Are you looking at a new JL or the older JK;s? The new JL's cost a lot more for mods, so I would look for the JKU 2012-2018. You can do what you want to the mild to wild. I have a 2012 JKU Rubicon, mine is for crawling but, gets around well in town and on road. But, I'm a Jeep guy.
current build
and my Jeep trailer