[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by wretched34

That depends on your definition of "better"....
Obviously "less complex" Jeeps, or any vehicle for that matter, are less likely to have strange or serious mechanical issues.
So if "Better" is more cost effective to maintain, then yes, the less "complex" the better.

The *BEST* Jeep I have ever had, based on practicality, is by far the 07 Grand Cherokee CRD. The Mercedes 3.0L Turbo Diesel provides a tonne more torque, so pulls more, and is better off-roading, and gets way better mileage.
But, it is a far more complex drive train, and has caused me the most mechanical issues.

Yeah poor word. By "better" I meant less maintenance issues, and lower cost of ownership.