I have yet to have any major problems with my Jeep. Routine maintenance seems to be the key. Change the oil, clean the fuel system, etc.
When I initially purchased my Jeep (TJ) it had 31" tires and low miles. It still had the factory top, but also tinted windows. It also had the factory sub-woofer in the center console.
The ride can be noisy at higher speeds, solution: turn up the music. The ride is pretty rough and rugged, but it's a Jeep. It is designed for hard work.
Since Jeep came out back in the day of the Willy's, there have been some changes, but most are for performance and not comfort.
If you want a nice roomy SUV and the comfort of these new SUVs that "handle like a car" do not get a Jeep.
As for power, the 4-cylinder is not bad. For off-road, it is more effective than the 6-cylinder because of the 4:10 gearing vs. the 3:78 (I believe). It's not the fastest, but it will get you where you are going. I run 33" tires with a 4.5" lift on my 4-banger with no problems.
Also, if there was ever a car/truck/SUV to customize, Jeeps are it. There are hundreds of companies that specialize in Jeeps with thousands of parts to make it YOUR Jeep.
Thank You!
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