Can't see there being all that much difference on the road in ride between a Rubicon and a Sahara. Have driven both myself and didn't notice much on back to back drives. Road noise however is louder in the Rubicon due to tire difference. We were all ready to buy an 08 Silver Rubicon Unlimited and then we saw the pictures of the Sunburst Orange. That was it... sometimes color is enough and this time it was. Now we are waiting for our ordered 09 Rubicon Unlimited to arrive!! Good luck with any decision you make.