Meh, not really. I've owned two Cj5's, a full custom '46 Cj2a, a Grand, and two of the newer JkU's in the Rubicon. I'd have to agree with hillbill, with the Rubicon it's pretty good offroad from the factory, with a good lift it's even better and tough to beat on trails. The rest is subjective. If they'd figure out how to avoid recalls, and up the HP a bit I'd be more apt to agree. Gas mileage sucks in every good off-roader I've ever owned.