re: Are Jeep Wranglers reliable?

If buying new, look into joining Treadlightly at the $100 membership level. You then qualify for Chrysler affiliate program and get 1% below invoice with no haggling. Some dealerships give more. Great for special order if don't want model on lot. I got 3% below invoice which was about 10% below sticker on special order. I could have pushed for more but dealer was very nice and easy to work with.

Yes, it is a great deal. It also made the process easy and the special order was nice. My name was one the sticker from the factory.

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Why anyone would choose a vehicle that loud and uncomfortable for everyday driving

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What?

Is the Treadlightly discount just for Wranglers? Thinking about going the Grand Cherokee route in the next year or so.

I love mine. 2 DR manual. It's hard to find them now with the majority being autos. No major issues and I'm at about 80k miles - 5 yrs old.

Expect that if you start taking panels off, it's going to leak. Other than that, it's just like any other vehicle. The only negative I have is that mine was specifically ordered to have the least electronics as possible. I knew I would be leaving it to the elements and I didn't want power doors or windows to fail. That being said, newer keeps are still full of shitty sensors and computerized crap that can go out and leave you stranded.

I had two wheel speed sensors go out already that screwed with the ABS and traction control. Fortunately it's a manual so I was able to disable the features and drive with the warnings lit. $200 later the dealer changed the sensor. Twice.

Well that's not entirely true. Most of my buddies with jeeps have actually extended their wheelbases.

Also, while jeeps with hard tops may not be terrible on the road, they are still not "comfortable" compared to other SUVs. Solid front axles and removable tops make this impossible.

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You don't buy a Jeep Wrangler if reliability is your #1 priority.

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See. Even women know that.

I guess I was wishful thinking when I was hoping for Toyota 4runner type reliability.

My next car I would be keeping for 10+ years, so I dont want a car that is constantly in the shop.

I like the looks, but the reliability just concerns me for how long I intend on keeping it.

The things are reliable. There is a reason they have been in production for so long and have now surpassed Toyota in sales. If you are that worried about it, mopar will sell you a factory back lifetime unlimited mile warranty. I paid 2k for it.

I bought a 2000 Sport with a 6 cylinder brand new. I have put over 200K miles on it and have spent very little on maintenance. i'd guess I've spent about $2500 in repairs over 18 years. Most of that was two events, replacing the heater core and I had a cracked head at 200K miles. I disagree with them being unreliable. How many broken down Wranglers do you pass on the highway?