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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
The car experts at TheCarConnection.com studied a wide range of road tests (and off-road tests) of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler to compile this conclusive review. TheCarConnection.com’s resident off-roaders also drove the new Wrangler to help you decide which reviews to trust where ...
By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
2008 JEEP WRANGLER STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "Strangely attractive" Cars.com: "Refined and masculine" USAToday: "Fancy and genteel by Wrangler standards" The 2008 Jeep Wrangler still maintains its stylish appeal for off-road fans. Two versions are offered—a two-door and a four-door model—and both soft and hard convertible tops are available. Luckily for truly devoted fans of the Jeep , 2008 doesn’t change much. The Wrangler was completely redesigned in 2007, and most reviewers come down in favor of the Wrangler's style, which maintains traditional Jeep styling cues while still essentially being, as Car and Driver notes, a “cult vehicle.” Edmunds says the " 2008 Jeep Wrangler firmly maintains its heritage, image and off-road ability while also being more refined." It’s also “larger and more refined” than the last-generation Wrangler Jeep , they add. ...
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"We have a 2000 Jeep Wrangler that our daughter drives. It has been flawless with the inline 6 and 90,000 miles. We gave it to her after a couple of years because it was too small and not... Read full review
"I've owned several Jeeps over the last two decades and the 2008 model is hands down the best incarnation yet. My last Wrangler was an '04 Rubicon and the '08 is a vast improvement. The new... Read full review
"Jeep wrangler is a okay utility vehicle, but I would stongly suggest something else if you never plan on seeing dirt or rock. I' ve owned other suv's in the same price range or same... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler: RWD 4dr Unlimited X | $21,285 / $20,024 | City: 16 Hwy: 21 |
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler: RWD 4dr Unlimited Sahara | $26,195 / $23,969 | City: 16 Hwy: 21 |
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler: 4WD 2dr X | $19,505 / $18,365 | City: 15 Hwy: 19 |
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler: 4WD 2dr X RHD | $21,640 / $20,307 | City: 15 Hwy: 19 |
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler: 4WD 2dr Sahara | $24,960 / $22,829 | City: 15 Hwy: 19 |
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler: 4WD 2dr Rubicon | $28,065 / $25,593 | City: 15 Hwy: 19 |
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler: 4WD 4dr Unlimited X | $23,285 / $21,844 | City: 15 Hwy: 19 |
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler: 4WD 4dr Unlimited Sahara | $28,195 / $25,749 | City: 15 Hwy: 19 |
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler: 4WD 4dr Unlimited Rubicon | $30,240 / $27,569 | City: 15 Hwy: 19 |
The car experts at TheCarConnection.com studied a wide range of road tests (and off-road tests) of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler to compile this conclusive review. ... Read full bottom line
2008 JEEP WRANGLER STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "Strangely attractive" Cars.com: "Refined and masculine" USAToday: "Fancy and genteel by Wrangler ... Read full review
MSRP: $19,505 - $30,240
"We have a 2000 Jeep Wrangler that our daughter drives. It has been flawless with the inline 6 and 90,000 miles. We gave it to her after a couple of years... Read more
"I've owned several Jeeps over the last two decades and the 2008 model is hands down the best incarnation yet. My last Wrangler was an '04 Rubicon and the '08... Read more
"Jeep wrangler is a okay utility vehicle, but I would stongly suggest something else if you never plan on seeing dirt or rock. I' ve owned other suv's in the... Read more
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By far | Posted: 18/8/2008
jeep wrangler
Lets go to the river
By Buckshot | Posted: 26/9/2008
Lets put more jeeps in the river,
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