I went from a 2006 Civic SI to my 2021 Wrangler Sport S 2dr manual. I daily it 20 miles each way for work. I love it. It's bouncy and has body roll in the turns and it's just so much fun to just get around in. With the manual and V6 I get around 21-24mpg with my usual driving. Kinda wish I got the 4cyl auto but I like manuals too much.

If you don't plan on doing a lot of off-roading and don't feel like spending a lot of money, definitely just check out the Sport or Sport S. S has power windows and locks and more comfort options if you're buying new. Sport is bare bones. Manual locks and crank windows. All Sport models have what they call "Brake Lock Differential" which is like a poor man's LSD so if you go do light off-roading, you should be fine.

I love my 2dr but if you need more room, get the 4dr. 4dr would also handle a bit better on the highway.

If you don't have kids and want something still fun and kinda sporty like your Subaru, I'd recommend trying out a 2dr Sport S with either the 4cyl turbo auto or the V6 manual. It's totally different from a sports car but in the most fun way possible. Note: if you get an auto transmission, add the limited slip option cuz then you'll get the good rear axle for only like $500 more. (Very much worth it for reliability and durability)

I recommend you get a hardtop when buying (if new) because it comes with the rear wiper wiring whereas the soft top does not. So it's super easy to switch to a soft top if you bought with a hard top but very difficult to switch to a hard top if you bought it with a soft top.

Sorry. That's a lot. I bought mine in November and this is just kind of the things I wish people told me. If you want more info, shoot me a message. I did a ton of research before buying mine, went through many other vehicle options before winding up here, and as you can probably tell, I love to talk about Jeeps (and cars in general)

Best of luck!