dave1123

If you were to buy a new 2013 Jeep to use off-road, what would be you choice? Which is the best REAL trail rated unit out there? Opinions, please.

xjheep92

jk or jku rubicon they don't make anything else with off road in mind

Creature85

Definitely a Rubicon, and definitely NOT a new GC. The concept for the Stitch also looks nice, but I'm sure it'll cost a fortune.

PocketsEmpty

x2

dave1123

I figured it'd be a Rubi. Not much else. You might as well take the badges off the GC, it's not a jeep anymore.

Red82

If you want a 4 door they say the Grand Cherokee Trail hawk out performs the jku.

beatricethexj

If it was purely for offroad, I think clearly the JKUR is the best choice. If it had to pull double duty as WW/DD? My choice would the GC Trailhawk. I have never driven one, but everything I found says they are extremely capable offroad. Plus, they are really sexy. My wife might even support the decision if I bought it in white. Shoot, I might even rock a KL Cherokee Trailhawk for double duty if I had to buy new.

Creature85

What do you guys think of something like this?

http://www.allpar.com/cars/concepts/.../3-stitch.html

If it was more than a concept would you consider it?

dave1123

That's nice, but would you consider driving one in -5* winter weather? I've driven a CJ5 with canvas side curtains in heavy snow and I wasn't a happy camper.

The GC Trailhawk is totally out of my price range. Then again, anything new is.

I think I got my answer.

Creature85

I most certainly would not. At least not in New York. If I was back in Texas I'd think about it. I can deal with no A/C.

PocketsEmpty

It's a nice idea, but I think it's TOO stripped down. Plus, they should make available the other options and accessories for those who would want it. It's going to be 100 degrees in PA here today, or at least feel like it...I'd want that A/C. And no radio? Seriously, why? That's a bit unnecessary. It's not a race vehicle where weight is a serious issue in regards to performance.

dave1123

That's why it's a CONCEPT vehicle! They want to see if there's a big enough market to build it.

PocketsEmpty

"Oh, people actually ARE interested in this idea? Well, let's consult Fiat..."

dnuccio

as much as it pains me to say this, stock for stock, the JKU would kick the GC trailhawk's ***. off road anyway.

acctnut

I'm thinking the base model JKU at around 23k. Manual transmission, maybe no AC even. Hard top would be nice. I'm thinking of buying one as a commuter and light wheeler, then delegating my ZJ as the off road hauler rig.