HardSell
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- Joined
- Dec 3, 2019
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- Location
- New Mexico
- Vehicle(s)
- 05 Built Rubicon replaced modestly built stolen '87 XJ
- Occupation
- Nose Picker
Me attempting to convince those who already own a JL of anything? What a stupid misinterpretation resulting from reading comprehension failure! I tried to buy one; loved the JL's drive-ability and modernness. I tried to order a build to meet my requirements, but FCA to my frustration and to the frustration of a motivated dealership persisted in changing the terms of the base list to meet FCA's ever changing requirements; while other dealers expected me to buy a $57,000 featured on-the-lot 2 door when I merely wanted to test drive and order a base Rubi and hardtop for $36-37k as advertised and considered with tread lightly and dealer incentivized 7% off invoice.why it is so important for some people to cite their reasons not to buy one over and over on car forums to anonymous (mostly) owners as if the are trying to convince them of the error they made buying one
It became increasingly apparent to me that FCA's on line sales tactic is: waving an affordable, outdated on line build cape to reveal a surprise behind it, presuming those such as me to want one so desperately that I would cave to more profitable build terms for FCA. So, through FCA's inflexibility regarding build policy and my persistence, giving me enough time to discover issues (only for my case) to avoid buyer's remorse, building something I really don't need nor want. Any remorse or rejoice for present owners is none of my concern. For potential buyers, however, shouldn't they have access to all perspectives and issues, then make their own decisions based upon maximum information? Is there something hiding here causing supposedly happy owners to begin to itch? I hope not, nor if so, do I truly give a damn. Apparently, Viper you are itching, otherwise you would have not found it important enough to comment on my post in the way you did. To all the JL owners Viper is speaking for in this forum, whose feelings I may have unintentionally hurt, believing I set out to step on their toes regarding a JL purchase, you are permitted to return to your safe spaces. For all the others, I sincerely wish a fulfilling trouble free relationship with your purchases and expect your ownership experience to go beyond faux tarmac status to deliver what older Jeep owners know as a true Jeep Adventure as I've known it. See: , notice the JL driver having no concerns regarding his adventure using the JL as purposed. My favorite Jeep in this video is the postal unit.
I'm only hoping my comments in the face of unlikelihood would influence FCA to become more buyer friendly than it is; as buyer friendly as AMC was for me in '87. Most prospective buyers in this forum will understandably lack that kind of favorable experience to draw from to make a comparison knowing how a factory ordered Jeep purchase should be. In spending all this time researching to replace my faithful XJ, (now some thief's) I'm pleased to have made a deal for a nicely conserved and appropriately equipped (for me) '05 Rubi to continue and grow my Jeeping adventures well beyond the XJ's limitations. I've always wanted one and am now able to spend the savings difference on upgraded lodging, food, and even more remote access, all without compromising the anticipated adventures themselves. The information and views from this forum have been valuable, revealing, and most importantly, entertaining for me. Thanks and cheers to all of you. I'm not anticipating further need to comment regarding the attractions and shortcomings of JLs. I'll remain mute except when a commenter misinterprets, chooses to attack or distort the meaning of my intent/content for sake of relieving his own conscience. Then, if I deem it important enough, I'll respond for mutual clarification. Otherwise, I'll hopefully be seeing some of you on the trails.
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