Overview & Reviews
Jeep has totally redesigned this American icon. A Quadra-coil suspension improves on- and off-road manners; while dual airbags and optional antilock brakes increase the Wrangler's ability to keep occupants safe. Round, retro-style headlights add a nostalgic touch to this venerable ground-pounder. Fortunately, none of these refinements soften the Wrangler's tough exterior. A restyled interior includes integrated air vents, a glovebox and carlike stereo controls and accessory switches.
- Unmatched off-road capability, overflowing with character, dual airbags, optional ABS, fun to drive, speedy with manual transmission
- Soft top is improved, but still a pain in the $%!@#
User Reviews:
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Frank the Tank - 1997 Jeep Wrangler
By PAPA SMURF - May 29 - 2:00 amI bought this Jeep and it has a 4 cylinder engine in it and it has plenty of power, it can always use more, but really I dont see that big of a difference... This truck makes you feel like your driving a tank and is a great 2nd vehicle but could easily be a primary vehicle. WARNING: I heard that the hood vent gets clogged and lets water in, it didnt happen to me, but my new soft top window seals let water in 2 days after I bought it. I did some research and It happens a lot! To all years! That ok cause there are drain plugs and I use it for trailing so its no biggie for me, but I would have been mad if this was my primary vehicle. PS its not that hard to fix so dont worry...
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A rockbashed/mud covered 97 Wrangler - 1997 Jeep Wrangler
By muddyjeepbob - April 17 - 2:00 amMy 97 Jeep Wrangler has been through the mill. In the past five years I have beaten this vehicle to death and it comes back for more. My Jeep has offroaded on many medium to high difficulty trails in the mountains and deserts near San Diego. It shows battle scars from many encounters with rocks and desert cactus. It has traveled to 44 states (3 cross-country runs). It has never broke down. The A/C works great even crawling on 120 degree offroad trails in the deserts. It has plenty of power and gets decent mileage (18-22 mpg) on highway (as long as I keep it at 60-65 mph.) Its it Jeep Thing.
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Reliable - 1997 Jeep Wrangler
By Capt Mike - December 7 - 2:00 amOver 133,000 miles in six years. Got me to work everyday and six weeks vacations every year to Belize, New Mexico deserts and Texas hill country. I will drive nothing else, just Jeeps.
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jasons wrangler - 1997 Jeep Wrangler
By primo - September 11 - 10:00 amthe vehicle runs great. I have taken it off roading several times with great fun and no problems. the transfer case has been replaced. Ive added larger tires and recently replaced the front brakes. the front right fender was bent when I purchased the vehicle and started to rust, I removed the rust and touched up the paint. the top and doors come off easy and in just a few minutes. It is great for drivingin he summer and has a good sound system. rides smoother and quieter than the older jeeps.
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I love my Wrangler! - 1997 Jeep Wrangler
By jeepfreak97 - June 8 - 12:20 amI love my Jeep. I am a teenage guy that loves the rough and rugged feel. It is just awesome to go where most vehicles have no hope of going.
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Bulletproof! Best purchase ive ever made - 1997 Jeep Wrangler
By JeeperTJ97 - April 26 - 2:50 pmI bought this 97 TJ Sport 4.0 in August of 07 with 205k on the odometer. Its my daily driver and weekend getaway vehicle. I have a 4" lift on 33" tires and average 15.2 mpg not bad. It fires up every morning, has all the power you need. Most capable stock vehicle ever produced. Solid front axle, strong drivetrain. Built to last. I now have nearly 215k and its perfect. does not leak or burn oil, very strong engine, trans, and tcase. Have been on some harsh trails, deep mud and snow and have not even come close to being stuck. This is my 2nd wrangler
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Gotta love a Jeep - 1997 Jeep Wrangler
By mpyusko - September 9 - 7:10 pmThe ride comfort will make your teeth chatter, but lets face it ... if you are looking to buy one of these, you are more likely concerned about being able to go anywhere than be comfortable. The 4 cylinder I have does about 21mpg highway and 17 city. Ive had it for a year and a half and all Ive replaced are the tires (when I bought it). It currently has 125,000 miles on it and runs like a top.
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Great Vehicle - 1997 Jeep Wrangler
By dw - May 24 - 7:26 amI think the Sahara is great. Took a few times driving to get used to it and appreciate it. The inline 6 has plenty of power. Hard top is great for the winter, soft top fun in the summer, especially when down. Handles good, but you do have to be cautious in bad conditions, like any vehicle. Great in the snow. No mechanical problems.
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Highly Reliable, Highly Fun! - 1997 Jeep Wrangler
By krakenbound - November 20 - 9:19 amI picked up a stock 97 TJ SE (2.5L, 5-speed, No A/C) with 140k for $4k. I then spent $8k and two years of hobby time on full lockers, gears, suspension, winch, rack, bumpers, etc, etc. It is highly reliable; starts fast and never hicups. The engine is easy to work on, and striping out the interior bits is also quite easy for upgrades and fixes. A Reman motor will only cost you $1500 and a weekend to swap it, or half that for a transmission, so long term cost to run it is dirt cheap, vs. the 6cyl w/auto at twice that price, or my 1/2 ton truck, which costs three times that to rebuild. Its not plush or fast, but it crawls up anything, gets lots of admiration and ride requests! FUN!
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Built Like a Tank.. Runs forever - 1997 Jeep Wrangler
By Jepper68 - August 26 - 12:56 pmI bought my Jeep from the original owner with 205,000. Mine is a sport 4.0 5-speed. It has a 4" dick cepek lift with 33s. Runs perfect i get between 13-16 mpg in town. Original engine, transmission, clutch, and differentials. Ive already put 10k on my wrangler and still keeps running like a tank. Taken it on some nasty trails, up in the high country, through the sand at the beach. Parts are cheap for jeeps and easy to install. Cant get a more reliable vehicle built today. The 4.0I6 is good for 3-450k serviced reguarly.
