Jeep Wrangler models?

Are there any jeep enthusiasts out there that understand the different trim packages on the jeep wranglers?

I am wanting to purchase one between 2018-2010. I really don't care what I pay as long as the value is there.

I can understand gm trims and models in the same vechicle, but can't get a grasp on jeeps

Look at KBB and run some models through the guide charts and see what they list as options.

agree,i cant figure them out.think mine is a cherokee-trailhawk-but no idea what that means.

I have an older model Wrangler and know just a little. My suggestion is to Google "Jeep Wrangler models." There are several sites with comparison charts for the current models.

I'd ask the .5 mil members here if it was me https://www.jeepforum.com/
or at www.jeepgarage.org
or https://www.jeepowners.club/forum/

I'm waiting to see the new wrangler truck coming out next year.

I’ve had multiple wranglers. Currently have a 2015 wrangler unlimited altitude edition. What questions do you have?

Suppose to have a showing of the new Jeep Pickup on Nov 28th

To my knowledge the sport is the base model, then sahara , then rubicon ( top of the line.) if I understand what what you're asking correctly.

At one time the Rubicon was the model best equipped for rough off road travel, not necessarily the best model for general purpose use. Need to look at the current model year configurations, or the configurations for the model year you are considering.

So unless things have changed drastically in the packages the base models of the newer Jeep Wranglers are all sport, followed by the Sahara package which is just a trim package that adds bells and whistles but not much else. Rubicon packages add a push button sway bar disconnect beefier suspension and similar trim package as the sahara. Then if you add unlimited you get the 4 door version of the package. ( there was a limited run of 2 door unlimiteds made). There are several other limited run trim packages but those are more rare and basically a differently branded Sahara or rubicon.

I would love to have one but I know guys that have them and have had a lot of problems with them. They are not good on fuel either from what they tell me.

Jeep TJ Unlimiteds (AKA LJs) were merely long-wheelbase versions of the 2-door-only TJ, and were offered for only 2-1/2 years at the end of the TJ's 10-year run (1997-2006.)
On the JK, about which the OP is asking, "Unlimited" simply denotes a 4-door.
There is no such thing as a 2-door Unlimited JK.

Ive built a few Jeeps. If you are going to keep it mainly on the road, get a Rubicon JKU (4 door) if you can afford it. That will give you lockers, automatic sway bar disconnects, and dana 44 axles. Vehicle will last a long long time. They are bulky on trails though due to the longer wheelbase.

If you are going to hit trails and use it to hunt and all that, try and get a TJ style LJ Wrangler. The LJ looks like a TJ, but is 14" longer inside and give you a ton of storage, especially if you remove the rear seat and bedline it inside. The wheelbase is around 100" and considered one of the best stock wheelbase lengths in offroading. It will go anywhere and haul anything that fits. Put a select-able cable OX locker front and back when you change the gears for larger tires.

No matter what, if you want offroad capability your going to want to lift it at minimum 2". Best offroad capability with good onroad manners are 4" lifts with 33-35 tires. 6" lifts a lot of people complain about, but I dont think its justified myself. A 6" lift with 33 inch tires or bigger will get you down any trail, over most rock fields, and through most creeks.

All said and done, if you do the work yourself and dont cheap out, you're looking at $5k in parts, or a little more. Lockers are $1k per axle without gears or bearings. Lifts dont include a longer driveshaft if you go that high. Everything is a lot of money if a shop does it. If I didnt know how to do the work, I would ONLY let someone do all that for me if I personally knew them and trusted them.

If you just want an offroad hunting vehicle, I would suggest buying a later model YJ from between 92-95 thats already been lifted and had the work done. Preferably a spring over axle conversion. Those are to be found in very nice condition for $5k-$9k depending on your luck. If it has the 4.0 and AX15 stick shift, that vehicle will go 300k miles easily if you take care of it. There are tons of cheap options to do anything you want. The ride is rougher though because they are leaf sprung vehicles. They are also more durable with those leaf springs though and can haul more.

It would be difficult and/or expensive to locate an older Northern Wrangler not ravaged by rust, due to the boxed frame design. If going TJ, I'd suggest '03 or '04 with manual. The '05 and '06 autos develop a PCM problem, and the manuals have an obsolete, crap-tastic Mercedes gearbox. The '03-'06 stick-shift frames drain better. Opt for the 4.0L.
Jeep finally figured out the frame issue with the JK intro but took 'til '12 to get an engine with spunk.
The pricier Rubicon will have 4.10 44s with lockers and limited slip, 4-to-1 case, and all that jazz that you may not want or anticipate needing. In that case, buy a lesser model that you can build on later with the exact mods you want.

Wranglers are measured in Smiles Per Gallon, not Miles.

In all seriousness though, maybe 1:20 wranglers are regeared after people lift them and put on bigger tires. Most people plan on it, but never do it. They shouldn't be allowed to complain. While 4.10 gears from the factory will do better that 3.54, they still aren't enough for even 33" tires if you are going to drive long distance. Most people go at least 4.88. The guys who dont regear end up using 3rd and 4th gears with the pedal mashed a lot more than they would if they regeared. Its not cheap if you cant do it yourself though. Just the proper tools cost $500 for the cheap versions. You are looking at big differences in power and mileage though.

Definitely better mileage than my Super Crew F150 lifted 4". And my truck wont fit anywhere near as many places. I just twisted my rear bumper last week getting into where my traps are going through ruts. My jeep would go through there like it was paved.