Can you afford what you want?

[freegld]

Full pricing details are starting to roll in, and even though they're around what I expected, it's still too much to pull the trigger. I'm out

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[TTEChris]

I'm in between skipping a few options, or just saving a lot of money and getting into another JK that's fully loaded. I never had any major complaints about the JK(Other than the manual transmission.) The aftermarket is already well established for the JK, which is important for me b/c I can't seem to leave anything close to stock. I just have a feeling once I get into & drive a JL I will be regretting my choice. I sold my 2016 JK more than six months ago(In anticipation of the JL) and I am really hurting to get back into another Jeep. It would just be nice if it wasn't close to $50k optioned the way I want it.

 

[CantThinkOfAHandle]

I may be in a fifth category: able, but unwilling, to pay the price. I'm mostly OK with FCA charging an extra $3k to produce a vehicle that's up to par by contemporary standards. But if they add an upcharge for what should be a slip-in replacement turbo, I might look elsewhere. Getting ripped off kinda ruins the fun factor. We'll see how this plays out.

 

[Armycop]

I'm still on the fence right now. I still have a long time before I buy one, so I could change my mind several times before then. I love Wranglers but the price is quickly going into the area of some pretty interesting, well equipped vehicles. A Sport will be almost $40k with just the Turbo 4, automatic and a hardtop. Since this would be my grocery getter I may not be able to justify that kind of money for such little content. I really think FCA is overpricing this thing. It seems like $2 grand for an auto is a little much and all the options are $100 more than the JK.

 

[Schmeegz]

Yeah I have been debating with myself back and forth the last few days. I’m looking at either a Sahara (then needing a lift, spacers, fenders, and wheels vs a Rubi with wheels once the 33’s wear out. I can afford it but I can’t rationalize spending over $50K on a vehicle. That being said any full size truck will roughly cost about the same so what do I do? I will prolly end up getting the Jeep cuz it’s what I want but still in the back of my mind it’s an unwise decision, especially as I have never off-roaded before and not sure of anywhere to go around here

 

[TroyBoy]

I have been saving for 6 years and not buying anything I didn't need except some home repairs. That coupled with my trade in helps me get what I want otherwise forget it.

 

[Rubi]

Everybody should look at what we’re getting compared to the JK. At minimum you would need to get a proper 2.5” JK lift which still doesn’t set up the JK near the JL Rubicon’s OEM level and spend nearly $3k. Yes you could buy a budget 2.5 pushing the front differential 2” out of alignment with the rear differential.

Then there’s that wonderful JK manual tranny, don’t need to elaborate about that mess. The Pentastar has been upgraded, better outward interior visibility, better soft top, lighter freedom panels on the 3 piece hardtop, significantly better on road handling. Shall I continue? Better bumpers, read about the multitude of magazine journalists who ALL claim this is the best Wrangler ever.

 

[Schmeegz]

I agree with this but the extra upgrades you referenced are upcharges

 

[K9Jeeper]

I’ll definitley get what I want, but only if the price is right. Just bought a 2018 Raptor, so as long as it holds it’s value for 18-24 months quite well, I’ll be in a good position to hopefully trade straight up for a moderately optioned Rubicon Unlimited. I also hope there’s interesting colors avaikable at that point in time.

 

[Rubi]

I agree with this but the extra upgrades you referenced are upcharges

I only referenced 1 upgrade; the 3 piece hardtop. Everything else I mentioned is standard non-optional.

 

[Lurvis33]

After all the base pricings came out, I started to look into other 4wd/awd SUV options with several of the options I’d want and they all ran about $4-5k less than the Wrangler Sahara I’d get. The big difference for me though is that they all don’t have that “It” factor that make them stand out from the competition and none of them have removable roof/doors/window....

 

[tilleo]

2018 jk Willy's looking pretty good right now and I can get the options and color I want.

 

[MotorMan]

I sincerely hope that Ford comes to market with a viable Wrangler-competing Bronco, and undercuts the Wrangler’s price. And if it looks half as good as those old renderings, I might take a look at it.

 

[TTEChris]

I sincerely hope that Ford comes to market with a viable Wrangler-competing Bronco, and undercuts the Wrangler’s price. And if it looks half as good as those old renderings, I might take a look at it.

I'm not a brand snob by any means, I just love the Wrangler bc it is the best at what it does. If ford releases a bronco that looks like the renderings and is as capable as the Wrangler for less $ then I am out.

 

[Lurvis33]

I'm not a brand snob by any means, I just love the Wrangler bc it is the best at what it does. If ford releases a bronco that looks like the renderings and is as capable as the Wrangler for less $ then I am out.

I come from a Ford family but I can’t wait until 2020 for a SUV. Plus the Bronco will definitely have kinks it has to work out since it’s a brand new model compared to the Wrangler “refresh”. Last time I checked the Bronco was on its third concept design because there’s so many opinions on what it should be like.

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