There is a thread about this. It doesn't matter if you use the stubby or include the end caps on the steel bumper. You will likely need to trim the skid plate sightly to get it to mount using all the hardware...
I also put down a deposit, so we'll see if my Gladiator gets here first or the Smartcap.
I know it's a silly detail, but the window lines on the RSi cap match up perfectly with the sides of the truck.
Sorry for digging up this old post, but did you end up getting your tires changed in Nampa before picking up your truck? Did they buy back the OEM 33s?
I forgot to mention that some banks and dealers let you put down multiple security deposits (MSDs) to lower your money factor.
Not sure if Chrysler Capital allows this or not, or the other lenders used by CDJR dealers.
If they’re telling you that the lease price and purchase price are going to be different, you need to check the incentives available for purchasing versus leasing in your ZIP code.
That will usually account for the difference if you’re dealing with an honest salesperson.
Often, when you start...
You can’t negotiate it down, but a lot of dealers will increase it as a way to make more money on the deal and hide some profit taking.
Depending on the dealer, some are able to use multiple lenders for financing and those will sometimes have different MFs. If you ask in the Edmonds forum...
Before you lease, you should really read up at Leasehackr. They've got a great calculator that can help you gauge whether you're getting a good deal or not.
If you don't know how leasing works, the dealer will take you for a ride by manipulating the MF (money factor, the equivalent of APR on...
I think it really depends on the specific dealer pool in your area. You can usually get a pretty good feel after sending out an email to all of them which are willing to deal and to what degree.
I found a couple very well equipped trucks in my immediate area/state with more than 7% below...
This is the way to go if you're good with waiting. I did the same thing, and am waiting for my Gladiator out of Idaho.
Looks like you got a well equipped truck for that price!
Somebody in the Wrangler forums created this map of dealers willing to go below invoice. Worth checking out.
https://sites.google.com/view/wranglerdeals/home