Torn on a new Wrangler, need some advice

[DanG]

I'm torn on what to do here.

It seems every time I look to build a wrangler online and add a few options, I'm up to $35k. It's usually a 4 door sahara with LSD, NAV, dual tops, the connectivity package (bluetooth, USB port for the stereo) and a couple of others.

My other option is 2 door with nothing. I've found them as low as $18k brand new on the lot.

This will be my DD. I drive about 5km to work and back, not a road trip car, will use my GF's civic for that. No towing, no dogs, no kids. Will be doing some off roading, but am completely new to it so I will be starting slow.

What options do I need to get on a wrangler, if any?

[deucestudios]

doing some off roading, but am completely new to it so I will be starting slow.

Unless you pay cash for it, I can't recommend buying a brand new vehicle for off roading. Review your insurance carefully as to what & where is covered. Off road parks are similiar to race tracks typically, in that that's where your coverage ends.

That aside, the LSD is a good option, the lockers in the Rubi will get a novice further into trouble than they are experienced getting out of.

Interior stuff, extra tops... that's your call. You don't care if I like bluetooth...

[DanG]

Off roading will be a small part of what I would be doing, maybe a couple of times a year.

Is the jeep bluetooth any good or am I better off sticking with an aftermarket one?

[VapedTalon]

The 2 door will be much easier to learn how to drive offroad with as you won't get hung up on as much. If you are not getting a Rubi for the love of god get the optional 3.73 gears. It is a $75 option that would require an extra 0 if you do it afterwords.

[Hidrorayo]

I'm torn on what to do here.

It seems every time I look to build a wrangler online and add a few options, I'm up to $35k. It's usually a 4 door sahara with LSD, NAV, dual tops, the connectivity package (bluetooth, USB port for the stereo) and a couple of others.

My other option is 2 door with nothing. I've found them as low as $18k brand new on the lot.

This will be my DD. I drive about 5km to work and back, not a road trip car, will use my GF's civic for that. No towing, no dogs, no kids. Will be doing some off roading, but am completely new to it so I will be starting slow.

What options do I need to get on a wrangler, if any?

I have a 2012 2DR Rubicon.

I love it, I have 2k miles on it.
I use it as my winter daily driver and I go offroading here and there.
No crazy rock crawling, just easy to medium trails. (I'm learning as I go along)

The uConnect (bluetooth) is good but not the best.
Not sure if its my phone but sometimes it just doesn't connect.
The usb interface freezes my iPod at times.
I have the 130 basic radio w/ the Infinity system it sounds good.
I didn't want to spend close to 2k for a nav system, might as well buy aftermarket.

All models are capable of handling off road conditions.

The Rubicon just has an off the box ready to go options like the lockers, electronic swaybar, 32" mud terrains, D44 front & rear.

Some people just buy Sport models and modify them like crazy.

There's a big aftermarket world for Jeeps, you can make yours unique.

[soldierguy]

I've also got a 2012 2-door Rubicon. Love it.

To me, the must have options are the 3.73 gears (standard on Rubi, optional on others), the limited slip (Rubi has lockers standard), and the tow package. That's really it. Anything beyond that is up to you...whatever you want.

[beerman2000122]

I've got the 2012 Rubicon Unlimited with the 4.10 gearing and 6 speed manual. I find it to be great for city driving as it can creep along very slowly in traffic in 1st gear. The hard top is nice and the front panels are very easy to remove on a nice day. The leather seats are OK but not great, may be better aftermarket options.

[01tj]

I've also got a 2012 2-door Rubicon. Love it.

To me, the must have options are the 3.73 gears (standard on Rubi, optional on others), the limited slip (Rubi has lockers standard), and the tow package. That's really it. Anything beyond that is up to you...whatever you want.

Is the LS still a clutch driven unit that wears out in 10k miles?