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Originally posted by powpownar:
I finally went and drove one this summer. `07 Off Road. I took it out for a nice drive freeway/around town/bumpy dirt road (it wasn't 4 wheeling but I got an idea of the suspension). Honestly I wasn't too impressed...meaning I wouldn't sell my `03 to upgrade...the biggest reason price (I can't afford to). Mines getting close to being paid off, has low miles and a lot of life infront of it...not the smartest decision to upgrade (if you can call it that...I guess the engine). Second biggest reason I was hopping to see alot more power over my SC VG33, and I wasn't impressed. It was definatly faster, but I wasn't amazed. My decision I'll wait to see if they ever beef up the axles...otherwise I'll keep the firstgen and save for a Titan.
Titan has the same issues. Had to burst your bubble there. :p

I don't believe my S/C ever worked properly so the difference was very noticeable for me. I miss the ruggedness of my '03, but I don't miss it's problems. I have an outstanding warranty and relationship with my dealer and all problems have been taken care of with little effort. (Transfer Case solenoid whole first year and Rear Diff at 24K miles)

It really boils down to what you expect to get and how you plan on using it. I don't want a $30K rock crawler, so I've beefed up the skids and rear bumper as well as rocker protection, but that is it for now. Forgot, Tires (Stock are, hmm, stock) are a must, but stick to stock size for now or until you have no warranty left.

Still used as a daily driver and weekend warrior, just like my '03.