Actually I prefer the 2.3 especially with the Ford Performance tune. The 4cyl is lighter and I feel like it’s easier to stay in the power. Havnt noticed mpg difference. I’ve driven them all and the uniqueness of the Everglades won me over.
I keep the top off a lot and it helps a little with the top shake over bumps plus I think it looks really cool. May end up getting the center cross brace for the top as well from the raptor or the other one on a different thread here.