I wouldn't recommend a Wrangler for winter driving for the average Joe. While it will certainly go forward with the best of them in deep snow, the Wrangler has a habit of leading with the rear end! The short wheelbase, while great for off-road use, is very touchy in slippery conditions, especially in 2WD. Virtually any other Jeep would be a safer choice for winter, but I would lean toward a FWD/AWD setup for safety, such as a Subaru, RAV, etc. But if you're going to be driving in >12" of snow at low speeds, the Wrangler would be fine.
Dana Upstate NY
I need a 4 wheel drive for the winter time, and have been looking on
> the web at some Wranglers. I do not want to spend a lot of money,
> maybe $5000 or so, so I am looking into an older Wrangler obviously.
> Can anybody steer me wrong, or does anyone know of any problem years
> the Wranger had, and some i should probably stay away from. I want a > 6 cylinder.
>
> Thanks,
> Ron