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Summary - Pros and Cons of Owning a Jeep Wrangler
Is a Jeep Convertible Right For You?

From , former About.com Guide

Chances are, you'll either love it or you'll hate it. That's what a Jeep Wrangler is all about. If you can't decide and need a compromise, then buy a "regular " SUV.

Don't be mistaken, a Wrangler not a comfortable "city car'" by any means. In fact, it's a better choice as a 2nd or 3rd vehicle than as a primary vehicle. And it's more practical for single people than for families with children.

While a Wrangler rides more like a truck than a car, it's the type of vehicle for those who want to feel in touch with the road beneath them.

Word of advice: Don't get a Wrangler on an impulse buy! Instead, do your homework thoroughly. Research it. Test drive it. Test drive other vehicles. Talk to other Wrangler owners and (especially) ex-owners. Make a list of every vehicular need you have and highlight any that the Wrangler cannot provide. Then test drive it again.

In fact, it may just be that even against your better judgment… even though your instincts are telling you that a Jeep Wrangler is not a practical purchase, you may be one of the lucky ones who manages to derive enough pleasure from owning one to make it worth it in the end.

Whatever you do, at least give the Jeep Wrangler test drive! Or, rent one before you buy one.

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