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1988 Jeep Wrangler User Reviews

1988 Jeep Wrangler Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 12 reviews

  • Performance:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5
  • Appearance:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Overall:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5

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"ride" 6 reviews
"build quality" 2 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 4 reviews
"power" 3 reviews

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Adam writes:
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fun

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gas milage

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Great Starter — it is a great starter car and is very fun when you let the top down it is very versitle and can do almost anything any other vehicle can do i think the car is a great way to start

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Janet writes:
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cool,dependable in snow, makes you feel good when you drive it!

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not good on ice

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There's Only One Jeep! — One of the best vehicles we ever owned. It was great to get out during a snow storm and drive and drive. It was also fun to put the back window up,roll the windows down, and cruise in the summer time. If you can only get one vehicle for fun, make it a Jeep !

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harolds931 writes:
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I like the88 jeep with the square head lamps over the round

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none

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Great — Loved it from the start especially when we pull it with our motor home no need for dolys not hard to pull since it is light weight , and sporty when we travel or explore off road, grear for older people.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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David writes:
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off road perfomance

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on road performance

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Best Offroader There Is — bad performance on road, braking and handeling are just not good. build quality is very good , after 23years : no rust founded ! appearce ; rough; and thats what we like about it gas mileage is not good, but OK fun factor to drvie ; high !

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Ryan writes:
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4x4, strong construction, ran well

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stiff leaf springs, no door locks, gearing and stearing a bit stiff

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An Offroader — Needed repairs a few times, mainly the rear wheel drive. Gas milage wasnt great. It was fun to drive at the time. First gear seemed to be very short and shifting gears was a bit of an annoyance, freeway driving really bugged me

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Kyle writes:
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fun

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slow

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Good Reliable Car — no speed or acceleration but still four wheel drive and decent power its sturdy but the soft top isnt that great ant theres a few dings and a little bit of rust but nothing that noticable really fun in the summer with the top down

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Ryan writes:
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FUN!

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Gas mileage

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A Blast!! — The most fun you can have on 4 wheels and register it for the street. No top AND removable doors means more open air than anything on the road other than motorcycles. Stone reliable, large aftermarket, the ORIGINAL. Too bad the Germans killed it. I think they're mad because the original jeep helped win WWII.

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Magi writes:
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Compact, Looks good

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Hard on gas, Bad on ice

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88 Yj; Great For Offroad! — I bought my jeep YJ in october of 2007. Excellent quality, for an 88 I've made few repairs. Handles alright, quick on the wheel. Ownership costs are quite high, as I get about 12 mpg. However, this is an amazing vehicle to drive! If you're looking for something great for offroading, a Jeep Wrangler is perfect, vs. a cherokee. Wranglers can get aorund tight spaces much better.

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Sergio writes:
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Original, personal value, only one around the world, it's one of my favourite cars!

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nothing!

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Jeep There's Only One, The Best!!! — Full customize Jeep Wrangler'88 (winch, fog lights snorkel, 2 tanks, roll bar, modified suspension, sun roof, grill, high performance filter, altimeter and clinometer, compass, sony xplod mp3 stereo with 4 pioneer speakers, and more) Original 4.2 Liters 6 in line engine with 200HP

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Jeff writes:
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4x4, 31 inch tires, 5 speed manual

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2.5L 4 cylinder, 12 mpg

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Great 4x4 — jeeps are great trucks, ever since their first appearence in the war. great 4x4 capabilities

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2013 Jeep Wrangler Reviews

Its Sweet By Kyle

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2012 Jeep Wrangler Reviews

Love It "its A Jeep Thing" By stcburn

I enjoy everything about this vehical. The combination of hard top for winter & soft top for summer & the ability for trail or winter travel confidence is unmatched. Looking to buy a 2 door to jaunt a... Read More

Great! Fun To Drive. By Lena_Walker53

I really enjoy this car. My husband and I want to have kids and we are looking for a 'family' car. It's such a fun car to drive, it's good on gas and handles very, very well in any condition. Read More

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2011 Jeep Wrangler Reviews

Great Jeep! By RebeccaBrown

If you are looking for a fun, cool jeep than this is the one. The roof comes off, the doors come off, and it is just a fun jeep to cruise around in. The black on black make it look really sharp. Read More

Classic Vehicle Worth Considering. I Have Now Had 3 Jk Style Jeeps. By MorningMist

On the same weekend I purchased 2 identical Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicons. One Silver and one Green. Literally the serial numbers were one digit apart. My wife drove the green one and I took the... Read More

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2010 Jeep Wrangler Reviews

Great Car By Suzyku

We wanted a vehicle to on backroads. with. We looked a several different vehicles. This was the perfect choice. It took us everywhere we wanted to go. It got very good mileage and we have not had an... Read More

Great Vehicle To Buzz Around In By scarm

Vehicle is a great summertime cruiser - usually had the top and doors off all summer long. Great to take into town and easy to find a parking place - small, agile, and very capable. Vehicle will go ... Read More

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2009 Jeep Wrangler Reviews

Excellent & Fun Car! By prayhard08

There hasn't been really anything I've disliked. I'd be keeping this car if we didn't need to sell for financial reasons. Perfect car for the adventurous at heart! Once you have a jeep it's hard to ge... Read More

The Best Open Air Experience In An Suv By Jhodges

THe Best Open Air experience you can get.. Remove the front panels for an over sized sunroof or take the full top off.. Complete the experience by removing the doors. This Vehicle goes anywhere be it ... Read More

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