umm i personally like the yj better, that doesn't mean its the better model. They both got the same axles, same tranny, engines, everything, tj's are the more updated, fancy versions. If you want the original jeep, get a cj, that is the true millitary jeep. I love my yj i like the unsmooth ride. I really hate fancy cars, so a yj is p[erfect for me. Its all about your preference, there is no BETTER model.