Faults:

At around 75000 the rear wiper motor went out... mud. My bad. Eh, who needs it anyway?

80000: 2nd gear grinds a time or two, worried it's the synchros. Changed fluid, shifts fine and has since (do change about 15000 miles or so now just to be safe)

110000: Ring gear lost some teeth... my bad again. Should have washed better after playing, mud ate the axle seals. 150 bucks for a used third member drum to drum, not too bad I thought.

130000: Radiator needed to be replaced. They weren't thinking too clearly when they made the top and bottoms of them out of plastic. Found a used all metal one for $75.

150000: Factory CD player called it quits. Don't know how many 1000's upon 1000's of hours it did work though.

General Comments:

Good low end torque. A bit lacking in high end. But what do you expect out of a vehicle designed to go off road where the low end is more useful anyhow?

Handles really well on road with very little body roll.

Off road... duh.

It is a little cramped at times with passengers and gear.

Hard top is quiet. Easy on and off... Don't know if can say that when I'm 50+. I'm 27 now.

Paint has held up well despite the scratches in the clear coat. Fender flares and top have faded some.

Faults:

Change sway bar link passenger side - $60.

Change link kit for the transfer cases (being noisy) - $30.

Had to change one bolt on the manifold and the gasket (bolts break, but it sounded great like a V-8) was the rear bolt. Gasket - $12.

Power steering leaked a little bit. Just fill it from time to time.

Transfer case start to leak fluid at speedo sensor. O-ring for speedo sensor - $4.

Problem with the zipper of soft top, but it's a 2002, and we're 2008...

Before I owned it:

The starter was changed at 50000 KM, $170 (under warranty).

The rear window wiper motor at 60000 KM, $120 (under warranty).

Change sway bar link driver side side 65000 KM (under warranty).

General Comments:

I love my Jeep TJ. Even with a 2.5. I have a lot of power when it stays over 2500 rpm. Fun to drive in the snow.

I already know that my next car will be another Jeep! I also own a Suzuki Samurai. We can say that the Jeep is its big brother..

Faults:

Engine light, seat fell apart, rattles when clutch depressed, grinding noise when turning.

General Comments:

This is the 3rd jeep 4x4 I have owned (87,92,02) this truck is in the shop 2-3 times a year for different components braking down and the dealership mechanics don't have a clue with what's wrong with it, but quickly attach it to their computer and are ready to charge for the same repairs.