Used cars in general are a hot commodity right now due to supply chain issues and a semiconductor chip shortage. This makes the already arduous process of buying a used car even worse. But if you are in the market for a used Jeep Wrangler, it may be even more of an uphill battle. This is because the Jeep Wrangler is one of the most-popular used vehicles here in the United States, according to CompareTheMarket. A combination of scarcity of new Jeeps and peoples’ ever-growing itch for rugged SUVs is surely helping fuel the Wrangler’s popularity.

But we’re not surprised by the Wrangler’s immense popularity. It is and always has been very good at what it is meant to do. People can’t get enough of its iconic looks and off-road capability even if that means getting it second hand.

The Jeep Wrangler goes through used car lots like a revolving door, here are the reasons why it is such a popular choice as a used vehicle.

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2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392
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Jeep essentially wrote the book on four-wheel drive and the Wrangler is the poster child of off-roading. Many love it for its ability to crawl or climb over most obstacles that you see off the beaten path. This is thanks to good approach and departure angles and an advanced four-wheel drive system with locking differentials. Adding to the capability is the option for a four door Wrangler which is what most Jeep customers opt for now.

To enjoy the great outdoors while in a Wrangler, most everything is removable. This includes all the doors, roof, and rear third windows. Even the front windshield can fold down. This may sound like quite the task, all of this can be easily done by the owner. Not many other vehicles out there give you such a connection to the outside world like the Wrangler’s off-road capability and ability to remove barriers like the roof – both of which help bolster this Jeep’s demand.

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Along with being one of the most-popular used vehicles out there, it is one of the most customized ones as well. Straight from the factory, Jeep gives buyers the liberty to choose many of the features and finishes of their Wrangler. On top of that, many still do additional aftermarket customizations. Lifts larger wheels, and light bars are just a few things that people love to add on after they buy a Jeep and you will subsequently see them on desirable used Wranglers.

A variety of powertrains give the Wrangler the ability to be unique to the buyer’s preferences. They all range from a turbo four-cylinder, a V6, V8, or even a plug-in hybrid. This makes looking for the perfect a little easier due to one of these powertrains most likely best suiting the lifestyle of the buyer.

It's hard to find something that isn’t the Jeep Wrangler that has the same mass appeal. From the California coast to the heart of Texas, people find the Wrangler to be one great SUV. With all this fanfare, good luck finding one at your local dealer.