2 Dr Buy Decision

[VictorChampion]

Short version for input: I ordered a 2 door JL in February but couldn't wait and actually got kinda angry with Jeep on the lack of information on builds, quality control issues and yada yada yada. So I ended up not taking delivery of the unit when it came in as I needed transportation 2 months before delivery.

Now I have an opportunity to buy a new Black 2 dr JL Rubi that doesn't have a couple of things I really, really would like to have. Those being leather and Infotainment and it is an automatic. I really wanted a manny, basically to save the dollars towards leather. It does have cold weather group which is a must have and a few other things like hard top insulation, engine block heater that will never get used as well as trail rail and even the Jeep trail rated kit. Things I would not have ordered.

All of that to say, the price is extremely right and they may be dinging me on trade a grand or maybe even $1,500, but the price is $5,700 off MSRP and minimal doc fee. No TTL savings in Oklahoma. I can basically get out the door with negative equity and TTL paid for right at sticker.

My dilemma is: Order a 19 and hope the myriad of gremlins (welding, steering, quality and etc) have been worked out and order the way I would want (manny tranny to save $2,000) or take the one in hand that has cloth and no infotainment but is automatic and Uconnect 4 7 inch screen? I really wanted the alpine system although I rarely crank it up anymore. Just figured it might be tech I need. Wondering what I lose with the 7 inch over the Infotainment.

Constructive opinions very much appreciated!

P.S. My financing rate is spectacular and in this rising rate environment, I don't expect cheap money to be around forever nor do I trust that Jeep won't have more price increases going forward.

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[pangmaster]

Go for '19 and get exactly what you want. Waiting sucks, but you said it yourself... you really, really wanted those things

Would you regret going for the compromise? I really like the leather and the infotainment. Both are well worth it in my opinion

 

[VictorChampion]

Thank you Pangmaster. That's just it, I don't know if I would regret compromise or not. Price is right, trade is fair and etc. I like both, leather and probably infotainment as I have not had a Jeep product that had it so really don't know what I would be giving up other than Alpine system. Thank you for response.

 

[CypressWrangler]

Place an order and get what you want. If not you will never be happy.

 

[Luvmejeeps]

Everybodys different,but for me no leather or infotainment wouldnt be a deal breaker....BUT not having the tranny you want would be. Either order or keep waiting looking around everyday till you find one that checks all your must haves.

 

[jeepinoutwest]

Everyone is different, but I wouldn't even consider an automatic. I'd get it as you like it.

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