2005 Jeep Wrangler Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　A Rubicon version of the Unlimited joins the lineup. All 2005 Jeep Wranglers get a new six-speed manual transmission to replace the old five-speed unit. The Sahara version of the Wrangler is dropped for 2005.

　　

zzdcar says

　　It has a stiff ride, offers about the same noise isolation as a motorcycle and has a soft top that's a nail-buster to operate, but if you're dying for a cheap convertible or an off-roader that can go just about anywhere, it's hard to beat the 2005 Jeep Wrangler.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler SE 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$219/mo  for Wrangler SE

　　Wrangler SE

　　SE 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M) - $18,070 MSRPX 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M) - $20,380 MSRPSport 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M) (Most Popular) - $23,240 MSRPUnlimited 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M) - $23,995 MSRPRubicon 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M) - $27,465 MSRPUnlimited Rubicon 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M) - $28,465 MSRP

　　vs

　　$166/mo

　　Avg. Compact SUV

　　

2005 Wrangler Highlights

Trim: SEXSportUnlimitedRubiconUnlimited RubiconSE

　　

Base MSRP	$18,070
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$219/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	11.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	four wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles