Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2008

By René Gervais

Thumps up for this evolution!

It’s never easy to show a woodsman the ways of civilized society but after driving the Jeep Wrangler 2008, Sahara edition, I must admit I had pleasure in meeting the best real Jeep to this day. I will not try to tell you stories on how this Jeep was in off-road conditions since I did not take it for a spin in the woods or in a muddy field. I mostly drove the truck in secondary roads and also was able to try in city conditions. But we all know this vehicle has been around for a long time and its enviable reputation for off-road driving is not a scam. I can say that this Wrangler seems to stuck to its roots and has kept all it’s great abilities although it is much more civilized than it’s predecessors.

Likes

• It’s handling (no it’s not a mistake);
• The all around solidity;
• Front seats comfort;
• It’s good look (although it’s subjective);
• The hard top roof with panels;
• The YES (YES Essentials stain-resistant fabric) cloth;
• The smoothness of the V6 3,8 liters motor;
• The Infiniti sound system is worthy of the best nightclubs;
• Fuel economy (but only if one can behave);
• The six speed manual transmission;
• Nice looking dashboard;
• Quiet ride;
• The uniqueness of driving a Jeep;
• Turn radius;
• The camaraderie between Jeep owners.

Dislikes

• The absolutely not practical interior;
• Ridiculously small cargo space;
• Hard to reach rear seats;
• Radio commands;
• Fuel consumption  (if one is not careful);
• Some cheap plastics;
• This Jeep is built for a very specific market.