Jeep Wrangler

Built on the design of the Korean War era M38A1 Jeep used by the military, The CJ5 was the leading design for the CJ7 and eventually the 1995 Jeep Wrangler. By keeping the basic body style and still keeping with modern updates, Jeep was able to craft an updated version of this popular off road and utility vehicle. The CJ series eventually gave way to the Wranglers in 1987. They remained the same style until 1997, when revised, and then again were revised in 2007.

The 1995 Jeep Wrangler currently lists in the Kelly Blue Book for around $5400 to $7100, but the original manufacturer’s suggested retail price, or MSRP, was listed at $11000 to $15600. This vehicle comes in a 2 door version only and is available in 2 styles, the 2 door 4X4 S and the 2 door 4X4 SE. Of these styles, each has numerous options to choose from, including engines, transmissions, hard or soft top, and many other choices.

With an estimated EPA fuel economy rating of 15 to 19 miles per gallon in the city and 18 to 20 miles per gallon on the highway; this vehicle would be considered a gas guzzler by today’s standards. The fuel usage per gallon is also dependent on the owner’s driving habits and the engine type. Offered with this vehicle is a choice between a 123-hp, 2.5-liter Inline-4 cylinder and a 180-hp, 4.0-liter Inline-6 cylinder motor. The 4.0 liter 6 cylinder motor came standard in the SE model, with the 4 cylinder being standard in the S model. Also made available with the 1995 Wrangler was a 3-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual with overdrive transmission. The automatic transmission offered with this Jeep was only offered as an added option. It came standard with the 5-speed manual transmission in both classes.

Some of the standard features of the 1995 Wrangler is a 15 gallon capacity gas tank, front and rear anti-roll bar, all-terrain tires, and bucket front seats. It also offers an optional 20 gallon capacity fuel tank, removable hard top, fog lights, and an anti-lock braking system, or ABS.

The Jeep Wrangler, like its predecessors, the CJ5 and CJ7, is a four wheel drive off vehicle designed for off road use. As with the CJ5, which had an 83.5″ wheel base, the CJ7 and the 1995 Wrangler, which both had a 93.4″ wheelbase; these vehicles are very top heavy. When off-roading and when trying to recover from a sudden swerve, these vehicles are known to roll easier than most other vehicles. This problem is accentuated by after market lift kits and larger than normal off road tires. Since pick up trucks have a longer wheel base versus the height of the truck, the rollover danger is not as problematic.

The 1995 Jeep Wrangler, with its open top configuration, is a fun vehicle to play in, but is still an automobile and must be treated with care. Safety is always paramount when driving any vehicle and extreme care should be taken more so in open top vehicles due to the lack of solid protection.

The Jeep Wrangler, also known as the YJ, TJ, JK, and J8 is your compact four-wheel drive SUV manufactured by Chrysler. It is produced under the Jeep marque. For those of you old enough to remember, it is the successor to the World War 11 Jeep Willys.

This sport utility vehicle hit the street in 1987. It went through some overhauls ten years later, and, in another ten years, in 2007. It maintains its unique popularity today. The defining feature of the Wrangler is the use of live axles (front and rear). The Wranger was known as the YJ in 1987 to 1995. The 1997 to 2006 Wranglers became known as TJ’s. Unlimited Wranglers, known as LJ’s, were produced from 2004 to 2006. Today, since 2007 we have the JK. Jeep Wrangler enthusiasts around the world use these two letter designations in or to differentiate which model is being talked about.

You can drive home a 2010 Jeep Wrangler, nicely equipped, for just at $20,000 on up to $32,000. Before you can decide on a price you will need to decide on a trim. All of the SUV’s have something special to offer. All of the trims come with 3.8L V6 202 HP. These include the Unlimited Sport Sport Utility, Rubicon Sport Utility, Unlimited Sahara Sport Utility, Sport Sport Utility, Unlimited Rubicon Sport Utility, Sahara Sport Utility, Unlimited Rubicon Sport Utility, and, last but not least, the X Sport Utility. That’s quite a line-up for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler.

Each of the SUV’s come equipped as follows: 3,956 cc 4 liters in-line front longitudinal engine with 98.4 mm bore, 86.7 mm stroke, 8.8 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder. The Wrangler’s can be fed with unleaded fuel , in the 76 liter fuel tank, with an EPA highway estimate of 13.1 miles per gallon. There is a multi-point injection fuel system. The power offers 134 kW, 180 HP @ 4,750 rpm; 220 ft lb @4000 rpm. In crash test ratings the driver’s and passenger’s side have received four stars. The Wrangler has received high marks for maneuverability and off-road performance with 4 wheel-drive.

The 2010 Jeep Wrangler has a new soft top this year. It is designed to open and close more easily. All of the models are available with a folding softtop or a removable hardtop. The Wrangler is available in a manual or automatic transmission. There are so many features available that it is really worthwhile to check out the 2010 Jeep Wrangler at a showroom.