Gupton Buyers Lounge

[RUBIjm54]

One month in, 2,000 miles.
Only 1,500 really, was 500 miles back home.
So far no issues.

Wow! I'm only at 900, 300 from Gupton back home. Will eclipse 1,000 this week to be just over 1k for the month. Have you changed the oil yet? I hear so many different views about changing the oil more frequently during the first 10k and break-in period. Was thinking maybe change it myself next weekend?

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[LuvHydro]

Wow! I'm only at 900, 300 from Gupton back home. Will eclipse 1,000 this week to be just over 1k for the month. Have you changed the oil yet? I hear so many different views about changing the oil more frequently during the first 10k and break-in period. Was thinking maybe change it myself next weekend?

Yeah, it's weird cuz she has been sitting a lot because it's been raining and I don't drive her in the rain. Usually I'll do 20K/yr on my DD.

I have not changed the oil yet. Probably around 3K this time. Deciding if I'll let them do it or not. I always do my vehicles myself.

 

[Powelligator]

Mine still has more miles logged being towed behind my truck than it does under its own power.

 

[Jreycnc]

I'm at 1200 in 3 days but 1100 was the trip home. Logged a small chip on the driver rear fender and a scratch on one of the grill slots ?. Definitely worth the wait though

 

[RUBIjm54]

I'm at 1200 in 3 days but 1100 was the trip home. Logged a small chip on the driver rear fender and a scratch on one of the grill slots ?. Definitely worth the wait though

I see mudflaps! Which ones did you go with and how do you like them so far? I'm on the fence. I've been checking my hinges after every drive, no nix, so far so good (hope I didn't just jinx myself).

 

[Jreycnc]

I see mudflaps! Which ones did you go with and how do you like them so far? I'm on the fence. I've been checking my hinges after every drive, no nix, so far so good (hope I didn't just jinx myself).

LOL yep. They're the weathertech ones. The fit the lines of the Jeep really well and were easy to install (in the parking lot of my hotel before I left lol). The doors were relatively clean after driving through multiple rain storms on the way back. I did get a chip on the back driver fender but that could have been from a passing car.

All that to say I'll be keeping the fronts on. They fit good and do the job. Time will tell for the rear cause I just dont like the look of them.

 

[LuvHydro]

LOL yep. They're the weathertech ones. The fit the lines of the Jeep really well and were easy to install (in the parking lot of my hotel before I left lol). The doors were relatively clean after driving through multiple rain storms on the way back. I did get a chip on the back driver fender but that could have been from a passing car.

All that to say I'll be keeping the fronts on. They fit good and do the job. Time will tell for the rear cause I just dont like the look of them.

I have both sets as well. I had my Hella for 2000 miles before I put them on and had multiple hinge chips, none after install.

The front fit like a glove, the rears not so much, so I left them off.

I kept them when I sold the Hella and put them on my Hydro as soon as I got home from Guptons. It is still hinge-chip free.

 

[Dreamer854]

So, got Hazel home. Since it was raining, I didn't get to look her over at Gupton's and honesty, what are you gonna do about it anyway.

Got her in the garage and looked her over the best I could (cuz it is raining here too).
I see no issues and I hate to tell you, but Hydro is a really awesome color.

I wrote a review, but bottom line is this transaction was as smooth as the first.

So my total journey lasted from June 18th, 2021 until April 5th, 2022

I found this forum and lurked for probably 3 weeks before I joined on June 26, 2021 about a week after I ordered my Hella.

This forum and you guys/gals are the reason I ended up at Guptons, many thinks.

Like many of you I'm sure, I've wanted a Wrangler for years. Admit I was pretty Jelly when I'd see people tooling around in a stripped Wrangler. One thing I noticed tho was a majority of them, around here anyway, acted arrogant and all aloof. My goal from the start is to help change that perception. I hope to be the most approachable and unassuming Wrangler driver ever.

After scouring this forum, I decided on Gupton's as my vendor. Due to my financial situation at the time and my unwavering goal to pay cash, I bought one of the cheapest 4-door Wrangler they make. Only options were auto, 2.0 Turbo and Block Heater.

