Buying in Florida? I'm so Sorry...

[MohitoG2026]

I live in Central Florida and have shopped a few jeeps over the years. Nothing beats Lakeland Jeep dealer. They will work with you, use the Tread lightly and other things to get you the best deal you will find. My first jeep with them I ordered from factory and got below invoice on it.
Recently I took the Fox incentive email to them and got a deal off the lot for 10K under sticker on a Mohave. Start there and compare. Worth the drive if you have to.

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[Bandit’s Lair]

Let it rot on the lot. It brings a massive smile to my face when I pass a stealership packed full of cars spilling over into their auxiliary lots.

Jeep dealerships here are at capacity on both lot and overflow. When I went in to check on the recall there was a single lane for inbound and outbound traffic on the lot itself. Super tight.

 

[ChrisNLA]

Jeep dealerships here are at capacity on both lot and overflow. When I went in to check on the recall there was a single lane for inbound and outbound traffic on the lot itself. Super tight.

Local Jeep dealer is is more than $10K off 2026 Gladiators now. I'm sure that's the norm in a lot of places, but they aren't moving them here either.

Low key makes me want a '26 Rubicon. I wouldn't mind heated power seats and a few other comforts mine doesn't have, lol...

 

[gatorboy]

I fail to understand what this has to do with the State of Florida?

Perhaps I'm just missing it, so please fill me in..........

Yep !! Don’t New York my FLORIDA, please.

 

[Guns_N_Rosaries]

Jeep dealerships here are at capacity on both lot and overflow. When I went in to check on the recall there was a single lane for inbound and outbound traffic on the lot itself. Super tight.

It isn't just Jeeps, it's pretty much every manufacturer. They're all demanding at least $15k more than their vehicles are worth.

 

[Dilly’S Willy]

People who bought the GR Corolla during The Vid are laughing at the OP. a $60k car they paid $80k for is a bigger ripoff than the OP is making this out to be. As another member commented: it's a FULLY LOADED RUBICON, and has the OEM winch. So they're asking BELOW MSRP for everything, and this guy is upset?

Maybe he just can't afford what he wants, which seems to be many new vehicle buyers in general. Sorry dude, but I'm keeping it real here.

 

[Setec641A]

People who bought the GR Corolla during The Vid are laughing at the OP. a $60k car they paid $80k for is a bigger ripoff than the OP is making this out to be. As another member commented: it's a FULLY LOADED RUBICON, and has the OEM winch. So they're asking BELOW MSRP for everything, and this guy is upset?

Maybe he just can't afford what he wants, which seems to be many new vehicle buyers in general. Sorry dude, but I'm keeping it real here.

If you actually read the ad, you'll see all the BS surcharges, AKA, "Claw-back" fees that they are listing. Your supposed $9000 off of this Rubicon is much less than that after all the surcharges. Those who ignore all of that are the fools buying a $60K car for $80K, and pretending they got a great deal. Hence, ruining car buying for everyone else, since it empowers the dealer to continue with their shady practices. I will call out these unscrupulous dealers every time. If I can help someone save money and take money out of a swindlers pocket, then I consider it a job well done. I'm a consumer advocate, because I'm a consumer, as well as everyone else on this forum.

BTW, you shouldn't ridicule someone about their finances, especially when you have zero idea who they are. It's a tasteless and elitist jab. Besides, there's a good chance that you're wrong.

 

[Setec641A]

Yep !! Don’t New York my FLORIDA, please.

I'm originally from New York, but now I say, "Don't California my Arizona"!

 

[gatorboy]

I'm originally from New York, but now I say, "Don't California my Arizona"!

I agree !!

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

Yeah!!!! Don’t California my…………….. California……. Shyte.

 

[Dilly’S Willy]

If you actually read the ad, you'll see all the BS surcharges, AKA, "Claw-back" fees that they are listing. Your supposed $9000 off of this Rubicon is much less than that after all the surcharges. Those who ignore all of that are the fools buying a $60K car for $80K, and pretending they got a great deal. Hence, ruining car buying for everyone else, since it empowers the dealer to continue with their shady practices. I will call out these unscrupulous dealers every time. If I can help someone save money and take money out of a swindlers pocket, then I consider it a job well done. I'm a consumer advocate, because I'm a consumer, as well as everyone else on this forum.

BTW, you shouldn't ridicule someone about their finances, especially when you have zero idea who they are. It's a tasteless and elitist jab. Besides, there's a good chance that you're wrong.

Dude, get a sense of humor. And tbh stop bothering me. All you’ve done is start drama on any reply to my posts.

Do you even own a gladiator or are you just here trolling because you got kicked off the Wrangler forums with your JLUR?
- tbh I don’t care. Just stop being a nudge before I report you. Or keep acting like an ass and get banned like the last troll here did.

 

[Setec641A]

Dude, get a sense of humor. And tbh stop bothering me. All you’ve done is start drama on any reply to my posts.

Do you even own a gladiator or are you just here trolling because you got kicked off the Wrangler forums with your JLUR?
- tbh I don’t care. Just stop being a nudge before I report you. Or keep acting like an ass and get banned like the last troll here did.

Your posts make you seem like you're 15 years old. If my posts make your ass hurt - oh, oops, I shouldn't be using vulgarity around a minor -, then feel free to block me. You won't hurt my feelings.

 

[Janster]

That doesn’t seem ‘frightening’ to me…. You don’t wanna know what I paid for my 2024 Mojave X.

Are you mad that you want it but refuse to pay for it? Or are you mad that they’re a business who’s perfectly allowed to charge that much for it?

Because…. afterall, someone might come along and buy it tomorrow. Or….it’ll sit on the lot for months. They’ll learn from it….. supply & demand.

That’s not any different than consumers (regular people) buying things ahead (and in bulk) and turning around and selling it on ebay of FB for 3x+ what they paid for it. If you’re not making a profit, it’s not worth doing it.

Move along….. contact other dealerships…. or….. don’t buy anything at all.

 

[heretic]

"unwatched"

 

[Lunentucker]

Don't pay for anything that was added by the dealer unless you explicitly requested and approved it. Hendrick GMC in Raleigh tried that crap with me on my new truck and I told them to pound sand.
Drove 15 miles and got what I wanted at the price I wanted.

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