
> > Giskard Reventlov wrote:
> >> Hello Everybody,
> >>
> >> I'm looking to purchase my first Jeep Wrangler.
> >>
> >> Don't want to get anything too fancy, or too tricked up. My wife and
> >> I will use it for hiking and camping trips, and for driving on snow
> >> covered roads and skiiing trips.
> >>
> >> I went to my local Jeep dealer and they had a nice new model with
> >> minimal bells and whistles for about $20K. Too much for me to
> >> afford, so I'll probably have to get a used Wrangler.
> >>
> >> I've seen them advertised on Craigslist, etc., in my price range.
> >> Usually these are mid- to late-nineties.
> >>
> >> Most of these seem to have about 100K miles. What is the life
> >> expectancy of a Wrangler?
> >>
> >> A lot of the Wranglers have been lifted. Does lifting the Wrangler
> >> reduce its life, or cause other problems?
> >>
> >> If anyone has any comments, I'd sure appreciate hearing them.
> >>
> >> Also, I think I'd rather get the 4 cylinder engine because I'm in no
> >> hurry to get anywhere, and hopefully the 4 cyl. engine gets better
> >> mileage. Any comments on 4 vs. 6 cylinder. (My favorite engine is a
> >> straight six, like in my Dodge Ram diesel.)
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >> The Rocket Man
> >
> > Like Dave said, the Cherokee might suit your needs a little better,
> > BUT it MIGHT be worth a look to see if you can find a used four door
> > Wrangler in a price you can live with. A little more room, but still
> > a Wrangler.
> >
>

 

I think the ride on the Wrangler is pretty good really for what it is (beam
axles and SWB).

Dave Milne, Scotland



"Giskard Reventlov" <Tokaloo@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns999F7FAE6CF84GiskardReventlov@216.196.97.1 36...
> Hello Everybody,
>
> Thanks for the comments... I appreciate your input.
>
> One thing is I guess I didn't really mention that I currently own a Dodge
> Ram 2500 diesel, so the roominess factor doesn't isn't an issue. But no
> matter.
>
> My charming wife and I went to test-drive a Wrangler today and she's
> hooked. The ride wasn't nearly as uncomfortable as I'd been told. The
> 6-cylinder had plenty of 'go' and it's a straight 6 so that's my favorite
> engine configuration (I don't like V-6s).
>
> My charming wife had kind of been thinking of a Ford Escape or comparable
> GM product, but no more... It's a Wrangler for her or nothing. (Works
> for me, eh?)
>
> For now, however, it IS nothing, because I can't afford one at this time.
> :-(
>
> But everyone has to have a dream car, right?? Hopefully, I'll be Jeeping
> along with the rest of you sooner rather than later.
>
> The Rocket Man
>
> P.S. Meanwhile I'll keep reading this newsgroup and the websites and
> drooling.
>
>
>
> > Giskard Reventlov wrote:
> >> Hello Everybody,
> >>
> >> I'm looking to purchase my first Jeep Wrangler.
> >>
> >> Don't want to get anything too fancy, or too tricked up. My wife and
> >> I will use it for hiking and camping trips, and for driving on snow
> >> covered roads and skiiing trips.
> >>
> >> I went to my local Jeep dealer and they had a nice new model with
> >> minimal bells and whistles for about $20K. Too much for me to
> >> afford, so I'll probably have to get a used Wrangler.
> >>
> >> I've seen them advertised on Craigslist, etc., in my price range.
> >> Usually these are mid- to late-nineties.
> >>
> >> Most of these seem to have about 100K miles. What is the life
> >> expectancy of a Wrangler?
> >>
> >> A lot of the Wranglers have been lifted. Does lifting the Wrangler
> >> reduce its life, or cause other problems?
> >>
> >> If anyone has any comments, I'd sure appreciate hearing them.
> >>
> >> Also, I think I'd rather get the 4 cylinder engine because I'm in no
> >> hurry to get anywhere, and hopefully the 4 cyl. engine gets better
> >> mileage. Any comments on 4 vs. 6 cylinder. (My favorite engine is a
> >> straight six, like in my Dodge Ram diesel.)
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >> The Rocket Man
> >
> > Like Dave said, the Cherokee might suit your needs a little better,
> > BUT it MIGHT be worth a look to see if you can find a used four door
> > Wrangler in a price you can live with. A little more room, but still
> > a Wrangler.
> >
>

 

I think the ride on the Wrangler is pretty good really for what it is (beam
axles and SWB).

