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Blacklite · 01-23-2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lauryn200

Go with a 2009 most of bugs and glitches are almost ironed out.

2007-2008 are infamous for leaky hardtops :(

I see you have a Wrangler.... are they comfortable?

Apex Paul · 01-29-2011, 10:03 PM

I love my Wrangler and have had it for 10 years, but I don't think I would put a 17yo in one. Terrible safety, low side impact ratings, tends to oversteer easily because of the short wheelbase, a little top heavy in a turn... just not all the things I want in a car for a teenager who is statistically more likely to hit me while I am driving my Jeep!

Then againe, it's a great vehicle for a young guy because chicks dig it.

Lauryn200 · 01-30-2011, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacklite

I see you have a Wrangler.... are they comfortable?

If you're looking for a car-like ride.....NO

Reason why I bought the VW GTI for gas mileage and long road trips.

The 07-11 are little bit more comfortable than the older models,once I got the 30 x 9 tires on a few years ago.

The ride felt more comfortable...in it's elements of dirt,rocks and snow ride is

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bigted83 · 01-30-2011, 05:14 PM

I have a 95 and I love it for being underpowered with it's anemic 2.5 litre 4 cylinder and 198,500 miles, the only major trouble I had is when the 5th gear went. But besides that it's been durable and reliable. But would I put a 17 year old in it? Maybe.

Thier fun and easy as hell to modify and work on. I do better with mine in the snow than in my parents pick up. Course I got 31 inch mud tires

PHEOX · 01-30-2011, 06:33 PM

Have one right here. 2006 Wrangler. Handling isn't amazing, but these babies turn on a dime, and the short wheelbase should help with avoiding parking accidents. Something else that is good is that these things are boxes, aerodynamics hold me down to 93mph downhill with a tailwind!

Love the thing to death though. The 4.0 in mine is extremely reliable, which is why Chrysler used them forever. These things also hold value better than almost any other car on the market. You'd be hard pressed to find ANY Wrangler that runs for less than $5,000

Urthman · 01-31-2011, 02:39 PM

I drive a 2010 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara and I love it. I traded in my '08 G8 GT for it because my needs changed.

Handling: 5
Speed: 4
Reliability (so far): 10
Fun: 10+

As others have said: it's about as aerodynamic as a brick, but when you drop the top and hit the road there's nothing like it.

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01-29-2011, 10:03 PM	#44
Apex Paul Drives: Wagon Queen Family Truckster Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 1,476	I love my Wrangler and have had it for 10 years, but I don't think I would put a 17yo in one. Terrible safety, low side impact ratings, tends to oversteer easily because of the short wheelbase, a little top heavy in a turn... just not all the things I want in a car for a teenager who is statistically more likely to hit me while I am driving my Jeep! Then againe, it's a great vehicle for a young guy because chicks dig it.

01-30-2011, 05:14 PM	#46
bigted83 They call me captain slow Drives: 2010 camaro lt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 1,241	I have a 95 and I love it for being underpowered with it's anemic 2.5 litre 4 cylinder and 198,500 miles, the only major trouble I had is when the 5th gear went. But besides that it's been durable and reliable. But would I put a 17 year old in it? Maybe. Thier fun and easy as hell to modify and work on. I do better with mine in the snow than in my parents pick up. Course I got 31 inch mud tires

01-30-2011, 06:33 PM	#47
PHEOX Drives: '06 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 629 View My Garage	Have one right here. 2006 Wrangler. Handling isn't amazing, but these babies turn on a dime, and the short wheelbase should help with avoiding parking accidents. Something else that is good is that these things are boxes, aerodynamics hold me down to 93mph downhill with a tailwind! Love the thing to death though. The 4.0 in mine is extremely reliable, which is why Chrysler used them forever. These things also hold value better than almost any other car on the market. You'd be hard pressed to find ANY Wrangler that runs for less than $5,000

01-31-2011, 02:39 PM	#48
Urthman Future Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4dr Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 544 View My Garage	I drive a 2010 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara and I love it. I traded in my '08 G8 GT for it because my needs changed. Handling: 5 Speed: 4 Reliability (so far): 10 Fun: 10+ As others have said: it's about as aerodynamic as a brick, but when you drop the top and hit the road there's nothing like it.