The same way they’ve been selling used Wranglers and Tacoma’s. Some people refuse to buy new under the illusion that they’re saving money. Also, the NEW cost goes up every few months. So, if a 2022 is $900 more expensive than the same truck now, the used truck that has only lost 10% of its value...
Until he has pictures of it, I’m going to assume his salesman is jerking his chain. There are NO orders happening yet, just people getting pre-spec loaded Overlands and Rubicons
Naw...white, black, silver, grey and red are the most popular colors, even when “spicier” options exist. Most manufacturers limit themselves to very few niche colors because it’s not worth the investment, and niche colors often have lower resale value. As lifestyle vehicles, Jeeps manage to have...
There is ZERO chance that I’ll be paying $60k for a Gladiator. Low $40’s for a lightly optioned Rubicon will be my limit. It’s careful budgeting that puts me in a financial position to be able to buy this truck...Besides that, fuel economy isn’t just about money, it’s also about being a good...
My wife had Jeeps before me, so the bigger fear is that me getting a Gladiator will result in her demanding a new JLU. She’s already broached the subject...but may be willing to think about an older 2 door.
I watch the weight VERY carefully. On 35’s my JKU is still averaging 17ish
You assume everyone wants to maximize those factors for their $. Bigger isn’t always better. It’s a WASTE of money for me to buy a truck so big that it has to sit outside and rust. It’s a hassle to buy a truck so big that I have to park at the back of parking lots, and would struggle to...
Dealers weren’t supposed to be able to jack with LE pricing. Having a dealer tell me that they will charge extra on the initial purchase helps me to know where I would NEVER take my business again, maintenance or otherwise.