UPDATE: JL line shutdown, 7k JT Government Orders - Possible UAW Strike

[JTRUBI]

I honestly don't know. That's not my department. Not sure how many we are even making a day.

Thanks for the pictures.

Any chance you see any in Gator? Or know what the colour actually looks like ?

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[Matstock4]

@JL-Engineline , he gets his when he gets his. Appearently he’s got the inside knowledge the rest of us couldn’t comprehend.

@Troybilt Maybe we can send you our order info the day the dealers let us place them so we can get a better understanding of how Jeep’s logistics operation is set up and when we might expect our Gladiators to be delivered.

Yes I'm pretty sure the internet forum nerds after taking care of logistics might as well run FCA while they're at it. That way they can streamline a money losing 2 door brown gladiator that 8 people will buy. I'm guilty of this as I was one of the handful of folks who bought a kick ass Chevrolet SS 6spd V8. But nobody else bought that sweet Aussie muscle car and now its gone. RIP Holden VF Commodore

 

[JTRUBI]

Yes I'm pretty sure the internet forum nerds after taking care of logistics might as well run FCA while they're at it. That way they can streamline a money losing 2 door brown gladiator that 8 people will buy. I'm guilty of this as I was one of the handful of folks who bought a kick ass Chevrolet SS 6spd V8. But nobody else bought that sweet Aussie muscle car and now its gone. RIP Holden VF Commodore

Oh man you have one ? I wanted one so bad but GM screwed us and didn’t sell them in Canada. Absolutely love the Commodore.

 

[Matstock4]

Oh man you have one ? I wanted one so bad but GM screwed us and didn’t sell them in Canada. Absolutely love the Commodore.

Sold it about a year ago... Wish I could've kept it.... such a fun car and a sleeper after I rebadged it back to it's Holden glory! Too bad it didn't sell better or get up North to you guys! Anyways it's always the ones that get away that are the toughest....

 

[Karnivoolfan]

Yes I'm pretty sure the internet forum nerds after taking care of logistics might as well run FCA while they're at it. That way they can streamline a money losing 2 door brown gladiator that 8 people will buy. I'm guilty of this as I was one of the handful of folks who bought a kick ass Chevrolet SS 6spd V8. But nobody else bought that sweet Aussie muscle car and now its gone. RIP Holden VF Commodore

Well that was because literally no one knew it existed. GM was definitely not pushing it in mainstream advertising.

 

[Ian cj10]

yep the aussie car industry is dead unfortunately no more local rear wheel drive V8s ford & holden are only importers like everyone else now

 

[jeepguy225]

Just fuel for the fire. I got this email from my soon to be local dealer.

Good afternoon everyone

We received notice that we will be receiving one Gladiator with in the next couple weeks. It doesn’t seem like much but it means that the shipments have commenced and it will give us a look at the prices. We were informed we will have no control over the first large shipment: we get what we get. The shipments after that will be up to the individual dealerships.

I will send out notification once we have an expected delivery date and when the prices are released. Feel free to call/ text me directly if you have any questions between now and the arrival of the Gladiators!

 

[Tortooga Custom Works]

Just fuel for the fire. I got this email from my soon to be local dealer.

Good afternoon everyone

We received notice that we will be receiving one Gladiator with in the next couple weeks. It doesn’t seem like much but it means that the shipments have commenced and it will give us a look at the prices. We were informed we will have no control over the first large shipment: we get what we get. The shipments after that will be up to the individual dealerships.

I will send out notification once we have an expected delivery date and when the prices are released. Feel free to call/ text me directly if you have any questions between now and the arrival of the Gladiators!

Interesting... if that’s true, than that’s just dealer stock. Not from an order...

Which makes me think about this first production gladiator also - clearly those are not customer orders being fulfilled.

 

[Blown7]

Sometimes FCA will stockpile a new model and perform extended Quality Assurance like they did with our Trackhawks....
They like a new model to have less issues.

 

[DMoney]

Well that was because literally no one knew it existed. GM was definitely not pushing it in mainstream advertising.

It was in Nascar but that's about it. Problem with that is no one watches Nascar anymore.

 

[DMoney]

yep the aussie car industry is dead unfortunately no more local rear wheel drive V8s ford & holden are only importers like everyone else now

At least there is still the dodge dodge Charger in America. That is the last 4 door v8 that I can think of that is left.

 

[Ian cj10]

we dont get the charger or challenger we get the 300 though thats my wifes daily 2013 300 srt8

 

[jeepguy225]

It was in Nascar but that's about it. Problem with that is no one watches Nascar anymore.

There are too many left turns in Nascar.

 

[Malarkey21]

But media first drive reviews are under embargo until the 31st... So you are telling me these will be on the dealer floor before first impression reviews are out (the 26th)?
Not trying to be rude but that just doesn't seem to make sense.

my guess is these will be held to build up some supply. also probably a lot of checks and inspections make sure everything is going well as the line picks up speed.

cost the same to ship a full truck as it does to ship a truck with 2 JTs on it.

in my head it will go Media review on the 31, FCA announce pricing April 1st, ending the video with "heres the price, they are on lots now, go buy one. "drops the mic"."

 

[Jeepers!]

If the first one came off the line yesterday, I'd guess that they'll be on dealer lots in a month.

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