From0toJ
Well-Known Member
- Thread starter
- #1
Hello everyone -
New to this forum, but long time lurker. I'm on several other forums, since I'm a major "car" guy. I know the Jeep isn't a car, but you know what I mean
Actually writing and posting this thread is a long time coming, because I have been racking my brain on which vehicle to get for about a year now. I'm an engineer (was, do other things now) at heart, so internal mental debates with facts and numbers always rule my head. I already have a toy car (2012 Mustang, Marilyn, modded to 600whp), but I've been blessed with the opportunity to get another toy/fun car. So I even went to the extent of putting a deposit down on such another toy car, but quickly cancelled it (and got $ back) because it didn't feel right.
I wanted a vehicle that was:
- a convertible
- stick shift
- seat 4 (wife and 2 boys)
- moddable/customizable
- would hold it's value
- unique/looker
- power/fast
Let's admit, the Wrangler's weak points were the last 2 points.
Anyways, long story short - I placed an order last Saturday on a 2018 JL Sport S, Firecracker Red, 6 speed, Conv/Tech/Safety/Cold Weather, Prem Soft. Also decided to go with the polished granite wheels. For a moment there, I also debated going with Granite as I've always loved gunmetal colors. Went with red for more "flair". I was surprised to hear from my dealership that I already got assigned a VIN yesterday, and it has entered D status!!! Does this mean I'm less than 8 weeks away? I got that quick a VIN assigned within a few days from order? Is that normal?!?!?!?! I attached a pic of what she will look like.
I look forward to many discussions here on this forum. From the readings I've done on this site, you all seem to be a merry bunch. I'm in Iowa/MidWest, so hopefully there's some of you on this forum close by that we could all get together for jamborees, etc..
My initial plans are to get:
a) Side steps - I really like this Mopar. Thoughts?
b) LED headlights - does anyone have info on available LED headlights (assembly and all, not just the bulbs) for our JL's yet? I searched, but sounds like only option so far is Mopar OEM for like 800+ bucks.
c) anything else you recommend? Wheels and tires eventually, I know... is it advisable to get bigger tires on the stock 17" polished granite wheels?
New to this forum, but long time lurker. I'm on several other forums, since I'm a major "car" guy. I know the Jeep isn't a car, but you know what I mean
Actually writing and posting this thread is a long time coming, because I have been racking my brain on which vehicle to get for about a year now. I'm an engineer (was, do other things now) at heart, so internal mental debates with facts and numbers always rule my head. I already have a toy car (2012 Mustang, Marilyn, modded to 600whp), but I've been blessed with the opportunity to get another toy/fun car. So I even went to the extent of putting a deposit down on such another toy car, but quickly cancelled it (and got $ back) because it didn't feel right.
I wanted a vehicle that was:
- a convertible
- stick shift
- seat 4 (wife and 2 boys)
- moddable/customizable
- would hold it's value
- unique/looker
- power/fast
Let's admit, the Wrangler's weak points were the last 2 points.
Anyways, long story short - I placed an order last Saturday on a 2018 JL Sport S, Firecracker Red, 6 speed, Conv/Tech/Safety/Cold Weather, Prem Soft. Also decided to go with the polished granite wheels. For a moment there, I also debated going with Granite as I've always loved gunmetal colors. Went with red for more "flair". I was surprised to hear from my dealership that I already got assigned a VIN yesterday, and it has entered D status!!! Does this mean I'm less than 8 weeks away? I got that quick a VIN assigned within a few days from order? Is that normal?!?!?!?! I attached a pic of what she will look like.
I look forward to many discussions here on this forum. From the readings I've done on this site, you all seem to be a merry bunch. I'm in Iowa/MidWest, so hopefully there's some of you on this forum close by that we could all get together for jamborees, etc..
My initial plans are to get:
a) Side steps - I really like this Mopar. Thoughts?
b) LED headlights - does anyone have info on available LED headlights (assembly and all, not just the bulbs) for our JL's yet? I searched, but sounds like only option so far is Mopar OEM for like 800+ bucks.
c) anything else you recommend? Wheels and tires eventually, I know... is it advisable to get bigger tires on the stock 17" polished granite wheels?
Sponsored