I understand. That’s why when I bought my Limited 4Runner I got the V8. If you want a cool rig with power but enjoy the 4Runner I would look for an 09, V8. That was last year of the V8 and also a trail version. Kinda like a pre-Trd pro.
No, there isn’t a Jeep on the lot worth the asking price. And hasn’t been since being taken over by Fiat.
The only jeeps worth investing in that will rise in value are older pre Yj’s and the one really one the rise and will probably Be the holy grail some day are the Lj’s. Especially Rubicon Lj’s.
Been an Engineer on the Railroad for 22 years. Have 18 more to go. Small 401k but mainly relying on our private pension. My father is retired from the RR and draws 70k a year and doesn’t have to use his 401k except for play items.