Overview & Reviews
Jeep dusts off the '70s and '80s-era Golden Eagle name for 2006. The new Golden Eagle edition package features a Dana 44 heavy-duty rear axle, gold-colored 15-inch Ravine alloy wheels, 30-inch tires, two-tone premium seats and exterior decals.
- Cheap, fun to drive, classic styling, go-anywhere capability.
User Reviews:
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Future Problems? - 2006 Jeep Wrangler
By postalgal - August 1 - 1:40 pmPurchased the RHD Sport Postal Jeep with high hopes for a quality ride that could take the abuse I can dish out on a daily basis (all you mail folks know what I mean). Anyway, the engine was making noise from the day I picked it up. It sounded like the valves, but just couldnt imagine how a new Jeep could have that kind of problem, but thats what it was! Dealer had to replace valve lifters at 2300 miles. I also am noticing a loud thunking noise and it feels like it is right under my feet. I hope this isnt an indication of how this vehicle is going to hold up. Maybe I should have bought the extended warranty.
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Off-road king - 2006 Jeep Wrangler
By jeeper - January 2 - 9:26 pmI have had my Unlimited Rubicon for almost a year and love it! I am a hard-core off-roader and I find the Unlimited the perfect compromise for someone with a child and a need to drive to work 5 days a week. The lockers in the Rubi take me everywhere, and the extra cargo space hold all my gear. Im a Jeeper and added a small lift and bigger tires after a few months. Getting stuck is a thing of the past. Ive put this thing up the side of mountains in the National Forest in 1.5 feet of snow and over rocks the size of cars. It isnt the most refined, quite, or comfortable, its a Jeep
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Lifters at 1500 miles - 2006 Jeep Wrangler
By Mike D - August 26 - 10:53 pmI have owned Jeeps all my life. I had to give up my beefed up Wrangler in 95. And have had family friendly vehicles ever since. This year as my kids got older I decided to go back to the basics. I wanted an 06 Wrangler with zero miles that I could build from scratch. It has been one month to the day and I am in a rental car all week because my Jeep is in the shop with bad lifters. I also have a dead spot as soon as I shift into third gear. I forgot how owning a Jeep meant fixing aJeep... I just did not plan on it in the first 30 days. I LOVE the Jeep. But I am bitterly disappointed with my purchase. I hope things go uphill from here
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2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - 2006 Jeep Wrangler
By darlene - July 14 - 3:00 pmThe Jeep Unlimited is a much smoother & quieter ride than the old Wrangler. Dual top is great for year round driving.
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Loving this Jeep - 2006 Jeep Wrangler
By Love it - March 25 - 6:26 amThis is the second Jeep I have owned. I use to drive a 1995 Jeep Cherokee and now went to the 06 Wrangler. Love the car every since I have test driven it and taken it off the lot. Good pick- up for a Four Cylinder and not bad gas mileage been averaging 21 MPG with Freeway driving and Country highways (Lighted Highways). 4x4 is excellent. Wish the a/c reached the back seats, a center storage console was included and the front passenger airbag shut - off switch was included but other than that I would recommend this vehicle to anyone considering a four by four.
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Better than regular Jeeps. - 2006 Jeep Wrangler
By Brett - February 21 - 1:56 pmFun to drive. Bigger and better cargo area. Six speed manual is a little hard to get used to. Rides better than regular sport package. Lousy gas mileage and small tank, but I dont drive that much so its not that bad.
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Its the last purpose built SUV - 2006 Jeep Wrangler
By JeepJohn - September 1 - 3:46 pmOK this is not a truck for someone who wants to eat a big mac/talk to there boss/change a shirt, as they drive 90mph thu heavy traffic. This is a base model Jeep that can be built up, or left alone and just feed the willing to go where the road does not. Its not a town car so yes its a Jeep that lets you know there are bumps in the road. It has a I-6 so its not the smoothest running engine out there. But it will get you from point A-B and back. High reliability. The 6-speed tranny is fun for around town. Driving down a highway, Keep you hands on the road and do not try to multi task. Its a off road built Jeep. Its not meant to go fast its ment to take a beating. But in high traffic fun!
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2006 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited - 2006 Jeep Wrangler
By Mark - August 28 - 11:10 amThis is my first Wrangler and so far has been a real fun vehicle to own. I bought it with all available options and upgrades including automatic transmission. The ride is a bit stiff and you feel all the bumps in the road but rides good on smooth roads, better than my pickup. Acceleration is good and maneuvers well. The hard top makes it a quiet ride which I will use more than the soft top. Shoulder room felt a bit close at first but have gotten use to it.
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A Jeep Convert - 2006 Jeep Wrangler
By Jeep Happy - August 25 - 4:03 amA great city car. The high stance and small size make it a great car for getting around New York City area. Its small size makes it very easy to park and maneuver in crowded areas. You are also relatively high - you can see around corners and over parked cars. My Jeep is a blast to drive. When I go upstate, the car handles great in the snow, doesnt fear puddles, and is sure-footed on steep hills. With off-road tires, gas mileage is poor and it is not the best choice for long road trips - but thats not really the focus of the car. I only started off-roading after I bought my Jeep, and I am very happy that it gave me a new hobby.
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Winter Driving Must Have a Jeep - 2006 Jeep Wrangler
By DAC - June 21 - 4:26 amWe are just finishing clean up after the storm that closed I-78 and schools for days. This Rubicon Unlimited just paid for itself. It drove us safely through and over the ice covered snow on roads that were a nightmare. The 4 wheel high was enough...no need for low gear or the lockers. We were able to go to work, help neighbors, and keep going when the rest of the area was shut down. This jeep just proved why we need one. It provided safety and security in bad weather to equal the fun and enjoyment in good weather. Now when people ask why we need an SUV, we simply refer to the storm of 2007...enough said.
