Overview & Reviews
After setting a new trail with a complete redesign last year, the Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited travel into 2008 with only minor equipment changes. These include a standard Sunrider soft top on Wrangler Sahara and Rubicon models, optional remote ignition and a new Sahara appearance package for both two- and four-door versions.
- Superior off-road ability, surprisingly fun to drive around town, rough-and-tumble image, availability of two- and four-door versions, upscale navigation system.
- Noisy with standard soft top, finicky soft top operation, mediocre acceleration and on-road handling, no power mirrors, too many hard plastic contact points.
User Reviews:
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Another Gear! - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By Oldone - May 6 - 5:10 amOriginaly bought to tow behind our A Class RV. This it does with no problems. After towing down to New Mexico and using on the highway for journeys bup to 300miles and now using off road on the forestry trails etc we can only say what a great fun and accomplished vehicle this is. Easy to use soft top, fantastic go-most places, great turning circle and handling make it a fun, fun, fun car. Only downside is after a few months you feel it would be even better with at least a five or six speed auto. No I dont want a manual thank you. Ratio between third and top is to wide. Overall my wife and I rate it a "Thumbs Up". Dont try and think its something its not. Just drive it and enjoy.
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From CJ to JK - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By J3-Colt - May 1 - 6:43 amThis Jeep is our 8th in 20 years, and its quite an improvement over the previous generations going back to our very first CJ-7. We use our Jeeps as daily drivers and they spend a considerable amount of time off-road, camping, hunting, fishing, and exploring. Jeep has made the Wrangler more comfortable in all aspects, plus its still highly modifiable (like a big Lego set) and we have purpose built ours to fit our specific needs. If you demand luxury and on-road perfection, then this model is not for you; however, if you need a 4 door with above average off-road prowess (and can embrace the inherent quarks found in an open top Jeep), then this is the perfect vehicle for you.
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Just got her! - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By PLATINUM950 - December 30 - 5:46 amWell after a couple days with the Sahara Unlimited 4wd, I am having a blast. I love the space, I like how high it sits, and having test driven about 6 different Jeeps (my family has also owned about 4 Jeeps in the past 6 years so I am pretty familiar with them) I am pleased with the final choice. I sometimes think the people who come up with the "underpowered" statements are the same people who drive minivans like sports cars. A Jeep is for beating mother natures collective butt when she throws hard weather at you. Just come here to Vermont, so these "underpowered" people might get it. Put it this way, would you want an xterra pulling ya outta the mud & snow or a Jeep? nuff said!
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best hunting vehicle there is - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By J.B.D.S. - October 28 - 2:10 pmThis Jeep is great I have been a truck guy all my life and was looking at new vehicles and decided to try the 4 door Rubicon. I am loving it goes more places then my fx4 ever thought about going doesnt bottom out over the tx terrian when Im going to the deer stand. I got the hard top wish I had the soft top also for summer looking to buy one my wife didnt want me to buy this and now she drives it more then I do going to have to trade her car in for a another one I recomend this vehicle to anyone. Took it to sedona az in the mountains and it was great no problems did anything I wanted to do. This is the best vehicle I have ever owned keeping till the wheels fall off.
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Fun, fun, fun - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By Tony-Chicago - September 9 - 4:30 amI have had many 4x4s, but none of them ever compared to my new unlimited. I now know what the word fun to drive means. It performs in all types of situations, so far I have had it on ice, in deep snow, mud and to a wedding. It recieved more attention then the bride. Thank You Jeep.
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Likin it - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By azrljones - August 23 - 8:16 pmAlways wanted a Jeep but need an everyday drive vehicle. This feels the order now, rides smooth and low noise. Averaging around 20 MPG. I have the freedom hard top and was in the rain once (AZ) and car washes with no leaks. I was out this weekend and drove 1300 + miles and was very comfortable. Offroad capabilities speak for itself. I did some things that we held out breath. On the trip I drove over a mountain pass with over a foot of snow on the road and I didnt use/need four wheel drive. I love my Jeep.
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Love my Jeep - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By Rick - May 31 - 6:46 amI love my Jeep. Looks great. Drives great. Much more room than I ever anticipated. Cannot recomend it more.
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2008 Jeep Wrangler 2 door X - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By dstanzini - June 9 - 4:05 amMust say I love this Jeep! Ive had Jeeps my entire life from CJ 5s to now. This rides like a car. Ive had no issues at all. Plenty of power, love the 6 speed stick, amazing turning radius. I must also say this; it get amazing gas mileage. I was certainly not expecting that. The last Jeep I had was a 2000 4 cylinder automatic and the best that got was about 18-19 MPG. This can get up to 24 on the highway, very surprising and unusual to get more than what the deal says. Maybe I just got a good one. But I am extremely pleased. Very fun to drive. Ive only put about 60,000 on it so far as it is just a pleasure vehicle
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4 Months And Lovin It - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By Mark - May 20 - 3:46 amWe have owned this 08 Wrangler for 4 months now and totally love it. Reviewers keep harping on lack of acceleration. I have no problems with the V6. It is very sufficient. If you want sports-car acceleration, you should buy a sports car. For Gods sake, this is a SUV. It wasnt designed for extreme acceleration. It truly does everything in an extremely FUN way. You need to test drive one to understand.
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Smile from ear to ear. - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By Pat - March 19 - 3:00 pmThis is by far my favorite vehicle. It puts a smile on my face every time I see it. The fuel economy has been surprisingly good 21 MPG. I have had zero problems with this Jeep. I love it and hope it lasts forever. I cant imagine driving anything other than a wrangler now. Im so glad I traded in the BMW!
