thanks again everyone!
jgolden, yup, i got the 4.10 gears with the 35"s. they work great! it still has a good bit of grunt. there aren't a lot of hills in oklahoma but it has been fantastic on the highway. no problem going 80mph. i would recommend it. ah yes, the silver vs white debate. my LR3 is silver. check out Comac90's silver JKUR. mine is awfully similar to his.
http://www.wranglerforum.com/f33/2012-rubicon-jku-and-some-aev-kool-aid-110032.html
carolyn, yup double posted it! btw...checked out your website...amazing photos!
hill, bill e, i love the white TJ saharas with tan or white tops. i actually looked into tan softtops for the JK before i ordered it, but couldn't find it in the spice color, which i really love with the white jeeps. here is a pic of one of my favorite TJs.
squint, yup, i found out how well they hold their value as the used ones are almost expensive as the new ones. its a lot different than the rover world where they don't hold there value worth a dang and there only seems to be two options for each after market part.
mako114, thanks! no the desert tan is not available anymore. i have seen a few all tan jeeps and really love them. we came oh so close to ordering the tan jeep last year but held off in hopes of the new engine. we decided to go with the white for the classic look. i really love the tan but am afraid that i may not like it as much in 10-15 years.