2 DOOR JL build/order discussions master thread

[Vintage]

I am trying to keep my chin up about the 2 door delay. I just keep telling myself, it will be great to have a very RARE 2 door JL Rubi with MT!

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[Roket]

Just talked to Executive Manager I know for Jeep who is working my case. Job 1 has been pushed out until April for all 2 door . So we have to wait another month or more. I wonder who will be the first now.
Roket

 

[will1111]

Just talked to Executive Manager I know for Jeep who is working my case. Job 1 has been pushed out until April for all 2 door . So we have to wait another month or more. I wonder who will be the first now.
Roket

So April for all 2dr hard top auto? I'm assuming may for 2 dr soft manual

 

[bearcat454]

Just talked to Executive Manager I know for Jeep who is working my case. Job 1 has been pushed out until April for all 2 door . So we have to wait another month or more. I wonder who will be the first now.
Roket

arg this is terrible. How does it work with a dealer if you already put a $500 deposit down? Do you lose it?

 

[Roket]

So April for all 2dr hard top auto? I'm assuming may for 2 dr soft manual

Don't know she only told me April start .... and she told me she is watching for me and let me when there will be a update.

 

[passingnotes]

opening order banks so early was dumb.

it sets false expectations, while helping FCA plan volume and demand even when they likely saw this delay coming last year. they kept jk going, did an absurd 2018 jk that only clouds their big JL release...and it’s hard to believe that they can’t anticipate market absorption for their builds

my gut says FCA is throttling JL 2-door production to drive absorption of the JK line, timing it out to pair off with the peak spring “jeep buyer window” - during which time JL orders sit idle and shift toward june/july delivery. i anticipate absurd discounts on the 2-door JK lineup this spring.

 

[jbe89]

arg this is terrible. How does it work with a dealer if you already put a $500 deposit down? Do you lose it?

You have a contract, they can’t back out on the deal. Just like if you back out, they can keep the $500. While that’s not the best for business and they probably wouldn’t do it. Everyone knew, or should’ve known going into the contract that it was completely up in the air when the 2-door would arrive. Even on schedule, a February softop order could very well have been May or June from the start, for instance.

 

[Vintage]

opening order banks so early was dumb.

it sets false expectations, while helping FCA plan volume and demand even when they likely saw this delay coming last year. they kept jk going, did an absurd 2018 jk that only clouds their big JL release...and it’s hard to believe that they can’t anticipate market absorption for their builds

my gut says FCA is throttling JL 2-door production to drive absorption of the JK line, timing it out to pair off with the peak spring “jeep buyer window” - during which time JL orders sit idle and shift toward june/july delivery. i anticipate absurd discounts on the 2-door JK lineup this spring.

This makes sense - dealers need to sell what is on the lot, and that includes a ton of 2017 to 2018 JKs. That is a lot harder to do with JLs rolling up. FCA just trying to capture every dollar possible. Great. If this turns out to be true my plan of an epic trip home from Idaho will be ruined as it is not fun trying to hike and offroad the Moab area when Summer tourist season is in full swing and it is hot as hades.

 

[Terry09]

My deposit to the dealer was $300 and it is fully refundable.

 

[BDJeep1]

Today according to Jeep Cares chat and my dealer.....my 2 dr is still in D status. So this is confusing when others are being told all 2 doors were moved back to C?

 

[Gandersonsays]

Today according to Jeep Cares chat and my dealer.....my 2 dr is still in D status. So this is confusing when others are being told all 2 doors were moved back to C?

Just confirmed that I am still in D status as well. However, Jeep Chat did admit that 2 door production will begin in early April and it typically takes 10-12 weeks to complete the build process (does not include delivery).

 

[FLSteve]

For what it's worth ... I just did a Jeep Chat and was told the 2-doors should start showing up at dealers in April. Last I heard from my dealer, I was still in D status.

 

[LydiaSP613]

For what it's worth ... I just did a Jeep Chat and was told the 2-doors should start showing up at dealers in April. Last I heard from my dealer, I was still in D status.

I call shenanigans. The builds will start in April, with true sold orders being built before dealer stock. EDIT: not doubting you, FLSteve!! Just have very little faith in the Jeep chat crew.

 

[McBeeve]

FWIW, my wife spoke with our dealer about an hour ago and their system still shows our order in D status.

 

[FLSteve]

I agree ... that's why I said "for what's it worth"

I do fall into your 1st category however ... a true sold order.

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