2 DOOR JL build/order discussions master thread

[jman]

Is that the punk’n? Jman’s and yours look more red than orange. Must be more orange in person?

It's definitely orange in person. It's a hard color to capture on the camera. In very bright sun it can look a bit more red but right now it's overcast and my Jeep looks super orange.

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[orey22]

FCA is so full of molded crap. I've been sitting in D-status for 111 days now.

You should be right behind me, I ordered on 1/18/18 -- arrived at dealer on 05/02/18 picked up on 05/03/2018. So if that's any indication yours should be built and shipped anytime now.

It's well worth the wait -- now if I can can get more companies to catch up on JL parts I'd be set, i.e. I want a nice rack, but alas very few are making them yet!

 

[NascarMark]

FCA is so full of molded crap. I've been sitting in D-status for 111 days now.

I have been in 'D' for 107 days - 24 hrs after the order I had a POC with a VIN - 'D' status. At one point, after around the first 30 days, Jeep chat told me I was in 'C', next day they said 'D'.

The dealership I use, this is the 4th new JEEP vehicle from them in 10 years, the General Manager is on vacation. Next week he and I are going to have a 'come to Jesus meeting' (
Any meeting in which a frank, often unpleasant, conversation is held so as to bring to light and/or resolve some issue at hand.)


At this point, I would be happy if I simply moved to D1!

 

[alltimesaresoon]

I have been in 'D' for 107 days - 24 hrs after the order I had a POC with a VIN - 'D' status. At one point, after around the first 30 days, Jeep chat told me I was in 'C', next day they said 'D'.

The dealership I use, this is the 4th new JEEP vehicle from them in 10 years, the General Manager is on vacation. Next week he and I are going to have a 'come to Jesus meeting' (
Any meeting in which a frank, often unpleasant, conversation is held so as to bring to light and/or resolve some issue at hand.)


At this point, I would be happy if I simply moved to D1!

i know the feelin..... i would recommend dangling a few 4 door stickers in the local area in front of your dealer, that you are "interested" in, but from alternate dealers, and politely making it clear that you are on the fence about cancelling your order and taking one of these off the lot from a competitor. most dealers don't want to get stuck with a 2 door. especially true for a mtx tho yours is an auto. when i did this, i went D1 within 2 days

 

[NascarMark]

i know the feelin..... i would recommend dangling a few 4 door stickers in the local area in front of your dealer, that you are "interested" in, but from alternate dealers, and politely making it clear that you are on the fence about cancelling your order and taking one of these off the lot from a competitor. most dealers don't want to get stuck with a 2 door. especially true for a mtx tho yours is an auto. when i did this, i went D1 within 2 days

Thank You for the advice. Yesterday I drove through a dealership 8 miles from mine, they had 3 JLU's in Ocean Blue...interesting...I believe those may come up in my conversation with the GM next week! A little research is will be required prior.

 

[3uPh0riK]

Have Headliner. Dealer said I'm now in JBDL. Has anyone else ever seen that particular sub-code?

Im in JBR apparently. And the phone people go "im not sure what the R is". Then i go "uhmm okay thanks i guess".

 

[alltimesaresoon]

Thank You for the advice. Yesterday I drove through a dealership 8 miles from mine, they had 3 JLU's in Ocean Blue...interesting...I believe those may come up in my conversation with the GM next week! A little research is will be required prior.

and even better yet, if you are confident you can get out of your deposit (mine is $1000 and might be tough), and can make an order with another dealer with minimum deposit, set one up with them. can't go slower than the first one. start a race. your own clone order

 

[Jax2578]

Im in JBR apparently. And the phone people go "im not sure what the R is". Then i go "uhmm okay thanks i guess".

Yep. When I asked my dealer further he said he thought the DL part meant it was just about to go KZ.... hopefully he's right.

 

[3uPh0riK]

Yep. When I asked my dealer further he said he thought the DL part meant it was just about to go KZ.... hopefully he's right.

I would ask but Im not allowed to talk to my dealer anymore . I think he might be considering a restraining order at this point in time

 

[Jax2578]

I would ask but Im not allowed to talk to my dealer anymore . I think he might be considering a restraining order at this point in time

 

[NascarMark]

and even better yet, if you are confident you can get out of your deposit (mine is $1000 and might be tough), and can make an order with another dealer with minimum deposit, set one up with them. can't go slower than the first one. start a race. your own clone order

My deposit was 500, pretty sure they haven't cashed the check yet.

