Overview & Reviews
A Rubicon version of the Unlimited joins the lineup. All 2005 Jeep Wranglers get a new six-speed manual transmission to replace the old five-speed unit. The Sahara version of the Wrangler is dropped for 2005.
- Cheap, fun to drive, classic styling, go-anywhere capability.
User Reviews:
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Mine - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
By ken - September 9 - 9:16 amThe extra room in the unlimited is great! I love the vehicle.
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Love it! - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
By SeattleGuy - August 16 - 5:43 pmI love this vehicle. So much fun. Going up hills in my hometown of Seattle is no problem. Driving at the beach is a blast and the high profile makes crossing rivers no hassle. It is great to help everyone else out of the sand. ; )
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Rubicon Unlimited Owner - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
By Jefferson1964 - July 29 - 2:56 amSo far so good with the Unlimited Rubicon. The ride is nice with the longer wheel base. This has also allowed me to put items in the back I would not have been able to in a standard Wrangler. The extra insulation in the Unlimited has really improved the interior cabin road noise. Minor wind/road noise from the soft top is all and still allows easy conversations.
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pretty good truck - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
By James - July 21 - 6:00 amJeep is fun. Great to park. Back is very small. A little hard riding but put the top down and you forget all about the ride. I would like to see a little more power out of the engine, might increase gas mileage. 6 cylinder is nice but needs more horsepower. Maybe with a stick it would be better but I got the automatic because of my wife.
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Wrangler # 3, I wont buy another new one - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
By Clarkbar - June 15 - 8:30 pmI have owned a 97 SE 4 cyl 5 sp, 01 sport 6cyl 5sp and now I have an 05 rubicon 6 cyl 6sp. I have had nothing but problems with the front end. 4 sets of sway arm links, 4 steering stabilizers and 3 axle seal sets and it currently needs to go back in to the shop for more of the same I am sure. Other than that I love the Rubicon. It will go anywhere you want to go. Yes, its noisy, with the soft top. Hardtop helps a lot. mpg should not be a consideration. Its bad. I will own another Wrangler but it will be an old one. I absolutely loved the 97 (car accident took it from me), 2001 caught fire in the garage from a wiring short, 2005 my lawyer is negotiating with Chrysler. Buy an old one!
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nice jeep - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
By joseph r clementz - May 16 - 4:50 amVery nice Jeep; the new model handles good and the stereo is good. Wheels and options on the Unlimited are a good package
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My 7th Wrangler - I like em a lot - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
By mrwrangler - May 15 - 6:10 amCan you get a better vehicle for the money? Drives through deep snow Subarus cant. Top down in summer and 4x4 in the winter - super! I use mine to tow a small aluminum fishing boat; back it down in the lake - no problem where many other rigs get stuck. 4.0 has sweet power; 180 hp and 225lb torque early.
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My 2nd Wrangler and lovin it! - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
By gayjeepboy - April 26 - 9:23 amI had a 97 Wrangler Sport and had to sell it and regretted it. After 3 years of searching, I finally found my new 05 Wrangler "X". I love this car but it is not a vehicle for everyone. A lot of the used Wranglers I encountered had very low miles indicating to me that the owners did not know what they were buying. For me it is the perfect Southern CA car - easy to park and maneuver, fun for beach cruising, and an all around blast.! It does not ride like a car so if you dont like a harder ride this isnt for you. Unlike most Jeep buyers I have no intention of taking this off road. For me it is my fun car and I cannot recommend it highly enough. If you are even thinking of getting one - GO FOR IT.
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Ultimate reliability and practicality - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
By JD Adams - March 28 - 11:00 amGreat around-town SUV; its small, maneuverable and fun to drive. Off pavement, its as tough as a 4X4 can get. The Unlimiteds ride is excellent, and upscale options now make this a very civilized choice for people who want a no-nonsense, ultra-reliable vehicle to get around in. Plenty of cargo room. Back seat folds down and is removable for extra storage. New 6-speed transmission is a breeze to shift; clutch pedal is light, and the 4-wheel disc brakes are excellent. Not your average SUV - far more practical and useful, especially off-road.
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Great Fun Vehicle out of the Box - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
By Jethro1964 - March 24 - 1:23 amI have been waiting for a stretched Wrangler and here it is and Im impressed. Drives very good and just love the 4 speed auto, the way to go in city traffic. The extra cargo area lets me carry the family and all our stuff without sacrificing comfort.