2007 Jeep Wrangler

Pros: Built to last
Cons: Worst riding vehicle on the planet

My father-in-law purchased this truck because he thought it would be fun to drive. I recently borrowed it while my MDX was being prepped for lease return. Other than the fact that it is built for durablilty, this has to be the worst vehicle I have ever driven. I have never gotten nauseas while actually driving a car, but this one did the trick. The ride is horrendous. No road control, it skips, shudders, and sways with every bump in the road. It was
impossible to find a comfortable seat position. All the materials inside are hard cheap plastic. My father-in-law also like the fact that it was a convertible, but at 70 yrs old, he will not be getting the top on this thing down.
It is a painstaking process. Unless you are living in the desert and driving through streams, I see no purpose to this car at all.

Pros: Like my sister...Really pretty from a distance. Nice lines once you get beyond the plastic.
Cons: Chyrsler's mini van V6 is gutless while mated to a horrific transmission.

This 2007 Jeep Wrangler was my forth since 1992. Sprinkled between were various Toyota SUV's. Wanted to recapture my early years with this bright red Jeep with beautiful lines. I don't know if I was spoiled by Asian fit and finish, or just plain underwhelmed with the 07 Wrangler. First, the automatic transmission was like an ADD kid in a candy store, very hyper. Funny thing, I got a recall weeks after I sold it. The new V6 "mini van" motor was the biggest disappointment I think I have ever experienced in a new car purchase. As for the documented easily scratched interior...no sharp objects please. Perhaps the worst designed interior since the 1976 AMC Matador. Does it leak? Yeah it leaks. Freedom top? What freedom? Wind buffeting strongly present at 50 mile per hour when the back roof remain in place. Think dragster parachutte! Coupled with the fenetic transmission was a very thirsty gas tank. Shortly after Daimler turned tail and ran, so did I. Sadly my last Jeep.

Pros: Ride, amenities
Cons: multiple soft top leaks, front seat doesn't fold up

The 2007 Jeep has come a long way in ride, from the leaf system to where it is now. I have owned 3 previous models and never had a problem. My last was a 1998 Wrangler, 2 door stick. Never had a problem. The 2007 has not been good to me. The soft top leaked like a waterfall, dealership fixed it, then all the seams started to leak. Received a new roof and it did not fit. Received a second roof, doesn't fit. The service manager at dealership told me that "When the creases come out, the roof will fit- but you need to wait for the temperature is warm". The old wranglers did not have this special feature. If this is the case, only buy wranglers in warm climates where drought is frequent.

... Also, passenger seat doesn't fold up anymore. Good luck getting in the back.

With that said, if you ever drove in a wrangler before and can look past a leaking roof that doesn't fit properly, this is the car for you!