Overview & Reviews
Jeep has improved off-road capability by increasing the axle ratio offered with the 4.0-liter engine and revising the torsion bar for better steering. Optional this year on the 1998 Jeep Wrangler are a tilting driver seat, automatic speed control, a combination CD/cassette stereo, a new Smart Key Immobilizer theft-deterrent system and two new colors.
- Unmatched off-road capability, overflowing with character, dual airbags, optional ABS, fun to drive, speedy with manual transmission
- Soft top is fun, but still a pain in the $%!@#
User Reviews:
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You Gotta Love the Jeep - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By crazywvlady - November 18 - 8:26 amI have owned my 98 Wrangler since June 2004. I originally bought my first Wrangler in 2001 (a 98 model), that was hit head on by another Jeep! Totaled! I loved the vehicle so much, I bought one of the same year. Im so glad that I did. It has never left me stranded and repairs have been under $200 since Ive owned it. I baby it though, wipe it down every night, change oil every 3 months or 3000 miles. If your Jeep is maintained, will probably last you a lifetime. My next vehicle: hands down: A JEEP!
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6 Years with a 1998 Wrangler Sport - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By Jeepmanchuck - November 16 - 2:00 amI took delivery of my special order Wrangler Sport in January 1998. The combination of a 6 cyl., auto., and 3.73 rear axle gets you 15-16 mpg. Adding the K&N induction system has improved gas mileage to 18 mpg. The factory sound system is limited. Adding the Jeep subwoofer system has helped. Interior and highway ride quality is good. However, off-road is where this vehicle rules! I recommend the factory limited-slip rear axle for off-road driving, and the full steel doors to lower int. noise levels. For a second vehicle that will see limited use, it dosent get any better - a convertible with great off-road capabilities from the factory.
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No regrets - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By morrisdg - December 15 - 10:00 amA convertible for people who still want a rugged feel, who still want to be able to go anywhere. An SUV for people who dont need to compensate for shortcomings elsewhere. A fun car that still has a few practical uses. Friends may not be willing to buy one themselves, but theyll all want to ride in it. Life is better with a Jeep.
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FUN AND VERSATILE - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By Archaeologist - December 15 - 10:00 amTHE JEEP BEGAN AS A MILITARY VEHICLE AND HAS NOT LOST ITS OFFROAD ABILITY THROUGH OUT THE YEARS. THE REMOVABLE TOP COUPLED WITH THE 4WD CAPABILITY MAKES IT A VERY VERSATILE RIG.
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I love my Jeep - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By stevegolf72 - December 1 - 10:00 amRuns great, The Gas Mileage sucks. I feel like I sink all of my money into the gas tank! It is very very very loud!
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Best purchase I have made - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By WBSobe - June 10 - 9:40 amI bought my Wrangler used last year with 72,000 miles on it. I have been loving my Wrangler since I bought it. Living in MA its a great year round vehicle, top off in the summer and 4 wheel drive in the winter. I havent had any mechanical problems like other have stated. I had to replace the rear brakes but thanks to it being a domestic vehicle it cost A LOT less then replacing brakes on my old Toyota. Its been a life changer in the past year I have been hiking and camping more than ever. It gives you a great respect for the outdoors. A Wrangler is not for everyone you have to be a specific type of person to buy one and to enjoy one.
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The Real Thing - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By DenverLoDo - April 13 - 6:06 amI bought it new. Dual top. Dana 44. Biggest wheels. I only added the wench and towing package. It was the smoothest ever small Jeep at the time (dont buy a Jeep if you cant take the ride). There have only been 2 hiccups (they changed the bad part in less than a day each time). Other than that I have seen snow, ice, mud, mountains, 11,000+ ft, pulling, wenching, and she still looks new. I still go to the dealership for anything, and they DROOL over her. I think Ill keep her another 10 years, or more. A jewel.
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Most legal fun you can have - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By J1E9E9P8 - November 23 - 12:03 amJeep wave says it all. You are part of a family of out going people who just like having a good time enjoying life. Always changing to suit my needs because I enjoy buying things to make my Jeep a one off creation. Fun to drive, easy to park. Top up, top down, rear window out or all button up with the a/c on. Ever changing with my mood.
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Very Fun, bulletproof but expensive - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By agildner1 - April 9 - 5:53 amMy first vehicle(a jeep isnt a car) is a 98 sport with the 5 speed. I have both tops and hard doors, and its still very loud(I have NOISY mud terrain tires which dont help). I have driven this things over ice, then the ice cracked and I was bogging through 3 ft of mud with ice scraping along the bottom and no problems from that. This Jeep has 192,000 miles and has been well abused like no other vehicle. But its been expensive. trans rebuild at 190K($800) is only vehicle related part but I still got many miles on it. Other problems that all cars will have is new power steering pump($120), AC system overhaul ($250), brakes ($150). I did all the work myself(very easy to work on). FUN!!!
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Not a commuter vehicle - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By Jim - October 4 - 1:26 amI bought my Wrangler used with 76,000 miles on it. It has a soft top, 3 inch lift and 31" Mickey Thompson tires. Looks great. The 4 cylinder has no power and with the automatic tranny and big tires the fuel economy is a horrendous 12 MPG. I bought it as a toy to off road in but need to use it as a commuter for about a month while my other car is in the body shop. I travel 120 miles round trip to work and I have had to fill it daily to the tune of about 40 bucks a pop. Fun to drive but dont use it for anything but a toy or youll be disappointed.
