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Doubt Anchorage is a representative market, though. There’s a general shortage of new and used JLs and JTs at the moment. My dealer here in WA has only 3 new JLs; they all have a $5,000 markup.

All 1st-World problems. Jeep has the perfect vehicle for you: 392 cubic inches of HEMI goodness, full-time 4WD, a gorgeous interior, seating for 7, 10,000 lbs of towing, $85,000.

I too have the Selec-Trac on my JL: it is a phenomenal system and it works great in snow. Just don’t call it an “AWD”...please. It is a LOT more than that.

The less extraterrestrial the Jeep ends up looking, the easier to sell. Usually Mopar parts keep the Jeep looking relatively factory.

You can’t even find a Wrangler 392 for $75,000 anyway. Most dealers are adding hefty markups. For $85,000, I might as well buy the new Grand Wagoneer: comes standard with the 392 HEMI, air suspension, a stunningly gorgeous interior, seating for seven and can tow 10,000 lbs.

Yes, all automakers have quality and dealer issues, but the data is pretty consistent: FCA is significantly worse than the others. FCA sits at the bottom of the quality and customer service charts, no matter which company does the study. And it’s been down there for years. To make matters...

BTW, in some people's minds, this is what “better” looks like. Dealers absolutely HATE getting something like this in trade. For every 20 or 30 enquiries they get on a regular Jeep, they will get one for this. And very few of those bother to follow up with a dealer visit.

I never thought of resale until I owned a Wrangler. Now resale is a key factor for buying another one —and modding it. Strong resale is a funny thing: you never care for it until you get it; then you can’t go on without it. On the same vein, I’ve learned to stay away from mods that reduce...

Fixed Jeep’s “Customer Care” logo :LOL:

LSD is like a locker but it locks the axle only partially (usually 80%) to allow both tires to rotate at different speeds on turns. Lockers are the ultimate traction device. However, over the years I’ve found LSD to be more effective in slippery/winter conditions because, unlike lockers that...

The headlamps must have been replaced with Mopar LEDs.

Dealers just learned that Fiat bought out Chrysler... They should be up to speed on Mojave by 2031.

Any pix of the new truck? We live for Jeep porn on here.

My JL has blind spot monitor and backup sensors. But I passed on the adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning. The FCW tended to overreact and freak out on prior FCA vehicles I owned. FCA just doesn't have the best track record with electrical stuff. They can’t even make a good...

I paid $900 for a new Mopar bumper from BAM Wholesale, including shipping. $670 for a used one could be genuine Mopar. Good luck.

Be careful there is a bunch of Chinese knockoff bumpers on eBay priced a lot lower than the real deal. Genuine Mopar bumper Knockoff

I too hate canopies. This is my personal opinion only: a canopy entirely ruins the look of Gladiator. You pay a price premium for Gladiator over other pickups, in large part for that unique rugged look, to ruin it with a fiberglass cap. If you want/need a canopy, get a Wrangler....or a Tacoma.

No need to make it personal. But since you brought it up, you sound like the typical mindless driver.

I absolutely hate adaptive cruise control; it turns drivers into mindless drones. Nothing more irritating than a vehicle on adaptive cruise control sitting mindlessly on the passing lane blocking everyone else. Driving requires a minimum degree of mental engagement. If you don’t want to...

On the other hand, try going shopping with some friends and having to place your groceries back there...in the rain. That is no fun...