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I have actually never ridden in a JK but the comfort difference between my TJ and my 4Runner was absolutely night and day. It was like comparing a go kart to a Rolls Royce.
 
But you know what, I owned a black/black '95 4.0 Wrangler back in the day and for all it's coarseness, for all it's rough edges, I still smile when I think about cruising around in summer with the top off (or bikini top on if rain threatened).

Seriously, it was a hoot. It did so many things not right, but a few things really, really right.
 
Sure, on the road, but the JK offroad....Each has strengths and weaknesses. Not a JK guy myself, but its a pretty amazing offroad platform that will often walk right past the 5th gen. There are just way too many of them and I still can't stomach owning a Chrysler product.
 
But you know what, I owned a black/black '95 4.0 Wrangler back in the day and for all it's coarseness, for all it's rough edges, I still smile when I think about cruising around in summer with the top off (or bikini top on if rain threatened).

Seriously, it was a hoot. It did so many things not right, but a few things really, really right.

My '83 CJ was probably my favorite vehicle in spite of how crude it was. Too bad it eventually rusted out from NE Ohio winters.
 
Sure, on the road, but the JK offroad....Each has strengths and weaknesses. Not a JK guy myself, but its a pretty amazing offroad platform that will often walk right past the 5th gen. There are just way too many of them and I still can't stomach owning a Chrysler product.

The day I bought my 4Runner I was actually filling out the paper work for a Rubicon when I stopped, looked at my wife and said: "It's the Runner". I'm willing to bet that except for the three percent of the time when a Rubicon will outperform my 4Runner I'm actually going to be more comfortable both on and off road. But I agree Jeeps are amazing at what they are good at. I actually owned a Jeep CJ - It was fun when I had my kidney belt on. And I agree, I just can't get past the Chrysler thing.
 
Our 15 JKUHR actually rides better than the new 4R BUT the 4R is like a luxury sports car when it comes to noise and handling. Best of both worlds. Just couldn't handle another long road trip in the Wrangler.
 
We have a '15 SR5P that I got for my wife last March. I've owned a ton of 4Runners and a few Wranglers. I was going to by a JKU Sahara. The Jeep with the 6 speed was fun. But practicality set in and I bought myself an SR5P also.
 
For some reason They are very popular in my area. I do think they have better colors than the 4 runner, but that is it.
 
I own both. The JK seats are more comfortable and hands down off road my JK wins.... now road noise and cabin layout, the 4 runner is king
 




missing this beast. it was a 6 speed 07 sahara that i probably put $6000 into it. beast on the trails. it had 93,000 miles on it before i traded it in for my 2016 sr5.
 
you should go to an AEV dealer and ride around in a hemi powered JK - that will really make you realize how limited your 4Runner is.

True, a Hemi powered JK would make me feel bad - but so does watching porn with black actors and why would I do that to myself.
 

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