Article Comments: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Full Test

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#1 of 83 Article Comments: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Full Test by KarenS HOST Sep 05, 2006 (4:24 am)
Calling all Wrangler fans! Check out our Full Test and post your comments here. Full Test: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Replies to this message: xthecat (Sep 05, 2006 8:29 am) jerrymcshane1 (Sep 07, 2006 12:40 pm) knickerbocker (Sep 08, 2006 9:25 am) lyax (Jan 28, 2007 1:31 am) dropla (Jan 29, 2007 6:59 pm) newjeepgirl (Jan 29, 2007 7:35 pm) pkear (Feb 02, 2007 7:44 am)
#2 of 83 Re: Article Comments: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Full Test [KarenS] by xthecat Sep 05, 2006 (8:29 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Sep 05, 2006 4:24 am) Just heard that the new Wrangler will be priced about $3,600 less Canadian than the outgoing one.
#3 of 83 3600 CAD less, eh? by bcmalibu99ls Sep 06, 2006 (11:03 pm)
Thank you, Edmunds, for the review. Perhaps, one important thing was not mentioned. This new Wrangler will be built in an all-new factory in Toledo. The quality should be really good, especially compared to the last Wrangler, which was built in a factory which was what, 60 years old? Yeah, and one more thing. When reviewing such adventure-oriented vehicles, could you please mention if you "could sleep in it." It's a butt of many a joke on the FJ Cruiser fan site, I know. But if one goes into the wilderness in a vehicle, it would be nice to know if, in addition to the harsh highway ride, the poor driver also has to sleep on the rocks, or can stretch inside. Please, provide some measurements, such as how tall a man can comfortably sleep inside the Unlimited Wrangler, especially since it appears the back seats can be removed. Thank you!
#4 of 83 The Wranglers Mini Van motor is just plain sad. by wra Sep 07, 2006 (7:55 am)
This Mini Van motor is destined to be the “new 4 banger” sorority jeep engine . The 3.0 CDR MB Turbo V6 engine is the only one worthy of the replacing the TJ engine.
#5 of 83 Re: Article Comments: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Full Test [KarenS] by jerrymcshane1 Sep 07, 2006 (12:40 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Sep 05, 2006 4:24 am) Whne are these new units hitting the showroom floors? Replies to this message: knickerbocker (Sep 08, 2006 9:25 am)
#6 of 83 Is it me or does the 07 unlimited look like an H3 by jplyman Sep 07, 2006 (3:08 pm)
To me it seems they are going after the H3 market with the new unlimited - I sure hope they decided to produce a two door unlimited - after looking over specs and pictures we decided to purchase an 06 unlimited. Replies to this message: toronado455 (Sep 12, 2006 2:13 pm) xthecat (Sep 12, 2006 3:30 pm) toronado455 (Sep 12, 2006 4:04 pm) and 3 more... jplyman (Sep 14, 2006 7:44 am) unknown (Nov 17, 2006 8:54 am)
#7 of 83 What is it with 0-60 times and you car jornalists? by dakotachris Sep 07, 2006 (3:54 pm)
I keep reading about how slow this car or truck is over and over again in your and other publications. I can't believe you think a truck with 1 1/2 tonnes and a under 10 sec. to 60 is slow. Obviously you have never seen what the rest of the world drives or how they drive. This 0-60 time would still blow the pants of a lot of European cars without breaking a sweat. Furthermore, who gives a hoot about the slalom speed? I am not out there carving a racetrack with a Wrangler every day. Are you? As long as it is stable, which it should be given it has ESP, it doesn't realy matter for a vehicle like this. I agree that the breaks need some work. This is not a good performance. On the side of the interiour I think it is at least as original as the Xterra or FJ. I won't go into the quality look and feel of it, since I have not had a chance to see it for myself yet. Thanks for the opportunity to speak my mind on this page. Dakota Chris
#8 of 83 Re: Article Comments: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Full Test [jerrymcshane1] by knickerbocker Sep 08, 2006 (9:25 am)
Replying to: jerrymcshane1 (Sep 07, 2006 12:40 pm) I got a call from the dealer today 9/8/06... They have several unlimiteds that just came in... I ran up to the dealer to check in out... I was impressed with the look of the vehicle... Much larger and good cargo space... reminded me of my old cherokee sport 4 door... what I didn't like was the gas mileage... I would have thought since it was being a bit more road refined Jeep would have bumped up the fuel economy... It still is only getting 19 miles highway... That is less than the grand cherokee or liberty... No need for an SUV tht size to get such dismal mileage That being said.. I think Jeep has a winner with the look, function and overall concept... I'm gong to test drive it tonight... but I think the fuel economy will keep me from buying one Knickerbocker
#9 of 83 Put some umph in it nexy year by heidis Sep 08, 2006 (1:46 pm)
As soon as Jeep drops a V8 in that thing, I'm trading in my '00 Sahara and my '05 GC Limited for it. Until then, this new engine is pathetic. Maybe the MB diesel options on the horizon would even be an improvement over the minivan powerplant. Replies to this message: jerrymcshane1 (Sep 14, 2006 6:22 am)
#10 of 83 In Stock in Atlanta by triplejackinga Sep 10, 2006 (7:34 pm)
Passed by Landmark Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep in Morrow on Friday, and they had a red X model sitting there that hadn't even been prepped yet. It was a soft top, X model, and the only options were Automatic, front floor mats, and rear trak-lock or something differential. It had AC listed as standard on the X. MSRP was just a tic over $23k, which I thought was pretty good for what you get. I couldn't drive it since they hadn't even prepped it yet, but was all over and inside it. The truck looks really good, but the base wheel/tire combo on the X looks way too small, or the travel is really big in the wheelwells, take your pic. The interior and seats seemed comfortable, but what's with the shifter? It's the same old crappy center console shifter, and for God's sake, PUT THE O/D OFF BUTTON ON THE SHIFTER LIKE MY COMPANY XTERRA HAS! I want to know who the ergonomics genius was that thought the button should go on the shifter base plate at about 2 o'clock from the shifter. Anywho, the vents and interior door locks are cool, but the door locks are way too easy to mistakenly lock in my opinion, only take a slight flick to lock. I lifted the hood and the V6 is set so far back in the engine bay that it actually looks tiny. I wanted to drive it, but the tools wouldn't let me until they prepper it. I wanted to get a feel for the ride on the new one. I would really like to have a look at the new hardtop, and would also like to see one with the half doors, but I heard those won't be out until after January. All in all, I would say that as long as the new V6 proves itself, like the 3.7 has in the Liberty, then the truck should do well. I would get one now, but for some reason, DCX still refuses to put a diesel in the Wrangler for sale in the United States. They do outside the U.S., and I think in Canada, but not here, and in fact, the perfect engine, the Liberty's diesel, won't be back for 2007 because they said it was too expensive to redesign it to get it to meet emmisions.If they would drop a 4-cylinder diesel in the new Wrangler, you would make the hard-core Jeepers giddy, and you would boost the fuel mileage easily into the mid-20s, which is the one thing this truck needs. One guy in this thread mentioned he didn't understand that the truck got suck poor mileage. It boils down to three things: 1)Even with the new truck, it's still like trying to push a phone-booth through the air. 2) The truck has a bit of weight on it, with a full frame, solid axles, full roll cage, etc. 3) DCX vehicles have NEVER gotten good mileage, even before the merger. Later. - TJ Replies to this message: xthecat (Sep 11, 2006 7:12 am)