Bought my first Jeep in January, a JL Sport. Maybe it's because I haven't been a hardcore Jeeper for decades, but if I had the garage room to fit a JT I would have bought one. I think it meets a lot of fun needs and as a custom convertible truck owner the past 25 years it rates super cool with me.
Not all old farts are bothered by the top knot or pony tail. I'm 61 from the long hair era and if I could I still would. I also like the convenience and ease of just throwing the top back. It doesn't help with the already dismal aerodynamics though so I only do when running around town lower speeds.