Used 1997 Jeep Wrangler for Sale near Chicago, IL
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About 1997 Jeep Wrangler
Overview
Introduced in mid-1996 as a 1997 model, the Jeep Wrangler has been completely redesigned and re-engineered.
The Wrangler is available in three trims: SE, Sport, and Sahara.
Jeep owners like their Wranglers because they are fun, stylish and handle well. Some complain about the leaking plastic windows, and how hard the Jeep is to control in the wind. Noise is also a nuisance.
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Ricky Y
Reviewed a 1997 Jeep Sahara on May 18, 2009
Performance: 4.0L inline 6 Cylinder Banks Exhaust Manifold with custom exhaust and Flowmaster high flow cat and muffler K&N FIPK air intake Appearance: 3.5" Rubicon Express Lift 2" Body Lift Warn Front Bumper Warn Rear bumper Warn Raised Gas Tank Skidplate Warn 9500hsi Winch 33" BFG Mud-Terrains on American Racing Wheels Custom Side Steps
Ralph S
Reviewed a 1997 Jeep Wrangler on Jul 2, 2021
TJ from this era are classic and have one of the most bullet proof engines. The values hold really well and are inexpensive to repair / do maintenance too. As the saying goes “its a Jeep thing” so to understand it you have to drive one.
Jake V
Reviewed a 1997 Jeep SE on Aug 4, 2009
It's an effing jeep... It goes anywhere, is a lot of fun to work on, looks awesome, holds it's resale value, the top comes off(and so do the doors and you can even fold the windshield flat!) and it's 4WD so it rocks in the slippery stuff
Alex K
Reviewed a 1997 Jeep Sahara on Sep 15, 2008
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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