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As a former 1988 Jeep Wrangler owner, its amazing to me how far this model has come. My 88 was punishing over every road surface, not comfortable off-road, and spent the summer months without a top or doors. When enough mud built up inside the tub, Id just hose it out. I learned how to drive off-road in that Jeep and it kicked off a mild obsession with all things Jeep that still flares up from time to time.

For 2012, Jeep offers soft-touch plastics, an engine that delivers both (relatively) impressive acceleration and fuel economy, and an interior Id be a little afraid to get wet. Wranglers now offer four doors and a quiet enough interior to be considered as a daily driver for a small family. Before, a Wrangler was mostly a toy for weekends or young singles because it was loud, uncomfortable, and offered almost no useable interior room. The fact that any Wrangler model can command almost $38k is a testament to the loyalty of buyers to the Jeep brand.

Its amazing the Wrangler still offers a removable top and doors with all the contemporary safety regulations. Theres also serious off-road capability available in the Rubicon models. The only automotive products with more available aftermarket support than a Jeep Wrangler are the small block Chevy or Ford V-8 engines. Customizing a Wrangler was half the fun of owning one. Im sure this generation will still inspire young enthusiasts to make it their own in a few decades. After spending a few days behind the wheel of the Altitude, I was checking the classifieds for a used Wrangler. As great as the new Wranglers are, the used ones are always the most fun.

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