1996 Jeep Wrangler V6 from North America

Summary:

A classic

Faults:

Routine items for a used car. Head gasket, a radiator hose cracked and leaked some coolant, and the passenger side headlight burned out.

General Comments:

Really capable off reader. From the sandy beaches to rocky trails in the mountains, this is the truck you want.

Rearward seat travel could be improved. If you’re over about 5 foot 7, your left foot won’t have as much space as you’d probably like to rest it on the highway.

Full size spare tire is a nice plus.

A/C isn’t super cold even after a recharge, but it’s not like the typical driver of these is wearing suits and commuting daily in this.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th July, 2021

6th Jul 2021, 21:29

"Full size spare tire is a nice plus"

As the Wrangler carries its spare tire on the outside of the tailgate, what would be the point of a space saver spare? A donut would actually look ridiculous back there.

7th Jul 2021, 17:30

I think the point is most vehicles don’t come with a full size spare, including other off roaders.

8th Jul 2021, 19:16

And some new cars don't have spare tires at all. How far we have come.

8th Jul 2021, 22:10

Not only do we have a full size spare on our Rubicon, but there’s a built in folding table for when you get there. A real pain to install, but one of a thousand upgrades to add. Then you use your cell to have AAA put the spare on for you.

9th Jul 2021, 19:35

Some cars have different rim sizes front and back. Most today have cell call road service to take car to a tire center. I have a 200 mile towing plan.

10th Jul 2021, 14:43

Seems like a pain to be required to be towed rather than change your own tire in < 10 minutes & resume traveling.

11th Jul 2021, 00:11

Is this a TJ? I can’t find any 96 Wranglers which were ever made.

11th Jul 2021, 22:34

No it’s easier. You use your cell and within a half hour they are supposed to be there. Hands clean, do some texting and call up some friends to catch up.

13th Jul 2021, 02:18

Yeah, because there's no better time to carch up on old times with an old friend than when you're broken down on the side of the road waiting for Triple A.