First Granite Crystal VIN# Post Here

[WildJD]

Wow! A week from Toledo to So Cal...that's gotta be a record. Congrats!

Bet it was on a train or a truck that passed right through Albuquerque! ;{

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[Rubicon Bob]

Checked with my dealer today. He says it shipped on the 11th. Should hopefully be here by the end of the month.

 

[kayakmike]

This morning's updates. Not much has changed. A few delivery & status updates. No new stickers or progress on the last few builds that seem to be "stuck" in I or JB. Only 7 builds completed on 9/11 with 41 still remaining.

A few status/shipment updates, but very little progress on the remaining Granite LEs. Looks like 11 finished on 9/11 and only 1 on 9/12 (none on the forum). Still 36 Granite LEs left to build from the initial 438.

UPDATE: Today's statuses/deliveries (@JacksonAdiator) updated. @terrordbn's window sticker hit today, but still waiting on 4 more window stickers (33 overall still waiting).

 

[Jprepp]

Got an email from my dealer today. Just got off the rail in Twin Oaks, PA. Getting loaded on the truck for delivery to the dealer. Probably have it this week.

Wrinkle is, like many others, I have a trip this week...so my GCMLE will have to wait until next Saturday.

Almost there!

 

[Mightytalldude]

Bet it was on a train or a truck that passed right through Albuquerque! ;{

I'm at almost 4 weeks since built, 8/17 and getting it 700 miles to my dealer is incredibly slow.

 

[JacksonAdiator]

Gladiator was supposed to be ready yesterday but the dealer had problems with its online communications with the DMV and was going to be delayed until Monday. Hard to believe that after getting our hopes up (including those of our five year old who couldn’t stop talking about it at kindergarten), we faced another delay that would, due to other commitments delay our ability to pick up the vehicle for two more weeks. However, the salesperson and dealer worked very hard to find a solution and did so by this morning. Delivery this morning was smooth, and despite my prior bad experience with the dealer we had been assigned to by FCA, this new salesperson who handled the matter over the last week and today was really fantastic. In fact, despite all those prior experiences, I would deal with him again. I will post his name in another way at some point.

After we picked it up this morning, we drove 100 miles, mostly on the interstate. Some initial impressions in response to some of various comments read on the various forums and some of the reviews:

- steering tighter than some had led me to believe. It is almost the same as our Range Rover Sport in the city. Got a bit loose on the interstate above 35 but that is probably as much the tires. Actually got better above 60.

- the tire and road noise was better than expected.

- the automatic cut out and restart of the engine was much better than expected compared to the other Jeep’s we have driven. We didn’t notice it most of the time and I was not automatically reaching to deactivate it like I have done before.

- there is more legroom in both the front seats and back seats than I was led to believe. There is also WAY more headroom. I am 6’3” and it was very comfortable. Both legroom and headroom are better than in Range Rover Sport. Whomever was writing those reviews was either a Ford person or has been driving full size trucks.

- the automatic transmission was smoother than I expected, based on driving prior Jeeps and this low gear ratio. Stayed engaged in the lower gears a bit longer than in the higher gears but that is probably expected. On the interstate, we mostly stayed around 60 to 65 but when pressed to 70 and 75 the RPM’s stayed remarkably low. Overall, his engine seems much better than the other FCA 3.6L’s we have driven.

- cruise control was a bit finicky and I couldn’t get the adaptive part to work at all . It might have been first time user error.

- seems a little clunky putting it into reverse but we will monitor that.

- the tonneau cover is of very high quality and fits well.

- the FCA stock NAV, as reported by others, is not that great. But you can pair your phone and run Waze or Googlemaps on the screen.

- paring a Samsung was easy. Paring an iPhone seemed a bit more difficult for some reason. We listened to a podcast for the whole drive (faded to the front speakers only as our son was watching a movie on his Kindle and really wasn’t interested in NFL news).

- there are many Easter eggs, as you will see in some photos (don’t look if you want to find on your own!

- the color is really, really great. This vehicle will primarily be for my wife (for driving on the beach). This is the color she really wanted and, despite a lot of angst and frankly anger over the past five months, it was worth it to wait. We have had a lot of looks and, when we have stopped, some questions and even comments about the color. You will all be glad you hung in.

- the lift is a nice height and the 33’s seem large enough. In a number of other photos, I thought we would go to 35’s but now I aM not sure. Will wait til Spring to decide.

- and last but not least - no Bluettooth speaker.

Apologies for the number of photos to follow (including the one of my wive toasting with a glass of rose wine). However, people seem to always ask for more photos so I have erred on the side of more.

