OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
I'll be honesty I don't care about the wheelbase as much as the cargo space. I can't stand not being able to fit an action packer behind the rear seat. Putting them on the seat in the back just bothers me.
2dr vs 4dr
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I'll be honesty I don't care about the wheelbase as much as the cargo space. I can't stand not being able to fit an action packer behind the rear seat. Putting them on the seat in the back just bothers me.
I just got my first Wrangler and, had a choice between a 2 or 4 door. I picked the 2 door. I have always loved the looks of the 2 door better than the 4 door version anyway.
Space is not an issue for me since, we do not have any kids (just two small dogs). We also tow the Jeep behind a 38 foot RV and, have more than enough packing space in there.
My husband wanted me to get the JKU but he liked the price better on my JK
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Space is not an issue for me since, we do not have any kids (just two small dogs). We also tow the Jeep behind a 38 foot RV and, have more than enough packing space in there.
My husband wanted me to get the JKU but he liked the price better on my JK
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RMC2
Caught the Bug
I have a CJ I love, but everything else I own is a 4 door including both JK's I have had. I traded an 09 for a 13 but stayed four door. It is only the wife and I now, but I love the extra space for moving, exploring, shopping you name it. Even just for throwing a couple of sacks of groceries in the back seat. If you have or will have a family, then go four door.
On the trade, i kinda took it in the shorts, i think. I think that had a lot to do with the new engine. I kept all of my mods except for the lift (even kept my tires, swapped for the new ones). I wasn't getting anything for the any of the mods on the trade. That was Albuquerque and Tucson though and dealers I called in Texas. I actually got almost the same offer from carmax, $19.5k vs $19k at carmax. The new one cost me about another $20k for new. The 09 had about 75k miles though.
It is a lot of factors to consider on making the jump. If you go used, the older JKU's seemed to have gone down in price compared to when I bought my 09 used.
Good luck.
On the trade, i kinda took it in the shorts, i think. I think that had a lot to do with the new engine. I kept all of my mods except for the lift (even kept my tires, swapped for the new ones). I wasn't getting anything for the any of the mods on the trade. That was Albuquerque and Tucson though and dealers I called in Texas. I actually got almost the same offer from carmax, $19.5k vs $19k at carmax. The new one cost me about another $20k for new. The 09 had about 75k miles though.
It is a lot of factors to consider on making the jump. If you go used, the older JKU's seemed to have gone down in price compared to when I bought my 09 used.
Good luck.
TJ2JK
New member
I've owned a '93 2-Dr YJ then moved to the '03 TJ when Jeep introduced the Rubicon model. After years of having to put the cooler on the back seat for my Moab trips, I finally sold it and moved to an '08 JKUR and the extra space is great. Cooler, spare parts, etc. all behind the rear seat and friends could sit in the back seat now. Additionally, I found many of the trail obstacles easier to run (ledges) with the longer wheelbase. You won't regret a 4-Door....IMO.
Didn't see this mentioned.. 2 door only has a 18.5 gallon tank. 4 door has 22.5 gallons. 4 extra gallons is quite a bit as a starting point.
To me, the 4 door just seems to be the more serious vehicle. Like they built it as the primary and the 2 door jk is the after thought. Obviously they are both great off-road and have there strengths and weaknesses, but the 2 door seems to be like a runabout RV tow vehicle, the unlimited is the real one. Fine for a runabout and for maybe people who can't afford the unlimited. Just what it seems like to me
To me, the 4 door just seems to be the more serious vehicle. Like they built it as the primary and the 2 door jk is the after thought. Obviously they are both great off-road and have there strengths and weaknesses, but the 2 door seems to be like a runabout RV tow vehicle, the unlimited is the real one. Fine for a runabout and for maybe people who can't afford the unlimited. Just what it seems like to me
jeepguy2014
New member
There's maybe two guys in 2 doors that offroad with my group and myself being one of them. Most of the trails we run here are tight turns and twisty where the 2 door are great. Plus the break over angle is better as well. Other than that the 4 door out shines the 2 door in almost every aspect.
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
That's silly!
A JK would need to get 26mpg for a JKU getting 21mpg for that to be true. I might see .5 or maybe 1 mpg tops on comparable trims- But not 5 lol!!!!
I'm in for another 4 door vote.
The Jeep I have now is my second 4 door, and I've moved furniture in it. I've taken the roof off and tied down couches. After my first one, my father (an old CJ-7 guy) went out and bought a 4 door.
Good luck with your decision. Truth be told you can not go wrong either way. Keep us posted.
The Jeep I have now is my second 4 door, and I've moved furniture in it. I've taken the roof off and tied down couches. After my first one, my father (an old CJ-7 guy) went out and bought a 4 door.
Good luck with your decision. Truth be told you can not go wrong either way. Keep us posted.
Omar Brannstrom
New member
Howdy
Singel, had a 2 door 2012, now a 4 door 2013
I really like that you can stuff and hide rather much things under the rear backseat in the 4 door and You even have more space under the front seats than a 2 door. Easier to place the front panels. The 4 door have bad turning circle.
On the 4 door front seat bracket You already have a hole for one bracket to hold a MAG light or similar without drilling anything, in the 2 door it has a plastic thing You have to drill.
You can sleep in the 4 door
Me and my buddy looking at video in the back
I really like my Front interior rack, hides stuff under, You can more easely pack stuff up to the roof. Put stuff on the shelf to make space if You are sleeping under it on the floor.
Better for birdphotography as we offen have the bird on the same side of the road, two can shoot more easely at the same time.
Singel, had a 2 door 2012, now a 4 door 2013
I really like that you can stuff and hide rather much things under the rear backseat in the 4 door and You even have more space under the front seats than a 2 door. Easier to place the front panels. The 4 door have bad turning circle.
On the 4 door front seat bracket You already have a hole for one bracket to hold a MAG light or similar without drilling anything, in the 2 door it has a plastic thing You have to drill.
You can sleep in the 4 door
Me and my buddy looking at video in the back
I really like my Front interior rack, hides stuff under, You can more easely pack stuff up to the roof. Put stuff on the shelf to make space if You are sleeping under it on the floor.
Better for birdphotography as we offen have the bird on the same side of the road, two can shoot more easely at the same time.
Sessoms14X
Member
I traded in my 2 door for my 4 door. I don't regret it but I really miss it. Went with the 4 door for room and family reasons. If I could have kept my 2 door I definitely would have.
