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1. He didn't say anything that wasn't already public. That's not his place.
2. New engines aren't typically released the same year as refresh.
3. There's always next year
You're only getting $2k off MSRP and Chrysler capital has a high interest rate. Not a good deal. For the amount you'd be paying with interest, you could special order a Rubicon and lease through another lender. If you're super concerned about buyout price, maybe consider extending term of lease.
What trim gladiator? Some trims may have better incentives for purchase rather than lease. If a special order Rubicon, then it really doesn't matter as you negotiate a set percentage off invoice and that's the end of it. Two things you need to focus on, cost of funds and negotiated price of...