 

[JacksonAdiator]

Photos

 

[Streak]

Hi everyone,
We just received word that the Jeep Gladiator is now eligible for the following programs/discounts at participating dealers:

• Employee Pricing
• Friends and Family
• CDI
• Affiliate Rewards
• Dealership Rewards
• Auto Mobility

We do hope this provides some clarification. We recommend speaking with your dealer regarding any additional questions you may have!
Jeep Social Care Team

Does this apply to the JT LE delivered after 8/20?

 

[WildJD]

Gladiator was supposed to be ready yesterday but the dealer had problems with its online communications with the DMV and was going to be delayed until Monday. Hard to believe that after getting our hopes up (including those of our five year old who couldn’t stop talking about it at kindergarten), we faced another delay that would, due to other commitments delay our ability to pick up the vehicle for two more weeks. However, the salesperson and dealer worked very hard to find a solution and did so by this morning. Delivery this morning was smooth, and despite my prior bad experience with the dealer we had been assigned to by FCA, this new salesperson who handled the matter over the last week and today was really fantastic. In fact, despite all those prior experiences, I would deal with him again. I will post his name in another way at some point.

After we picked it up this morning, we drove 100 miles, mostly on the interstate. Some initial impressions in response to some of various comments read on the various forums and some of the reviews:

- steering tighter than some had led me to believe. It is almost the same as our Range Rover Sport in the city. Got a bit loose on the interstate above 35 but that is probably as much the tires. Actually got better above 60.

- the tire and road noise was better than expected.

- the automatic cut out and restart of the engine was much better than expected compared to the other Jeep’s we have driven. We didn’t notice it most of the time and I was not automatically reaching to deactivate it like I have done before.

- there is more legroom in both the front seats and back seats than I was led to believe. There is also WAY more headroom. I am 6’3” and it was very comfortable. Both legroom and headroom are better than in Range Rover Sport. Whomever was writing those reviews was either a Ford person or has been driving full size trucks.

- the automatic transmission was smoother than I expected, based on driving prior Jeeps and this low gear ratio. Stayed engaged in the lower gears a bit longer than in the higher gears but that is probably expected. On the interstate, we mostly stayed around 60 to 65 but when pressed to 70 and 75 the RPM’s stayed remarkably low. Overall, his engine seems much better than the other FCA 3.6L’s we have driven.

- cruise control was a bit finicky and I couldn’t get the adaptive part to work at all . It might have been first time user error.

- seems a little clunky putting it into reverse but we will monitor that.

- the tonneau cover is of very high quality and fits well.

- the FCA stock NAV, as reported by others, is not that great. But you can pair your phone and run Waze or Googlemaps on the screen.

- paring a Samsung was easy. Paring an iPhone seemed a bit more difficult for some reason. We listened to a podcast for the whole drive (faded to the front speakers only as our son was watching a movie on his Kindle and really wasn’t interested in NFL news).

- there are many Easter eggs, as you will see in some photos (don’t look if you want to find on your own!

- the color is really, really great. This vehicle will primarily be for my wife (for driving on the beach). This is the color she really wanted and, despite a lot of angst and frankly anger over the past five months, it was worth it to wait. We have had a lot of looks and, when we have stopped, some questions and even comments about the color. You will all be glad you hung in.

- the lift is a nice height and the 33’s seem large enough. In a number of other photos, I thought we would go to 35’s but now I aM not sure. Will wait til Spring to decide.

- and last but not least - no Bluettooth speaker.

Apologies for the number of photos to follow (including the one of my wive toasting with a glass of rose wine). However, people seem to always ask for more photos so I have erred on the side of more.

Was the Bluetooth on your BuildSheet? ;{

 

[Skyler7381]

4 days till delivery!!

 

[at81]

Ok there must be some type of communication break down. I was talking with jeep chat on Friday and they said i had no shipping date yet. I get a call from my dealership in Tennessee that it arrived on the truck on Saturday. I'm excited but it really threw off my plans now i have to hurry up and find out how to get to Tennessee.

 

[Mightytalldude]

Ok there must be some type of communication break down. I was talking with jeep chat on Friday and they said i had no shipping date yet. I get a call from my dealership in Tennessee that it arrived on the truck on Saturday. I'm excited but it really threw off my plans now i have to hurry up and find out how to get to Tennessee.

I don't think Jeep Chat has the same detailed info as dealers have. According to Jeep Chat on Friday, I'm in KZ status still, my dealer let me know it's at the final rail yard, awaiting unload to a transport truck.

 

[terrordbn]

- and last but not least - no Bluettooth speaker.

