Jeep Wrangler JK — RossDrives

Verdict

A

BHP

285 bhp

0–60

8.4 s

Top speed

112 mph

MPG

17.0 mpg

Used

$12,000-$32,000

Strengths

Genuine off-road capability out of the box
Massive aftermarket / mod community
Holds value remarkably well
Removable doors and roof are still a unique offering

Weaknesses

Rides like a wagon on highway
Wind noise above 60mph is brutal
3.8 V6 (pre-2012) is underpowered
Death wobble on lifted examples

Notable tech

First four-door Wrangler (Unlimited)
Removable doors and roof
Solid axles front and rear
Rock-Trac transfer case on Rubicon
Locking diffs on Rubicon

Common issues

Death wobble (steering oscillation)
Track bar / drag link wear
TIPM (totally integrated power module) failure
Soft top zippers and seams

Used-market budget

$20,000

Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.