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I've had a '91 Wrangler for about 11 years. Have had two CJ's (a 5 and a 7) previous to that.
PROS:
You can go almost anywhere. The short wheel base, tight turning radius also makes city driving a breeze as you fit almost anywhere. Very capable 4WD system. Good amount of HP and Torque for size/weight of vehicle.
Pre-'97 models are very utilitarian, pull the carpet, pull the drain plugs and hose down the inside.
4.0L models from '91-'95 are MUCH better than the 4.2L carburated engines used from '87-'90.
Top down driving with no doors is the best. You have a targa, so you're used to the wind noise.
Abundance of aftermarket accesories / reasonable cost of parts
CONS:
No security with the soft top. Leave something in it, tops gets cut or unzipped and your stuff is gone.
Short wheelbase is reason for ride quality, some say the '97 and newer are better due to coil springs. I prefer my Old Man Emu set-up.
Moderate gas mileage. 4.0 with less than aggressive driving can get up to about 18mpg.
Lack of cargo space. Hitch rack or cargo rack on top will help, but not eliminate the problem.
Straight 6 is very strong and reliable. (That being said I replaced the trans in mine at 90K due to bad synchros and then spun a main bearing at 118K, still wouldn't trade it for anything. I used and abused this thing and take the heat for the failures)
'97 and newer models have become more 'cushy' some love it, some hate it.
Drive a couple, top up and top down. You'll know within minutes if it is for you or not.....
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