I really like the new JL, and will probably pickup a 4dr Rubicon in a year or two. That said...
The poor WK2 doesn't get enough near enough credit. The majority of the folks on here (at least in the USA) are going on "expeditions" or overland trips that involve driving on fireroads to camp sites.
I just came across
this YouTube video of a WK2 and Nissan Patrol climbing slick rock shelves in Australia. This is just a stock base WK2 with Quadra Trac II, not even the top model with the best traction control system -- and it puts on a great showing.
Heavy wheeling / rock climbing I am with you, it's a whole other game ... choose the right tool for the job. I have a Tacoma for that and I'd love a wrangler someday, but 99% of the "overland" series I see on YouTube a WK2 would be a great platform for.