I like them a lot. They were on the short list for us, but the towing capacity is extremely low (3500lbs). I can only assume its due to low chassis rigidity with the soft top, as they have plenty of power and brakes (tons shared w/ranger).

We ended up in a grand cherokee 5.7, which is the poorest-made new vehicle Ive ever had. Theyre also great tow-behind vehicles (quick T-case disconnect) but I can't in good faith recommend any stellantis vehicle. It is very comfortable and capable (and 7200lbs towing) but at 5 years already has had a laundry list of things fail, and we have strongly considered dumping it but its not worth the hassle. Dealer service dept is a bunch of clowns at my local CJDR too, trying to upsell on tires while ignoring the fcking lifter tick you can hear from 10ft away.

Fwiw my parents also got a new GC with the v6 and have had a similar experience, more with electronics and interior stuff failing within 1-2 years...warrantied but not worth the headache.

Broncos with the 2.7 are reliable and fun, great engines. Good buddy of mine has one, and also some extended family, prob 80k trouble free miles between the two of them. Both are car guys and have had nothing but great things to say. Can't speak to the 2.3. Early ones had issues in the mustang and early rangers but I think they were sorted by the time they released the bronco.

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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth