Gladiator Rubicon - buy now or wait?

[ExpoGuy]

The easiest way to tell when you are looking at them in person is to look at the shifter to the left of the gear shifter. The ones with part time will have 2H -4H - N - 4L, look at the picture that shows the shifters in this one and you'll see what I mean - Autotrader Jeep with Part time

The ones with full time will have 2H - 4H Auto - 4H Part time - N - 4L, here is a link to one on Autotrader showing what that shifter looks like Autotrader Jeep with Full Time

OK, I see that now when visiting dealer websites and they show interior photos.

The 2025 Rubicon don't have Part time & Auto on the shifter --> Part time
The 2025 Rubicon X do have Part time & Auto on the shifter --> Full time

Yet all the window stickers say Part time. My next step is to visit a dealership and take a look.

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[professorkx]

Does your dash say 4H Auto when you shift to it?

This thread, someone got the wrong shifter:

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/newbie-question-4wd-auto-part-time.24254/

That’s interesting. I‘lol check.

 

[DanW]

Hello, this is my first post...

Jeep has extended the 2024 Gladiator Rubicon & Mojave 20% discount until March 3, 2025.

I'm very interested in the 2024 Rubicon. The problem is there are almost none available where I live (Los Angeles area).
I guess most have been sold. But I did find a Rubicon not too far from me. And it's the only one I can find.
On the plus side it has many upgrades, just about what is found on the X trim. And an exterior color I like.

So why don't I jump on it? Because I'm also considering other off-road vehicles...Bronco Badlands and 4Runner Trailhunter.
I need more time to test drive these vehicles and think about which one will be best for me. The price on these will be
around $67k - $70k.

But the 20% discount is very tempting! The price after discount is $52,600. There are no markups.

So my question...Soon all the 2024 Gladiator Rubicons will be sold. Do you expect Jeep to offer any significant discounts
on the 2025 Rubicon during this year?

Thanks, folks.

Yep. Sales are HURTING. Even the new Jeep CEO says pricing is part of the reason. But you could find a 2024 somewhere and fly out to get it.

But I do think they'll have discounts/incentives as soon as the 24's are mostly gone.

 

[van_tri]

Yep. Sales are HURTING. Even the new Jeep CEO says pricing is part of the reason. But you could find a 2024 somewhere and fly out to get it.

But I do think they'll have discounts/incentives as soon as the 24's are mostly gone.

Agree that a variant of discounts will continue in 2025 but certain regional markets don't need such steep discounts like we're seeing now on 2024 units. For example, the Mid Atlantic and North East area is pretty competitive due to high population and and high cost of living (ie people are conditioned to paying-up).
So, the 2025 Jeep buyer looking to score steep discounts will need to get savvy with online hunting, negotiating and delivery. It just takes a little bit of effort on the first call to find a manager who will believe you're serious ... I eventually found a dealer who did a lot of online sales and out-of-state delivery with in-home settlement. My deal even went up to the GM and after the phone call they put me back with the brand new young sales guy to give him credit for the sale. Delivery +400 miles was even free. So ... I think it will all depend where you are because the 2024s in the DC, VA, MD area were pretty much wiped out before the end of December 2024 and any units left on the lots weren't discounted heavily because they didn't need to.

 

[DanW]

Agree that a variant of discounts will continue in 2025 but certain regional markets don't need such steep discounts like we're seeing now on 2024 units. For example, the Mid Atlantic and North East area is pretty competitive due to high population and and high cost of living (ie people are conditioned to paying-up).
So, the 2025 Jeep buyer looking to score steep discounts will need to get savvy with online hunting, negotiating and delivery. It just takes a little bit of effort on the first call to find a manager who will believe you're serious ... I eventually found a dealer who did a lot of online sales and out-of-state delivery with in-home settlement. My deal even went up to the GM and after the phone call they put me back with the brand new young sales guy to give him credit for the sale. Delivery +400 miles was even free. So ... I think it will all depend where you are because the 2024s in the DC, VA, MD area were pretty much wiped out before the end of December 2024 and any units left on the lots weren't discounted heavily because they didn't need to.

Yep. My son in law buys cars all over the country. New ones are easier because the deals can work like yours. He buys used, so he either gets an airplane ticket to go get it or we make it a fun weekend road trip. I've got a 2007 Vette that gets us there pretty quickly and makes it fun, from time to time. LOL. It's worth the effort and relatively minor cost to get the right deal. Especially if you plan to keep the vehicle for a long time.

 

[Vetterestorer]

Boy, what a difference a week makes. From over 1000 2024 Rubicons to just over 400 nationwide. The inventory of 2024's is dwindling.

 

[ExpoGuy]

Boy, what a difference a week makes. From over 1000 2024 Rubicons to just over 400 nationwide. The inventory of 2024's is dwindling.

I have given up on finding a 2024 Rubicon configured they way I want.
If I had started searching a month earlier I would have had one by now.
As they say...you snooze, you lose.

But the 2025 Rubicon X sure looks interesting.

 

[NewGladdyOWNR]

I didn’t read any replies, but 100% buy now. I just got a rubicon for $43k

 

[ExpoGuy]

NEWS FLASH!

I might be getting a 2024 Gladiator Rubicon X after all.

I came across a dealer that has it in stock. 150 miles away from me. It's in Anvil color, which
isn't my first choice, but one that I like. The window sticker shows it's pretty much loaded except
for the Cargo group with Trail Rail system. But at 20% off I can live with that.

Because I'm a caregiver for a disabled family member I'll have to buy it sight unseen and have
it shipped to my home. That will cost me around $450-500.

There is one thing that bothers me...on Jeep's site I configured the 2024 Rubicon X exactly
as the window sticker shows. The price on Jeep's site is $3,250 less than the dealer's MSRP.

I don't know if it's normal for a dealer's MSRP to be that much more than Jeep's "build" price.
The dealer claims they don't do markups over MSRP.

Here are the numbers if anyone is interested...
dealer MSRP $68,710 discount $13,742 my cost $54,968

 

[van_tri]

NEWS FLASH!

I might be getting a 2024 Gladiator Rubicon X after all.

I came across a dealer that has it in stock. 150 miles away from me. It's in Anvil color, which
isn't my first choice, but one that I like. The window sticker shows it's pretty much loaded except
for the Cargo group with Trail Rail system. But at 20% off I can live with that.

Because I'm a caregiver for a disabled family member I'll have to buy it sight unseen and have
it shipped to my home. That will cost me around $450-500.

There is one thing that bothers me...on Jeep's site I configured the 2024 Rubicon X exactly
as the window sticker shows. The price on Jeep's site is $3,250 less than the dealer's MSRP.

I don't know if it's normal for a dealer's MSRP to be that much more than Jeep's "build" price.
The dealer claims they don't do markups over MSRP.

Here are the numbers if anyone is interested...
dealer MSRP $68,710 discount $13,742 my cost $54,968

Congrats, happy and excited for you! The one I just bought Jan 21st is the same color and exact same price. Are you looking for advice on this deal? I don't understand your concern on the MSRP ... I'd guess $1,895 of the difference is the Destination Charge. For the remaining difference, check to see if the Base Price is $52,995 on the website you're using to recalculate the build. Using those two numbers should get you to the window sticker $68,710

 

[bill61]

Congratulations! I think you’re going to love it.
I must say I am really happy with mine. I talked my dad into one in 2021 and my step son into one in 2020. I have been so in love with my JKU Hard Rock Rubicon that it is hard to let go. That kept me out of a Gladiator until these deals showed up. I didn’t trade in my JKU, so it will be up for sale soon LOL.

 

[ExpoGuy]

Congrats, happy and excited for you! The one I just bought Jan 21st is the same color and exact same price. Are you looking for advice on this deal? I don't understand your concern on the MSRP ... I'd guess $1,895 of the difference is the Destination Charge. For the remaining difference, check to see if the Base Price is $52,995 on the website you're using to recalculate the build. Using those two numbers should get you to the window sticker $68,710

Thank you for the advice. You are absolutely correct! Now I feel stupid, I should have looked at
the window sticker numbers. The numbers are exactly as you say. Now you know why I'm not
an accountant.

Ok, I'll ask for more advice...Most likely the dealer will give me the hard sell on an extended
warranty. Best for me to say no?

 

[ConqSoft]

Thank you for the advice. You are absolutely correct! Now I feel stupid, I should have looked at
the window sticker numbers. The numbers are exactly as you say. Now you know why I'm not
an accountant.

Ok, I'll ask for more advice...Most likely the dealer will give me the hard sell on an extended
warranty. Best for me to say no?

Say no, and then check here:

GrangerWarranty.com for All Makes and Models -- 2024 Recap, Looking Forward to 2025 | Jeep Gladiator (JT) News, Forum, Community - JeepGladiatorForum.com

 

[DanW]

NEWS FLASH!

I might be getting a 2024 Gladiator Rubicon X after all.

I came across a dealer that has it in stock. 150 miles away from me. It's in Anvil color, which
isn't my first choice, but one that I like. The window sticker shows it's pretty much loaded except
for the Cargo group with Trail Rail system. But at 20% off I can live with that.

Because I'm a caregiver for a disabled family member I'll have to buy it sight unseen and have
it shipped to my home. That will cost me around $450-500.

There is one thing that bothers me...on Jeep's site I configured the 2024 Rubicon X exactly
as the window sticker shows. The price on Jeep's site is $3,250 less than the dealer's MSRP.

Anvil is my favorite color. Throw some pics up when you get it home!

Congrats!

 

[RJ McAuliffe]

Rules are rules...pics or it didn't happen.
Isn't that right DAVE????

@MrMiami

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