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1997 Jeep Wrangler User Reviews

1997 Jeep Wrangler Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 49 reviews

  • Performance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Appearance:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 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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PROS
"ride" 30 reviews
"power" 15 reviews
"fuel economy" 6 reviews
"build quality" 3 reviews
"door" 2 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 16 reviews
"power" 14 reviews
"speed" 4 reviews
"small power" 2 reviews
"interior" 2 reviews

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Nicholas writes:
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport Review
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beach days

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used tranny!!

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Its Tha Balls — I love this jeep its like a big quad!! turns on a dime, good acceleration, great braking, i live on an island so the frame is rusted pretty good had to re-weld once all ready. Appearance is good with the top on and off! low maintenance, gas mileage is probably 18 miles per gallon. super fun to drive! On and Off the road!!

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

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Robert writes:
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE Review
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4X4

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It's a Jeep (Just Empty Every Pocket)

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My Thoughts — I love my Jeep. There is nothing special about it. It was puchased for the purpose of offroading. I am currently in the process of converting it from a 4 to 6. Do not recommond this it is alot of work.

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

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Chris writes:
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE Review
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light, decent fuel economy, 4wd, convertible, Jeep

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slow, loud, rough

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My First Jeep — Performance - 2.5L, slow, recently started misfiring, no ABS, feels like it always gonna roll when cornered sharply Build Quality - originally a salvage title, rebuilt front clip in my garage, even after a roll over, it still runs and drives near flawless, squeaks in places, little rust and a few dented panels Appearance -exterior: beauty of a Jeep, looks good with off road tires, nice red paint, cage has a little lean to the left, dented panels interior: plastic everywhere, gray and black, vinyl seats, spartan interior Cost of Ownership - 18 mpg, maintenance has been cheap for things like plugs, wires, distributor cap Fun Factor - the most fun car to drive around, on road or off road, Jeepers share a common bond with each other, people always smile and sometimes ask about it all in all, its a pretty good truck. fun to drive topless in the summer and be able to go anywhere. A blast to drive in the snowy winters, its nice to be able to pull away from an intersection when everything else is stuck spinning

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

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Gary writes:
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duh

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noisy

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1997 Red Jeep Wrangler — Picked this jewel up in Ft.Lauderdale on e-bay for my son. Drove it home to B'ham with no doors or a top. What's great about it is everything can be replaced cheaply. I don't have a convertible, so on the weekends between March and October this is my favorite ride.

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

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Jerald writes:
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport Review
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Versatile, fun American icon.

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poor fuel economy, convertible top is difficult to work with

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I Love My Turquoise Jeep Wrangler — A Jeep Wrangler is above all, versatile in it's functionality and capability, and I highly prize versatility. It is a fun vehicle to drive, top up or down, and has plenty of power from the inline 4-liter six. It's great in terrible weather because it inspires confidence that you can get there, no matter what. It's great in perfect weather because with the top down and the doors off, it's the ultimate fun in the sun machine. It is an American icon that speaks military history just by it's stylized design, but it's also a big toy. There are a few issues; like the top not being quick or easy to take down or reassemble, the rain leaking into the passenger footwell in heavy rain, but the worst part of owning a Wrangler is the poor fuel economy - less than 20 mpg.

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Drew writes:
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport Review
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Offroad Capabilities, Convertable abilities

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Loud Engine noise, Rough ride at slow speeds

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97 Jeep Wranger — I absolutely love this beast. If it were stock, I wouldn't enjoy it so much. If you own a wrangler, you need to put some off road tires on it and a lift. Its awesome in the North East cause it goes through snow like its not even there and in the summer you can take the doors off! Its perfect!

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Alex writes:
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Review
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Goes anywhere

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Gas mileage

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My Favorite Vehicle I've Ever Owned. — I love this vehicle, it goes anywhere and gets lots of attention. It has 120,000 miles on the clock but still has over half of its life left. It never lets me down. The only down side is the gas mileage. I only average 19 MPG. Hands down my favorite vehicle I've owned so far.

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The Von Helmet Synopsis — I love it. Everybody should own one at least once just to know how fun they are even if the ride is somewhat rough,mileage is questionable and lackluster performance. All the shortcomings can be improved upon and that just adds to the fun of convertible,4x4 go anywhere good times. :) Oh....and the chicks dig it too. ;)

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wallyworld20 writes:
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE Review
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If you like to play in the mud or go trail riding this is the perfect vehicle, or even take the top off and cruise the beach on a nice sunny day.

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With the lift it gets less fuel mileage.

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Fun — I like the look of a Jeep, the build quality is superb it is easy to work on and you can find parts for jeeps in quite a few different autoparts or junk yards. The Performance is great, the handling on the road is good.

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

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Love the rugged simplicity

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Not much power and poor fuel economy but that's not why I bought it.

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Love It But Would Love To Get A New One. — I bought this vehicle used since it was an easy way to get into an open air car that has plenty of rollover protection yet had very good "presence". It's been great and I would love to get a new one someday.

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

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Cost $7,404 Average Instant Market Value $3,797 Average Instant Market Value $5,264 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 19 18 18
Horsepower 120 185 210
Crash Test Rating 4 3 4
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.1 40.9 40.9

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Jeep Wrangler Reviews

Its Sweet By Kyle

oh my gosh what could i say about this car, i absolutly love this car. its GREAT off-road, great on-road, its great all around. i love how little i have to fill it up, i spend 50$ every 2 weeks. i lov... Read More

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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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