Mopar King
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- Skyler
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Thanks Jay!Great research and write up. But I do have a serious cash question.
If we have hints of another V-8 option in a year or two from the OEM, does it make sense to wait. I would think an old man like me might be in a rush and go the route you are, but a younger person/family might make out fiscally (and warranty wise) in the short/long run if we get a 5.7 option in lower model JTs ( not 72K Rubi-Unlimiteds).
That said, maybe you all know and are sure that Jeep won't put an 8 in the Gladiator, I sure as heck am hoping for it and am ready to sell/trade as soon as an affordable v-8 option is offered OEM.
Good luck with the build and thanks for the shop referral!
So as far as the cash side of things go - the Wrangler 6.4 is a $20 k price jump as I understand it. So even waiting for that factory option isn't going to save a TON of cash. I see what you mean - but could you imagine waiting 2-3 years only to find out Jeep holds steady on the decision not to bring the V8 to the Gladiator?
To me even if Jeep comes to market with this option in a year or two, I don't think I would have any regrets going this route. Just to already have that year or two driving a JT Hemi under my belt, ya know?
I **think** (not 100% positive but I think I read this) AMW offers some pretty decent financing options as well. So if you have your JT paid off - that might be a considerable option as well.
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