Too good to pass up?
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From: Edmond, OK
A local dealership has a 2013 Unlimited Sport base/non-S with 2 miles for $3500 off the $26,690 MSRP. Great starting point already, but the problem is that the Jeep isn't exactly what I want to start out with. Especially considering I've never had a brand new vehicle and I always thought when I take the plunge, I'd order exactly what I want.
I'd love to have a Sport S, for conveniences like power windows and keyless entry, but I can definitely live without this stuff. I'd prefer to also drive off the lot with a locking rear and at least 3.73 gears, neither of which is included with the base model. I don't have the know-how to swap these out, so I'd have to pay to get this done, which is way more expensive than just driving the same configuration off the lot. If I have to do a locate/dealer trade, which I found exactly what I want in Texas, I lose the $3500 off incentive that applies to all Sport models on the lot (up to $4500 off for Rubis). Same if we have to order through Chrysler. They would still beat the price of any other dealer, just not at the rate they do for current inventory models.
So, in your opinion, should I hold out for what I want at a higher price, or take advantage of this great starting price and just build up from there? Considering my entire Jeep cash reserve would be dumped into the down payment, having to add these parts just extends the point of completion even further. A con, definitely, but the bright side being that I control exactly what parts go into my new toy. Besides the gears and rear, I'd do everything myself.
So, is $23,160 too good to pass up? According to Edmunds and TrueCar, it is, as their starting price is already below invoice and even in my area, the average price paid is about $1k below MSRP. It doesn't matter what my intentions are with a Jeep, as it'll get there sooner or later no matter which model I begin with.
Sorry if this is a little all over the place, I'm on my phone as well as cooking dinner.
I'd love to have a Sport S, for conveniences like power windows and keyless entry, but I can definitely live without this stuff. I'd prefer to also drive off the lot with a locking rear and at least 3.73 gears, neither of which is included with the base model. I don't have the know-how to swap these out, so I'd have to pay to get this done, which is way more expensive than just driving the same configuration off the lot. If I have to do a locate/dealer trade, which I found exactly what I want in Texas, I lose the $3500 off incentive that applies to all Sport models on the lot (up to $4500 off for Rubis). Same if we have to order through Chrysler. They would still beat the price of any other dealer, just not at the rate they do for current inventory models.
So, in your opinion, should I hold out for what I want at a higher price, or take advantage of this great starting price and just build up from there? Considering my entire Jeep cash reserve would be dumped into the down payment, having to add these parts just extends the point of completion even further. A con, definitely, but the bright side being that I control exactly what parts go into my new toy. Besides the gears and rear, I'd do everything myself.
So, is $23,160 too good to pass up? According to Edmunds and TrueCar, it is, as their starting price is already below invoice and even in my area, the average price paid is about $1k below MSRP. It doesn't matter what my intentions are with a Jeep, as it'll get there sooner or later no matter which model I begin with.
Sorry if this is a little all over the place, I'm on my phone as well as cooking dinner.
Last edited by Terry Hesticles; Nov 15, 2012 at 03:02 PM.
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From: Edmond, OK
Originally Posted by OverlanderJK
That is a pretty good deal. I paid $19k for my sport base with 3.73's in July and its only a 2 door. If I had seen something like this I would have been all over it.
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A local dealership has a 2013 Unlimited Sport base/non-S with 2 miles for $3500 off the $26,690 MSRP. Great starting point already, but the problem is that the Jeep isn't exactly what I want to start out with. Especially considering I've never had a brand new vehicle and I always thought when I take the plunge, I'd order exactly what I want.
I'd love to have a Sport S, for conveniences like power windows and keyless entry, but I can definitely live without this stuff. I'd prefer to also drive off the lot with a locking rear and at least 3.73 gears, neither of which is included with the base model. I don't have the know-how to swap these out, so I'd have to pay to get this done, which is way more expensive than just driving the same configuration off the lot. If I have to do a locate/dealer trade, which I found exactly what I want in Texas, I lose the $3500 off incentive that applies to all Sport models on the lot (up to $4500 off for Rubis). Same if we have to order through Chrysler. They would still beat the price of any other dealer, just not at the rate they do for current inventory models.
So, in your opinion, should I hold out for what I want at a higher price, or take advantage of this great starting price and just build up from there? Considering my entire Jeep cash reserve would be dumped into the down payment, having to add these parts just extends the point of completion even further. A con, definitely, but the bright side being that I control exactly what parts go into my new toy. Besides the gears and rear, I'd do everything myself.
So, is $23,160 too good to pass up? According to Edmunds and TrueCar, it is, as their starting price is already below invoice and even in my area, the average price paid is about $1k below MSRP. It doesn't matter what my intentions are with a Jeep, as it'll get there sooner or later no matter which model I begin with.
Sorry if this is a little all over the place, I'm on my phone as well as cooking dinner.
I'd love to have a Sport S, for conveniences like power windows and keyless entry, but I can definitely live without this stuff. I'd prefer to also drive off the lot with a locking rear and at least 3.73 gears, neither of which is included with the base model. I don't have the know-how to swap these out, so I'd have to pay to get this done, which is way more expensive than just driving the same configuration off the lot. If I have to do a locate/dealer trade, which I found exactly what I want in Texas, I lose the $3500 off incentive that applies to all Sport models on the lot (up to $4500 off for Rubis). Same if we have to order through Chrysler. They would still beat the price of any other dealer, just not at the rate they do for current inventory models.
So, in your opinion, should I hold out for what I want at a higher price, or take advantage of this great starting price and just build up from there? Considering my entire Jeep cash reserve would be dumped into the down payment, having to add these parts just extends the point of completion even further. A con, definitely, but the bright side being that I control exactly what parts go into my new toy. Besides the gears and rear, I'd do everything myself.
So, is $23,160 too good to pass up? According to Edmunds and TrueCar, it is, as their starting price is already below invoice and even in my area, the average price paid is about $1k below MSRP. It doesn't matter what my intentions are with a Jeep, as it'll get there sooner or later no matter which model I begin with.
Sorry if this is a little all over the place, I'm on my phone as well as cooking dinner.
It does sound like a good deal but, you should stick with what you want this is the only way you'll really be happy and really enjoy joy the jeep. If you were to purchase this jeep then it turns out you're not happy then you are most likely going to miserable and you wont fully enjoy all its pleasures. So before you jump think really about what you want to have when you drive off the lot because the smile that will be on your face when you drive away "PRICELESS".
Good luck