Travelled a lot with a Rubicon in Vic hc and was impressed by its ability out of the box but with larger wheels and tyres. It was as good as the stock GQ shortie with us but not as controllable due to an overly sensitive throttle which caused too much wheelspin esp up rocky tracks. Auto and tc and stability control worked well too. Roof leaked in the rain and it ate petrol alarmingly. Interior space is pretty poor too but for the money it was good value.
Unfortunately resale price was terrible. Owner has a Perentie now which is better off road but worse for many other things
Another mate had a twin locked Rubicon diesel which is very good off road but suffers from front uni joint problems and the Italian engine is....well Italian! It has had a shed load spent already and now needs upgraded unis etc.
Both Jeeps ride/rode uncomfortably off road with both swaying side to side. You see this in US and other jeep Youtube vids too..and its not a good feeling on a long trip.
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