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2005 Jeep Wrangler
Invoice: $16,814 - $25,944
Miles Per Gallon
City: 14 MPG - 18 MPG
Highway: 18 MPG - 21 MPG
Body Style: N/A
Engines: 2.4L I-4 147 HP, 4.0L I-6 190 HP
The 2005 Jeep Wrangler lineup includes a new Unlimited model. This stretch version not only increases the amount of room for people and cargo, but also improves handling and ride quality on the pavement where most of us spend most of our time. Yet it still offers nononsense, worldclass offroad capability at affordable prices. Introduced late in the 2004 model year in Sport trim, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is also available in Rubicon trim for 2005, bringing added creature comfort to serious offroaders. Jeep Wrangler remains an icon, a symbol of goanywhere adventure. Although it's been reengineered at least a halfdozen times over the past 60 years, the Wrangler is still as close as you can get to a direct descendent of the World War IIera Jeep. Today's Wrangler is far more civilized than those early models, though it still resembles them. A fourspeed automatic is available on all models. Fourwheel disc brakes are available for much better stopping ability. The side mirrors have been massaged for less wind noise and a better view over your shoulder, and many convenience features are available. This still isn't the most practical everyday vehicle, however, and may not be the best choice for someone drawn to it simply because it's cute. (And it is cute.) Getting in and out is awkward. The interior is Spartan. The ride quality is rough by today's standards, though many young people won't mind that. And it doesn't handle very well, so care should be exercised, particularly in the rain. The reason for all this discomfort is that the Wrangler is designed primarily for performance off the road. For the ultimate in offtheshelf offroad capability, Jeep offers the Wrangler Rubicon. Jeep looked at the aftermarket modifications offroad enthusiasts were making to their Jeeps, and engineered many of those features into a turnkey vehicle you can buy (and finance) right off the showroom floor. Built along Jeep's "Go anywhere, do anything" design philosophy, the Rubicon is a 4x4 gem. We found it performed admirably on Hell's Revenge, Cliff Hanger, and other challenging trails around Moab, Utah. Front and rear Dana Model 44 axles with locking differentials and a transfer case with a stumppulling 4:1 lowrange give the Ruby trail capabilities far beyond those of the average SUV. 2005 Jeep Wrangler models come standard with a new sixspeed manual gearbox that replaces last year's fivespeed manual.
Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 2005 Jeep Wrangler, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 2005 Jeep Wrangler for less money than when it was new. If the 2005 Jeep Wrangler was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
The amount you pay for an older car depends on various factors. One important element is where you buy the vehicle. You're likely to get a better deal if you buy it from a private party, as opposed to a dealer. On the other hand, a reputable dealer will normally have some kind of limited warranty, so you can drive away knowing that if the car breaks down right away, you'll be covered. Another factor that may affect price on a 2005 Jeep Wrangler is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer. A certified vehicle will cost more because warranty service is provided that normally doesn't come with a used car.
Another dynamic that will play into the purchase price is the resale value. A used vehicle with a high resale value will obviously cost you more. It is expected that the 2005 Jeep Wrangler will have a good resale value. This assumes that the 2005 Jeep Wrangler is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.
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