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$6500 for a 2021! That is steep! Have to be a long payoff - I am not sure I have owned a singe vehicle that long! LOL
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One question to everyone, what do you think is the best and worst addition to the 2021 model year Jeep Wrangler? I think the best addition is the Front Camera, the worst has to be that increase in the price of the Diesel.
 

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So 6k for a diesel, :angry::headbang::computerrage:!
Yeah. The $2,000 automatic is non-differential IF you are planning to get the 8-speed regardless.

The V6 eTorque ($1,250) + automatic ($2,000) = $3,250.
The EcoDiesel ($4,000) + automatic ($2,000) = $6,000.

So the EcoDiesel works out to $2,750 more than the the V6.
 

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One question to everyone, what do you think is the best and worst addition to the 2021 model year Jeep Wrangler? I think the best addition is the Front Camera, the worst has to be that increase in the price of the Diesel.
There are several questionable changes for 2021.

Being forced to get the V6 eTorque if I want the automatic transmission is a big no-no for me. FCA has failed to make the case that eTorque is even needed, let alone that it is a reliable technology. I wouldn’t be happy having to pay $1,250 extra for an eTorque technology I don’t need or want, for no good reason other than FCA wants to make more money.

But this is all academic. My Jeep doesn’t even have 5,000 miles and, so far, hasn’t had any issues.
 
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Yeah. The $2,000 automatic is non-differential IF you are planning to get the 8-speed regardless.

The V6 eTorque ($1,250) + automatic ($2,000) = $3,250.
The EcoDiesel ($4,000) + automatic ($2,000) = $6,000.

So the EcoDiesel works out to $2,750 more than the the V6.
And the V6 is more reliable! I don't justify the price of the diesel and its "benefits".
 

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There are several questionable changes for 2021.

Being forced to get the V6 eTorque if I want the automatic transmission is a big no-no for me. FCA has failed to make the case that eTorque is even needed, let alone that it is a reliable technology. I wouldn’t be happy having to pay $1,250 extra for an eTorque technology I don’t need or want, for no good reason other than FCA wants to make more money.

But this is all academic. My Jeep doesn’t even have 5,000 miles and, so far, hasn’t had any issues.
What engine do you have? I hope the eTorque will be more reliable than the regular 3.6/ESS combo. Mainly the battery in the regular Pentastar.
 

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What engine do you have?
The normal V6 with the 8-speed automatic.

I am VERY pleased with both of them. The V6 is buttery smooth, and the 8-speed is responsive to the throttle, shifts fast, and is always in the right gear.
 
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The normal V6 with the 8-speed automatic.

I am VERY pleased with both of them. The V6 is buttery smooth, and the 8-speed is responsive to the throttle, shifts fast, and is always in the right gear.
The Pentastar is a fantastic, smooth, simple engine. Especially with the 8 speed.
 

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All Sports come standard with the 7' radio now(well, Sport S's at least, I'm not sure about base Sports.) The non-digital display cluster pictured up top comes with the 5' radio screen standard on Sports from 18-20.
It would be really nice if FCA would allow us 5" Uconnect owners to upgrade :crying:
 

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Snazzberry = Paint Code PRV

Same color as Velvet Red, Delmonico & Octane
Which are some great colors!
There is a guy at work that has a Challenger this color. I am totally sold on Snazzberry knowing it is the same paint code and will be looking forward to ordering it. I was holding out for Gobi to come around but not anymore.
 

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Yea I just noticed the Diesel option is up $500 but the required automatic is down $500 so still 6k option
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