- suv 145,012
- 4,474 below average
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- Monroe, NC
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- 4,474 below average suv 145,012 black
2006 jeep wrangler review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The golden eagle's swan song. introductionthe jeep wrangler carries over for 2006 and dealers will likely be selling them down as they prepare for an all-new 2007 model. for 2006, jeep has added more heavy-duty equipment to the base unlimited model. An extended-wheelbase version introduced mid-2004, the wrangler unlimited models are designed to offer more room for people and cargo and improved handling and ride quality on the pavement while maintaining most of the shorter wrangler's legendary off-road capability. for 2006, jeep has brought back the golden eagle package from the 1970s. Built with jeep's 'go anywhere, do anything' design philosophy, the rubicon is a 4x4 gem. in any form, wrangler remains an icon, a symbol of go-anywhere adventure. And it is 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 se is a basic machine, with a padded roll bar, steel half-doors with side curtains, soft folding top, tilt steering column, a mini-console with two cupholders, skid plates for the fuel tank and transfer case, gas-charged shock absorbers, and p215/75r15 goodyear wrangler all-terrain tires on 15 x 7-inch steel wheels. Air conditioning 895), cloth upholstery 130), and full-metal doors with wind-up windows 125) are extra-cost options. A 4. 0-liter inline-6 is optional 1,280). More options are available: cruise control and leather-wrapped steering wheel 300); upgraded stereo 295); sirius satellite radio 195); and a hard top with full steel doors and roll-up windows 1,160). wrangler sport 23,310) comes standard with air conditioning and full metal doors with wind-up windows, plus fog lamps, a seven-speaker stereo, wider 225/75r15 tires, and other features. Since the metal doors are already standard, adding a hard top costs less 795). Also standard are 31-inch tall lt245/75r16 tires on 16-inch aluminum wheels. Otherwise, rubicon is generally comparable to the sport for comfort and convenience equipment. the wrangler unlimited 24,065) and unlimited rubicon 28,535) are essentially long versions of the sport and rubicon models. The 2006 unlimited rubicon remains essentially a stretch-wheelbase version of the standard rubicon. all wranglers come with a fold-down windshield, removable doors and top, and a weatherproof interior. The hard top comes with roll-up windows, a rear wiper-washer and rear defroster. A wide variety of appearance items and accessories are also available, particularly at the upper trim levels. walkaroundthe jeep wrangler is one of the most widely recognized vehicles in the world. Its round headlights, jailhouse grille, and square-edged fenders hark back to the 1940 original. the exterior mirrors are made of plastic, which jeep engineers say holds up better than metal when going off-road. Bumpers are black on all models. Fender flares are black or dark khaki on all but rubicon and rubicon unlimited, where they are metallic gray. other visual cues distinguish the rubicons as well. A 22-inch rubicon nameplate is emblazoned on either side of the hood. Heavy-gauge diamond-plate sill guards are bolted to the body sides to protect the rocker panels from damage and dings from rocks and stumps in the backcountry. Goodyear wrangler 31-inch tires are mounted on 16-inch, five-spoke aluminum wheels with dished faces to protect them from debris and obstacles. Generous ground clearance helps the rubicon traverse the trail. one of the biggest decisions to make when buying a wrangler is selecting the top. Purists prefer the soft top, a high-quality piece of equipment that can be configured according to the weather. Doors may be removed for the maximum open-air experience. The hard top comes with full-height doors and roll-up windows. Rearward visibility is better, and it's further aided by the rear-window defroster, wiper and washer. Wind noise is greatly reduced. The hard top can be removed, although we haven't tried this. Jeep claims that either top is far easier to remove or install than those of pre-2001 models and provides much better sealing from the elements. the additional length of the unlimited models is almost entirely between the door and the rear wheel. How this affects the wranglers rugged-cute look will be a matter of taste. We like how the stretch in length, combined with the fractionally lower sunrider top, gives the wrangler more car-like proportions; but jeep die-hards may hate it for precisely that reason. interiorgetting into a jeep wrangler requires a tall step up. (side steps are optional on some models, but full running boards are not available as they'd be vulnerable on rough trails.) once inside, the cabin is spartan but highly functional. seats and fabrics are comfortable. The easily removable, fold-and-tumble rear seat is equipped with the latch (lower anchors and upper tethers for children) system for mounting child safety seats directly to the structure of the seat. On all models, the interior is weatherproofed, and can be cleaned with a hose, thanks to drain plugs in the floor. The interior light continues to be managed by a switch in the door frame, so a fuse must be pulled to extinguish the light when the wrangler is operated sans doors. the wrangler remains miles away from luxurious, but the current generation models are more comfortable than older generations. The mirror automatically dims when headlights shine on it; this bit of luxury technology may sound out of place in a wrangler, but it's an important feature when the top is off. Radio controls are located in the center stack. AM/FM✔ Bucket Seats✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Player✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels
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