1993 Jeep Wrangler Consumer Reviews

Reliable

Written by: drbphoto on 04/25/2006

Vehicle

1993 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr S 4WD Utility

Review

I have the'93 Wrangler S. Many friends scoffed at me when I sold a Toyota truck and bought the Jeep. It's been EXTREMELY reliable and has held up to abuse that would destroy almost anything else out there, So far I've put 100k miles on it with 3 non-user induced repairs; starter fuel pump and oil pressure switch. Extremely fun to drive on the short haul but abusive on a long drive. Spartan interior with almost no creature comforts, Leg room could be more. Over all it's the best car I have ever owned and will keep it in one form or another for a very long time

Favorite Features

Convertible, 4 wheel drive, lots of aftermarket accessories to personalize it and make it your own.

Suggested Improvements

More legroom. Full steel doors with roll up windows would be nice as STANDARD equipment. More supportive seating.

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Jeep 4 Fun

Written by: jeep4fun on 02/23/2006

Vehicle

1993 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr STD 4WD Utility

Review

This is my and my wife's 3rd Jeep. We love to go 4 wheeling and Sunday rides. Mileage is OK (6 cylinder get 19 mpg, better than a 4 cylinder) This Jeep is dependable; we drive it to work 95% of time m-- we work at same location. People alway trying to buy it, even neighbors. Have pulled 4000 trailer in west NC mountains and to the beach. 140,000 miles, same clutch, same rear brakes shoes, have only replaced starter, radiator, coil, camshaft sensor and front brake pads. Not much for 140,000 miles and how hard we use it. We pull a utility trailer often too. We live in a cove with a steep 20 percent grade and we are almost alway the first ones out in deep snow. Mostly standard from the factory.

Favorite Features

Convertible, 4 wheel drive, the old Jeep look, u turn in 2 1/2 lanes if needed, go most anywhere if needed, park where other cannot or are afraid to. Pull other 4 wheel drives in snow. Goes better than any I have seen on ice. Even my 79 year old mother loves it, screams the whole time and ready to go again.

Suggested Improvements

It's a Jeep, that enough, needs no improvement. Do not buy one if you want a soft car ride or handling like a true sport car.

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by owner

Written by: John Gerbrandt on 01/15/2006

Vehicle

1993 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr Sahara 4WD Utility

Review

This is a used Sahara ragtop Jeep, green in color with tan top. It has been used with care. Mileage is approximately 65,000 miles. Was used for some off road travel for rockhounding. Otherwise was used for travel around town for short distances. Has been stored in a garage and well taken care of. It is a 6 cylinder 4 wheel drive, 1993 model in better than average condition. Has been regularly maintained. Has new tires. Has been in one fender bender accident, but was completely restored by the dealership.

Favorite Features

Better than average condition. Well cared for and maintained. Has a tow hitch and carry-all attachment that is removable. Very reliable running condition.

Suggested Improvements

Could use back windows replaced to make for slightly more see-through capability.

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Many happy miles...

Written by: jenny on 05/20/2005

Vehicle

1993 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr STD 4WD Utility

Review

If you want to be cradled in comfort this is not the car for you! If you want to play in the mud, sand, or snow you can't beat the Wrangler! The 4 cylinder is a little sluggish on steep hills but it keeps on chugging. Replaced the exhaust manifold at 115k, but also had to do that on my 87' Cherokee; I think its a fairly common issue for Jeeps. Mine has 125k on it and runs like a champ with no issues. Long trips are annoying; the steering is sensitive and high winds really shake it (big square box on wheels). I love driving around with the top down and the doors off!

Favorite Features

Offroad capability, and you can't beat it in the snow! Fun to take off the top/doors, it's the ultimate convertible! Lots of peppy torque! So many fun aftermarket upgrades.

Suggested Improvements

Heat is really slow to warm up, A/C is a MUST, fuel economy; it chugs gas (14/19 mpg), interior quality (carpeting and seats).

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Jeepster

Written by: shane gipe on 01/17/2005

Vehicle

1993 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr Renegade 4WD Utility

Review

My Jeep has been reliable and fun to drive but it is too small for hauling my tools for work and also my three children. One downfall I have found with my '93 Jeep is that the frame around the driver and passenger side windows (the doors) is rusting away. These frames are replacable but why are they rusting so bad.

Favorite Features

My jeep is just a lot of fun to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Beef up the framing around the doors, and some insulation would be nice for us midwesterners.

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Fun for the short-term

Written by: waytac on 02/29/2004

Vehicle

1993 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr STD 4WD Utility

Review

I've really enjoyed my '93 Wrangler in the six years I've owned it, but it's cost me a bit: new clutches, emergency brakes, alternator--reasonably above average in the repair cost/budget. It's a better all around vehicle that might appear if you don't have kids, etc. The *big* problem, which is forcing me to sell it for salvage right now, is hideous premature rusting out of the entire undercarriage (I live in New England, in a coastal region, but...). The entire 1/4" metal underbody has rusted to the consistency of paper, and other Wrangler owners have told me of similar experiences. Just 10 years, 70K miles, and the car has been rendered undriveable.

Favorite Features

V-6 engine has real kick, much better gas mileage than other SUVs, extremely fun to drive and offroad in.

Suggested Improvements

First, *don't get this car if you live in a salt air or salted road climate*, as rust protection is apparently as bad as it gets. Stock speakers blew very quickly, and would have required complete dash/steering column disasembly to extract/replace.

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Wrangler

Written by: rwdc on 01/08/2004

Vehicle

1993 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr S 4WD Utility

Review

I had the opportunity to get a low milage older model Wrangler. I have had no problems with it and would highly reccommend it to anyone without a family.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Best of U.S.

Written by: gcorey on 11/15/2003

Vehicle

1993 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr STD 4WD Utility

Review

I just sold this rig a year ago(needed the cash), but it was probably, of all the cars I've owned, the most fun to drive. Very quick and agile. You don't need a 6cyl if you can get a 4cyl with fuel injection. The gas mileage sucks. Best I got was 18mpg. But, it's great in snow, and will fit in any parking space. The seats are simple and incredibly supportive...but let's be honest - it's easier to change a tire than put up a soft top. Unless you live in the sunbelt, buyer beWarned.

Favorite Features

Seats, NO BLIND SPOTS, agility, 4WD at a bargain, cheap parts, reliable for an American car.

Suggested Improvements

Gas Mileage...please! It's about time! And, there must be a simpler way to reassemble a soft top.

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Dependable and Fun

Written by: KulDip on 06/10/2003

Vehicle

1993 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr S 4WD Utility

Review

I have owned my YJ for two years now and have well over 120K miles on it and have never had any problems. Fun to drive, especially during the summers. Very rugged and dependable. If you want a cush ride, go buy a Lexus, Jeeps aren't build for comfort, they are built for form and function. Overall, one of the most reliable, well built rigs I have ever owned!

Favorite Features

Fun to drive, Reliable, Fun, Dependable, and Fun!

Suggested Improvements

Gas milage is so/so.. Could be improved. I get 12-15 mpg, but my YJ is also lifted with 33x12.5 oversized off road tires, so that sucks the gas down.

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best jeep ever!!!

Written by: Ziggs on 09/10/2002

Vehicle

1993 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr STD 4WD Utility

Review

the jeep yj is the best SUV ever made

Favorite Features

capbility

Suggested Improvements

glass pack and winch

0 out 2 people found this review helpful

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