As I said in the Toyota forum.... don't flame on me too badly... I am very new to the 4x4 "thing".

I am currently contemplating buying my first ever 4x4... I have an AWD... but that is a car.... a little different.

I narrowed my choices down to a Tacoma, 4Runner or a Wrangler... so I have some question about the Wranglers.

I do not foresee any sort of HARDCORE rock crawling or anything... just general off roading with a desire to be able to do more later if I want.

What are the advantages/disadvantages of the Wrangler safrom 1990 to the current ones? I am looking to spend no more than $10K and I know I will want the I6 engine. What are the advantages of the newer suspension over the older (leaf springs vs coil overs)? What other things should guild my shopping for a Jeep? What are the advantages/disadvantages on an auto vs manual tranny when off roading?

I really don't know what the right questions are to ask... I have ben so soaked in the import sports car environment for so long that I don't knwo where to begin. I currently drive an 01 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS and will retain it for a daily driver.

Help point a newbie in the right direction? The FAQ doesn't have a whole lot of info.

Thanks!
Casey