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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jeep - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By Celty - April 9 - 10:00 amWrangler soft tops are lighter than most SUVs,handling could be better in 2wheel drive but great in 4. The smaller tires have better traction for city driving.Top replacement is every 4 years,orig colors are not always available.After market products can dress a jeep up nicely.The body and paint started to get rust speckles immediately after purchace.Ive had NO mechanical problems.The top seals nicely(when new) its very warm in the winter,the heater is great.The zipper/sliders windows are hard to use in 1/2 doors.For its size its a gas hog. The top is VERY hard to take up. Highway travel is very noisy.
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Love this thing - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By JMAC - October 24 - 10:00 amI bought a 98 sahara, the thing is badass. Get the 4.0 the 2.5s are slow. And if you can get a sahara, the thing has the best off-road suspension i have ever seen. Oh yeah, and i nice shifter.
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Like no other. Period. - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By Mike - June 18 - 12:13 pmMy Jeep is a rugged, strong vehicle that is nearly bullet-proof. Mine has nearly 95,000 miles and the only problem Ive had was when my clutch died, but that clutch took 45000 miles of hard driving. It is extremely easy to fix up or add upgrades, even if your not experienced. Wranglers have extreme capabilities out of the box, and with a few upgrades, theres few places you cant go, and even though the top speed is around 80, that doesnt mean its lacking any power. Also, there is nothing else like driving around in the summer with the top down, and whenever you pass another Wrangler, there is the all-knowing "Jeep Wave" that tells you that there is someone else who understands your love.
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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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my crap jeep - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By Andrew - May 3 - 1:56 pmFor off-roading and driving in the snow, This car is a lot of fun to have. However, if you have to drive it everyday, this is not a great car. Also, if you are looking for a car that is very reliable and does not require a lot of maintenance, this is NOT your car. it takes a lot of "upkeep". But its damn fun off-road!
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The Beast - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By Jeeper 2003 - January 11 - 10:00 amI Love My Jeep. It gets all the looks on the road. The styling is like no other and this vehicle is the king when it comes to the off-road. On road the ride is not to bad, you have to remember it is a jeep though not a cadi. Taking the doors off and letting the top down make driving a pleasure instead of a hassle.
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When is it time to let go? - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By DeMatt - October 9 - 4:06 amI am the original owner and find myself replacing this car piece by piece. The biggest problem that i have with it is the rust!! Not on the body, but everywhere else. The brake lines are rusted and ruptured. Keep an eye out!!!
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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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Awesome first car - 1998 Jeep Wrangler
By Preston - April 25 - 1:13 pmI got a 98 as my first car And I absoulutly love it ! Its not the most powerful car in the world but it helps avoid the speeding tickets. The suspension is like no other its so bouncy its fun to go over bumps. I have a few bolt on accessories like Nerf bars and brush guards and you can find Cheap used. mine is an Automatic and unless your a serious off roader or have to do alot of interstate travel its really nice. The Jeep isnt for anybody ( my dad doesnt care for it ) but If you want a fun car there awesome. and if you want to get into off roading there Beast even stock I dont get stuck in light mud under a foot or so thick and nothing is funner then going off roading
