Because you may not want to pay for features you won't use. Personally I'd never disconnect the sway bars, and probably never engage the lockers. I also prefer the more efficient gears in the Sahara over the Rubicon's 4.10's that I won't need. Why pay for them just because you can afford them. I could have bought a Rubi, but it wasn't worth the extra couple grand to me. No shade to anyone who bought/buys a Rubi, but you asked a question, so that's the answer of why not. At least my answer for it anyway.
Hard to ague with that. I love the hood, and the standard rims are nice too (the optional ones are not my style though).
Freeway tires? My Sahara had Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo3 tires. Granted it's not as rugged looking as the KO2's but it's still an AT tire. In fact tirerack groups them both in the same category "On/Off-road All-Terrain".
Fixed it for you.
Exactly what I was going to say. If it had been available when I ordered mine, I would have got a Moab.
Nice lookin' jeep there @Shots ! I like the blue hooks up front and I'm more and more convinced my next set of tires will have the white letters!
Can't go wrong with that choice!
Given your intended usage that's arguably your best move. Even if / when you decide to take it off-road the Sahara is PLENTY capable off road (just see @Sean L s pics on this thread https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/jeep-humor-waiting-room.4525/page-10016 ).
Ok nobody else has asked so I am just gonna say it: Why are you getting a Wrangler at all?? If you are not gonna wheel or mod, why spend $50k for something that will be less comfy as a daily driver when other vehicles would be MUCH better at that AND still meet all your requirements???
Hey, I am not judging. If he wants one just because he thinks it looks cool, more power to him.
So, the list price is $50K, I won't be paying that..
That looks Bitch'inI believe @DaveL addressed why he wants a jeep and not another vehicle in another thread.
I had the same struggle debating between Sahara and rubicon. Despite loving the look of the rubicon, the Sahara was just the better choice for the me because of wanting the select-trac and the better winter capability of it. In the end, it made the most sense.
I also knew I was going to be modding my jeep almost immediately, which I know you said you wouldnt do, but wow, it really changed the look of it!
Only thing is, I'm considering regearing it now. Wanted to wait to drive it be fore making that decision, but leaning towards it. So if you want the aggressive look and don't want to mod, maybe the rubicon is the better choice. But I'm happy with my Sahara and I'm sure you'll be happy with whatever you choose!
My neighbor drives an H2, all tricked out with bigger wheels and tires. Nice vehicle. He never takes it off pavement. So what? The one thing the Wrangler has going for it is that it is still unique amongst a sea of homogenized look alike vehicles where you can't tell what it is without looking at the nameplate. That alone is enough justification to drive a Wrangler. I don't care if you get a Rubicon for a trip to the spa and that's all you ever do. Your Jeep your call.