Dave Milne, Scotland



"Giskard Reventlov" <Tokaloo@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns999F7FAE6CF84GiskardReventlov@216.196.97.1 36...
> Hello Everybody,
>
> Thanks for the comments... I appreciate your input.
>
> One thing is I guess I didn't really mention that I currently own a Dodge
> Ram 2500 diesel, so the roominess factor doesn't isn't an issue. But no
> matter.
>
> My charming wife and I went to test-drive a Wrangler today and she's
> hooked. The ride wasn't nearly as uncomfortable as I'd been told. The
> 6-cylinder had plenty of 'go' and it's a straight 6 so that's my favorite
> engine configuration (I don't like V-6s).
>
> My charming wife had kind of been thinking of a Ford Escape or comparable
> GM product, but no more... It's a Wrangler for her or nothing. (Works
> for me, eh?)
>
> For now, however, it IS nothing, because I can't afford one at this time.
> :-(
>
> But everyone has to have a dream car, right?? Hopefully, I'll be Jeeping
> along with the rest of you sooner rather than later.
>
> The Rocket Man
>
> P.S. Meanwhile I'll keep reading this newsgroup and the websites and
> drooling.
>
>
>
> > Giskard Reventlov wrote:
> >> Hello Everybody,
> >>
> >> I'm looking to purchase my first Jeep Wrangler.
> >>
> >> Don't want to get anything too fancy, or too tricked up. My wife and
> >> I will use it for hiking and camping trips, and for driving on snow
> >> covered roads and skiiing trips.
> >>
> >> I went to my local Jeep dealer and they had a nice new model with
> >> minimal bells and whistles for about $20K. Too much for me to
> >> afford, so I'll probably have to get a used Wrangler.
> >>
> >> I've seen them advertised on Craigslist, etc., in my price range.
> >> Usually these are mid- to late-nineties.
> >>
> >> Most of these seem to have about 100K miles. What is the life
> >> expectancy of a Wrangler?
> >>
> >> A lot of the Wranglers have been lifted. Does lifting the Wrangler
> >> reduce its life, or cause other problems?
> >>
> >> If anyone has any comments, I'd sure appreciate hearing them.
> >>
> >> Also, I think I'd rather get the 4 cylinder engine because I'm in no
> >> hurry to get anywhere, and hopefully the 4 cyl. engine gets better
> >> mileage. Any comments on 4 vs. 6 cylinder. (My favorite engine is a
> >> straight six, like in my Dodge Ram diesel.)
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >> The Rocket Man
> >
> > Like Dave said, the Cherokee might suit your needs a little better,
> > BUT it MIGHT be worth a look to see if you can find a used four door
> > Wrangler in a price you can live with. A little more room, but still
> > a Wrangler.
> >
>

 

I think the ride on the Wrangler is pretty good really for what it is (beam
axles and SWB).

Dave Milne, Scotland



"Giskard Reventlov" <Tokaloo@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns999F7FAE6CF84GiskardReventlov@216.196.97.1 36...
> Hello Everybody,
>
> Thanks for the comments... I appreciate your input.
>
> One thing is I guess I didn't really mention that I currently own a Dodge
> Ram 2500 diesel, so the roominess factor doesn't isn't an issue. But no
> matter.
>
> My charming wife and I went to test-drive a Wrangler today and she's
> hooked. The ride wasn't nearly as uncomfortable as I'd been told. The
> 6-cylinder had plenty of 'go' and it's a straight 6 so that's my favorite
> engine configuration (I don't like V-6s).
>
> My charming wife had kind of been thinking of a Ford Escape or comparable
> GM product, but no more... It's a Wrangler for her or nothing. (Works
> for me, eh?)
>
> For now, however, it IS nothing, because I can't afford one at this time.
> :-(
>
> But everyone has to have a dream car, right?? Hopefully, I'll be Jeeping
> along with the rest of you sooner rather than later.
>
> The Rocket Man
>
> P.S. Meanwhile I'll keep reading this newsgroup and the websites and
> drooling.
>
>
>
> > Giskard Reventlov wrote:
> >> Hello Everybody,
> >>
> >> I'm looking to purchase my first Jeep Wrangler.
> >>
> >> Don't want to get anything too fancy, or too tricked up. My wife and
> >> I will use it for hiking and camping trips, and for driving on snow
> >> covered roads and skiiing trips.
> >>
> >> I went to my local Jeep dealer and they had a nice new model with
> >> minimal bells and whistles for about $20K. Too much for me to
> >> afford, so I'll probably have to get a used Wrangler.
> >>
> >> I've seen them advertised on Craigslist, etc., in my price range.
> >> Usually these are mid- to late-nineties.
> >>
> >> Most of these seem to have about 100K miles. What is the life
> >> expectancy of a Wrangler?
> >>
> >> A lot of the Wranglers have been lifted. Does lifting the Wrangler
> >> reduce its life, or cause other problems?
> >>
> >> If anyone has any comments, I'd sure appreciate hearing them.
> >>
> >> Also, I think I'd rather get the 4 cylinder engine because I'm in no
> >> hurry to get anywhere, and hopefully the 4 cyl. engine gets better
> >> mileage. Any comments on 4 vs. 6 cylinder. (My favorite engine is a
> >> straight six, like in my Dodge Ram diesel.)
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >> The Rocket Man
> >
> > Like Dave said, the Cherokee might suit your needs a little better,
> > BUT it MIGHT be worth a look to see if you can find a used four door
> > Wrangler in a price you can live with. A little more room, but still
> > a Wrangler.
> >
>