They seem to enjoy their Jeeps too much to mind.

I don't like the looks of the new ones. The ones from the '70s with the limited edition paint jobs and interiors look much better. Just my two cents. You know what they say about opinions.

I'd love to find one that needed a new engine and transmission and swap those in.

Resale prices are sky-high around here; that's one reason I haven't bought one.

I wouldn't worry too much about Consumer Reports. Jeeps aren't intended to appeal to the mainstream.

They're rough, but that's what I like. My wife has a new ride with bells and whistles and tech and lane avoidance and preemptive breaking and and and...
And I can't stand it. To drive it I've got to disable half that stuff.

I'd have no trouble taking on a payment for several years having seen how they retain their value, especially down here.

I was reading an article on 2016 vehicles not to buy and wrangler was on the list. I am not sure why, but I never had a problem.

unless your into stage coach ride every day.

Both of my Jeep Cherokees had lots of issues mechanically.

My sister's current Jeep wrangler has had a lot of electrical issues and living in the city with LOTS of traffic, as she does, the rough ride (and manual transmission) would drive me insane. It would frankly be more practical for me living in Colorado, than her, but she's determined...

Still love the brand, but....

Not much of a comfortable ride and a little noisy, but you won't have to worry about getting stuck in mud or sand. Car critics don't like them because they want a smooth riding quiet vehicle, and that is what most Toyota's, Nissan's, and Kia's and Honda's are. But the difference is those vehicles are just a car frame (what there is of one) with a different body on it. Get rough with them and they won't take it. Get the Wrangler.

Before somebody starts saying I'm a Jeep lover, they need to know that my wife has a Grand Cherokee that I wish was out of our lives. 2011 (likely the first one that a customer took possession of of that model), and it has had some real issues. But my wife loves it.

......is TERRIBLE. My grandson had one, bought used, paid too much IMHO, perhaps with too many miles on it, and he had one break down after another. Kept it two years, and gave up. I was his backup rescue, so I know all about that one! Now has a Honda; great line of cars; but the Jeep has something intrinsic that some people want.

don't even remember models but the one we owned was a POS that required constant repairs/rescuing. rented one by accident a few years ago and it was just inferior to any Japanese product, from the interior to the ride, even the key sucked.

Also get a manual...

There is a reason Jeep Wranglers have the #2 resell value in the country behind the Toyota Tacoma as #1

there are not too many vehicles that are up to the task.

Before there was a Moffat Tunnel to link Denver directly to the country west of the Rockies (without going either to the north or to the south first), the railroad went up and over the Rollins Pass. I think the trip cannot be made by vehicle anymore. I am not an expert, so defer to the locals first.

Thankfully, without the almost obligatory Ted Nugent soundtrack:

It's my sons and is a 2017. He took the doors off and it's a convertible.

It's peppy and fun enough in the mountains where he lives.

So far, no trouble, except I got sunburn on my balding (OK, bald) head. I have a white circle where my yarmulke goes.

It has a longer wheelbase than a Wrangler and is a little quieter.

Here's my take.

If you're going to be spending a lot of time in the vehicle consider the comfort factor.

Jeeps are noisy, have very stiff suspensions, and the overall comfort level after about an hour ranks at about a 4 on a scale of 1 to 10.

Also the gearing is low so you'll get lots of torque but your top end will be a wind out and your mileage will suck.

That said, mine has been a daily driver and incredibly reliable. I have driven it from Fort Worth to Miami and back a few times but really can't say it was all that pleasurable.

I like Jeeps but they are an acquired taste.

If you are going to be in a vehicle for extended periods I'd consider something roomier, quieter, and with a softer ride.

My 2 cents...

My first Jeep was an '85 CJ-7 I bought new. Also had a '06 Unlimited (stretched 2 door) and currently have an '87 Wrangler. Also had a '94 Grand Cherokee. My advice would be to rent one for a week and see how you like it before you buy. They ride rough, are unsophisticated, and are great fun. Used ones are expensive, but they do hold their value better than most other vehicles, which is nice. I paid 16G for my '06 (used in '10), doubled the mileage and sold it four years later for 14G. Try that with most any other vehicle. I'd get one with a hardtop - I've never had the top off any of mine. Much more quiet and comfortable that way! If you are buying used, probably avoid the first generation JK's (the current model) as they came with a mediocre minivan motor, but I hear the newer ones are pretty peppy - like from '11 on. I'm not a huge fan of the four door Unlimiteds, but they will ride better due to the longer wheelbase, and carry more people/cargo, of course, if that is a factor for you. For my money, the best Jeeps of all time were the '04-06 two door Unlimiteds like I had. Drove it all around the US on a vacation with my dog and gear, no problems on the interstate or anywhere else I wanted to go. Those are spendy and scarce, though, as they only made 50,000 in a three year run. Also consider waiting for the new redesign - I think this fall. I hear they are going aluminum for the body, which should help with the fuel economy quite a bit. Not sure how low key they are for surveillance, but white, silver, or gray would probably work better than Mango Tango (awesome color!), lol. If you buy used, look for stock and avoid someone else's after market mistakes. Plenty of time to make your own!