September 1, 200619 yr Edmunds Evaluation: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited If you're willing to trade refinement and power for agility on the trail and a convertible top, the Unlimited may be worth the dough. After nearly a full day behind the wheel we're convinced of two things: The Jeep Wrangler will remain a niche player, and we'll never rely on a photographer to make our travel plans ever again. Read "Full Test: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara" @ Edmunds
September 2, 200619 yr My Jeep dealer is going to call me for a test drive when they get one in stock, should be later in the month.
September 2, 200619 yr edmunds are morons. nobody looks at the wrangler for 'lexus refinement'. Wranglers are built to play on the rocks and dirt. Not shlep coffee from starbucks to home.
September 2, 200619 yr They found this gutless but not the CR-V? Anyway, I found the Unlimited very cool and a bargain almost (poor man's G-class or LR Defender) until Edmunds mentioned the FJ and Xterra. And then there's the H3. Damnit. Giving the Wrangler 4-doors sounds logical, but it also brings up a lot of competition.
September 3, 200619 yr the wrangler is still more hard core off road than an xterra etc. I would never take the wussy FJ through stuff you wouldn't blink an eye at with a wrangler.
September 3, 200619 yr They found this gutless but not the CR-V? 188163[/snapback] Let's say they both go 0-60 in 9-10secs..... A willing, freely-revving, lighter-weight Honda L4 will most likely always feel "more spirited" in the new CR-V than an anchor-weight, ancient, pushrod V6 in something like the Wrangler. I've been in a few Chrysler 3.8L pushrod V6s (most recently a base Pacifica) and I've never been too impressed. It's never been as refined or punchy as the 3800 or even GM's latest 3.5L and 3.9L. I can only guess they used this engine in the new Wrangler because of cost, simplicity (for Jeep guys to work on, etc.) and probably low-end-torque for off-roading and stuff.... ???
September 3, 200619 yr They found this gutless but not the CR-V? 188163[/snapback] It's an SUV!!! this and the CR-V have a totally different puropse!
September 3, 200619 yr After reading Edmund's positives and negatives on this vehicle.....it sounds like DCX NAILED the redesign of the new Wrangler. In my mind, it should NEVER try to emmulate a "more-traditional" SUV....even if it DOES have 4 doors. That being said, I would have liked more grunt.....
September 5, 200619 yr Actually most Jeep guys I know wanted the 3.7 from the Liberty to be in the new Wrangler. Why Jeep used the 3.8 is anyones guess. 189257[/snapback] Maybe there was underhood clearance issues with the OHC 3.7L.....? (The pushrod motor should be more compact....)
September 5, 200619 yr Why would anyone want the 3.7, they need the 4.0 inline six back 189356[/snapback] In all likelihood the 4.0L would not meet ever-changing emissions standards. It's is an ANCIENT engine you know....... Plus, it's long inline-6 architecture would be too tough to fit within other platforms....and probably would be cost-prohibitive to keep it in production JUST for Wrangler. It wouldn't have the efficiency, NVH levels, or refinement to fit something like a sedan, coupe, or minivan.
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