Hypothetical - Catastrophic engine failure

[BeepBeepIssaJeep]

What would you do if your 2022 392XR had catastrophic engine failure due to coolant leaking into the cylinder? The dealer says they can replace the engine of your brand new ride, but you know the depreciation and history will follow your new ride immediately. Do you go buyback, lawyer up, wait an eternity for them to remove/source/replace the defunct engine? Just curious.

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[Hearhear]

Avoid lawyers. Let them fix it, then you trade it in on a new one. But hurry before the 23’s run out.

 

[CarbonSteel]

I don't have a 392, but had a 1996 Corvette with an LT4 that grenaded at least than 5K miles due to a dropped valve.

The dealer replaced it and you could never tell it was not the OEM engine.

Just does not seem that big of a deal...

 

[GtX]

Just does not seem that big of a deal...

This right here

 

[BeepBeepIssaJeep]

Thanks for the responses.

You think the engine in a brand new vehicle being removed and replaced will be the only issue? Also, with it being a new vehicle with limited production and first ever wrangler v8 could be technically more complex? How long would you expect sourcing and replacing to take... how long would you feel is reasonable?

Also, does it not follow the vehicle (Carfax) and diminish the value? Doesn't seem like someone purchasing a new vehicle, at any cost, should have to be concerned with that... right?

 

[BeepBeepIssaJeep]

Update on my situation. They replaced the engine, put 20-30 miles on it and it was “running like new.” I picked it up, and very clearly was not running like new and was making an awful whirring noise. I dropped it right back off and had to ride with the foreman who quickly noticed the noise and drive. Said it looked like the new alternator was failing… then decided the engine was improperly mounted. Stellantis refused to do anything else, dealer wouldn’t even give me a quote to trade it back in. Jeep is gone and I am in love with my g63. I hope nobody else has to deal with this in the future.

 

[caraholic]

Did you end up selling it or trading it in? Curious what you got if it was a trade in.

 

[Rubi64L]

Another case of "having the right dealer is priceless." I've had bad dealers, and great ones. It makes a huge difference in what they will do, and how well they'll treat you.

Glad you're happy with the G63, but I'd still rather have a 392. With good dealer support, I prefer to keep things "simple." I've owned Mercedes products, and they're great while under warranty, but a nightmare to have to pay for the myriad of electronic issues that crop up.

 

[AcesandEights]

I'd have the fix done and drive it for the next 25 years.

 

[3924me]

G63 lol show pics

 

[BeepBeepIssaJeep]

G63 lol show pics

lol ok. Here ya go. When I took delivery.

 

[Montanabound]

lol ok. Here ya go. When I took delivery.

Looks like you made out ok with flipping 2 392s. Nice gwagon btw

 

[DaltonGang]

lol ok. Here ya go. When I took delivery.

Looks like it needs a couple of inches lift, and some 35's.

 

[3924me]

Looks like it needs a couple of inches lift, and some 35's.

Only way to do that is to buy the 4x4 squared version which is 300k.

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