I'm 40 and I'm getting a 4-door. I want the ability to easily get into the back seat. I've always had a 4-door car. My husband has a Mustang and it's a hassle to do anything with his backseat.
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I bought two new 2Dr Wranglers before the 4Dr Unlimited came out in 2007. I bought two 4Dr Wrangler Rubicons in 2007 and 2012. Having lived with both 2 doors and 4 doors for years, I can say that I was way happier with the 4 doors. And, All these were BEFORE I was married or had kids. Having doors for rear passengers and lots of extra room for stuff makes the vehicle so much more practical/useful/enjoyable in so many ways. Kinda obvious.
BTW, I overlanded both 4Dr Rubicons from Texas down through Mexico and through every country in Central America. I did this two winters in a row for about 3 months per trip. I would not have done this in a 2 door, no way! I slept in the back of one in no man's land between El Salvador and Guatemala on a return trip when I had problems at that border crossing. It was easy to sleep in the 4Dr.
In summary, a 4Dr is a go anywhere, do anything vehicle with better on road driving characteristics. The 2Dr has less utility and is a pain in the ass in certain situations. For the many people who think they look cooler in a 2Dr, more power to you! You probably don't look as cool as you think. I personally don't give two sh_ts what I look like or what anyone thinks. I want to have fun in my Bronco and the ability to do anything. The 4 door is the only way.
I bought two new 2Dr Wranglers before the 4Dr Unlimited came out in 2007. I bought two 4Dr Wrangler Rubicons in 2007 and 2012. Having lived with both 2 doors and 4 doors for years, I can say that I was way happier with the 4 doors. And, All these were BEFORE I was married or had kids. Having doors for rear passengers and lots of extra room for stuff makes the vehicle so much more practical/useful/enjoyable in so many ways. Kinda obvious.
BTW, I overlanded both 4Dr Rubicons from Texas down through Mexico and through every country in Central America. I did this two winters in a row for about 3 months per trip. I would not have done this in a 2 door, no way! I slept in the back of one in no man's land between El Salvador and Guatemala on a return trip when I had problems at that border crossing. It was easy to sleep in the 4Dr.
In summary, a 4Dr is a go anywhere, do anything vehicle with better on road driving characteristics. The 2Dr has less utility and is a pain in the ass in certain situations. For the many people who think they look cooler in a 2Dr, more power to you! You probably don't look as cool as you think. I personally don't give two sh_ts what I look like or what anyone thinks. I want to have fun in my Bronco and the ability to do anything. The 4 door is the only way.
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I too, have a tennis ball and frisbee obsessed fur child who snorts a lot! Edited to add, ordered a 4 door as he requires his own window.
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53 and going with the 2dr down from a crew cab F150. Just me and the dog......
I'm 42 and getting a 4dr. I have always had 4 doors (with the exception of my 86 4Runner).
I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that just about every vehicle has a 4 door option these days and wasn't so much the case in the past. Hell even the suburban was a 3 door for a pretty long time.
More specifically for me, it's a pain in the but to get to a car seat in a 2 door, longer wheelbase=more ride comfort, I really won't need the tighter turning radius for legitimate off road, and can fit most surfboard in the 4 door.
All that said, If they would have had a 2 door "LJ" version (longer 2DR like Jeep), I probably would have opted for that.
I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that just about every vehicle has a 4 door option these days and wasn't so much the case in the past. Hell even the suburban was a 3 door for a pretty long time.
More specifically for me, it's a pain in the but to get to a car seat in a 2 door, longer wheelbase=more ride comfort, I really won't need the tighter turning radius for legitimate off road, and can fit most surfboard in the 4 door.
All that said, If they would have had a 2 door "LJ" version (longer 2DR like Jeep), I probably would have opted for that.
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32, just the wife and me, no kids. Going for the 3 door.
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But seriously... where is the POLL?!
Still just shy of 40. I only ever considered a 2dr. The lady and I will not be having kids. Just the dog. In fact, depending on options aftermarket, I'll be taking out the back seats... or at least one of them. My vehicle isn't the one we take if we ever have more than us. Bottom line. This. Is. MY. Vehicle.
Still just shy of 40. I only ever considered a 2dr. The lady and I will not be having kids. Just the dog. In fact, depending on options aftermarket, I'll be taking out the back seats... or at least one of them. My vehicle isn't the one we take if we ever have more than us. Bottom line. This. Is. MY. Vehicle.
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Opinion/conversation poll, not a boring check the box type.
Hate those!
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That's what she said!
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29. Happily single with no crumbsnatchers. Getting 4-DR. Own a large dog and routinely end up being the friend hauler.
Plus I like the proportions and size.
Plus I like the proportions and size.
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Fair enough. Then my answer stands.
I could also add, that like a Mustang, Bronco's shouldn't have 4 doors. But I won't go that far.
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Same here. As soon as a rear seat delete kit hits the market Im in. Rear seat delete and those hideous looking tie down handles on the front fenders.....gone.
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I'm 25 4DR BL SAS in Velocity but wrapping it in Brittany Blue! I have a dog that needs his own window to stick his head out!
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