I'm going to go test drive a 2007 Jeep Wrangler this week. I'm interested in the X model with a 3 piece removable hard top. Oh, if I like the Jeep and want to purchase one, Im going with an automatic. One thing I like is that all wranglers now come with the 202HP V6 standard.
What are the general feelings here regarding Jeep Wranglers?
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Update 03/28/07
I test drove an 07 Wrangler soft top X model today. It was an automatic. Sticker price was $21,480. I told the salesman that id be interested in it for $20K, and he told me that was feasible. Anyways, the ride was just how I expected it to be, very bumpy. But I like bumpy rides; I used to own a 92 Jeep Cherokee sport and I loved that ride. The Wrangler handled very well surprisingly. I was disappointed with the power though. All of the new 2007 models come standard with the v6, but I felt that it lacked power at highway speeds of 60+. The other thing that turned me off was the interior. I definetly wasn't expecting luxury. I was expecting more of a rugged feel. My old 92 Cherokee felt like a real SUV and it looked like on the inside as well. But this 07 Wrangler felt more like an economy sedan on the inside. Everything felt cheap and soft. Aside from the elevated position sitting in the wrangler and aside from the bumpy ride and the looks of the vehicle, it was like driving a cheap rental sedan.
Likes: Exterior looks, 4WD, removable top, r4emoveable windshield, removable doors, bumpy ride.
Dislikes: Cheap and soft feeling interior, didn't feel the way I thought the wrangler would feel, felt underpowered at highway speeds.
I'm going to go to another dealership in a couple weeks and test drive a wrangler again. This time, I'll say I'd be interested in it for $18,500 and see what the sales person says.
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Update 04/16/07
I test drove a Hyundai Sonata V6 this weekend. I was prepared to buy it also if the price was right. I had rented a new Sonata V6 last year and I loved it. Unfortunatly, I could not get it at the price I wanted, so I didn't buy it.
Pros: Great power, spacious, good looks.
Cons: The model I was looking at had cloth seats and no sunroof.
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Update 05/04/07
I will be looking at a used 2002 Jeep Wrangler that a private party is selling. From the pictures and the descriptions, it's in great conidition. It's a one owner (wife, husband, and 2 kids.) It was their "fun" car, but they are selling it now to get a 4 door wrangler because they have another kid on the way. It has only 25K miles. It's a red wrangler with a tan soft top with a/c, 5 speed, soundbar, and some other little extras including a transferable extended warranty. Oh, it's also a v6. I checked out the VIN and it came out clean....1 owner, 4.5 years owned, and barely driven. They were asking $13,900 for it but I talked them down to $12,750. Im going to go take a look at it tomorrow, and if all looks good, I just might purchase it.
I test drove a 2007 Wrangler a little while ago and I wasnt feeling it; well, not enough to pay $21K for one. I've been told though that this model (2002) has more of a rugged feel to it though.
What are the general feelings here regarding Jeep Wranglers?
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Update 03/28/07
I test drove an 07 Wrangler soft top X model today. It was an automatic. Sticker price was $21,480. I told the salesman that id be interested in it for $20K, and he told me that was feasible. Anyways, the ride was just how I expected it to be, very bumpy. But I like bumpy rides; I used to own a 92 Jeep Cherokee sport and I loved that ride. The Wrangler handled very well surprisingly. I was disappointed with the power though. All of the new 2007 models come standard with the v6, but I felt that it lacked power at highway speeds of 60+. The other thing that turned me off was the interior. I definetly wasn't expecting luxury. I was expecting more of a rugged feel. My old 92 Cherokee felt like a real SUV and it looked like on the inside as well. But this 07 Wrangler felt more like an economy sedan on the inside. Everything felt cheap and soft. Aside from the elevated position sitting in the wrangler and aside from the bumpy ride and the looks of the vehicle, it was like driving a cheap rental sedan.
Likes: Exterior looks, 4WD, removable top, r4emoveable windshield, removable doors, bumpy ride.
Dislikes: Cheap and soft feeling interior, didn't feel the way I thought the wrangler would feel, felt underpowered at highway speeds.
I'm going to go to another dealership in a couple weeks and test drive a wrangler again. This time, I'll say I'd be interested in it for $18,500 and see what the sales person says.
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Update 04/16/07
I test drove a Hyundai Sonata V6 this weekend. I was prepared to buy it also if the price was right. I had rented a new Sonata V6 last year and I loved it. Unfortunatly, I could not get it at the price I wanted, so I didn't buy it.
Pros: Great power, spacious, good looks.
Cons: The model I was looking at had cloth seats and no sunroof.
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Update 05/04/07
I will be looking at a used 2002 Jeep Wrangler that a private party is selling. From the pictures and the descriptions, it's in great conidition. It's a one owner (wife, husband, and 2 kids.) It was their "fun" car, but they are selling it now to get a 4 door wrangler because they have another kid on the way. It has only 25K miles. It's a red wrangler with a tan soft top with a/c, 5 speed, soundbar, and some other little extras including a transferable extended warranty. Oh, it's also a v6. I checked out the VIN and it came out clean....1 owner, 4.5 years owned, and barely driven. They were asking $13,900 for it but I talked them down to $12,750. Im going to go take a look at it tomorrow, and if all looks good, I just might purchase it.
I test drove a 2007 Wrangler a little while ago and I wasnt feeling it; well, not enough to pay $21K for one. I've been told though that this model (2002) has more of a rugged feel to it though.
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