I've had my 08 Overland for over a year now... Bought it at 120k miles, now at 175k. Haven't done too much except for RRO 2" lift, JB UCA's, Jeeperf radiator hoses, and all the expected broken/worn parts and maintenance possible. Yea, it's already needed a transfer case (entirely), as well as having blown the motor a month ago (now have a new one). But, regardless of the $15k I've put into it (on top of the original cost), it's been more than enough for me. I've taken it to many off-road areas, from the east coast to the west coast. It has nearly every option, and I can't think of anything better, in it's category. It seats 7, has the great QD-II system, a Hemi for power, etc. Sure, I'd much rather have a Camel Trophy Defender. But that takes crazy money... To me, I really think that the Commander is/was Jeep's answer to the Land Rover Discovery. And for that, I'm happy enough with it. It goes up trails that a lot of others don't. It's also hilarious when other drivers look at me funny for bringing a "not a real Jeep" to an off road convoy for whatever trip, and then they watch me climb or descend whatever obstacle there is (given it's limitations). I never abuse it. I always take things very slowly. And while it doesn't have almost any flex, nor does it have huge mud tires, it does have some serious capability, when the right line is chosen. More than enough to surprise everyone around.
