As parents we mark milestones that show our kids are growing (not fast enough some days and way too fast on others). Just like some people mark their kid's height on a wall or doorjamb, a MotherProof.com reviewer's kids grow in and out of cars. Case in point: the 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. I reviewed the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, which has four doors, and found it difficult for a mom with younger kids to manage. Back then, I had wished that my kids were older so I could embrace that SUV, and like a parent who couldn't wait for that first day of kindergarten, that day is here. And here I am, wishing I owned a 2010 Wrangler Unlimited because it was so much fun for my whole family.

My test car, the Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, had a V-6 engine that was plenty powerful, if not peppy. This Jeep isn't made for massive acceleration on the highway; where it really shines is off-road. It also performs well with city driving. If you're a serious off-roader you'll want to skip the four-door Wrangler Unlimited and go for the two-door Wrangler.

The base model, the Wrangler Unlimited Sport, starts at $23,410. The Sahara trim level starts at $28,905, but my test car cost $37,080. The $8,175 price difference comes from a variety of options packages. I liked my test car's Mopar Chrome Edition package ($1,035), which added a chrome exhaust tip, fuel filler door, taillamp guards and side steps. This added a little flash to this usually quiet vehicle. In addition to all the bling, there was yet another chrome package that added a chrome grille and side mirrors. That was another $485.

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