the minimum requirement would be :
- recovery point front and back (the tow point you screw in the body is not a recovery point).
- 4x4 wheel drive
- Seat belts front and back.
recommended :
- insurance that includes off road (AXA or additional with IATAC)
- mixed tyres. (vs road only tyres).
What will happen with SUV (opposed to off road cars) :
- you will damage your front and back bumper.
- you will get stuck because of poor clearance of car and lack of power and grip.
- you will get frustrated not to be able to go where you want to go.
- you will sell it and by a wrangler.
But for easy newbie drive, it can be ok.
My personal view :
on second hand, you can find cheap toys, far much capable than the one you proposed (pajero, wrangler TJ, cherokee, pathfinder...) No need to pay high price. Split your budget for a recent saloon car for the week and a big boy toy for the friday trips.
JK for commuting : depend on the distance. I have a JK that i'm using daily (that is my sole car). But i would not do AUH DXB return trip daily with it.
For same budget than new JK Unlimitted : Pajero 3.8, Xterra, Cherokee liberty would be more advisable and good for long distance
Hope this helps. Give us your budget for more info and check on dubizzle to find cheap cars.
ps: what's wrong with the climate?
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