2012 Wrangler information thread
JK Newbie
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From: wilton, me
I feel sorry for the people who wait who will be watching me drive by in my new jeep while they are still waiting on theirs. I saw no reason to wait on ordering. The color I want is already available, and in fact, Milious already reported that it (Sahara Tan)will be discontinued after the first month of production - so it makes it even MORE reasonable for me to order now. My cost will be about the same since I am a Tread Lightly member and they will honor my 1% below invoice discount. Since the only major change this year is the engine UPGRADE, there is no reason to expect that there would be any detrimental change in the appearance or performance of the jeep that would cause me to change my mind based on a look or a test drive. I can be as enthusiastic as I want about a vehicle I have wanted since before I had my own drivers license, thank you. For those who want to continue to window shop, feel free. But for those like me who already know what they want - order away. Don't worry, sugarloafwingman, even though your first post here was a troll, I will still toss you a wave if and when you finally do pick up a 2012. 
Oh! If you are not a member of Tread Lightly, and you are seriously considering buying a jeep, I strongly suggest you check out joining up. It's a great use of $60 to guarantee such a nice discount on a new vehicle. Even if you end up getting a better deal on your own without using the Chrysler affiliate preferred pricing, it's still a wonderful organization to support.
Oh! If you are not a member of Tread Lightly, and you are seriously considering buying a jeep, I strongly suggest you check out joining up. It's a great use of $60 to guarantee such a nice discount on a new vehicle. Even if you end up getting a better deal on your own without using the Chrysler affiliate preferred pricing, it's still a wonderful organization to support.
Jusy sayin its hard to haggle with the dealer when you order so early. Enjoy your ride. You are right, I will be the first one checking out your jeep when I see it parked.
JK Junkie
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From: Lakewood, OH
The end result is a 2012 Pentastar automatic transmission JK with 3.73s will perform better than previous 3.8L equipped JKs with 4.88s. However, it's important to note that getting premium efficiency and performance may well come with after market gear sets.
As for me, I'm waiting for the Chrysler partner sites to be updated so I can start putting together my package. I'll still be looking at the steepest gear set I can get my hands on and I'll have 3 different sized sets of tires (stock 32s, 35s and 37s) to do some testing with.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Mechanicsville, VA
So for the colors being discontinued after the first month of production.
NATURAL GREEN PEARL COAT (first month of production only, then dropped)
If production starts on 7/25, does this mean we have until the first of August or so to place an order for the discontinued color or should be order before 7/25 to gurantee getting one?
I was at my local dealer yesterday for an oil change and was looking at all of the colors and really like the Natural Green but I want to hold out as long as possible for any last minute information on the 2012s before placing my order. I hear about cool special editions coming, that will be more than just decals, and am curious about what they might be. I'm sure I'd be happy with whatever I ordered today but would hate to lock into something now and in a few months something cool comes out that I like better. Right now the Natural Green is the only color for 2012 that I like. Decisions, decisions.
NATURAL GREEN PEARL COAT (first month of production only, then dropped)
If production starts on 7/25, does this mean we have until the first of August or so to place an order for the discontinued color or should be order before 7/25 to gurantee getting one?
I was at my local dealer yesterday for an oil change and was looking at all of the colors and really like the Natural Green but I want to hold out as long as possible for any last minute information on the 2012s before placing my order. I hear about cool special editions coming, that will be more than just decals, and am curious about what they might be. I'm sure I'd be happy with whatever I ordered today but would hate to lock into something now and in a few months something cool comes out that I like better. Right now the Natural Green is the only color for 2012 that I like. Decisions, decisions.
JK Enthusiast
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From: San Diego, CA
So for the colors being discontinued after the first month of production.
NATURAL GREEN PEARL COAT (first month of production only, then dropped)
If production starts on 7/25, does this mean we have until the first of August or so to place an order for the discontinued color or should be order before 7/25 to gurantee getting one?
I was at my local dealer yesterday for an oil change and was looking at all of the colors and really like the Natural Green but I want to hold out as long as possible for any last minute information on the 2012s before placing my order. I hear about cool special editions coming, that will be more than just decals, and am curious about what they might be. I'm sure I'd be happy with whatever I ordered today but would hate to lock into something now and in a few months something cool comes out that I like better. Right now the Natural Green is the only color for 2012 that I like. Decisions, decisions.
NATURAL GREEN PEARL COAT (first month of production only, then dropped)
If production starts on 7/25, does this mean we have until the first of August or so to place an order for the discontinued color or should be order before 7/25 to gurantee getting one?
I was at my local dealer yesterday for an oil change and was looking at all of the colors and really like the Natural Green but I want to hold out as long as possible for any last minute information on the 2012s before placing my order. I hear about cool special editions coming, that will be more than just decals, and am curious about what they might be. I'm sure I'd be happy with whatever I ordered today but would hate to lock into something now and in a few months something cool comes out that I like better. Right now the Natural Green is the only color for 2012 that I like. Decisions, decisions.
. I took my wife down for a test drive and we both really liked the Natural Green Pearl (wife called it green sparkly paint)
. Colors are really a personal choice with no one being bad. I wanted into the first allocation which ends the 16th of this month. To me this meant mine would be in the first build cycle starting 7/25. We chose the natural Pearl Green. Sometime it's dark and sometimes it's light depending on the light of the day. I've been sold on Chrysler metallic paints since our other jeep is steel blue. After 5 years I still marvel at it's characteristics.
Last edited by SDbaja; Jun 12, 2011 at 06:51 PM.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Chandler,az
Originally Posted by mark16830
Well i finally ordered my 2012 sahara bright white unlimited this tuesday, i sold my 2010 jeep sahara unlimited to my buddy i work with for 27,500 it had 9,000 miles on it, but anyways i ordered my 12 sahara unlimited this tuesday and i went with the dual top option with the factory matched painted hardtop, heated saddle leather int, 730n navigation, 3.73 gears, 6 spd manual trans, the upgraded polished alluminium 7 spoke wheels im assuming its the same wheels as on the 70th anniversary jeeps, and believe it or not it let me order the remote start option with the manual trans!!! i hope it holds up if not my buddy who owns the jeep dealership told me he would let me know if jeep kicks it back but so far so good.. man i cant wait he said 6-8 weeks at most for delivery.. did anyone else order remote start with manual trans yet???? please let me know....thanx guys...
JK Enthusiast
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From: Chandler,az
Originally Posted by ndrugby
Yes I did. I got a 2DR Green Rubi, Manual, remote start, dual tops, airbags, heated seats, auto ac, power convenience, towing package, connectivity group (and the half doors separately which they couldn't order yet :( ).
Fingers crossed it holds up.
Thx
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From: New Jersey