- suv 144,105
- 2,356 below average
- 10,900 good
- Lowell, MI
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- 2,356 below average suv 144,105 yellow
2005 jeep wrangler review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New long-wheelbase model smoothes ride. introductionthe 2005 jeep wrangler lineup includes a new unlimited model. Introduced late in the 2004 model year in sport trim, the jeep wrangler unlimited is also available in rubicon trim for 2005, bringing added creature comfort to serious off-roaders. jeep wrangler remains an icon, a symbol of go-anywhere adventure. The interior is spartan. And it doesn't handle very well, so care should be exercised, particularly in the rain. Built along jeep's 'go anywhere, do anything' design philosophy, the rubicon is a 4x4 gem. We found it performed admirably on hell's revenge, cliff hanger, and other challenging trails around moab, utah. Front and rear dana model 44 axles with locking differentials and a transfer case with a stump-pulling 4:1 low-range give the ruby trail capabilities far beyond those of the average suv. 2005 jeep wrangler models come standard with a new six-speed manual gearbox that replaces last year's five-speed manual. lineupthe 2005 jeep wrangler is available in six models: se 17,970); x 20,280); sport 23,140); rubicon 27,365); unlimited 23,895); and unlimited rubicon 28,365). Also new for 2005 is the availability of the 4. 0-liter six-cylinder engine 1,280) as an option. The se is a basic machine. It comes with a padded roll bar, steel half-doors with side curtains, tilt steering column, a mini-console with cupholders, skid plates for the fuel tank and transfer case, gas-charged shock absorbers and p215/75r15 goodyear wrangler all-terrain tires. Air conditioning 895), cloth upholstery 130), and full-metal doors with wind-up windows 125) are extra-cost options. the 4. 0-liter six-cylinder engine comes standard on all the other wrangler models. More options are available. Also standard are 31-inch tall lt245/75r16 tires on 16-inch aluminum wheels. Otherwise, rubicon is generally comparable to the sport for comfort and convenience equipment. the two unlimited models mirror the features on the sport and rubicon models, as appropriate, primarily adding the extra interior room allowed by the lengthened wheelbase. all models in the lineup include a fold-down windshield, removable doors and top, and a weatherproof interior. Drivers may choose the standard soft top or the extra-cost steel hard top or a package that includes both 1,435) in matching colors. The hard top comes with roll-up windows, a rear wiper-washer and rear defroster. walkaroundthe jeep wrangler is one of the most widely recognized vehicles in the world. Its round headlights, jailhouse grille, and square-edged fenders hark back to the 1940 original. bumpers are black on all models. Fender flares are one of two shades of gray or dark khaki, although body-color flares may be ordered on the unlimited. rubicon features neutral gray metallic fender flares and other special features to distinguish it from its fellow wranglers. A 22-inch rubicon nameplate is emblazoned on either side of the hood. Heavy-gauge diamond-plate sill guards are bolted to the body sides to protect the rocker panels from damage and dings from rocks and stumps in the backcountry. Goodyear wrangler 31-inch tires are mounted on 16-inch, five-spoke aluminum wheels with a dished face to protect them from debris and obstacles. Generous ground clearance helps the rubicon traverse the trail. one of the biggest decisions when buying a wrangler is selecting the top. Purists prefer the soft top, a high-quality piece of equipment that can be configured according to the weather. Doors may be removed for the maximum open-air experience. The hard top comes with full-height doors and roll-up windows. Rearward visibility is better, and it's further aided by the rear-window defroster, wiper and washer. Wind noise is greatly reduced. The hard top can be removed, although we haven't tried this. Either top is far easier to remove or install than those of pre-2001 models and provides much better sealing from the elements. the exterior mirrors are made of plastic, which jeep engineers say holds up better than metal when going off-road. interiorgetting into a jeep wrangler requires a tall step up. (running boards are not available as they'd be vulnerable on rough trails.) once inside, the cabin is spartan but highly functional. seats and fabrics are comfortable. The easily removable, fold-and-tumble rear seat is equipped with the latch (lower anchors and upper tethers for children) system for mounting child safety seats directly to the structure of the seat. On all models, the interior is weatherproofed, and can be cleaned with a hose, thanks to drain plugs in the floor. The interior light continues to be managed by a switch in the door frame, so a fuse must be pulled to extinguish the light when the wrangler is operated sans doors. the wrangler remains miles away from luxurious. Recent improvements, however, make the interior more comfortable than it used to be. The mirror automatically dims when headlights shine on it; this bit of luxury technology may sound out of place in a wrangler, but it's an important feature when the top is off. Radio controls are located in the center stack. Corner pods located just behind both b-pillars house interior lamps, providing theater lighting. the 10-inch longer wheelbase on the unlimited translates directly into more interior room, especially in the back seats and cargo area. Rear-seat legroom is up by two inches over the standard models, and the space behind the rear seat grows lengthwise by 13 inches. The unlimited's towing capacity is 3500 pounds compared with the shorter wrangler's 2000 pounds. research firm j. Power and associates gave the wrangler high scores for the quality of its interior features (such as the seats, windshield wipers, door locks, heater, air conditioner, and stereo system) a few years back (the last time we checked), and those features have only gotten better since. driving impressionfew vehicles can match the jeep wrangler off road and ce. AM/FM✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Aluminum Wheels
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