Driving the Jeep

First off, it's still a Jeep. There's no questioning this. The ride isn't harsh, but the suspension is definitely intended for off-road use. The whole thing is still very utilitarian. There's nothing fancy anywhere. Manual window-winders, manual locks, manual seats, manual mirrors, steel bumpers, massive tow-hooks on both bumpers. The carpets come out and there are drain plugs in the floor. The windshield still folds down and they included a tie-down strap (there are loops on the hood & windshield for the strap). The've definitely done stuff right, too. The controls are easy to use (turn signal, etc). The seats are very good and did well on the ride back from LV. There is TONS of room inside for the driver/passenger. I have a hand-span of headroom (approx 8in!) and tons of room to stretch my legs out. With seat adjustment, Noreen has a decent driving position, too. Driving back, we got approx 18mpg, which is killer considering the engine (4.0L 6-cyl) is brand new and the EPA on the freeway is 18. Mind you, I kept to 65mph most of the time; I'm not sure I'd want to do 75 or 80 in it.