Can someone who owns a 2008 Rubicon Unlimited let me know how they like it based on interstate and city driving? I am looking to get one as my everyday driver; and living in Houston, TX I am scared that might not be a wise choice. I would probably put 15 - 20 miles a year on it and most of that will be city and interstate driving. Can you use a vehicle like this for that type of driving or am I really better off getting the Sahara instead?

I would appreciate any thoughts you might have!

Thanks!

-Corey

 

the Rubi will do you fine.

 

Yes, just starting in on mine with 3500 miles so far, but mostly that kind of driving and then off roading once or twice every couple of weeks.

It will do fine for that.

 

No complaints here, wife seems to love it and on the rare occasions I get to drive it does a great job.

 

Compared to my lifted Cherokee, my Rubicon is like driving a limo. Go for it.

 

I drive 200 miles a day highway with my Rubi. The only issue I have is going over mountains. Because of the steep climb I can't maintain my 80mph and have to get over in the slow lanes. Other than that... Get a Rubi or a Sahara either one will do fine for what your looking at. Realistically though if your only going to put 15-20 miles on it a year... why waste your money on the Rubi when your probably not going to use the options that the Rubi provides???

 

I think he means 15-20 thousand miles/year.

 

If you intend to off-road it, get the Rubicon. If you don't think you will off-road it much or ever, then a Sahara or X would be a little better for you.

 

You'd be wasting your money on a Rubi if your not going to be taking it off-road.

If you like the looks of the Unlimited and don't mind the gas hit, look at a Sahara. The Sahara will give you the looks and the creature comforts you'd want in a SUV

Personally, if I weren't going to use the Jeep for off-road driving, I'd look at something else. There are alot better options out there for on-road driving that would keep you happier in the long run.