Perhaps this got overlooked.
While 6+% under invoice is nice, if nothing else works logistically a guaranteed 1% under invoice from any reputable dealer is easy to be had. And, it's a lot better than paying MSRP (or more, as some dealers like to do these days).
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That is correct, and perhaps I misspoken a little, but you are right - VINs are assigned before each vehicle is built, and the completion of each build may happen out of order.
The only true source for what you're looking for is Jeep, but to my knowledge they've not released that information...
It'd be a MIL on a Jeep as well - most (all?) vehicles are like that. 99% of faults are a simple MIL. An OBDII scanner is a must of any DIYer with a "modern" vehicle.
I remember throwing a MIL once in a vehicle on a cold start when I threw it into reverse and begain driving much too soon -...
Get a cheap OBDII adapter, and any number of free apps for either your phone or your computer and pull the code. Alternatively any AutoZone will do it.
While the last digits of the VIN are sequential, they do not in themselves represent how many were built before yours.
There are gaps in the sequence numbers, and Jeep starts at (seemingly to the outside) an arbitrary starting number for each year.
For the OP to know what “number” their JT is...
It's a truck, so I use it for hauling things.
It's a Jeep, so I use it for Jeep things - namely driving topless/doorless, using 4WD, and generally just enjoying life.
It's one of multiple vehicles we own. It's not our family hauler, it's not my exclusive commuter vehicle. It's... It's...
my...
Interesting.
Where did you get this from? Also, is this global or just NA?
I'm currently scraping & processing build sheets and window stickers (where available) for all VINs to come up with this stat, but if there's a more direct way of getting this I'd love to know.
I'm running some analysis on this right now, and hope to have an answer in a few weeks, but until then...
Which do you think is rarer, Gecko or Nacho?
With only 89K 2021 Gladiators made, I suspect both are farely rare. I'm curious to find out exactly how rare.
Susceptible does not imply common. Rather that the design is more likely to lead to such outcomes versus an IFS design or a leaf-spring setup like CJs and YJs.
All Jeeps from TJs onward are equally susceptible to death wobble. Best way to avoid it is to either;
a) Stay stock
or
b) Learn the causes, diagnosis, and always check & keep thinks torqued properly.
Heck, "b" applies whether you're stock or not, lol.
FWIW Nacho is Dozer - same paint codes.
I'm not sure what floats your boat, but there is high velocity yellow coming out soon, as well as Gecko green (again). Who knows what the '23 MY holds - by Oct. you should know what colors will be available.
If none of those sound like an option, I...