1987 Jeep Wagoneer Limited 4.0L
Summary:
Good SUV with good mileage.
Faults:
Needed rear brakes when I got it, and I replaced those.
It would fail to start occasionally, and it was a faulty starter relay (check for this).
After hitting the logging roads a bunch, the front end developed a disconcerting wobble, but this was fixed by replacing the track bar and getting new rubber all the way around.
General Comments:
It has been excellent (with exception to these minor problems), and gets about 17 or 18 mpg.
It is nice for camping, and going up on logging roads, but I would never consider it a true off-road vehicle (like a CJ or wrangler).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th July, 2004
26th Sep 2005, 01:25
I've had a 1987 Jeep Wagoneer Limited since 1993 - I swear by it and keep it roadworthy. It has two aggravating characteristics a) the fuel drains back into the tank making it harder to start and b) it develops air locks in the cooling system. It is otherwise pleasant to drive/camp/tow boats and expect to keep it another 12 years. Over the past 12 years I've replaced headlight mounts, frost plugs, battery, coolant reservoir, muffler, oil pan, brakes twice, welded the driver's seat, repaired side view mirrors, fixed rocker panels, fixed driver side door hinges, fixed aluminum wheels, fixed electric windows, replaced windshield, starter motor twice, alternator, water pump, power steering pump and head lining and I expect to spend $500 a year keeping it up. It now needs a new front wheel bearing which has been rumbling since I have had it, remount rear bumper and new front loudspeakers. It will never end I expect, but it is too good to scrap. It is still the best vehicle I have driven and have every confidence in its ability to extricate the driver from what would ordinarily end up in being towed.
They are worth hanging onto.