How do I get value of 2011 JK unlimited? All the "books" only list 2010's at this time.

 

They will show up as the end of year comes closer. Why you looking to trade so soon?

 

Appraisal by a dealership/broker will be your best bet, unfortunately. You can get a decent estimate by using the 2010 information with your current mileage and vehicle options -- this only really works if there isn't a big change between 2010 and 2011. If you do this, the numbers will be a low. For what it is worth, NADA and KBB are only good for an estimate on trade-in value / private party sale. Dealers go off of wholesale values (what it would cost them to get a similar vehicle through auction/wholesale) and likelihood of moving your vehicle in a certain timeframe contingent on location, vehicle type, and observed vehicle turnover. It's because of this that people feel "low-balled" when the dealer offers them $15k on a vehicle that NADA or KBB says is worth $20k.

 

We just came back from a trip to NC mountauns and I hate the power and transmission. I pull
a 16' trailer with about 2000-2500lbs. and I don't know what to expect when we take off on
our 1st trip with our four wheelers on the trailer. I've had the hot oil sign one time just running
up I-77 which doesn't have much incline. Wasn't towing, just driving. I love the jeep but just
wonder if 2012 would suit me better. Thought about regearing to 4.56 but just
don't know what to do.

 

I have an '11 with 3.73's... I go to the mountains each weekend and the general terrain of western Denver isn't what I would call flat. I have yet to see the hot oil light. Assuming you are driving with an automatic transmission, are you turning off OD whilst pulling the trailer and dealing with the North Carolina hills?

 

I just traded a 2011 Rubi with leather, manual, no hard top, and 15000 miles. They gave me $29,000 against the treadlightly discount of 1% under invoice. I paid a little over $32,000 a year ago.

 

I got 25K trade in fro my 2011 that had 9k miles on it. Traded it on Labor day for my '12 Dozer. My '11 JKU was a Sport and the only options it had was Auto Trans and tow package. The '12 I picked up is also a Sport, has Auto, Connectivity group and tow packing, and max trailer package. I do not do any towing, but the dealer I got mine from orders all of their Jeeps with both tow and trailer package.

 

When I got the hot oil light, I was in OD with Cruise on at about 65mph, on the interstate without a trailer. Just had 2 adults and 2 kids in car.

 

...it just makes me think it is related to the particular vehicle and not the 2011 model, thus my comment. I have yet to see the light; I'd say the 2400 miles on my vehicle is spread between traditional highway travel and the steep grades that are common to and from the Rockies. Buying a new 2012 will probably alleviate the issue, but I don't think it's due to the new model year, so much as it may be a particular woe with the vehicle. Regardless, sorry to hear about the light.

On the trade-in... anticipate losing some money. The best way to figure out what your vehicle is worth is to talk to a few dealers, see what they are willing to offer, and determine if it seems fair for what you want to do. If not, pit them against each other and maximize your trade-in value. At this point, that's probably the best path if you are Hell bent on "upgrading" to a 2012.

 

Just today I was offered 19,800 for my 2011 2 door Sport toward a 2012 JKU Sport. My car has S package, side steps, hardtop and 7,300 miles and is Cherry Red. Good deal? I could likely get couple of grand more if I sell privately but also need to weigh the $1,200 sales tax advantage of trading in and hassle of selling.