Best year for a used wrangler
 

Any advice on what year to look for in a used wrangler?

Thanks,
Dennis

1989...then you'll get loads of experience changing almost every part on the
Heep within the first year. :)


"lovs2fly" > wrote in message
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> Any advice on what year to look for in a used wrangler?
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>

At least a '91 or newer that starts the more reliable fuel injected 4.0L
engine. I would avoid any late eighties Wranglers since they have the
crappy troubleprone Peugeot transmission. If you want the better
riding Wrangler with the improved suspension, '97 or newer is a good
choice. My '97 has proven to be a great Jeep.

lovs2fly wrote:
> Any advice on what year to look for in a used wrangler?
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
>

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my 89 has the ax15..


"Jerry Bransford" > wrote in message
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> At least a '91 or newer that starts the more reliable fuel injected 4.0L
> engine. I would avoid any late eighties Wranglers since they have the
> crappy troubleprone Peugeot transmission. If you want the better riding
> Wrangler with the improved suspension, '97 or newer is a good choice. My
> '97 has proven to be a great Jeep.
>
> lovs2fly wrote:
>> Any advice on what year to look for in a used wrangler?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dennis
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Early '89 Wranglers have the notorious Peugeot BA10, late model '89
Wranglers got the better AX-5 or AX-15 trannie.

Jerry

Pi-Eyed Piper wrote:
> my 89 has the ax15..
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" > wrote in message
> news:7tCse.320$SF5.89@fed1read07...
>
>>At least a '91 or newer that starts the more reliable fuel injected 4.0L
>>engine. I would avoid any late eighties Wranglers since they have the
>>crappy troubleprone Peugeot transmission. If you want the better riding
>>Wrangler with the improved suspension, '97 or newer is a good choice. My
>>'97 has proven to be a great Jeep.
>>
>>lovs2fly wrote:
>>
>>>Any advice on what year to look for in a used wrangler?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>Dennis
>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

I lucked out, I know. Overall, I've been pretty happy with my "carbed' 4.2L.
It's running decent.

"Jerry Bransford" > wrote in message
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> Early '89 Wranglers have the notorious Peugeot BA10, late model '89
> Wranglers got the better AX-5 or AX-15 trannie.
>
> Jerry
>
> Pi-Eyed Piper wrote:
>> my 89 has the ax15..
>>
>>
>> "Jerry Bransford" > wrote in message
>> news:7tCse.320$SF5.89@fed1read07...
>>
>>>At least a '91 or newer that starts the more reliable fuel injected 4.0L
>>>engine. I would avoid any late eighties Wranglers since they have the
>>>crappy troubleprone Peugeot transmission. If you want the better riding
>>>Wrangler with the improved suspension, '97 or newer is a good choice. My
>>>'97 has proven to be a great Jeep.
>>>
>>>lovs2fly wrote:
>>>
>>>>Any advice on what year to look for in a used wrangler?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>Dennis
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jerry Bransford
>>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>>http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/
>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

"lovs2fly" > wrote in message
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> Any advice on what year to look for in a used wrangler?
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
>

"lovs2fly" > wrote in message
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> Any advice on what year to look for in a used wrangler?
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
>

Why is your search limited to a Wrangler?

Just Curious,
Norman
1982 CJ-7

in article , lovs2fly at
wrote on 6/17/05 8:37 AM:

> Any advice on what year to look for in a used wrangler?
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis

My '97 Sport has been good to me. Bought it about 3 years ago with 65K
miles, never offroaded at that point, clean and tight, etc. What do you
intend to do with it? How much money you got to spend? If you are building
a trail beast, no point starting with a brand-new Jeep, unless you have
money to burn. OTOH, if it's a daily driver, no point starting wiht a
beast!!

I'd get a '97 or newer, personally... I like the TJ.

-jeff

how much $$$$ would you like to spend? or does that matter? I have an old
JP magazine, that gives a breakdown of the different years and the good and
the bad. I'll dig it up, and post here tomorrow with the info. quite a few
people feel the 87-89 4.2L is Better than the 4.0L engine. I believe its the
same 4.2 used in the CJ's and has better low end torque. The 4.0 was started
in 90. In 89, the 4.2L was offered with a CARB and Fuel Injection. Sooooo,
if that was what you were interested in, I would suggest an 89 and up fuel
injected Jeep. The Carb is a piece of crap, and doing away with it is a pain
in the ass. Not to mention dealing with all the emission crap.
I'll write more tomorrow..
Ciao'

lovs2fly wrote:
>Any advice on what year to look for in a used wrangler?
>
>Thanks,
>Dennis


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