Should I switch from a JL 4xe to a JT Mojave?

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when Air Force One goes all electric I MAY think about an EV. Until then I'm out

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[stewmaster]

Hello. New to this forum. Here to pose a question to JT owners.

I currently own a 21 JLU 4xe Rubicon. Factory ordered at 5% below invoice in March 2021. Paid under $45k after my $7,500 tax credit. A deal I’ll never be able to replicate thanks to the seemingly weekly price increases from Jeep. 42,000 miles on it. I’ve got a MOPAR Max Care warranty to take me to 2028 or 100,000 miles. Which is when they project the next Wrangler & Gladiator models to come out

I’m currently dealing with the hybrid battery recall and am not able to charge my Jeep. I’m working with Jeep Wave and am hopeful they will give me a rental soon but I’m not holding my breath. I’m not supposed to park near other vehicles or buildings, which is unrealistic. I drive around 50-80 miles a day for work so not being able to charge has made a big difference on my MPG. Thankfully, I get reimbursed for mileage. Currently averaging around 19MPG. I realize this is about what I’ll get in a JT.

I’m very tempted by the incentives on the 2023 Gladiators. More specially a Mojave. Plenty in stock near me for 20% below MSRP before any other negotiations. I’m hopeful that the incentives will get even better in the coming weeks. I would like the versatility of having a small truck bed, but I’m only really considering at this point because of my hybrid battery recall and because the prices have dropped so much on the 23 Gladiators.

I’m here in hopes that some people will talk some sense into me and tell me I shouldn’t be considering the switch. Prior to my recall and these tempting prices, my plan was to hold onto my Wrangler until 2028/100k miles and by that point I’d probably look into upgrading. I also know I’ll likely be kicking myself when the 4xe Gladiators come out next year… but I doubt they’ll be reasonably priced.

Any input is appreciated.

You could get the Mojave… Orrrr grab a Rubicon Diesel. I’ve been seeing insane discounts nationwide. The prices are mid 50k which is great, but honestly what the JTRD’s were closer to a few years ago. Few with a diesel regret it and by the time you want a new one it’ll be a collectors item.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

All electric vehicles have great torque, just not for long, or in cold weather, or towing. Overlanding? Mojave! I know how bad the electric grid really is, so I’m taking a hard pass on electric anything I can.

Grid - totally depends on where you live. It's no trouble at all here - more than enough capacity and we export power. It's also among the cheapest in the country.
So that's an absolute - your situation may vary thing for sure! Not everyone is so lucky power-wise or cost-wise. (but then we make up for it on some other stuff)

Great torque for sure - even in winter. The 4xe is a PHEV meaning you do not HAVE to plug it in - you can simply drive it, but you lose the 20-some miles of pure electric driving if not plugged in. Once that power runs out, it's a powerful hybrid.
Overlanding? No troubles - why would there be? It's a hybrid with a gas engine and the torque and HP of a V8.
Towing- should be no trouble there, either - we'll see when the hybrid JT comes out.

Just tossing out the facts and straight dope on the 4xe.
Not for everyone for sure, but it's for many - so many, it's a best seller and is a huge percentage of all Wrangler sales.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

You could get the Mojave… Orrrr grab a Rubicon Diesel. I’ve been seeing insane discounts nationwide. The prices are mid 50k which is great, but honestly what the JTRD’s were closer to a few years ago. Few with a diesel regret it and by the time you want a new one it’ll be a collectors item.

I could get a new 2023 Mojave - after discounts, cheaper than I paid for my 2022 Overland (and I didn't pay full price) - yeah, mid 50s is what I've been seeing. It's just crazy.

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