Keeps "nudging" me to the Overland instead of Sport S -- gotta get the Overland to get the 8.4" radio, the saddle leather, and now the satin black grille. Only I want the black fenders, and I like the Sport S wheels better...
I had to work until 7:00 today, and was unable to get to the dealership to order mine on day 1 :(...I won't know "for sure" until I go tomorrow (on day 2) and place my order. All I know is what I'm able to read in the various documents on the site here, which may or may not match "reality"...
This is the first time I've seen the black satin grille option. Is that only available with the Rubicon, or can us lowly Sport-S folk get it, too?
Edit: per the 08/14/2019 ordering guide: only Overlands and Rubicons need apply...Doesn't appear you can get that with a Sport.
Here's what my dealer says:
"Yes - I now have the blue available - but they also took away the manual transmission option at the same time. I have a call in to Jeep - I hope it's a short term thing - but as of today I have to order an automatic tranny on all models. I'll let you know what I...
It looks like the 08/14/2019 revision of the" 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) Order Guide" changed the price on the "ALL-WEATHER SLUSH MATS" option CWA -- $FWP 147 ; $MSRP $165. This is only $15 retail -- if your build on jeep.com isn't agreeing with the spreadsheet, this is probably why...
Can you verify this: -- with the manual, one has to put it in neutral & then let the clutch out before it stops the engine? If so, great! I *NEVER* put the vehicle in neutral @ a stop--I *ALWAYS* keep the clutch pressed. Idiocy averted!
Seeing this picture here & the Gobi picture (which, oddly, was posted in the Gator thread) strongly agrees with what my salesman told me last week. He said that both colors are in quality control testing, and if they pass, the ordering should open up in the next few weeks...hopefully during...
More like @JeepDoesn'tCare than @JeepCares at this point...so many loyal customers lined up to hand them a wad of cash and all we get is "keep 'em in the dark & feed them BS" ...
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I was this --> || close to caving & joining the Flame Red (Edit Firecracker Red) club instead of holding out for Hydro Blue. Dealer has a red Sport S with tan interior, been tempting me...The 8-speed AT is nice, but for me a Jeep MUST have 3 pedals / MT! (Also, I want dual tops).
Dealer...
I heard from my salesman today. Here's what he said, "I just spoke with our Jeep rep and he told me that both the blue and the tan [Gobi] are in the quality /testing stage and both should be available soon if no issues."
He is thinking September sometime...
As usual, I will believe it when I...
The fact that the original (leaked) schedule has slipped is probably reason that FCA is keeping the dealers in the dark -- if it slips again, no biggie, etc...
Yep, no Hydro Blue here either. Salesman said he'd call their Jeep rep & inquire on paint availability...Sounds like "mushroom management" from FCA to me -- keep them in the dark, feed them $|-|IT and hope they grow...