You may want to keep looking a little longer. I've seen a lot of mildly lifted Jeeps (2" budget boost w/ 1" or 2" body lift, or 3 1/2" +/_ lift kit) that really never saw any off roading beyond lumber hauling and fire roads in the woods. A modified vehicle sells for LESS than it's stock counterpart. If lifting it is the way you want to go, wait till someone trades in their toy and you can get one that's already set up well enough so you don't have to spend a lot immediately. Keep an eye on the dealerships - individuals tend to think their rig is worth more b/c of what they spent on it. Just my .02.