What do you want in a car?Ergonomics? Efficiency? Sensibility?How about something that's actually fun? A car with bold styling and boulder-crushing power? A car that stands on its own, a paragon of rugged American ingenuity?Enter the Jeep Wrangler. If you haven't considered the Wrangler's supremacy already, here are 15 reasons to spin your gears over:The Wrangler's grand-pappy fought in WWII Back in 1941, the original Jeep rolled onto the scene as the Willys MB, an off-road light utility vehicle. The Willys MB was meant as a general purpose vehicle, or G.P., spawning the Jeep name. It evolved after the war into the CJ (civilian jeep) and then into the Wrangler we know and love now.It's a classicPer its historical heritage, the Wrangler has maintained a signature look. Times may change, but the Wrangler will always keep the separate body and frame, fold-flat windshield, and, of course, its iconic flat slotted grille.It's great at off-roading because it's made for off-roadingThe Willys MB is the oldest widely used off-road vehicle. It was built to blaze new trails on the fields of war, and that same spirit has held through every generation.Now, the Wrangler sports short approach angles in the front and rear and a tall ride height overall, allowing it to transition across tough obstacles with ease.It makes mud and rocks feel bad about themselves Sorry, mud, but you never stood a chance.You can take the Wrangler's top offDon't take it for granted, because the Jeep Wrangler is the only real SUV that doubles as a convertible. Sure, you could go for the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, but have fun taking that thing anywhere off the beaten path...The Wrangler's soft top is super simple to take down. For fickle weather, it's also incredibly simple to put back on in a flash. Of course, when it gets a little colder, the Wrangler's available hard top will tell Jack Frost to take his sorry butt back to the North Pole. You can rip the doors off, too Convertibility doesn't stop at the top! The Wrangler has no limits! Doors weren't just made to be opened, but torn clean off their hinges. Name another vehicle that lets you do the same. What's that?You don't know how to remove your mini van's sliding door?You can use it to pull stuff Need to haul a trailer full of all your 1st place trophies? Or pull your buddy out of some quicksand? Guess what: the Wrangler is a more-than-capable towing machine. Buy a 2014 model and your Jeep comes stocked with a powerful 3.6L V6 that pumps out 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.It has no competitorsThroughout its evolution, the Wrangler has stayed true to its design DNA. In the looks and style category, it has no rival. Other vehicles that attempt to do what the Wrangler does simply haven't taken hold in the American market.It's a fearless urban warriorWhen you're slipping into a tight parallel parking space, do you fret over scratching your wheels on the curb?The Wrangler laughs at curbs. It was made to tackle mountains. A few inches of city concrete? That's a molehill.Plus, unlike other SUVs, the Wrangler isn't needlessly bulky. Its short, lightweight body lets you squeeze seamlessly into smaller parking spaces.It suits a wide range of budgetsThe capable base 2014 Wrangler starts at $23,490 - great for lean budgets. For fatter wallets, though, a 6-speed manual Wrangler Unlimited decked out with the Rubicon X edition and all the extras, tops off at $45,630.After the market is the aftermarket One of the Wrangler's best-loved features isn't what it comes with, but what you can do with it after purchase. This is one of the world's most easy-to-accessorize vehicles. The selection of aftermarket parts available for the Wrangler is truly massive. That means most are also relatively inexpensive.It's adapted to modern techNot content with being just a brutal off-road machine, new Jeep Wranglers come with high-tech options. Jeep's uConnect system keeps you connected on any journey using 3G technology.It has a die-hard fan baseTalk to anyone who's ever owned a Jeep Wrangler and chances are they'll widen their eyes and speak an octave higher. Run a quick Google search on Wrangler clubs in your area. They exist.The Wrangler community is warm and welcoming. Own a Wrangler and you'll never be alone - unless, of course, you want to be, in which case, you can take your Jeep up to your mountain hideout.Re-selling it is a cinchRemember talking about the massive Jeep Wrangler community just now? If the time comes to re-sell your 4-wheeler, those folks will buy it. Resale values are usually competitive, especially because your Wrangler probably doesn't have massive mechanical faults, which leads us to our next point...It's low-maintenanceSimple construction means simple repair. The Wrangler doesn't hide imported components behind plastic panels, so you'll end up saving money at the mechanic. If you dated the Wrangler, it would prefer pizza and cheap beer to white tablecloth dinners.The Wrangler may not be the right car for everyone. We understand you may have different needs and style preferences, and that's OK! What's for sure, though, is that the Jeep Wrangler is better than any other with wheels. Next time you're in the market for a car, consider then Wrangler, then everything else.Any other reasons the Jeep Wrangler puts all other cars to shame? Let us know with a comment below.