The service department guys and manager at my dealership are great, but I guess if I have come to know them that well...my JK was in the shop waaaaay to often. I know, I can buy anywhere and take it to them if needed.

 

[Vintage]

I just received an email from FCA saying, out of the blue, my Jeep has been built and is awaiting transportation. They then go on to explain that transportation is a problem but they are working on it - no SH_T!

 

[Tjax]

Certainly happy for all of those who have received their long awaited Jeep Jls. Just curious, how many of us that ordered in 2017, some 120+ days ago, remain in the twilight zone?

I ordered 12/12/17. Last tracking status shows JB. My birthday is 5/29...there’s a small chance. I didn’t realize when I signed up I might need a 2 year Tread Lightly membership.....

 

[Rhinebeck01]

For you guys/gals waiting for your 2 drs...

Well you know I got my a week ago today.. Just wanted to mention a few things..

• The fold-able rear headrests are absolutely TERRIFIC!
  
• Little LED light in the cargo area really is a plus
• Best rear wiper ever on a Wrangler. Does not obstruct view. Wiper stays up when you lift it up when cleaning window
  
• Rear wiper fluid dripped but a small whole in fluid reservoir cap seems to have cured that issue on my JL
  
• Steering is a tad looser then the 2 dr. JK. I found that having tire psi @ 36# really minimizes the issue
• Air noise when driving is similar to the JK's. If you were used to driving a Prius or a Honda you'd swear there was an issue
• Glove box is narrower and deeper
• Self dimming rear view mirror (optional) is very compared to the similar offering on the JK
• Alpine sound on the JL 2dr. shines in comparison to the upgraded sound pkg. in the JK
• Google Maps and Waze displaying/working on the 8.4 Infotainment Center (optional) is the hoot! Terrific and works well
• When hand drying (I use leaf blower first) the 2 dr. JL there are far fewer obstacles/grabby points that affect the towel
• 8 speed Auto is real nice
• This 3.6L really puts the older 3.6L to shame in regard to pickup... get up and go....
• Windows on JL are larger then the JK's so outside is more viewable & inside is brighter
• Heating/Cooling and controls of same are very well implemented. Sync'ed driver/passenger is real nice
  
• I'm 6' tall and lots of driver's leg room, etc.. Lots if head room
  
• At speeds above 60 mph, no more hood buffering
• LED headlights are way bright... real nice. Thanks to Tazer JL, I can use fogs with brights for real bright lighting in deer country
  
• Remote Proximity (optional) works well
• ESS sucked terribly! Disable it easily with the Tazer JL
• Center console cup holders are way way nicer then on the JK
• Rubicon 2dr. ride is not that much more rough then a 2 dr. Sahara JK
• Operating front seats forward and backward is a learning process.
  
• Little release handle on top of front seats does the job but careful it seems flimsy
• All welds, paint and such on my JL are aok with visual inspection
• Real muffler stands out like a sore thumb but is easily paint-able. You do not need to use heat proof paint
• Back-up camera working well at 50 mi. on odometer
• Tazer JL easily disables annoying seat belt chime, Nav restrictions, Backup camera when moving forward restriction and more
• Wheel well plastics are very accessible, cover well and very easy to clean
• Tow package 4 and 7 pin box on back (optional) is very nice and not flimsy/cheapy
• Leather seats (optional) very comfortable with very good back support
• Center console release levers are separated differently and easier to feel for / use in comparison to the JK's
• Front seat belts retract more forcefully then on the JK which is a plus
• Side view mirror adjusters are way better in regard to their placement
• Sirius XM reception drops in and out far more then on the Jk
• Remote Start with FOB (optional) Distance and still remote start is very very good
• Doors close very very easy in comparison to the Jk. No more slamming necessary
• Doors stay open when you open them. No more slamming door on your leg
• New hood retainers are good, but you have to watch when you lower the hood or you capture the catch part of the mechanism

 

[PhotoGuy]

• Tazer JL easily disables annoying seat belt chime

Great post!!
I'm interested in knowing how to disable the chime! Anyway to do it without the use of the Tazer JL?

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