I agree. I was trying to decide between an XJ or a TJ. I test drove a TJ, and wasn't comfortable with the short wheelbase. That was just on road too, I couldn't imagine trying to take one offroad. I test drove a JKU, and that wheelbase was perfect. One day i'll have one.

 

The AEV set up has a hemi, but of course, that's not factory. Personally, the only factory JK I'd get would be a 4 door Rubi. Otherwise, no thanks. I'd still take my XJ though. I just like it better. I would however love to have an AEV Brute.

 

What about the wranglers that sported the 4.0L?
vs. Xj's

 

I'd still take the XJ. Better cargo capacity, better passenger capacity, better wheel base, 4.0/AW4/NP231 drivetrain set up.....shall I keep going?

 

did some one day d44 and i missed it? or is it the crappy 44?

 

With a tj you can still have the 4.0, aw4, and np231,
And wheel base is not important until you start crawling hills and rocks.

 

The only 4 speed auto in TJ's was the 42RLE, not the AW4.
The wheelbase is important. I didn't buy my Jeep to stay in the pavement.

 

I like the look of the JKs, but too many of them look like they never see dirt, mud, or anything. A jacked up Cherokee looks more likely to go off road than a jacked up JK. That's not saying I wouldn't own one. It'd just have to be muddy all the time, and get some trail damage on it.

 

I'd love to have a jk. but I won't wheel something i'm making payments on. unfortunately I don't have 40k to drop on one. So I'll just keep building my cherokee.

 

Exactly this! If I had a ton of money, i'd build one and wheel the hell out of it. Unfortunately that's far from the case.

 

When I buy a NEW Jeep it will be a JKU Rubicon

My next used Jeep will be another YJ, or a CJ7

 

I'm strongly considering making my XJ's roof removable, and adding an internal cage. I'd much rather have a fun, unique Jeep rather than a JKU off the floor.

 

I'm gonna put a panoramic sunroof on mine (roll back canvas not glass) and an intetnal cage. It'll be a few years, but i'm in plannig stages.

 

Stock for stock. The jk is a more capable jeep