Went to the dark side again. Picked up a non-mopar toy

The car was garaged all the time, then? That is the ONLY way I have ever seen a top last more than a few years. Not to mention: the car is, for all practical purposes, impossible to lock.

No, but she did sit under a carport and not concerned about practicality during my retirement. Even if i replace a top very 5th year I'll be taking a dirt nap most likely after 4 replacements so what the hell.

Wrangler tops (sailcloth since about 1997) seem a lot tougher than most convertibles.

True but they due hold moisture worse than vert top. It is all about upkeep, maintenance & climate you live in. This is far from my first rodeo with a vert. Nothing can kill my buzz.

Oldschoolcuda