For me, fun to drive, looks cool, fun to use. Had dinner on the tailgate table last night, opened beers on the bottle opener and marveled at the flood lights that we didn't need but will use! Really happy with our Big Bend. Wouldn't buy any other on the list from CR, and didn't look at them...
Brakes squeal. That's what they do.
Educate and understand. Dealers are telling the truth. Better (bigger, long wearing) brakes may squeal more than little brakes with soft pads.
Bedding brakes in, using them hard now and then, and heat management by not stopping and holding in place may help...