I’m doing almost the same thing as you. I was originally going with a 4 door auto badlands as my primary vehicle, but I like the look of the 2 door so much better. I decided just to keep my F-150 as a daily driver and get a 2 door manual badlands with no additional options.
I bought a 2018 JL Rubicon when they first came out. It was in the shop 5 times in 4 months for various things, but mainly the steering. It was downright dangerous how much it wandered. I've owned 2 TJs and a YJ previous so the whole "its how a jeep drives" that the dealership kept feeding me is...
One possible benefit of the fake sound is getting the auditory que on when to shift the manual. I assume the 2.3l is super quiet and the digital tachometer that we've seen so far doesn't look all that impressive. I might keep it if it isn't too obnoxious. Until the V-8 swap that is...
Current 4runner TRD OR owner with a badlands reserved. Although I’m not a 4runner cult follower, I am keeping the 4runner just due to how dependable it is. It will be the wife’s vehicle. Yes they are 100% boring, but that’s also why they hold their value so well...they don’t change. There is no...