I choose Hella Yella because, well it is undeniably the best color ever, especially for a Jeep where I want to convey openness and fun. They say "Those who choose to drive a yellow vehicle are fun, energetic, cheerful and have a sense of humor." That describes me very well except they left out "Master Level Smartass and Funny As Hell". Sadly Hella was discontinued the Monday after I ordered.

So I ordered June 18, 2021 and picked it up 4 months later on October 1, 2021

While I loved the color (Virtually all my friends and my family hated it), in the end, the lack of power windows and locks was a real issue for me. Also, because it was so unique around this area, I was called out many times such as "Oh I saw you were at xxxxxx yesterday". Kinda creepy.

In the period between, when I ordered the Hella and received it, my finances got a boost which would allow me to get what I wanted and pay cash.

Combine that with the car market peaking and Carvana wanting my low mileage rig, it was a once in a lifetime, no-brainer to let her go and order another Wrangler.

As I mentioned Hella was long gone. I feel a Wrangler is a fun ride and the color should reflect that attribute. Black, White and all the sliver/greys were obviously out and I'm not a fan of the other "color colors", except I sorta liked Hydro, tho I hadn't saw one in person.

So on December 16 (which turned out to be the production start date for the 22's) I order another Wrangler only this time a Sport S in Hydro Blue, which meant power locks, windows and mirrors. I added the dual top group and Mopar doors off mirror kit.

A month later on January 16th, Carvana's offer on my Hella took a big jump and I locked it in. Carvana picked it up and paid me on Febuary 15th.

So I ordered the Hydro on December 16, 2021 and picked it up 4 months later on April 5, 2022

In running the final numbers it looks like I ended up with a $43K Wrangler for $35K, including Tread Lightly Membership, 4 Airfares, 3 hotel stays and food.

And I have to tell you, this Hydro is absolutely beautiful. What is funny is the friends that didn't just outright tell me they hated the yellow, now they all are cooing over this blue.

In as far as mods, she will remain virtually stock. She will get the Weathertech front flaps, trailer hitch, running tubes, color coordinated seat covers and sunshade. Possibly add a 2" lift and some larger wheels/tires later, but those are not important to me right now.

I also have a brand new Tazer Mini, that I haven't installed yet. Looking forward to getting that in.

Oh and I purchased some blue LED light strip I'll be installing sometime under the dash and seats.

Oh and I'll upgrade the audio sometime too, but no hurry.

So that's my story. Would luv to hears yours sometime.

Have you gotten the Tazer installed yet? I'm looking at getting one as well and I'd appreciate any input

 

[Cjanak21]

Still waiting for that "it's here" email from Renee lol. Jeep got delivered Tuesday, this is probably the hardest wait.

 

[JeepFiend]

Still waiting for that "it's here" email from Renee lol. Jeep got delivered Tuesday, this is probably the hardest wait.

Heh, I was half way through typing the same thing, and thought, "Such a first world problem."

 

[Dreamer854]

I have sent an email to renee and Daniel. Let's see what they tell me.
did they give price protection on these MSRP increases?

can we still use the wave program for free oil changes when we get this jeep home to our local dealer?

If I configured a new build today with the exact same options it would be almost $2k higher. Gupton honored the price on my POC.

 

[Jreycnc]

I have both sets as well. I had my Hella for 2000 miles before I put them on and had multiple hinge chips, none after install.

The front fit like a glove, the rears not so much, so I left them off.

I kept them when I sold the Hella and put them on my Hydro as soon as I got home from Guptons. It is still hinge-chip free.

Ya the rears definitely accentuate that gap between the rear bumper and the fenders and don't add protection to my vehicle just everyone elses LOL. We'll see how long it goes until I get tired and pull them off.

 

[LuvHydro]

Have you gotten the Tazer installed yet? I'm looking at getting one as well and I'd appreciate any input

I've hooked it up a couple times. Seemed to work OK.

 

[NashJeepGal]

Who’s already planning on ordering their next Jeep when 2023 orders up next month? ?

 

[jc1003]

Waiting to get 2022 first.

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