Post by chevystroker on Sept 30, 2013 8:00:40 GMT -4
A list of "Troublesome used vehicles to avoid this year" 
by MSN
Two parts:
part one
" Reshaping the iconic Jeep is no easy task, but Chrysler stylists have not only managed to advance an ancient design, they created a four-door Unlimited model for the first time. Supported by a stiffer, fully boxed frame, the new-for-2007 Wrangler was 14 cm wider and rode on a wheelbase longer by five cm (two-door) and 32 cm (four-door). The agricultural live-axle suspension remained intact – to its detriment – and all Wranglers used the same pushrod 3.8 L V6, good for 202 hp and 240 lb.-ft. of torque. Transmission choices included a six-speed manual gearbox and an available four-speed automatic. The standard four-wheel-drive system included low-range gearing and locking differentials, which could not be left engaged on dry pavement. "
part two
" Jeeps trade on their hallowed brand and the outdoorsy lifestyle statement that draws its unquestioning adherents. Uniquely, the Wrangler Unlimited is the only four-door convertible on the market. Both models exhibit a troubling characteristic known as “death wobble,” which can present when the Jeep hits a bump at speed and the front end lifts, setting off an imbalance that gets front-end components to shake violently, sending calamitous vibrations through the steering wheel and scaring the driver. It can be traced to prematurely worn tie-rod ends, bushings and steering dampers. Add to that a litany of other frailties, including short-lived clutches, bad-fitting tops, leaky gaskets and seals, wonky electronics, faulty automatics, bad camshaft sensors and oil-burning engines. "
Probably written by someone who has never driven offroad: "The agricultural live-axle suspension remained intact – to its detriment – " is funny.
And here is the rest of the list:
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by MSNTwo parts:
part one
" Reshaping the iconic Jeep is no easy task, but Chrysler stylists have not only managed to advance an ancient design, they created a four-door Unlimited model for the first time. Supported by a stiffer, fully boxed frame, the new-for-2007 Wrangler was 14 cm wider and rode on a wheelbase longer by five cm (two-door) and 32 cm (four-door). The agricultural live-axle suspension remained intact – to its detriment – and all Wranglers used the same pushrod 3.8 L V6, good for 202 hp and 240 lb.-ft. of torque. Transmission choices included a six-speed manual gearbox and an available four-speed automatic. The standard four-wheel-drive system included low-range gearing and locking differentials, which could not be left engaged on dry pavement. "
part two
" Jeeps trade on their hallowed brand and the outdoorsy lifestyle statement that draws its unquestioning adherents. Uniquely, the Wrangler Unlimited is the only four-door convertible on the market. Both models exhibit a troubling characteristic known as “death wobble,” which can present when the Jeep hits a bump at speed and the front end lifts, setting off an imbalance that gets front-end components to shake violently, sending calamitous vibrations through the steering wheel and scaring the driver. It can be traced to prematurely worn tie-rod ends, bushings and steering dampers. Add to that a litany of other frailties, including short-lived clutches, bad-fitting tops, leaky gaskets and seals, wonky electronics, faulty automatics, bad camshaft sensors and oil-burning engines. "
Probably written by someone who has never driven offroad: "The agricultural live-axle suspension remained intact – to its detriment – " is funny.
And here is the rest of the list:
Start of Article
