SYLrules88
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Hello all! First post here, I've recently decided that I need to ditch my Kia Sorento in favor of a truck to help haul lumber and occasionally a small camper. Naturally, the Gladiator has caught my eye.
I test drove a Sport trim level at my local dealership today and I really liked it. My goal today was to try and get a ballpark estimate on a Mojave just to see where I could start from with this place (this master certified salesperson had never heard of the Mojave edition, maybe to be expected since we're in the non-desert part of Texas). He quickly went over a price mock-up for a Mojave, coming out to $51K for almost everything I'd want, which is right at MSRP and above what I'd be willing to pay. He was insisting that I buy the Sport that I test drove and that I could add in all of my options that I wanted in their shop.
I understand that they prefer to get rid of vehicles that have been sitting on their lot. Could I use this to my advantage, like would I still be able to add in everything I want and make it close to the Rubicon or Mojave and still come out less than a Mojave ordered from the manufacturer?
I need something that can tow but I don't have to have the max tow package with the Sport S trim. I'd need the freedom top and headliner, roll up cover, bedliner, all weather mats, LED lights, cargo mgmt., cold weather, aux group (for who knows what later), 8.4" premium audio group, and auto transmission. I'd also want to upgrade to 4.1 axles and 33s.
I'm not so sure I'd NEED the Mojave, but it sure looks like a fun ride. Also watched a video of a guy towing a trailer with it and he commented on those shocks providing quite a smooth ride around town. I don't even know if Mojaves have been available for purchase as I understand the plant has been shut down, but if anyone has one, let's see it!
I test drove a Sport trim level at my local dealership today and I really liked it. My goal today was to try and get a ballpark estimate on a Mojave just to see where I could start from with this place (this master certified salesperson had never heard of the Mojave edition, maybe to be expected since we're in the non-desert part of Texas). He quickly went over a price mock-up for a Mojave, coming out to $51K for almost everything I'd want, which is right at MSRP and above what I'd be willing to pay. He was insisting that I buy the Sport that I test drove and that I could add in all of my options that I wanted in their shop.
I understand that they prefer to get rid of vehicles that have been sitting on their lot. Could I use this to my advantage, like would I still be able to add in everything I want and make it close to the Rubicon or Mojave and still come out less than a Mojave ordered from the manufacturer?
I need something that can tow but I don't have to have the max tow package with the Sport S trim. I'd need the freedom top and headliner, roll up cover, bedliner, all weather mats, LED lights, cargo mgmt., cold weather, aux group (for who knows what later), 8.4" premium audio group, and auto transmission. I'd also want to upgrade to 4.1 axles and 33s.
I'm not so sure I'd NEED the Mojave, but it sure looks like a fun ride. Also watched a video of a guy towing a trailer with it and he commented on those shocks providing quite a smooth ride around town. I don't even know if Mojaves have been available for purchase as I understand the plant has been shut down, but if anyone has one, let's see it!
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