Chalky windows, small side-view mirrors, and big blind spots along the rear edges of the doors require care when changing lanes. The front seats are filled with mushy foam that doesn't provide much support, and the high cowl provides an unpleasantly low feeling to the seating position. But we liked it anyway. Our staff members are suckers for cars and trucks with character, and the Jeep is loaded with it. The top comes off, the doors come off, and the windshield folds down.
Maneuverability is superb thanks to a super-tight turning circle.
We've heard that real Jeeps have round headlights, and the current Wrangler's got 'em. It also has a funky black rear bumper with end caps that makes the rear end appear to droop more than a gangbanger's Hilfiger jeans. Consider our test drive more of a driving impression than a full-on road test. With lousy weather in the mountains and cold temperatures sweeping the plains, the real test of this Jeep convertible couldn't be conducted, so we tooled around Denver with the top up instead. The Wrangler is fun to drive, fun to be seen in, cheap to buy, and can handle a wide variety of tasks with ease.