Apologies for the number of photos to follow (including the one of my wive toasting with a glass of rose wine). However, people seem to always ask for more photos so I have erred on the side of more.

I love the photos! Thanks for posting!!

Why no Bluetooth Speaker? Any explanation for that being missing?

Aaron

 

[kayakmike]

Gladiator was supposed to be ready yesterday but the dealer had problems with its online communications with the DMV and was going to be delayed until Monday. Hard to believe that after getting our hopes up (including those of our five year old who couldn’t stop talking about it at kindergarten), we faced another delay that would, due to other commitments delay our ability to pick up the vehicle for two more weeks. However, the salesperson and dealer worked very hard to find a solution and did so by this morning. Delivery this morning was smooth, and despite my prior bad experience with the dealer we had been assigned to by FCA, this new salesperson who handled the matter over the last week and today was really fantastic. In fact, despite all those prior experiences, I would deal with him again. I will post his name in another way at some point.

After we picked it up this morning, we drove 100 miles, mostly on the interstate. Some initial impressions in response to some of various comments read on the various forums and some of the reviews:

- steering tighter than some had led me to believe. It is almost the same as our Range Rover Sport in the city. Got a bit loose on the interstate above 35 but that is probably as much the tires. Actually got better above 60.

- the tire and road noise was better than expected.

- the automatic cut out and restart of the engine was much better than expected compared to the other Jeep’s we have driven. We didn’t notice it most of the time and I was not automatically reaching to deactivate it like I have done before.

- there is more legroom in both the front seats and back seats than I was led to believe. There is also WAY more headroom. I am 6’3” and it was very comfortable. Both legroom and headroom are better than in Range Rover Sport. Whomever was writing those reviews was either a Ford person or has been driving full size trucks.

- the automatic transmission was smoother than I expected, based on driving prior Jeeps and this low gear ratio. Stayed engaged in the lower gears a bit longer than in the higher gears but that is probably expected. On the interstate, we mostly stayed around 60 to 65 but when pressed to 70 and 75 the RPM’s stayed remarkably low. Overall, his engine seems much better than the other FCA 3.6L’s we have driven.

- cruise control was a bit finicky and I couldn’t get the adaptive part to work at all . It might have been first time user error.

- seems a little clunky putting it into reverse but we will monitor that.

- the tonneau cover is of very high quality and fits well.

- the FCA stock NAV, as reported by others, is not that great. But you can pair your phone and run Waze or Googlemaps on the screen.

- paring a Samsung was easy. Paring an iPhone seemed a bit more difficult for some reason. We listened to a podcast for the whole drive (faded to the front speakers only as our son was watching a movie on his Kindle and really wasn’t interested in NFL news).

- there are many Easter eggs, as you will see in some photos (don’t look if you want to find on your own!

- the color is really, really great. This vehicle will primarily be for my wife (for driving on the beach). This is the color she really wanted and, despite a lot of angst and frankly anger over the past five months, it was worth it to wait. We have had a lot of looks and, when we have stopped, some questions and even comments about the color. You will all be glad you hung in.

- the lift is a nice height and the 33’s seem large enough. In a number of other photos, I thought we would go to 35’s but now I aM not sure. Will wait til Spring to decide.

- and last but not least - no Bluettooth speaker.

Apologies for the number of photos to follow (including the one of my wive toasting with a glass of rose wine). However, people seem to always ask for more photos so I have erred on the side of more.

Your window sticker includes a Bluetooth speaker for $295. You need to have a discussion with you dealer.
https://www.jeep.com/hostd/windowsticker/getWindowStickerPdf.do?vin=1C6JJTBGXLL144615

I love the photos! Thanks for posting!!

Why no Bluetooth Speaker? Any explanation for that being missing?

Aaron

Congrats @terrordbn on your window sticker:
https://www.jeep.com/hostd/windowsticker/getWindowStickerPdf.do?vin=1C6JJTBG1LL144597

 

[WildJD]

Your window sticker includes a Bluetooth speaker for $295. You need to have a discussion with you dealer.
https://www.jeep.com/hostd/windowsticker/getWindowStickerPdf.do?vin=1C6JJTBGXLL144615


Congrats @terrordbn on your window sticker:
https://www.jeep.com/hostd/windowsticker/getWindowStickerPdf.do?vin=1C6JJTBG1LL144597

I really hope my JTLE isn’t sitting there, waiting for a shipment of Bluetooth Speakers (from China)... if it is, why can’t they just install the docking bay, deliver my truck, and send me my speaker when they come?
Nah... I reckon that would probably make too much sense! ;{

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