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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Youll never know unless you own one. - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By lmnop - January 27 - 2:26 amI recently purchased my Jeep from my brother. Sure, I drove it once or twice, but didnt love it. Ive had it now for just about a month and am sure I will always own one. I enjoy it more than anything I have ever owned, from sports cars, performance sedans, big granny wagons to full size trucks and vans.
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Great, but expensive to drive. - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By Dean - June 14 - 3:10 pmEverything is great on this vehicle. Drive it without dogging it, or beating the crap out of it everywhere you go, and it will last a long time without major repairs. The only downside is the HORRIBLE GAS MILEAGE! 15mpg if youre lucky.
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Disappointed so far - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By TmDe5 - June 9 - 2:13 pmI have had my Jeep for a couple months now. I love the whole Jeep experience but I am a little disappointed with the reliability. In New England weve already had some cold mornings... had trouble starting... then the electrical didnt work until the engine heated up. I bought it from a friend so i know it wasnt beaten on, just normal commutes. Two weeks ago the power steering gearbox failed and leaked every where. Havent fixed just yet. Also a vent line fell out of the pumpkin axle and I had to crawl under and put back in... Im not too happy right now. Puts a bad name on domestic products.
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Look cool but you will have to suffer... - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By mightymikee - September 29 - 10:00 amI bought 2.5L with softtop initially. While I was doing a long distance trip it had a hard time keeping up 75mph uphill. I traded it in for 4.0L. It has really good power plant; more than anything it has a GREAT low end torque. MPG is not so good for its size and weight. Aerodynamically speaking, it has no aerodynamic considered in the design. Loud, loud, loud. The wind noise is very loud even with hardtop and full steel doors; Hard to carry a conversation on HWy. You will definitely look cool in one of these babies from outside. Definitely for a short term fun.
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1998 Jeep Wrangler SE - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By Kathryn - September 22 - 2:00 amFirst of all, there is nothing like a Jeep. What it lacks in ability it makes up for in fun. I regret not getting glass windows rather than plastic because they are considerably noisier. Plus, plastic windows are sort of a pain when you go through a drive through and its raining. I have never regretted not getting a hard top. They seem like an inconvenience not worthy of something which is an aesthetic improvement. Plus, I would like to dispel the myth that Jeeps are cold. A soft top suffices in keeping a jeep warm. The heater is awesome as is the air conditioning. Overall, this car rocks and Ive loved it since the day I got it!
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Love my Jeep - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By snopro - April 13 - 10:00 amMy nuddy had a 92 wrangler back in the day and we had a ball in that jeep. I always remembered the good times we ahd in it. I finally bought my jeep used from a dealer. It had 39k on it and it looked like it was taken care of. I have never driven anything that is so much fun. I will have this jeep for a super long time. If I had to get something different it going to be a new jeep without a doubt.
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very nice vehicle - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By josh - February 28 - 7:06 amI love my Wrangler. It is very fun to drive year round. The gas and performance on mine is very low. I put a lift kit and big tires on mine. This caused the gas to drop to about 11mpg and the get up speed is slow (even though I have a six cylinder). Other than that it has been the best car I have ever owned. I would recommend this to people without children because of the lack of room in the back. Off-roading is where it does great. It climbs great and it goes through some serious mud/water. I have had many a truck that could not off-road as good as this. It looks great also. Top speed is LOW. Mine tops out at a whopping 84mph. It is also very easy to park.
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Wrangler Sport review - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By Daedalus - February 4 - 10:00 amI really enjoy this vehicle. Its roomy (Im 64"), fast (but get the stick-shift), suprisingly warm in the winter even with only a soft top, and will go virtually anywhere. The gas milage is not great (avg. 15 mpg), but not as bad as my Durango!! Im pleased I bought the full-doors option with glass windows as the soft top is noisy at highway speeds.
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I love my jeep but its just too noisy. - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By j hall - September 28 - 2:23 amSingle guy, 25, buys new 1998 wrangler sport. Same single guy, 30, really wants to get rid of it. Its just too loud, too bumpy, easy to break into. Having said that; very reliable. Never needed to do anything to it. Simple is best, folks. Just dont plan on having it for too long. Itll drive you crazy. P.S. 4.0L a must. 2.5 is a dog. P.P.S. Sahara is stupid. Why pay an extra $6k for seat covers and a wood gear shift? PPPS. get a trunk added on the back.
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Great Vehicle - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By OOJack - June 3 - 2:00 amThere is seriously nothing like a jeep. I bought mine new in 1998 (Green Sahara Hard Top), and have put 75,000 miles on it. Other than basic service and minor warranty work, I have had no real problems. If your considering buying a Wrangler, make sure you comfortable with the expected wind noise, bumpiness, fuel mileage etc. Wranglers are just plain fun. You get looks all time, jeep drivers usually wave at each other, and this thing turns on a dime.
