The soft top has actually been awesome this past half year (Minnesota) and as others have pointed out, makes it really easy to enjoy the sun, but cover up quick if it rains or weather changes. You are a long way out from getting the one you really want (you aren't even able to order one from a...
I test drove 2.7L 10 speed Auto w/Sasquatch, 2.3L Auto Big Bend non-Sas, and 2.3L MT Black Diamond non Sas prior to ordering. My thoughts are, if you want the Automatic, the 2.7L feels much more powerful and easier to drive. The 2.3L automatic was fine, but definitely my last choice between the...