Ok to start off I have a 2008 jk wrangler 2 dr that's heavily modified. But my mother was looking into get a wrangler and can't decide which one to get 2 or 4 door. I'm 19 and my brother is 21 and my dad as a brand new f150 so she thinks she needs a new jeep! Now she's has a Lexus rs 350 right now and wants to change that... My question is which model wrangler (2013) should she get? Both my brother and I are in college and barely ride in her car anyways, but is she did happen to get a jeep I probably would drive it when I'm home on the weekend she's probably going to get the Sahara or rubicon just bc she wants the higher models and since she can afford them it doesn't matter to her even though I told her she doesn't need a rubicon ... But let me know what u guys think I can't decide on what to tell her I mean she gets grocerys a lot and her and my father take her car out to eat all the time .. So idk let me know what u guys think

 

Think she would get more use out of the 4. Getting groceries out of the back of a 2door in the middle of winter isn't fun.

 

My wife and I each have JKUs and I couldn't imagine having a smaller one. Mine and hers seem to be full all the time.

 

4 door for mom's grocery getter makes more sense to me too.

 

Aren't the windows/gates all the same?

 

More the idea of having a door to put groceries in the back seat instead of sliding your seat forward and reaching.

 

I was worried about loosing functionality when I bought my 2-door. In all honesty, I didn't really loose anything. You just find new ways to work around any space limitations. (I used to own a Chevy Avalanche, the epitome of handy - at least for my needs)

I'd only get a 4-door if I were regularly going to be driving more than myself and another person around. My wife and I load groceries in my JK fairly often. I manage to get everything in behind the rear seat. If I need more space, tumble it, and there is PLENTY!

I love the short wheelbase and it's maneuverability. A huge benefit for me. Adds some character to the JK that I think the 4-doors miss out on.

 

A few more cents:

If your mom is a soon-to-be empty nester, I think that's a nudge towards the 2-door.

If you're looking for a vehicle that'll still handle family trips - 4-door.

 

I think in going to talk her into a 4 door just cuz I already have a 2 door

 

Get the four door for the smoother ride. There is a big difference and coming from a Lexus to a wrangler I would steer her towards the JKU.