I think a lot of forum members do order. The pricing was better if you ordered when I ordered last March. Mine only took 2 weeks to get here after ordering. I just read about another member getting their Wrangler in 7 days. Crazy!I usually order my new vehicles (including two JKs). That way I get them exactly as I want them, and the wait is only about six weeks. Any particular reason that I'm missing? [besides the need for instant gratification]
For me, I was in a car wreck and my vehicle was totaled. I was injured and actually had no time to go to various dealerships to test out vehicles. I knew that my new vehicle had to be a jeep wrangler. And when I found out that the color "Mojito" was available, I didn't waste time searching the dealerships online because I knew they wouldn't have what I wanted.I usually order my new vehicles (including two JKs). That way I get them exactly as I want them, and the wait is only about six weeks. Any particular reason that I'm missing? [besides the need for instant gratification]
Not to mention that fact that your window sticker has: "This vehicle was built especially for Your Name" in the upper right corner. A small thing, but a nice touch.For me, I was in a car wreck and my vehicle was totaled. I was injured and actually had no time to go to various dealerships to test out vehicles. I knew that my new vehicle had to be a jeep wrangler. And when I found out that the color "Mojito" was available, I didn't waste time searching the dealerships online because I knew they wouldn't have what I wanted.
I wanted the most basic (1) Mojito JL Sport Wrangler available. Like...I mean no technology package...I wanted (2) manual windows and locks! I wanted a JL Jeep that sorta reminded me of my dad's old school 1983 CJ-7! Well...the "closest" modern jeep to his LOL! But yeah...I also wanted the (3) beige cloth seats w/the (4) paneled hardtop and a (5) automatic tranny.
Apparently those 5 things, on one Jeep, were not common on the lots because the salesman searched all of Texas for my request and couldn't find one. After he searched for a day, I just asked him to order it. At that point, I wanted to wait as I had to heal for about 2 weeks.
I had no test drive prior to my purchase/order. It took a lil less than a month, if I remember correctly (my build progress is here somewhere on the forums), for mine to be built and transported to my location.
I've had "Lil Hulk" for 1 year and 7 months and I have zero regrets.
Had "Mojito" green not been a color for the wranglers in 2018, I likely would've just purchased something on the lot, as it was a rare color anyway. So the color itself, basically made me order. My buying experience was amazing, and if I have to get a vehicle again, I probably won't waste time looking for what I want on the lots, I'll likely order again.
I feel it. I think may of the posters hit the nail on the head tho. People are busy. And not a lot of people will research, especially if they don't plan to keep it forever anyway. Lots of people keep vehicles for a few yrs and then trade them, so they aren't truly vested in it, in the first place.What I find humorous is when people stress themselves to get the best price, but end up taking an option (or likely two) that they wouldn't have included in their custom order.
I wanted the most basic (1) Mojito JL Sport Wrangler available. Like...I mean no technology package...I wanted (2) manual windows and locks! I wanted a JL Jeep that sorta reminded me of my dad's old school 1983 CJ-7!