Just cancelled my order =(

[Lightfoot]

After spending way too much time on here and reading about some of the options I was otherwise unaware of when I purchased my Sport S, I decided to try and alter the order by adding half doors and a premium top. Unfortunately, the order was rejected by Fiat. So the dealer went ahead and cancelled the order. I'm going in tomorrow to see if I'll be able to transfer the deposit to a new custom order or if I forfeited it by cancelling. I'll also find out if I'm able to retain the 1% below invoice, which I realize is not as good as some, but as long as I can afford it, I'm fine with it.

Now comes the real question, do I just say F it and try for the Rubicon or go with the budget Sport S model for $6k less? I'm going to need to keep the total out the door cost below $50k, and according to the Jeep configurator, I'm sitting at $45,435 before tax/license/dealer fees on the Rubicon with premium top, half doors, and gorilla glass. I do wish the XR package was available in a 2dr, but such is life.

ETA: Just realized this is probably in the wrong forum, mods feel free to move. Sorry. +(

I was in your same boat. Priced a sport s for 2 years. My thought was I’d save a little by getting the s but sport s or rubicon, it’s still expensive. Adding lockers and sbd can be done, but I just got it done from the factory. Either way, it’s still 50k out the door. Mine is a rubicon in white with a hard top and tow package with the base safety package added, that’s it. Sport s was 48k otd and rubi was 54 otd. Average is 50k otd either way. Get the one you want! You’ll be happy you did when you pick it up, yours just the way you want it. You won’t mind that extra $125 a month -=]

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[vasdimpop]

Get the Rubicon. In a year you won't be wondering if you shoulda gotten the sport.

 

[Mtenna99]

Consider reaching out to below invoice dealers. I order from the Linn MO dealer. My rubi had an msrp of 55,5xx and I got it for 48,xxx + tax. Don’t remember exact numbers as it’s been a year now. Most of these good deals do have some agreements to get the best deal like signing up for tread lightly or financing with the dealer. Best of luck and enjoy the Jeep!

 

[AcesandEights]

Right on! I just ordered mine from Kent at Petersons!

Me too!

 

[aldo98229]

Have you thought about ordering out of state? Petersons in Idaho is 5% under invoice. Fly in and drive home, the plane ticket is cheap.

Kent at Peterson CDJR is very professional. But their super-low pricing comes with strings attached: they require you to put down a non-refundable $1,000 deposit when you place the order, and when the Jeep arrives you have to finance at least 95% of the value of the vehicle through one of their lenders.

Kent couldn’t guarantee me an interest rate ahead of time, which is understandable.

I just didn’t feel comfortable committing to buying a $55,000 Jeep without knowing what terms I was going to get locked into 6-12 weeks later.

For those planning to finance the Jeep regardless, Peterson’s offer might work just fine.

 

[TJJL19]

If you're considering going all the way to Idaho, check out Gupton in Springfield, TN. I placed my order 12/6, got my VIN 12/7, checked in on 12/14 and had an estimated ship date of 1/8.

Not sure how or why it was pulled so quickly, but maybe you'll get lucky too!

Basically, their deal is 6% under invoice if you use their financing and 5% under invoice if you finance elsewhere. There are a couple more details on how long you have to finance under them and the minimum you have to finance, but I don't remember off the top of my head.

To put it in perspective, it took a ~54k 2022 Rubicon order and dropped it to about ~48k. Ask for Daniel or Renee when you call and they will email the details over.

Thanks for the information, two of my kids are in the Army ,one in Fort Campbell, the other at Fort Knox.
I could fly out, pick the Jeep up and on the way back home, visit my kids!

 

[fourseasons1621]

5% under from mike @ Lakeland Jeep here in Florida as well. ordered 9/29 and received window sticker Wednesday night. I'm 50k OTD with white Rubicon, 2D, hardtop, tow group, key-less entry, steel bumpers, hinge reinforcement, grab handles, leather seats. air fare is extremely cheap right now take advantage of it

 

[27352]

A month ago I picked up my 2021 Willys sport. Because I optioned half doors Jeep threw in power heated mirrors,power door lock and power windows. Then I learned the since 2020 the remote start module was already built in. So I bought 2 new fobs and for 350$ it also has remote start. A sport with half doors would be the same scenerio. So basically for a willys sport or sport price you are given a willys or sport s. Limited slip in the rear and lock the 30 up front (which within reason it can easily handle) and you have a quite capable rig with most of the bells and whisles and OBA. Sub 40,000$ In my opion thats the best bargain by far on a Jeep.

 

[DavidArmen]

As many others are saying, if your finances allow, get the rubicon. No one regrets getting a rubicon over the other trims but the opposite often does happen.

 

[Heimkehr]

After spending way too much time on here and reading about some of the options I was otherwise unaware of when I purchased my Sport S, I decided to try and alter the order by adding half doors and a premium top. Unfortunately, the order was rejected by Fiat. So the dealer went ahead and cancelled the order. I'm going in tomorrow to see if I'll be able to transfer the deposit to a new custom order or if I forfeited it by cancelling. I'll also find out if I'm able to retain the 1% below invoice, which I realize is not as good as some, but as long as I can afford it, I'm fine with it.

Now comes the real question, do I just say F it and try for the Rubicon or go with the budget Sport S model for $6k less? I'm going to need to keep the total out the door cost below $50k...

You mention in a subsequent post wanting lockers and an uparmored Dana axle. With the vehicle's implied use case in mind, you'll want to consider purchasing a Rube. Taking the long view, it will be the better investment.

 

[JeepFiend]

Yeah, a lot depends on finances and out the door price. If money wasn't a factor, I'd get a Sport S, dynatrac axles with ARB or OX air lockers, an Atlas II transfer case, etc. I can probably afford the $700/mo payment for the Rubi w/ half doors. But it's going to be a big hit. And no point in having a Jeep if I can't take it anywhere because I'm to poor to travel.

 

[MoHeTow!]

SHOULD YOU EVER DECIDE TO GET ANOTHER JEEP IN THE FUTURE RESALE ON A RUBICON IS MUCH HIGHER AND MORE DESIRED THAN THE SPORT

 

[Blanco Willys]

5% under from mike @ Lakeland Jeep here in Florida as well. ordered 9/29 and received window sticker Wednesday night. I'm 50k OTD with white Rubicon, 2D, hardtop, tow group, key-less entry, steel bumpers, hinge reinforcement, grab handles, leather seats. air fare is extremely cheap right now take advantage of it

Are you going to wheel it?

 

[euan2020]

Gupton in Tennessee is also 5% under invoice, and it is closer.

Guptons are are around 780 miles from Bryan, TX Mark Dodge of Lake Charles are around 250 miles
Mark Dodge, Lake Charles is 4.5% below Invoice + deals very responsively to orders

 

[Killed by Death]

Sounds like your dealer cancelled the order to escape the 1% below invoice deal and add price increases. They didn't have to cancel just because Jeep rejected the changes. They should have contacted you first. Big time shady if they try to keep your deposit.

Grant it I could have traveled and done better than 1% below invoice agreed to in June. But, I trust my dealer and wanted to stay local. Plus my dealer doesn't keep deposits. GM stated he was in the business of selling Jeeps not keeping deposits.

Long story short my Rubicon wasn't delivered until December. They still honored my Tread Lightly deal and even subtracted the price increases. Dealers can do you right but most choose not to.

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